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What was the last bold move you made? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Said “no” to something or someone you would normally say yes too? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Said, “yes” to something you would normally say “no” to? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cut your hair? Went natural? Dyed it a bold colour? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #notebook #swellmadeco #positivemindset #bebold #wellnesswednesday #selfcare #selflove #enjoythelittlethings #lifestyle #loveyourself #minimaliststyle #lifestyleblogger #selfimprovement #livethelittlethings #liveauthentic #notebooklover #wisdomwednesday #personalstyle #over40blogger #discoverunder5k #torontoblogger #canadianblogger #lifestylebloggerI’ve been in a bit of a style rut that’s lasted for a couple of years now. Just can’t seem to get excited about clothes and fashion like I used to. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I mean, your girl was a style enthusiast (aka a shopaholic) 😬 I even had a Tumblr account dedicated to my style addiction! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But I’ve since scaled back and started focusing more on my finances and less on my wardrobe. Ive also been purging over the years, donating and giving items away which has been liberating. . Don’t get me wrong, I still ❤️ fashion (you’ve heard me mention my stack of fashion magazines that I can’t seem to part with🤦🏾♀️!) but I don’t shop as much, follow trends, or put as much thought into what I wear in the same way I did years ago. 💫 As I write this, I’m wondering if this too is one of those things that happen has you get older, like the sudden appearance of a muffin top where your abs used to be 🤔 (I’m told that can happen...I dunno if that’s true or not 🤷🏾♀️) 💫 . Anyhow, I’ve been finding inspiration from some stylish folks like @mycurvesandcurls and decided to take a look at my wardrobe with fresh eyes and try styling a few pieces in hopes of getting style groove back (shoulder shimmying) . Wish me luck! I may try one of those 30 day wardrobe challenges but I’m not sure if I’ve got the stamina to take on all of that...but then again, it might just add that spark in my style I’ve been looking for. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m curious, have you guys done a wardrobe style challenge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #cassmcdstyle #effortlessstyle #stylebyme #realoutfit #fashiongram #aboutalook #stylingmywardrobe #styleatanyage #blackgirlmagic #stylepost #torontoblogger #lifestyleblogger #whatiamwearing #everyddayoutfit #discoverunder5k #canadianblogger #personalstyle #styleover40 #fashionover40 #fortyplusstyle #midlifestyle #attainablestyle #outfitinspo #instabloggerstyle #agingracefully“Becoming is never giving up on the idea that there’s more growing to be done” | Michelle Obama, Becoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #currentreads #whatiamreading #indigofaves #motivationmonday #currentlyreading #qotd #becomingmichelleobama #bookish #booksofinstagram #personalstyle #alwaysreading #2019reads #chaptersindigo #whatareyoureading #winterreads #styleover40 #personaldevelopment #booklover #fortheloveofbooks #wordstoliveby #planoly #effortlessstyle #readersofinstagram #yyzblogger #torontoblogger #canadianblogger #lifestyleblogger #discoverunder5k #midlifestyleHappy Family Day! I’m actually not hangin with fam today but for those of you who are, I hope you have a wonderful day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #Swellmadeco #lazyweekend #longweekendvibe #pillows #howsweetitis #enjoythelittlethings #aquietstyle #slowliving #lazydays #flatlay #flatlaystyle #lifestyle #canadianblogger #torontoliving #discoverunder5k #torontoblogger #lifestylebloggerBlogs I Follow
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Year in Review: Looking Back and Staying Positive in Setting Your Goals
Reflecting on this year and thinking of the year ahead, I’m thinking about how I can set goals that matter to me and no one else, starting with a positive mindset, being intentional and focusing on achieving the goals I set this time around. Continue reading
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Tagged acheiving goals, career advice, end of year review, getting ahead, goal setting, goals, inspiration, lifestyle, lifestyleblogger, new years resolution, over40, over40blogger, personal development, personal goals, personalgrowth, planning, positive mindset, positivemindset, reflections, resolutions, selfcare tips, selfhelp, selfimprovement, setting goals, year end review, year in review
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BRINGIN’ SEXY BACK: PRACTISING SELF-LOVE IN YOUR 40s
Learning self-love and age positivity in midlife. By bringing sexy back, I don’t necessarily mean my body but an age positive attitude, a self-confidence, swagger, grit and spirit that says, “I’m comfortable in the skin I’m in at this particular point in my life”, because trust me, nothing prepared me for the way I’m changing with age. Continue reading
Posted in Health and Wellness, lifestyle
Tagged ageing gracefully, ageless beauty, aging, agingwell, beauty, black girl magic, bodyimage, bodypositive, building confidence, confidence, courage, empowerment, female empowerment, grit, healthy lifestyle, healthyliving, inspiration, lifestyle, love yourself, mentalwellness, over40, personal, positive mindset, selfawareness, selfcare, selfcare tips, selfconfidence, selfdevelopment, selfhelp, selfimprovement, selflove, sexy, wellness, women aging, womenover40
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Self-Care Tip: Get Uncomfortable
Step out of your comfort zone It’s time to make a point of stepping outside your comfort zone and getting comfortable with discomfort! Dare yourself to do something different today. Go on, try that red lipstick you’ve been meaning to … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, Health and Wellness, selfcare
Tagged advice, bosslady, careerwomen, confidence, courage, fearless, female empowerment, healthy lifestyle, inspiration, lifestyle, mental health, mental wellness, motivation, personal, positive words, positivity, selfcare, selfdevelopment, selfimprovement, selflove, wellness
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Self-Care on the Daily
To celebrate International Self-Care Day, I’ll be posting a series of positive messages that I created to hopefully inspire you to do something nice for yourself once in a while! You’re worth it! Sincerely, Cass McD.
Posted in Gratitude, Health and Wellness, selfcare
Tagged bossgirl, confidence, empowerment, female empowerment, grateful, Gratitude, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, inspiration, mind and body, mindfulness, motivation, positive mindset, positivity, self confidence, self-esteem, selfawareness, selfcare, selfdevelopment, selfimprovement, selflove, spirituality, wellbeing, wellness
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Self-care Day: Solo Ste. Anne’s Spa Day
I have created this beautiful garden where many people will come to be healed” – prophecy given to Ste. Anne’s by Jay Rawlings “You went to the spa by yourself?” This was the reaction I got from a couple people … Continue reading
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Tagged bosslady, comfort zone, courageous, emotional wellbeing, empowerment, feel the fear, female empowerment, female selflove, girlpower, happiness, healing, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, healthyliving, inspiration, international selfcare day, lean in, meditaton, mental health, mental wellbeing, mental wellness, mind and body, mind body and spirit, mindfulness, peace and serenity, peace of mind, personal, personal care, personal growth, positive mindset, positivity, relaxation, restful, self development, self healing, self improvement, selfcare, selfcare advice, selfcare day, selfcare tips, selfcareday, selfimprovement, selflove, serenity, solo spa day, solo travel, spa, spa day, spirituality, stepoutsideyourcomfortzone, tranquility, travel, treatyourself, wellbeing, wellness, wellness tips, womens health, yoga, zen
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Shopping habits: Reflections of a somewhat reformed shopaholic
Photo: Cassandra McD. Let me set the scene and you can tell me if this sounds all too familiar to you. You get a text message from your BFF. 2 images: (1) A new backpack and (2) two new pairs … Continue reading
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Tagged fashion, finances, habits, inspiration, lifestyle, moneymanagement, motivation, overspending, personal, selfcare, selfdevelopment, selfhelp, selfimprovement, shopping, shopping addict, shoppingtips, spending, style, style advice, styleblogger, womens fashion, womenstyle, zara
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Lifestyle: How I set myself up for fitness success, a skinny bi*ch’s story
When I was approaching my 30th birthday, a friend of mine told me that once I hit 30 “it was down hill”. He, yes he, was speaking of weight gain. I didn’t take offence at the time. He was older … Continue reading
