The Pause That Refreshes

Wednesday

2010-01-27T09:30:00.003-05:00

Because it's time.

{I'm ready to move on! The new space will develop slowly, but please keep checking back!}

Tuesday

2010-01-26T09:30:00.001-05:00

Because, from here on out, you have one commitment. And it's to yourself.

{Irene Neuwirth via Ylang/23}

Monday

2010-01-25T09:30:00.001-05:00

Because you wonder if you're remedying the loneliness, or just adding to it.

{Monsoon}

Sunday

2010-01-24T09:30:00.002-05:00

Because you're all loose ends.

{Iosselliani via Luisaviaroma}

Saturday

2010-01-23T09:30:00.003-05:00

Because you're not sure time is helping.

{Burberry}

Friday

2010-01-22T09:30:00.001-05:00

Because it just sucks.

{Juicy Couture}

Thursday

2010-01-21T09:30:00.002-05:00

Because, sometimes, you want a do-over.

{Erickson Beamon via NET-A-PORTER}

Wednesday

2010-01-20T09:30:00.000-05:00

Because you would've gladly taken unconventional. You would've taken all of it. Every last loop-d-loop and curlicue of unconventional.

{Solange Azagury-Partridge via NET-A-PORTER}

Tuesday

2010-01-19T09:30:00.000-05:00

Because cause and effect have become indistinguishable.

{Citrine via Calypso St. Barth}

Monday

2010-01-18T09:30:00.001-05:00

Because you do not want to hear sweet nothings from anyone else.

{Stephen Webster via Luisaviaroma}

Sunday

2010-01-17T09:30:00.000-05:00

Because you believe in the recovery of lost things. Though maybe you should consider the fact that not all things are supposed to be recovered.

{Religious Jewelry Store via Amazon}

Saturday

2010-01-16T09:30:00.000-05:00

Because, for two years, you had a bright spot in your day. And a twinkle in your eye.

{Jamie Joseph via Greenwich Jewelers}

Friday

2010-01-15T09:30:00.001-05:00

Because you are now kissed seven fewer days a week.

{Delfina Delettrez via Luisaviaroma}

Thursday

2010-01-14T09:30:00.000-05:00

Because what the hell else is supposed to remain?

{Aurelie Biderman via Colette}

Wednesday

2010-01-13T09:30:00.002-05:00

Because you hope it will distract everyone from your own red eyes.

{Alexander McQueen via NET-A-PORTER}

Tuesday

2010-01-12T09:30:00.004-05:00

Because the two are definitely separate now.

{Topshop}

Monday

2010-01-11T09:30:00.002-05:00

Because "there is no easy way of telling what the inside of a geode holds until it is cut open or broken apart" (Wikipedia).

{Lotus Arts de Vivre via Vivre}

Sunday

2010-01-10T09:30:00.000-05:00

Because grief never looked--or felt--so badass.

{Ann Demeulemeester via Luisaviaroma}

Saturday

2010-01-09T09:30:00.000-05:00

Because these things are delicate no matter how beautiful they grow. And also, because right now, you're feeling a little extinct.

{Kenneth Jay Lane via NET-A-PORTER}

Friday

2010-01-08T09:30:00.000-05:00

Because you have a lot on your mind ... including a dark cloud.

{Yazbukey via Farfetch}

Thursday

2010-01-07T09:30:00.000-05:00

Because you might need reminding. And because, despite its buckle, it won't stand between you and the salsa con queso you plan to eat for dinner tonight.

{Kate Spade}

Wednesday

2010-01-06T09:30:00.000-05:00

Because you feel like getting the hell out of Dodge, but know you need to stay put.

{Ugo Cacciatori via Lindestore}

Tuesday

2010-01-05T22:12:00.026-05:00

Because you like it. And you think it's funny. And strange. It might even make you laugh out loud. And someone who doesn't even know you already loves that about you.

{Piaget via Elle.}