Lifestyle creep, uncreep, and cruise control

Recent thoughts on intentional shopping.

Nov 20 • 

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October 2025

Wardrobe Rebuild 011 | A little bit of everything

Needs, wants, rationalizations…

Oct 21 • 

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September 2025

Practicing intentional skincare in my 30s

What I've been restocking for years and some newer things I’ve been testing.

Sep 19 • 

Jenny Xie

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August 2025

My 'big move' capsule wardrobe

What I've been wearing lately...living out of suitcases edition.

Aug 30 • 

Jenny Xie

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July 2025

Wardrobe Rebuild 010 | Button up & shiny bag

I'm having an organically "low buy" year.

Jul 16 • 

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June 2025

The 10 Year Closet 006 | Repairs edition

Making some oldies last even longer.

Jun 29 • 

Jenny Xie

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Understanding your taste for color

How “color levers” can help you pinpoint what you like and don’t.

Jun 2 • 

Jenny Xie

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April 2025

Baby products I would actually recommend to a friend

The most dependable, restocked, or otherwise noteworthy items from the first two years.

Apr 30 • 

Jenny Xie

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Wardrobe Rebuild 009 | Barrel jeans & sneaker hunt

Two mistakes and do-overs.

Apr 25 • 

Jenny Xie

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March 2025

The 10 Year Closet 005 | The J.Crew shirt that gave me Chloé vibes

Sometimes a purchase takes a decade to feel worth it.

Mar 27 • 

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This is how I always pack for travel

An intuitive process powered by a simple spreadsheet.

Mar 9 • 

Jenny Xie

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February 2025

Wardrobe Rebuild 008 | Pearls & necessities

My new most-worn bag is from Costco.

Feb 6 • 

Jenny Xie

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