August Faves: Jesus Christ, Creative Burnout, Begging for Love
August is February
I always wonder if you get upset when I skip a week or take a break. I try to remind myself that Substack isn’t like other social platforms where audiences are eager to consume endless content, but I’m a recovering people pleaser, and I hate to disappoint anyone. But I hope you’re not here for that reason: 1. Because I don’t think of HR as a place for “content,” and 2. Because I like to think Substack is a space where things can take time. I appreciate that about existing here; it feels much more human.
I’ve been busy with work and dealing with my mental and physical health, which has forced me to step back from writing for myself. This month, my favorites are mostly the small, intangible things that unexpectedly made my days feel lighter. August feels like February—a transition period, ending a season and eagerly awaiting the next, while trying not to seem too desperate for an uncertain future. I hope you had a lovely month and are enjoying the end of summer. Here are my favorites from this month.
taking a break
I think I’m a bit creatively burnt out. I heard someone say recently that creative people need periods of time where they’re not creating and are just living. While I’m not just living, and working a lot, I do think I need some time to just be and experience things again.
sitting with summer
Every August, I become anxious for autumn. I think it’s a result of my anxiety and constant focus in the future. So, in an effort to be more present, I keep telling myself, “it’s still summer, it’s still summer, it’s still summer.” Until the equinox, I am in summer.
Jesus Dress by Alexis T. - Vintage Store
I recently shot an interview with Jazmine and Jamie from Vintage Store/Poorly Curated for SB’s “Greenfluence”. While I was there I saw this vintage Jesus dress and fell in love with it. Jamie explained the designer is some obscure French guy who probably made it in the 90s. The gold sequins around Jesus remind me of how my mother used to add sequin detailing to all of my clothes as a kid. Jesus Christ also reminds me of my mom and being a kid.
Baby Dew Pink Blush
I recently switched from a red blush to this pink Saie one. I like that it’s creamy and makes me shine when my skin is dry and I even like how it looks when it mixes with my sweat. I wear it anytime I wear makeup which is about once a week when I leave my house for work and whenever I have to put my face in a video, also for work.
Diet Pepsi - Addison Rae
I never really followed Addison Rae’s come up as a TikToker, but I kinda love her transition to pop-stardom. This song is great and the music video is funny.
Alohas Silver Sneakers
I was sent these Alohas silver sneakers which I’ve accepted from the universe in place of silver Onitsuka Tigers. They were a bitch to break in, but they’ve finally formed around my foot and pair well with almost any outfit. My mom likes them and so does the guy who works the forklift across the street from my job. When he saw them he knelt down and grabbed my foot as if he were checking how they fit on me.
asking my mom to love me
I’m trying to foster sweetness and love between my me and my parents, especially me and my mom. I asked her to pack me lunch in a brown paper bag and write something cute on it. When I was little I did this as well (ask her to pack me lunch and write something cute on it.)
this little work outfit
I put this outfit together on a day that wasn’t too hot or too cold. Like I said I’m trying to embrace summer styles, so I threw on these white pants I thrifted in Paris that I haven’t worn in a while, which sent me into a spiral about why we’re not supposed to wear white after Labor Day (I still haven’t looked up the reason but I feel I understand the reason.)
poe & mori
My little sisters hamster, Mori, is the chicest rodent in the world and has brought me much comfort over the last month. While my sister was in Colombia this month I would drink wine and let her scamper all over my body. My dog Poe, a fiery chichuaha Maltese mix with many fire placements and mommy issues, has also started showing me more love out of no where, he’s even chosen to sleep with me a few nights this month. I’m always grateful for animal friends.
1K HR readers!
As a Cancer rising I have so many big feelings, and as an Aquarius moon I suck at showing them, but I actually can’t believe over 1,000 of you beautiful people have made the choice to subscribe to HR. thank you so so much for being here, xoxoxo 🖤
Part of me wants to say “I’ll write when I write!” the other part of me promises September will be better <3 I’d love to know about your August faves!
Write when you write! As much as I adore reading your beautiful insights into the world of art fashion, please don’t feel pressured to publish at a rapid rate. Tbh I love it when people write on their own time frame (seriously even if a writer is posting once every other blue moon, I still feel that the opportunity to read and absorb an artist’s work is an immense privilege.) sometimes posting less often can feel more human and in tune with the cyclical nature of life, and each writer has their own pace. I love the siempre princesa note; your artful photos are exquisite. Completely agree with you that there’s something inherently anxiety provoking about the coming of fall, the precipice of change. Thank you for sharing your beautiful ideas on fashion as art, while highlighting respect for preserving nature and protecting the environment. I love reading your elegant and thoughtful essays!
i’m sooo obsessed with that jesus dress!!!!!!!! 🥵