So this post almost didn’t make the cut. When I took this photos earlier this month, I wasn’t sure it would work, and then hated almost every image. This was a particularly hard sartorialism, as it was incredibly hot, I wanted to get it over with and overall hated the location.
What made me share this with everyone? Because this is my outlet to document my life and even some struggles I often face. Nowadays, so many of the blogs out there are so ‘perfect for the camera’ and pre-produced, one often forgets there is a human component.
Sure the photography is gorgeous, the locations are places I could only imagine in my wildest dreams, impeccable looks, and lust-worthy handbags with a price tag of my monthly rent are sometimes completely unrealistic for my current life. But it lacks substance and for me, that trumpets it all, no matter how many perfect posts are churned out.
Well, I know what you are all thinking — what about YOUR little black purse? Though I have a small Chanel bag, it was a gift for an ex boyfriend, and I refer to it as the ‘settlement,’ because, let me tell you, it was one tough breakup. I cried for months, feel into a deep hole and honestly, I didn’t wear that purse for months. I remember the first time I brought it out to an event, several of my fellow blogger pals were amazed with it and asked me, ‘oh wow, splurge purchase?’ I responded by ‘no, it’s a gift by an ex and it was difficult for me to parade around, but now I am ready to take it out for a spin (or a few!)
Sometimes, something coveteable can be something rather painful, as for almost a year this bag represented a painful moment in my life. I guess I can quite literally say it was like carrying baggage — of the ‘Double C’ kind.
I am thrilled to say that nowadays, this simply serves as a lesson for something that made me so much stronger and a better woman. I can carry my little purse around and wear it with a few of my favorite pieces, like this Ella Moss jumper, which is a great Fall piece for LA and my go-to Carrera aviators.
This purse no longer emulates pain, but it shows how far I’ve come as person, as a blogger, and as a storyteller. I am not afraid to show vulnerability or share hardships, as I feel those are the traits that build character.
I hope my beloved dog-and-pony show becomes a forum for everyone to share, tell stories, and empower one another, because as many of us know, the digital world can be a vicious one.
Hope everyone has an amazing week, and for those of you observing Yom Kippur may you have an easy and very meaningful fast.
Ryzenberg On, is Signing Off
Ella Moss jumpsuit (no longer available, but similar here) | La Mer Watch c/o | Chanel Wallet on a Chain | Vintage Neckace (similar here) | Carrera Sunglasses