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Amy smilovic's avatar

Woah. Thank you for letting me inside your brain here. This was so interesting. What’s fascinating is what you go through resembles a lot mine and Traci’s process when designing. Things get tried on. Rejected. Rethought. Rejected and Traci sometimes is completely confounded when something I really stated I didn’t like two weeks ago is something I’m so all in on.

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

What I’m learning is that not getting that “full body yes” right away is not a reliable signal. The fact that it was Friday evening and I was exhausted, and had just tried on a bunch of other clothes meant I wasn’t actually tapped into my intuition. So yes to going by how you feel, but worth removing other factors that might be clouding that inner knowing.

Also, thanks for reading and commenting! ❤️

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maryse's avatar

That jacket is gorgeous but I think I’d be too afraid to wear it. I’m glad it’s sold out so I’m not tempted.

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

I totally understand

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maryse's avatar

I would wreck it.

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

How come?

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maryse's avatar

Because I’m clumsy. Ha!

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

Ah yeah totally understandable

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wantd's avatar

lovedddddd this so so so much!!! and what a CHIC grocery and movie outfit my goodness!!

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

Thank you! Never not extra is my motto.

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wantd's avatar

love that!!

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Jessie Culbert Boucher's avatar

Getting to see your thought process here was interesting! Glad you came around bc I really do think it looks amazing on you.

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

Thank you, Jessie! I do love it so much and so glad jt was delivered on a Friday

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MrsLC's avatar

erh mah gerd, reading this coupled with your stunning pics gave me the biggest case of regret over not purchasing those shiny stella trousers, AND the leather blazer! Love how you let the decision marinate until you were sure it was the right one for you!

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

Omg is the leather blazer sold out? They should make more if so! I bet there’s more demand.

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MrsLC's avatar

It’s sold out in a few sizes! I’ve got my stylist searching for one for me. Thanks for sharing your experience with it, it was super pivotal in my decision making.

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

Thanks for the feedback. I have a goal this year to learn how to write so it really helps to hear when it resonates with folks. I am hoping they find you one very very soon.

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Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style's avatar

I love your writing even though I love outfit planning :-) XO

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

Awwww thank you so much it literally made my day, week, year to have you say this.

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Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style's avatar

AWW and thank you for this beautiful piece XX

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