Blogger Crush of the Moment: Brook&Lyn

I stumbled upon the exquisite blog of Brook&Lyn a while ago. But only recently did I fall head over heels. Think my new found appreciation---read: borderline obsession---has alot to do with what I find inspiring right now, where I am in my life right this hot second. 

Lately I feel hugely at peace. It happened just like that.  I woke up one day and I felt at peace. With who I am, with my life, with my very BEing.

In so many ways, I've come to terms with who I'm not and who I'll never be.  And I've come out on the other side genuinely liking who I am.  Shocking but true ;)

I know what and who I believe in. I have faith that this whole adventure is headed in the right direction. Or at least in the direction that's meant to be...for me.

Life is by no means easy or simple at the moment.  But it's mine.  I am owning my decisions and my reactions and my words. I am learning, I am growing, I am taking responsibility for every moment.  Every moment of who I am, every moment of how I treat other people, every moment of how I treat myself.

It's taken a long time to get here.  33 years in fact. And the road ahead still stretches far in front of me. But let me tell you it feels pretty fucking amazing to be exactly where I'm standing right now. And I wouldn't trade this perspective, this clarity, this vantage point for anything.

That's why lately I feel myself gravitating toward people who seem to actually like where they are and who they are. Who express themselves freely. Who don't see a need to hide who they really are. Who don't live to please others. Who accept themselves---warts and shadows and mistakes and all.

And that's how I choose to see Brook&Lyn. Her blog and her style lead me to think she is completely herself...come what may. Her way of dressing has less to do with trends and more to do with self expression.  Her style is elegant and chic without feeling studied or forced. The authenticity of how she communicates who she is...well...speaks to me.

Plus she pays attention to the details.  She seems adventurous and willing to make mistakes.  She comes across as refreshingly comfortable in her own skin.

And she conveys a point a view with what she wears. She's one of those people that makes a strong statement...without saying a word. I like those kind of people.

She is a stranger.  And yet in this moment, she feels like a kindred spirit.  Another butterfly ready to take flight.