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The Best Thing I Almost Missed

Have you ever had a day where you realized you found something that brought you joy? Not something small and not a little joy,...

Festival Rules 2.0

What a whirlwind day.  I woke up on our April festival day, excited and ready to go.  I was checking my email while drinking...

When Things Don’t Go According to Plan

There were two main reasons I decided to name these festivals, instead of simply calling them dates or plans. Festivals are extremely difficult to reschedule. ...

The Art of Thoughtful Celebrations

Infusing magic into our lives feels like a rite of passage.  My mom is a designer of memories.  Looking back, I can recall countless...

Choosing Adventure Over Routine

I’m back from my extended hiatus! Part of why I paused writing was because I turned a hobby into a chore.  I took my...

About Elaina Pearls

I design my life intentionally, from monthly personal festivals to bold style challenges to mindful career moves, and I’m bringing you along with me. The...
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Elaina Pearl
Elaina Pearl
I design my life intentionally and I'm bringing you along with me. Every post ends with a challenge, because every day is an opportunity to elevate your life.

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Best Styles Through the Decades

A post exploring the best styles through the decades. Each decade had a photoshoot complete with makeup and an outfit from each era.

How To Define & Name Your Epic, Personal Style

A post going through how to define your style and set up your closet for easy, fashionable outfits. The best way to revamp your style is to take inventory.

Seeing in Black and White: On Nuance and Perspective

The phrase black and white can have many meanings. The English language is amazing and highly confusing that this could be the case.

3 Reasons Why New Rental Subscriptions Are Flawed

Fashion rental subscriptions are a rising trend, but they are not for everyone. There is improvement needed before they can be adopted by the masses.

Book Review: The End of Fashion

For anyone who wants a history of fashion, this is a great book choice for you. For those of you who just want the highlights, keep reading.

New York City Rainbow Color Challenge: Part 2

This blog post is the second of three posts in the NYC Rainbow Color Challenge series. This post focuses on Yellow & Green photoshoots.

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