I’ve always felt that the trendy lifestyle and fashion world of big cities seemed a little out of reach for me—or maybe I just didn’t feel confident enough and ended up missing out on a lot. But I also believe that in the future, a wide range of personalized brands will operate more professionally and grow their own influence. That’s why I want to build on what I started learning in June and set even more goals for July. Here’s what I have planned:
1. Reading List: This month’s reading list is quite long—definitely more ambitious than the ones I’ve shared before. After expanding my circle to include like-minded colleagues, I’m making my reading list public. Here’s what I’m tackling:
- How I Built This by Guy Raz
- Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss’s Glossier (might not finish it)
- Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die
- The Global Brand by Nigel Hollis
- Setting the Table by Danny Meyer
- Face Value by Autumn Whitefield-Madrano
- Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster by Dana Thomas
- Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas
- Color Stories by Mary Lisa Gavenas
- Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker (selected readings since I don’t drink)
It’s a diverse selection, and I hope to challenge myself with some of these titles. I’ll also be sharing notes, though these will likely be more chaotic than the neat reflections I usually post since most of the books are non-fiction.
2. Fitness Goals: After successfully controlling my weight, it’s time to step up the exercise routine. The goal is to ride 150 kilometers on my bike, which I expect to achieve in about six sessions. I also plan to hit 30 push-ups in one go and 70 repetitions with a grip strengthener (120kg).
3. Books from Previous Lists I Haven’t Finished:
- Americana
- The Silence of the Lambs
- Jimmy Page’s Biography (I’m still on repeat with the albums).
4. Other Projects: In my spare time, I’ve been working on organizing my TikTok and Instagram collections. I still haven’t finished sorting them, but I hope to make them public soon. Also, last month I didn’t get to share my Fashion 101 vocabulary notes for women’s fashion. That’s on the to-do list!
Stay tuned for more updates as the month progresses!
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