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hi hellooo i’m back from the dead ig, and i have an interesting story! this actually happened a few weeks ago, but i didn’t think much of it and only put the pieces together now so i wanted to share because this might help someone
basically i’ve always had a pretty good self concept when it comes to money, i’ve always been privileged enough to have everything i need and life comfortably and luckily never had issues consciously manifesting money when needed, which i am very grateful for.
and so, the other day i was walking with my little cousin, taking him to a park, and i was thinking of ways to convince him to eat the lunch my grandparents were making because he was throwing a fit for not liking the food, and so i said i’d buy him an ice cream if he ate everything. he then asked me how money i had, and the truth is that at the time the only money i had at all was 2€ on my revolut card and i even said, as a joke, “oh you’re going to have to get the cheapest ice cream because i’m really broke lmao”. technically, this demonstrates an affirmation of lack and a reaction to the 3d (not a slay i know, but something happens to all of us!). however the truth is that, 2 days later i got sent 100€ without even having to ask. i even had been keeping a list of things i needed to get but couldn’t because ‘i didn’t have the money at the time’, and i still got the money without having to lift a finger and was then able to purchase all the things i’d wanted.
i think this relates, in a way, to the importance of our states and dominant assumptions. despite the fact that i didn’t physically have the money with me and i even actually spoke about it out loud, the truth is i never identified the inner man with the lack of having money. i remained in my natural state of ‘i always plenty of money, i am abundant, i have all the money i need’ a mentality which i have cultivated over time, and now fully embody, and so i was never worried about it. despite its appearance, the 3d never had any power at all over me. and that’s the way it should be.
lastly, i hope this can be of reassurance to you: one ‘bad’ thought, one spiral and/or one doubt will not ruin everything for you, the power is in your hands at all times!!
you’ve got this!! <333
lili <3
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a winter post on getting through the winter flawlessly, warm, and cozily as a dream girl ♡ if you’re interested, look at my dream girl guides for summer and autumn!
my winter looks like traveling, cabin stays, new york, adventures and activities all the while staying cozy and warm inside surrounded by christmas lights, hot chocolate, candles, shopping music, and keeping to myself looking out my floor to ceiling windows with my books and loved one.
♡ table of contents
what does your ideal winter for this year look like? ideas, moodboards
physical: winter essentials, what to wear, beauty products, winter reads and bucket lists
mental: wellness, book recommendations
❄️ what’s your ideal winter? ❄️
like i always say: you create the definition of dream girl and it can always change. so what does your ideal winter look like?
have a balance of attending holiday parties, walks in the city to see the lights, indoor shopping and staying inside, in your cozy space while keeping warm with a hot beverage and a good movie/book!
♡ bucket list ideas
create a winter routine! make sure to get your daily fresh air, staying physically & social active and uplifted to stay away from the winter blues. wake up earlier.
pick up a new hobby
spend more time away from your phone
make it a priority to avoid isolation
go skiing, snowboarding, ice skating
attend a ballet/musical
go on late night drives
take a drive to see the christmas lights
attend or host holiday parties or small gatherings with loved ones. have a game night!
try new recipes, bake goodies
most important of all: follow your gut. keep your safety your #1 priority.
♡ cozy winter habits
christmas movie marathon
playing classical music
sitting by the fireplace
making your christmas wishlist
take up crochet and knitting. make a hat, scarf, headbands, book sleeve, etc!
donate old clothes and toys
playing in the snow
wearing fluffy socks
make a new year vision board
movie nights
try new ways to make coffee, hot chocolate…
buying christmas themed pajamas. match with your pets.
reading winter books and classics
go on a youtube throwback binge and watch bethany mota and meredith foster’s old christmas videos
keep writing in your diary
shopping or browsing through the city and malls to take in the holiday atmosphere
candlelit bubble baths
turning on the radio to listen to christmas music
physical
♡ winter essentials
moisturizer. with the colder seasons come with drier skin. make sure to invest in a good heavy moisturizer that soaks into your skin well. recommendations below.
sunscreen. it doesn’t matter what the season is, spf will always be important! don’t forget your neck and hands.
a pretty blush of your choice
get a new signature scent for winter
candles
cute onesies
classic pink silk robe
a cute winter mug for when you add in mini marshmallows + whip cream/sweet foam for your beverages
♡ outfit essentials + my personal favorites
chanel earmuffs
santinni “an affair to remember” + “roman holiday” + “an american in paris” coats
chloe betty boots
a cute fur + puffy jacket
black vivienne westwood leather gloves
ralph lauren cable knit sweaters
baker boy/fiddler hats
mini skirts. yes. i said it.
demonia boots (vigilance/camel line)
fur mini bags
oversized scarfs!
victoria secret silk robe
new and fresh bed sheets
knitted mini skirts
sam heidi bib puffer jacket
santinni “harlow” fur headband with bow
fur trim everything and anything. coats, boots, gloves, hats…
fur empty top hats
microfiber and leather ankle boots
leg warmers
tweed + knitted blazer and cardigan sets
moon boots
prada monolith combat boots
the arrivals moto jacket
bow tights
ugg earmuffs
fleece tights that keep you warm and cute
hair bows and headbands
scarfs
sweater dresses will never not be my favorite
sunglasses
baggy denim
half zip up pullovers
uggs (with bows)
long trench coats + wool coatigans
tote bags, small crossbodies
trousers
the basics to layer. turtlenecks, mocknecks, wool crewnecks, leggings, long sleeves, thicker socks
and… the bear hat and scarf. i love it. don’t look at me.
beauty
♡ the colder weather calls for soft, sparkly and blushy looks!
blushed and flushed or nothing comes out in this post as well! the cold look is the absolute cutest.
glittery eyeshadow and highlighters
gradient lip combos
plum colored makeup looks for the holiday season
♡ beauty tips for the colder season
gear towards creams instead of gel moisturizers. creams are heavier, gel will hydrate your skin but it won’t last you through the whole day. you’ll eventually start your skin tightening and dry mid-day.
i always go through my sheet masks fast during the winter! run the extra serum on your neck, chest and hands.
Invest in face masks, a good face cream and lip product.
keep hand cream and lip balm on you!
♡ product recommendations
philosophy - snow angel, white cherry, and candy cane shower gel (or all of them tbh)
victoria secret - warm & cozy line
o’keeffe’s - working hands cream
fenty skin + dior addict lip oil
nature republic - fresh herb peach cleansing foam
laneige - cream skin toner & moisturizer
tatcha - the dewy skin cream, water cream, and overnight repair
amlactin - rapid relief restoring body cream
créme de la mer - ultra rich cream
etude house - soonjung 2x barrier intensive cream
kopari - ultra restore body butter
♡ nails
pale, muted colors with decos! pinks, winter blues, nude, ombre, etc.
lots of deco and designs are my favorite
i usually go for coffin but with designs i love to recreate, long almond.
examples for both makeup and nails are in the photo above! ♡
♡ winter scent recommendations
voltaire zadig - this is her
ysl - mon paris
carolina herrera - good girl
killian - angel share & love don’t be shy
fresh cream - warm cashmere
gucci - bamboo
chanel eau tendre
juliette has a gun - not a perfume
replica by the fireplace & jazz club
eilish - billie eilish
burberry - her
victoria secret - warm & cozy
for the mind & soul
♡ reminders
keep up a routine and structure. switch it up when you feel called to. it can be hard when it’s cold and the days become darker but remember the feeling that comes with being active and getting things done.
take a list and write things down that you can enjoy in the winter and focusing on bringing more of it into your life for the season.
make yourself cozy and romanticize life! stock up on sweaters, get cute blankets, bake goods to enjoy and have your house smelling heavenly, play music in the background, and whatever your heart desires.
♡ winter reads
sit by the fire or window, cuddled up in a blanket and dive into another world with bamb’s recommendations!
before the coffee gets cold - toshikazu kawaguchi
little women - louisa may alcott
murder on the orient express - agatha christie
one dark window - rach gillig
a christmas carol - charles dickens
the bear and the nightingale (winter trilogy) - katherine aden
sorrow and bliss - meg mason
sleepless nights - elizabeth hardwick
frankenstein - mary shelley
from lukov with love - mariana zapata
wuthering heights - emily bronte
six of crows and crooked kingdom - leigh bardugo
echo north - joanna ruth meyer
for the wolf - hannah whitten
disorientation - elaine hseigh cho
the winter duke - claire eliza bartlett
tinder - sally gardner
an unwanted guest - shari lapena
shiver - allie reynolds
the picture of dorian gray - oscar wilde
the overnight guest - heather gudenkauf
lapvona - ottessa moshfegh
murder for christmas - francis duncan
i want to die but i want to eat tteokbokki - baek sehee
behind closed doors - b.a paris
snow - orhan pamuk
the invisible life of addie larue - v.e schwab
lakesedge & forestfall (gothic fantasy duology)
- stay safe, warm and cozy. kisses from bambi ♡
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