The Power Casual Way to Confident Style
Adventure in Normal Life / Fashion / Professional / shopping / Style / Travel

The Power Casual Way to Confident Style

Power Casual – a style philosophy and lifestyle strategy for achieving work-life balance with easy elegance. See how I style my M.M.LaFleur>> Continue reading

A Letter to Myself 2018 – Year of Bravery, Courage, Joy
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A Letter to Myself 2018 – Year of Bravery, Courage, Joy

Photo taken at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA – in front of one of a Mark Rothko painting. Dear BlueBoots, First of all, I want to tell 2017-you that I’m proud of you, and I love you. This past year you took on many new opportunities. You seized the moment – the NOW … Continue reading

Let Go of “pretty shadows” to be fully YOU in your light [Career Advice]
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Let Go of “pretty shadows” to be fully YOU in your light [Career Advice]

Sitting in a meeting where someone is clearly passionate about what they’re talking about does this thing to me where I catch fire too – I bask in the glow of their lit passions. They could be talking about anything from growing eggplants, to astrophysics, but I’m THERE. They take me on their journey, and … Continue reading

There’s always more to the story than you know
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There’s always more to the story than you know

I woke up early, as usual, this morning and instead of being filled with Monday morning jitters or groans about the challenges or responsibilities facing me this week, I was oddly cogent and calm. Taking this as a sign that a little reflection was in order, I infused the morning’s energy into prayer and consideration … Continue reading

2016 / Adventure in Normal Life / book reviews / Journeys / Professional / Reflections / Series

The Entreprenurial spirit {Series: insights from #GIRLBOSS}

In this series from the book #girlboss, we have taken a look at the style – or rather, attitude – behind one species of today’s successful female. We’ve looked at the creative spirit, Picasso-inspired. We’ve looked at the care that goes into successful creativity. The last facet I want to share is about the entrepreneurial … Continue reading