Beauty edge-work

Surrendering, loosening the grip, and still loving beauty.

Good morning you wild, beautiful, unique, complex, intoxicating creature you...

I'm back from vacation, reflecting, processing, menstruating, and hydrating.

It was such a different trip than I'm used to. It was expansive and really helped me root into this identity shift I've been feeling lately around self-sovereignty and what I call "regulation regardless."

I've been focused on sourcing deep internal peace and stability no matter what's happening around me.

Even when I wake up at 4 am just to encounter random delays, end up running full-tilt through the airport to miss our plane anyway, followed by spending 7 hours there to catch the next one.

Life isn't perfect.

But we are.

The old me might have been ultra-dramatic about it.

The current me found a way to make it fun, romantic, and silly.

That is true power.

That is life changing.

I had so many opportunities to exercise this new way of being and it created the most beautiful and affirming experiences.

And of course, the trip was beautiful, relaxing, and everything I desired it to be.

Another part of this internal transformation that's underway, and really came up during my time away, is what I'm calling beauty edge work.

It's about surrendering.

Exhaling.

Loosening the grip.

It's moving away from constant fixation, obsession, self-optimization, and surveillance around my appearance while simultaneously allowing myself to love beauty.

To adore self-care.

To have practices that create physical improvements, promote healing, and enhance my appearance.

I'm walking the edge.

I'm not choosing a side.

I realized my work IS the edge.

Existing within the polarity between doing what I can to look my best and age slowly (like slathering myself in zinc and seeking shade) while also existing and soaking up life (like swimming in the sea, embracing a golden tan, and allowing the freckles that pop regardless of how careful I am).

I want to live.

I want to furrow my brows and squint in the sun without obsessing or feeling concerned.

And then go home, take an everything shower, massage my face sweetly, and tape my forehead so the fascia can smooth and remodel overnight.

Maybe you can relate to this.

I find that the women who come into my world are also riding this edge.

They care deeply about beauty.

And they crave the sigh of relief that comes with relinquishing control of it.

They want to care for themselves beautifully without becoming consumed by it.

They want to age well without obsessing over every line, freckle, or change.

They want to feel at home in their bodies.

And they want beauty to enhance their lives, not dominate them.

Personalized Beauty Support

If you're navigating something beauty-related and would love personalized support, I'd love to hear from you.

I currently offer:

~ In-person restorative facial sessions

~ Beauty Clarity Sessions (virtual): bring something specific you'd like support around

~ RADIANT (virtual): a month of personalized beauty mentorship and support

Send me an email and let me know where you're wanting guidance.

Is there a beauty-related question, concern, or decision you'd like help navigating?

Love,

Krista

(zincy, sweaty, salty, and freckly)