Some of you might remember that when I joined YLF a little more than a year ago, I really struggled with dressing casually & comortably for my hot & humid climate.

And while this year is record-breaking hot & humid, my wardrobe is serving me beautifully. I can't think of a more apt term than "beautifully". I haven't stood in front of my closet wondering what to wear to feel comfortable for a single day!

A lot of things have just fallen into place.... styleswise.

1) I'm not 'trying' to desperately wear everything hanging in my closet all the time. I've successfully identified which options work best for different weather scenarios. For example: I'm not wearing my fav FFBO of leggings & tunics at all right now and am totally ok with that, because I know that's what I'll wear come September.
2) I have plenty of options even for hot weather. Knit dresses, jersey skirts worn with flattering pretty tees, shorts worn with my signature striped tops. All fabrics that breathe and allow me to dress in the morning and then forget about my outfit....because I'm comfortable in them.
3) I have equally varied & versatile footwear options. All very comfy.....sometimes my footwear is the BEST part of my outfit.
4) Everything fits just right, and that's very important. I haven't worn a single outfit this summer that made me feel 'uncomfortable' for the day's activities or made me feel frumpy at all.
5) I have a good assortment of 'basics' and 'pretty prints'. I am much better equipped to mix & match my wardrobe pieces to create outfits that look & feel summery and stylish....without actually putting much effort into it. I am dressed in less than 5 mins everyday.
6) My skin is looking & feeling better. I'm not using much makeup even when I go out. I've accepted my skin just the way it is, and that's made a tremendous difference for me. Wearing even a light BB cream on a hot, humid day means sweating extra!!! And that's irritable. These days, all I use is eyeliner, a coat of mascara for the lashes and a swipe of light pink lipstick. That's it!
6) My hairstyle is serving me very well. I was worried initially that my curls will go nuts in the humidity and I'll hate all that frizz....but that didn't happen!!! I'm pleasantly surprised. The haircut is so well done that all the extra frizzy curls look intentional! My stylist told me to forget about my usual hair serum and style my hair with pure Argan oil instead. It really works! I shampoo, condition, towel dry and apply a little oil on my hair & scrunch. And that's all!

I think this is what some of you mean when you say you're truly content/satisfied with your wardrobe & style. Today, despite starting the day on a 'low' note, I could dress myself in a way that not just kept me comfy, but also made me happy. And that's a HUGE success.

I would like to add here that not *all* of this is because I have a great wardrobe. ALOT of this has to do with confidence and inner peace. Angie's "positive body image" initiative has really made a difference in my life, and so has all the encouragement I get here on YLF for every single WIW.

I'm pretty sure I didn't suddenly get prettier in the span of a year and my skin looks much the same. I'm pretty sure I've gained some weight and I'm also a year older. Yet, I feel GOOD. I feel better than ever before. I am so comfortable in my skin, and I feel so much more confident in everything I wear. It's not just me who notices it; everyone around me notices the change too. All this because of YLF, to be honest.

So I guess, I'm trying to say Thank You. With your help, I've finally created a wardrobe & style for myself that doesn't just look good, but also feels 'right' 100% of the time!