Romancing Yourself

Sometimes a thought or idea sticks in my mind. I don't know what sparked it first (probably someone's IG post TBH) but the idea of Romancing Oneself is lingering. To me it's like the next iteration of self care, it's self love.

I think unconsciously I've been committing romantic acts for myself for years but it started from a sad place. 

In a lonely relationship that had long run it's course, I started to tell myself 'well no one else will do it' and bought myself the flowers, or took myself on an  adventure and to watch the sunset.

I really had no idea at the time that I had begun a romantic journey with myself.

My birthday came and with the boyfriend now long gone, I set out to give myself the birthday I dreamt of.

I ordered the cake, I planned a meal. I got a haircut and made plans.

Then I bought the gift. 

Betsy Johnson, the designer of all my youthful dreams, had just released a collaboration with Torrid. I clicked add to cart and glowed with how happy I was about to make myself that birthday. 

I've kept up my Besty Birthday tradition. This year it was this stunning red rose velvet duster jacket. I can't think of a more perfect outfit for my continuing romance.

• Rose velvet jacket - Betsy Johnson for Torrid (out of stock but always fun items)
• black leggings and black turtleneck - Eloquii

Makeup Details

• this is my favourite, go to red lip stain from Colourpop in Love Bite