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  • STYLE UPDATE 💁🏽‍♀️ I’ll be honest, as much as I love dressing in statement pieces, my everyday style is actually pretty low-key. I walk everywhere and my days are pretty unpredictable — so I tend to gravitate towards pieces that are classic, comfortable and just that tiny bit different. The way I dress is not so much about standing OUT for me — I’ll be honest, I’m not bothered about the attention or recognition. For the sake of my own confidence and distinction, however, I do like to think of myself as far from blending IN. ✨ These days, you’ll find me in mom jeans or boyfriend shorts with a cropped tee; in easy, fun playsuits and bright, low-maintenance dresses. Indeed, similar to what I wore as a child, playing on a long summer evening. This pretty much sums my criteria to this day. If I can cartwheel in it.. well, it’s a bonus! 🤸🏻‍♀️😋 I like the way we didn’t think; we just dressed ourselves at five. I think we should maintain that simplicity of approach. Life is too short to feel you should dress a certain way — for people, for photos, for any damn reason that isn’t became you want to. For me, style will always be in the details: in the way you match your bag with your shoes. Your clothes with your personality. 🙏🏻 It’s a blessing you can’t overdo an authentic or classic look — otherwise I’d be the most guilty. I haven’t stopped wearing my @mvmtforher watch and sunnies since I received them [my sunnies just appeared in my stories, but I’ll share more photos soon! 🤫]. I was discussing with @themelbournelook the other day about how some successful CEOs encourage wearing the same thing everyday, in order to relieve yourself of the decision. It’s safe to say whilst I strive to be successful, I WILL be doing so in style — regardless of what Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg advise. As it turns out, making that decision gives me MORE inspiration and confidence — as opposed to draining me of the two. 👏🏻 If you’re the same, feel free to treat yourself to a couple of new and timeless pieces with my code “CURRENTLYLOVINGBLOG15” for $15 off anything at @mvmt! #jointhemvmt #mvmtambassador
  • It’s Tuesday and I’m writing down a follow-up reminder to myself to bask in the chaos. 🌱 9am: let things go. Time has more control than you do. 👌🏼 The truth is, it’s not enough to recall the importance of releasing tension and anticipation on a day that we are already calm. Say, on a Sunday wherein we practice yoga and indulge in a long brunch. 🙏🏻 It’s even more important to remember it today; when my mind is a bit everywhere and my path has grown foggy. When things are incredibly up in the air and I’m not sure how to bring them down. I’m reminding myself as I sip my second coffee of the day, that I don’t need to bring them down at all. 🙌🏻 For with time, they will lower and they will find their right place. My mind will do the same. Sometimes things aren’t perfect but we have to keep moving. I’m learning that instead of focusing on the negative, and on how distracted we are, it is much easier to see this as time in lieu. ☕️ It is in these chaotic times where we’ll grow appreciation for the state of equilibrium to come. For everything to feel just right, some things may have to feel just wrong. 🌿 But not forever. This too shall pass. And in doing so, it shall make room for better states to come. If you’re feeling similar to me today — somewhat clouded and uncertain — take a sip of your coffee for me. Know that it’s not going to be okay instantly. But I’ll tell you what will be. You. And me. We will always.. be okay. 💕
  • OKAY... so I know it’s been forever, and that I went kind of massively AWOL on YouTube. BUT! 🙅🏽‍♀️ The past is the past and that silent stage is officially over! I just published my FIRST VLOG BACK for 2019!! 😎 That’s right, I’ve been filming each of my recent getaways with @a_jaxcreative, including an EPIC New Year’s roadie that saw me tick off several exciting things from my bucket list. I also embraced the chance to really solidify my resolutions for 2019! Anyhow, I shall talk about it no more — I hope you’re making a tea and grabbing some ginger nuts as we speak! A nice and long one is waiting for you at the link in my bio now! P.S. For those who know me, you’ll probably roll your eyes as soon as you hear the intro.. 🙄😂 But you know what, that shit is inspiring. 💁🏽‍♀️ Aaaaand it’s so very me. 🙂🙂 Life through my eyes is either a mockumentary or a “This Is It” remake. I have no in-between. Fortunately, it means I can find a way to include MLK’s I Have a Dream in almost every situation. Sensational. 🤗
  • It’s just past 6.15am. I’m outside on my balcony, joined by a cup of lemon water, a coffee and my @migoals 2019 Goal Digger diary. ☕️ Instead of rushing off to an early morning workout the way I did much of last year, I’ve decided to take a few moments outside first — even if it’s just a half hour by myself, an hour with @a_jaxcreative alongside me. This routine is something I’m bringing straight from the holidays into my back-to-work lifestyle. 🙏🏻 Because the truth is, I do have time to manifest the way I wish to start today. I do have time to notice my breathe, the sky and the coffee kick in.. I do have time, so long as I allow for it. On mornings where I can, I plan to journal.. or to simply sit here. Whichever way my mood gravitates. 👌🏼 I’ll give myself a chance to check over my body, to listen to it. I’ll do the same with my mind. This’ll be the way I centre myself and give back to her at the very beginning of the day. In the evenings, I’m loving my return to routine with @loveathletica. 🌿 Here I lose track of time, focusing on my strength, my core; even my balance and stability at times. A class early evening sends me into the most positive mental space.. about myself and about my body. 🙌🏻 So that’s me, for now. What are you doing in January to give yourself mental clarity? It doesn’t always come naturally. Sometimes we do.. we have to seek it. 🕊 Share with me below — I’d love to hear your ideas — and have a very happy Monday everyone!👇🏻👇🏻
  • Spent my Sunday morning unwinding and de-stressing at @good_vibes_yoga with a 75 minute session.. 🌱 I must say doing a slow and focused activity like yoga for any good period of time has in the past daunted me a bit. I’ve loved the idea of it — then found myself counting down the minutes in class, or hoping we’ve reached the final sun salutation. 🙄☺️ For once, I actually found myself lost in what true yogis call “the practice”. The trainer began to talk about chaos and it was an idea that really struck me — so much so, we stumbled into our downward dog a few times. 🤭🤪 She talked about the negative stigma around chaos; the way we’re conditioned to see chaos or imbalance or lack of control as a BAD thing. Our ego so badly wants to re-gain control — and yet, if we give ourselves the chance, we’ll find that there’s a lot of beauty in chaos. There are a lot of lessons too. When we weren’t stumbling and falling, she gave us another variation. And somehow, it made me rethink the concept of stumbling in its entirety. 🌿 Not just yoga, but EVERYTHING seemed so much more interesting and worthwhile and EVEN BEAUTIFUL, the more chaotic and imbalanced it was. Because it was in these positions and in these states, that our mind would work in such glorious ways, our fingers would move to find their grip, our toes would search for a new place to stand. 😎 And with grit and triumph, we would soon find our way. The next time we stumbled, we were far less inclined to give up on the move. Instead, we’d look for a new way to do it. A way that suited us and our bodies. At a fitting time where I certainly don’t feel like I have all the answers and in many ways, I’m scrambling a bit, I am embracing for this week ahead and hopefully forever, the beauty of chaos. For life and growth and our journeys altogether would be boring without it. 🙌🏻 Speaking of beautiful chaos, can we start with this red vegan burger at @temperancesociety? I like that kind of chaos. That, I can get on board with. 😋🤭 Happy Sunday everyone!
  • Looking forward to bringing you more of the things you love in 2019.. 🌿 Starting with a real look at our wellbeing; how possible it is to find solitude at the pace we live and whilst we reside most of our time mid-city. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Shall we ever truly find it within us to “retreat” when without, there is pressure. There is noise. There is time and it’s ticking clock. In the first post coming to Currently Loving this year, I’m sharing a long-awaited lesson on my wellbeing journey; also, a review of the inner city sanctuary that is @willowurbanretreat. 🌱 In light of one of my resolutions to take self care seriously, I’ve taken the time to authentically reflect on this experience; to recognise its value beyond momentary worth. It turns out this post means a lot more to me now than it did back in December. On that note, it feels the right time to share it. Hold tight — good things coming this week. 🍃
  • One of my New Year’s resolutions is to make a concerted effort to get the MOST out of everything I do. 🙌🏻 It’s a resolution that lends itself to almost every aspect of my lifestyle — from spending time with people, to working, to enacting self-care.. all the way to fitness, health and the way I treat my body. 🌱💪🏻 Whilst I’m vegan, I’ll be the first to say the title is NOT a synonym for healthy. You can easily find yourself eating fries, bread, bagels and well, not a whole load of the green stuff people assume you’re eating 24/7. In some ways, knowing that I love my training has made me focus on food and what I put in my body far less. This year, THAT CHANGES! 👏🏻 No longer is the fact that I’m training well going to deter me from eating well too — it’s going to be exactly what INSPIRES me! I’ve even upped my protein game just in time to the @pranaon Phyto Fire Protein [Iced Mocha flavour 😋]. Folks, it feels goooood to consume, with the knowledge that there are GAINS to be had from consumption. 👊🏻 And I’m not just talking about strength gains, but life gains too! Think improved energy, recovery, moods and more! I was introduced to @pranaon’s plant-based protein by @healthbank.co.nz — a natural health retailer which has super strict standards for its quality of product. 👌🏼 If you’ve ever invested in health/fitness products that seem to do absolutely nothing, I’d skip the step of wasting your money and utilise the fact that here, health professionals are doing the fact-checks for us. 🙏🏻 I’ll share more about the benefits of the protein I’ve chosen in my stories so take a look if you’d like to know more! P.S. I know I said I’d be insanely tan by now and that this year was the year I’d reach my full tan potential — let it be said, this was taken before I finally hit the beach yesterday! Unfortunately, I went a bit hard and gave myself some seriously questionable tan lines. 🤭😅 Another well-timed reminder to slip, slop, slap and wrap because transitioning from this kind of pale to a ripe tomaterrrr ain’t a good look nor is it in line with my 2019 health regimen! 🙅🏽‍♀️☺️ There’s clearly progress to be made! Watch this space, team, watch this space.
  • WATCH OUT 🙅🏽‍♀️ **bralette showing** older folk may experience unnatural distortion of face, most commonly recognised as “disgust” or “distaste” — if you’re lucky, both. 🙄 I want to know: how many of you, girls in particular, still go out from time-to-time and find yourself critically analysed by the eyes of.. low and behold, not a man, not even an elder man. But an ELDER WOMAN. Might I go so far to say that this is the most judgemental of all the citizen groups? 🤷🏽‍♀️ And why? Shouldn’t they be glad that we finally own the rights to our own bodies and to the way they’re presented? Instead, it is this group who stare with such scrutiny. This group who look as if they might have to hurl, should they be given just one more minute with our visible flesh. 🤯 It is a newer phenomenon than I perhaps thought: #WomenSupportingWomen. And on that very note, I shan’t today nor in the future be made to feel like a slut by my own sex. Never mind by those who should know better than to screw their faces at a young girl. And so I’m wearing my no-sleeve top today. I’m wearing it with pride, with assertion and without apology. I have absolutely nothing to be sorry about. If this is what it takes to wipe sour looks from faces, to indicate that times have changed, to scream that we are and CAN be bold in 2019, I’m on board. 🤨 Speaking of things I’m on board with, you’ll find me today calming down at @clubhouse.malvern with a few things far from contentious: one of my favourite roasted cauliflower dishes with a side of chia pudding [@a_jaxcreative making moves on the beef burger]. 🤪 I think I still look cute and sophisticated and worthy, even though I’m not wearing a halter neck sweater here. To those who think otherwise and aren’t afraid of sharing it, save the frown lines. Just like you didn’t at our age, the truth is.. we don’t really care either.
  • Been busy planning how not to be a vegan whose diet consists of 57% fries and 43% other carb groups. Also drawing mind-maps over how to be less moody/dramatic; how to stop overwhelming myself with work just to complain about an inevitable work-life balance and other akin things. ☺️ In the midst of these reflections, I’ve been here. I’ve also been pictured in odd outfits amid small towns; I’ve been stripping things back in most areas except in the vicinity of a buffet breakfast at @silverwaterresort. 🍽 My point is, I’ll be back with a more digestible tale to tell soon. It’ll all make sense in good time. 🌱😌 Love your prosperous and patient selves. — Kenzie xxx

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"Don't mistake Currently Loving for your average fashion blog. To me and to loyal readers, it is so much more. Currently Loving is about bettering ourselves -- in ways that extend from upping our brunch game to battling with pride. It all happens in the community of Currently Loving. Here we find confidence through fashion; happiness through lifestyle and ourselves through travel. It's about accepting who we are today, knowing in ourselves that we'll be better tomorrow." - Kenzie xx

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  • STYLE UPDATE 💁🏽‍♀️ I’ll be honest, as much as I love dressing in statement pieces, my everyday style is actually pretty low-key. I walk everywhere and my days are pretty unpredictable — so I tend to gravitate towards pieces that are classic, comfortable and just that tiny bit different. The way I dress is not so much about standing OUT for me — I’ll be honest, I’m not bothered about the attention or recognition. For the sake of my own confidence and distinction, however, I do like to think of myself as far from blending IN. ✨ These days, you’ll find me in mom jeans or boyfriend shorts with a cropped tee; in easy, fun playsuits and bright, low-maintenance dresses. Indeed, similar to what I wore as a child, playing on a long summer evening. This pretty much sums my criteria to this day. If I can cartwheel in it.. well, it’s a bonus! 🤸🏻‍♀️😋 I like the way we didn’t think; we just dressed ourselves at five. I think we should maintain that simplicity of approach. Life is too short to feel you should dress a certain way — for people, for photos, for any damn reason that isn’t became you want to. For me, style will always be in the details: in the way you match your bag with your shoes. Your clothes with your personality. 🙏🏻 It’s a blessing you can’t overdo an authentic or classic look — otherwise I’d be the most guilty. I haven’t stopped wearing my @mvmtforher watch and sunnies since I received them [my sunnies just appeared in my stories, but I’ll share more photos soon! 🤫]. I was discussing with @themelbournelook the other day about how some successful CEOs encourage wearing the same thing everyday, in order to relieve yourself of the decision. It’s safe to say whilst I strive to be successful, I WILL be doing so in style — regardless of what Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg advise. As it turns out, making that decision gives me MORE inspiration and confidence — as opposed to draining me of the two. 👏🏻 If you’re the same, feel free to treat yourself to a couple of new and timeless pieces with my code “CURRENTLYLOVINGBLOG15” for $15 off anything at @mvmt! #jointhemvmt #mvmtambassador
  • It’s Tuesday and I’m writing down a follow-up reminder to myself to bask in the chaos. 🌱 9am: let things go. Time has more control than you do. 👌🏼 The truth is, it’s not enough to recall the importance of releasing tension and anticipation on a day that we are already calm. Say, on a Sunday wherein we practice yoga and indulge in a long brunch. 🙏🏻 It’s even more important to remember it today; when my mind is a bit everywhere and my path has grown foggy. When things are incredibly up in the air and I’m not sure how to bring them down. I’m reminding myself as I sip my second coffee of the day, that I don’t need to bring them down at all. 🙌🏻 For with time, they will lower and they will find their right place. My mind will do the same. Sometimes things aren’t perfect but we have to keep moving. I’m learning that instead of focusing on the negative, and on how distracted we are, it is much easier to see this as time in lieu. ☕️ It is in these chaotic times where we’ll grow appreciation for the state of equilibrium to come. For everything to feel just right, some things may have to feel just wrong. 🌿 But not forever. This too shall pass. And in doing so, it shall make room for better states to come. If you’re feeling similar to me today — somewhat clouded and uncertain — take a sip of your coffee for me. Know that it’s not going to be okay instantly. But I’ll tell you what will be. You. And me. We will always.. be okay. 💕
  • OKAY... so I know it’s been forever, and that I went kind of massively AWOL on YouTube. BUT! 🙅🏽‍♀️ The past is the past and that silent stage is officially over! I just published my FIRST VLOG BACK for 2019!! 😎 That’s right, I’ve been filming each of my recent getaways with @a_jaxcreative, including an EPIC New Year’s roadie that saw me tick off several exciting things from my bucket list. I also embraced the chance to really solidify my resolutions for 2019! Anyhow, I shall talk about it no more — I hope you’re making a tea and grabbing some ginger nuts as we speak! A nice and long one is waiting for you at the link in my bio now! P.S. For those who know me, you’ll probably roll your eyes as soon as you hear the intro.. 🙄😂 But you know what, that shit is inspiring. 💁🏽‍♀️ Aaaaand it’s so very me. 🙂🙂 Life through my eyes is either a mockumentary or a “This Is It” remake. I have no in-between. Fortunately, it means I can find a way to include MLK’s I Have a Dream in almost every situation. Sensational. 🤗
  • It’s just past 6.15am. I’m outside on my balcony, joined by a cup of lemon water, a coffee and my @migoals 2019 Goal Digger diary. ☕️ Instead of rushing off to an early morning workout the way I did much of last year, I’ve decided to take a few moments outside first — even if it’s just a half hour by myself, an hour with @a_jaxcreative alongside me. This routine is something I’m bringing straight from the holidays into my back-to-work lifestyle. 🙏🏻 Because the truth is, I do have time to manifest the way I wish to start today. I do have time to notice my breathe, the sky and the coffee kick in.. I do have time, so long as I allow for it. On mornings where I can, I plan to journal.. or to simply sit here. Whichever way my mood gravitates. 👌🏼 I’ll give myself a chance to check over my body, to listen to it. I’ll do the same with my mind. This’ll be the way I centre myself and give back to her at the very beginning of the day. In the evenings, I’m loving my return to routine with @loveathletica. 🌿 Here I lose track of time, focusing on my strength, my core; even my balance and stability at times. A class early evening sends me into the most positive mental space.. about myself and about my body. 🙌🏻 So that’s me, for now. What are you doing in January to give yourself mental clarity? It doesn’t always come naturally. Sometimes we do.. we have to seek it. 🕊 Share with me below — I’d love to hear your ideas — and have a very happy Monday everyone!👇🏻👇🏻
  • Spent my Sunday morning unwinding and de-stressing at @good_vibes_yoga with a 75 minute session.. 🌱 I must say doing a slow and focused activity like yoga for any good period of time has in the past daunted me a bit. I’ve loved the idea of it — then found myself counting down the minutes in class, or hoping we’ve reached the final sun salutation. 🙄☺️ For once, I actually found myself lost in what true yogis call “the practice”. The trainer began to talk about chaos and it was an idea that really struck me — so much so, we stumbled into our downward dog a few times. 🤭🤪 She talked about the negative stigma around chaos; the way we’re conditioned to see chaos or imbalance or lack of control as a BAD thing. Our ego so badly wants to re-gain control — and yet, if we give ourselves the chance, we’ll find that there’s a lot of beauty in chaos. There are a lot of lessons too. When we weren’t stumbling and falling, she gave us another variation. And somehow, it made me rethink the concept of stumbling in its entirety. 🌿 Not just yoga, but EVERYTHING seemed so much more interesting and worthwhile and EVEN BEAUTIFUL, the more chaotic and imbalanced it was. Because it was in these positions and in these states, that our mind would work in such glorious ways, our fingers would move to find their grip, our toes would search for a new place to stand. 😎 And with grit and triumph, we would soon find our way. The next time we stumbled, we were far less inclined to give up on the move. Instead, we’d look for a new way to do it. A way that suited us and our bodies. At a fitting time where I certainly don’t feel like I have all the answers and in many ways, I’m scrambling a bit, I am embracing for this week ahead and hopefully forever, the beauty of chaos. For life and growth and our journeys altogether would be boring without it. 🙌🏻 Speaking of beautiful chaos, can we start with this red vegan burger at @temperancesociety? I like that kind of chaos. That, I can get on board with. 😋🤭 Happy Sunday everyone!
  • Looking forward to bringing you more of the things you love in 2019.. 🌿 Starting with a real look at our wellbeing; how possible it is to find solitude at the pace we live and whilst we reside most of our time mid-city. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Shall we ever truly find it within us to “retreat” when without, there is pressure. There is noise. There is time and it’s ticking clock. In the first post coming to Currently Loving this year, I’m sharing a long-awaited lesson on my wellbeing journey; also, a review of the inner city sanctuary that is @willowurbanretreat. 🌱 In light of one of my resolutions to take self care seriously, I’ve taken the time to authentically reflect on this experience; to recognise its value beyond momentary worth. It turns out this post means a lot more to me now than it did back in December. On that note, it feels the right time to share it. Hold tight — good things coming this week. 🍃
  • One of my New Year’s resolutions is to make a concerted effort to get the MOST out of everything I do. 🙌🏻 It’s a resolution that lends itself to almost every aspect of my lifestyle — from spending time with people, to working, to enacting self-care.. all the way to fitness, health and the way I treat my body. 🌱💪🏻 Whilst I’m vegan, I’ll be the first to say the title is NOT a synonym for healthy. You can easily find yourself eating fries, bread, bagels and well, not a whole load of the green stuff people assume you’re eating 24/7. In some ways, knowing that I love my training has made me focus on food and what I put in my body far less. This year, THAT CHANGES! 👏🏻 No longer is the fact that I’m training well going to deter me from eating well too — it’s going to be exactly what INSPIRES me! I’ve even upped my protein game just in time to the @pranaon Phyto Fire Protein [Iced Mocha flavour 😋]. Folks, it feels goooood to consume, with the knowledge that there are GAINS to be had from consumption. 👊🏻 And I’m not just talking about strength gains, but life gains too! Think improved energy, recovery, moods and more! I was introduced to @pranaon’s plant-based protein by @healthbank.co.nz — a natural health retailer which has super strict standards for its quality of product. 👌🏼 If you’ve ever invested in health/fitness products that seem to do absolutely nothing, I’d skip the step of wasting your money and utilise the fact that here, health professionals are doing the fact-checks for us. 🙏🏻 I’ll share more about the benefits of the protein I’ve chosen in my stories so take a look if you’d like to know more! P.S. I know I said I’d be insanely tan by now and that this year was the year I’d reach my full tan potential — let it be said, this was taken before I finally hit the beach yesterday! Unfortunately, I went a bit hard and gave myself some seriously questionable tan lines. 🤭😅 Another well-timed reminder to slip, slop, slap and wrap because transitioning from this kind of pale to a ripe tomaterrrr ain’t a good look nor is it in line with my 2019 health regimen! 🙅🏽‍♀️☺️ There’s clearly progress to be made! Watch this space, team, watch this space.
  • WATCH OUT 🙅🏽‍♀️ **bralette showing** older folk may experience unnatural distortion of face, most commonly recognised as “disgust” or “distaste” — if you’re lucky, both. 🙄 I want to know: how many of you, girls in particular, still go out from time-to-time and find yourself critically analysed by the eyes of.. low and behold, not a man, not even an elder man. But an ELDER WOMAN. Might I go so far to say that this is the most judgemental of all the citizen groups? 🤷🏽‍♀️ And why? Shouldn’t they be glad that we finally own the rights to our own bodies and to the way they’re presented? Instead, it is this group who stare with such scrutiny. This group who look as if they might have to hurl, should they be given just one more minute with our visible flesh. 🤯 It is a newer phenomenon than I perhaps thought: #WomenSupportingWomen. And on that very note, I shan’t today nor in the future be made to feel like a slut by my own sex. Never mind by those who should know better than to screw their faces at a young girl. And so I’m wearing my no-sleeve top today. I’m wearing it with pride, with assertion and without apology. I have absolutely nothing to be sorry about. If this is what it takes to wipe sour looks from faces, to indicate that times have changed, to scream that we are and CAN be bold in 2019, I’m on board. 🤨 Speaking of things I’m on board with, you’ll find me today calming down at @clubhouse.malvern with a few things far from contentious: one of my favourite roasted cauliflower dishes with a side of chia pudding [@a_jaxcreative making moves on the beef burger]. 🤪 I think I still look cute and sophisticated and worthy, even though I’m not wearing a halter neck sweater here. To those who think otherwise and aren’t afraid of sharing it, save the frown lines. Just like you didn’t at our age, the truth is.. we don’t really care either.
  • Been busy planning how not to be a vegan whose diet consists of 57% fries and 43% other carb groups. Also drawing mind-maps over how to be less moody/dramatic; how to stop overwhelming myself with work just to complain about an inevitable work-life balance and other akin things. ☺️ In the midst of these reflections, I’ve been here. I’ve also been pictured in odd outfits amid small towns; I’ve been stripping things back in most areas except in the vicinity of a buffet breakfast at @silverwaterresort. 🍽 My point is, I’ll be back with a more digestible tale to tell soon. It’ll all make sense in good time. 🌱😌 Love your prosperous and patient selves. — Kenzie xxx

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  • STYLE UPDATE 💁🏽‍♀️ I’ll be honest, as much as I love dressing in statement pieces, my everyday style is actually pretty low-key. I walk everywhere and my days are pretty unpredictable — so I tend to gravitate towards pieces that are classic, comfortable and just that tiny bit different. The way I dress is not so much about standing OUT for me — I’ll be honest, I’m not bothered about the attention or recognition. For the sake of my own confidence and distinction, however, I do like to think of myself as far from blending IN. ✨ These days, you’ll find me in mom jeans or boyfriend shorts with a cropped tee; in easy, fun playsuits and bright, low-maintenance dresses. Indeed, similar to what I wore as a child, playing on a long summer evening. This pretty much sums my criteria to this day. If I can cartwheel in it.. well, it’s a bonus! 🤸🏻‍♀️😋 I like the way we didn’t think; we just dressed ourselves at five. I think we should maintain that simplicity of approach. Life is too short to feel you should dress a certain way — for people, for photos, for any damn reason that isn’t became you want to. For me, style will always be in the details: in the way you match your bag with your shoes. Your clothes with your personality. 🙏🏻 It’s a blessing you can’t overdo an authentic or classic look — otherwise I’d be the most guilty. I haven’t stopped wearing my @mvmtforher watch and sunnies since I received them [my sunnies just appeared in my stories, but I’ll share more photos soon! 🤫]. I was discussing with @themelbournelook the other day about how some successful CEOs encourage wearing the same thing everyday, in order to relieve yourself of the decision. It’s safe to say whilst I strive to be successful, I WILL be doing so in style — regardless of what Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg advise. As it turns out, making that decision gives me MORE inspiration and confidence — as opposed to draining me of the two. 👏🏻 If you’re the same, feel free to treat yourself to a couple of new and timeless pieces with my code “CURRENTLYLOVINGBLOG15” for $15 off anything at @mvmt! #jointhemvmt #mvmtambassador
  • It’s Tuesday and I’m writing down a follow-up reminder to myself to bask in the chaos. 🌱 9am: let things go. Time has more control than you do. 👌🏼 The truth is, it’s not enough to recall the importance of releasing tension and anticipation on a day that we are already calm. Say, on a Sunday wherein we practice yoga and indulge in a long brunch. 🙏🏻 It’s even more important to remember it today; when my mind is a bit everywhere and my path has grown foggy. When things are incredibly up in the air and I’m not sure how to bring them down. I’m reminding myself as I sip my second coffee of the day, that I don’t need to bring them down at all. 🙌🏻 For with time, they will lower and they will find their right place. My mind will do the same. Sometimes things aren’t perfect but we have to keep moving. I’m learning that instead of focusing on the negative, and on how distracted we are, it is much easier to see this as time in lieu. ☕️ It is in these chaotic times where we’ll grow appreciation for the state of equilibrium to come. For everything to feel just right, some things may have to feel just wrong. 🌿 But not forever. This too shall pass. And in doing so, it shall make room for better states to come. If you’re feeling similar to me today — somewhat clouded and uncertain — take a sip of your coffee for me. Know that it’s not going to be okay instantly. But I’ll tell you what will be. You. And me. We will always.. be okay. 💕
  • OKAY... so I know it’s been forever, and that I went kind of massively AWOL on YouTube. BUT! 🙅🏽‍♀️ The past is the past and that silent stage is officially over! I just published my FIRST VLOG BACK for 2019!! 😎 That’s right, I’ve been filming each of my recent getaways with @a_jaxcreative, including an EPIC New Year’s roadie that saw me tick off several exciting things from my bucket list. I also embraced the chance to really solidify my resolutions for 2019! Anyhow, I shall talk about it no more — I hope you’re making a tea and grabbing some ginger nuts as we speak! A nice and long one is waiting for you at the link in my bio now! P.S. For those who know me, you’ll probably roll your eyes as soon as you hear the intro.. 🙄😂 But you know what, that shit is inspiring. 💁🏽‍♀️ Aaaaand it’s so very me. 🙂🙂 Life through my eyes is either a mockumentary or a “This Is It” remake. I have no in-between. Fortunately, it means I can find a way to include MLK’s I Have a Dream in almost every situation. Sensational. 🤗
  • It’s just past 6.15am. I’m outside on my balcony, joined by a cup of lemon water, a coffee and my @migoals 2019 Goal Digger diary. ☕️ Instead of rushing off to an early morning workout the way I did much of last year, I’ve decided to take a few moments outside first — even if it’s just a half hour by myself, an hour with @a_jaxcreative alongside me. This routine is something I’m bringing straight from the holidays into my back-to-work lifestyle. 🙏🏻 Because the truth is, I do have time to manifest the way I wish to start today. I do have time to notice my breathe, the sky and the coffee kick in.. I do have time, so long as I allow for it. On mornings where I can, I plan to journal.. or to simply sit here. Whichever way my mood gravitates. 👌🏼 I’ll give myself a chance to check over my body, to listen to it. I’ll do the same with my mind. This’ll be the way I centre myself and give back to her at the very beginning of the day. In the evenings, I’m loving my return to routine with @loveathletica. 🌿 Here I lose track of time, focusing on my strength, my core; even my balance and stability at times. A class early evening sends me into the most positive mental space.. about myself and about my body. 🙌🏻 So that’s me, for now. What are you doing in January to give yourself mental clarity? It doesn’t always come naturally. Sometimes we do.. we have to seek it. 🕊 Share with me below — I’d love to hear your ideas — and have a very happy Monday everyone!👇🏻👇🏻
  • Spent my Sunday morning unwinding and de-stressing at @good_vibes_yoga with a 75 minute session.. 🌱 I must say doing a slow and focused activity like yoga for any good period of time has in the past daunted me a bit. I’ve loved the idea of it — then found myself counting down the minutes in class, or hoping we’ve reached the final sun salutation. 🙄☺️ For once, I actually found myself lost in what true yogis call “the practice”. The trainer began to talk about chaos and it was an idea that really struck me — so much so, we stumbled into our downward dog a few times. 🤭🤪 She talked about the negative stigma around chaos; the way we’re conditioned to see chaos or imbalance or lack of control as a BAD thing. Our ego so badly wants to re-gain control — and yet, if we give ourselves the chance, we’ll find that there’s a lot of beauty in chaos. There are a lot of lessons too. When we weren’t stumbling and falling, she gave us another variation. And somehow, it made me rethink the concept of stumbling in its entirety. 🌿 Not just yoga, but EVERYTHING seemed so much more interesting and worthwhile and EVEN BEAUTIFUL, the more chaotic and imbalanced it was. Because it was in these positions and in these states, that our mind would work in such glorious ways, our fingers would move to find their grip, our toes would search for a new place to stand. 😎 And with grit and triumph, we would soon find our way. The next time we stumbled, we were far less inclined to give up on the move. Instead, we’d look for a new way to do it. A way that suited us and our bodies. At a fitting time where I certainly don’t feel like I have all the answers and in many ways, I’m scrambling a bit, I am embracing for this week ahead and hopefully forever, the beauty of chaos. For life and growth and our journeys altogether would be boring without it. 🙌🏻 Speaking of beautiful chaos, can we start with this red vegan burger at @temperancesociety? I like that kind of chaos. That, I can get on board with. 😋🤭 Happy Sunday everyone!
  • Looking forward to bringing you more of the things you love in 2019.. 🌿 Starting with a real look at our wellbeing; how possible it is to find solitude at the pace we live and whilst we reside most of our time mid-city. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Shall we ever truly find it within us to “retreat” when without, there is pressure. There is noise. There is time and it’s ticking clock. In the first post coming to Currently Loving this year, I’m sharing a long-awaited lesson on my wellbeing journey; also, a review of the inner city sanctuary that is @willowurbanretreat. 🌱 In light of one of my resolutions to take self care seriously, I’ve taken the time to authentically reflect on this experience; to recognise its value beyond momentary worth. It turns out this post means a lot more to me now than it did back in December. On that note, it feels the right time to share it. Hold tight — good things coming this week. 🍃
  • One of my New Year’s resolutions is to make a concerted effort to get the MOST out of everything I do. 🙌🏻 It’s a resolution that lends itself to almost every aspect of my lifestyle — from spending time with people, to working, to enacting self-care.. all the way to fitness, health and the way I treat my body. 🌱💪🏻 Whilst I’m vegan, I’ll be the first to say the title is NOT a synonym for healthy. You can easily find yourself eating fries, bread, bagels and well, not a whole load of the green stuff people assume you’re eating 24/7. In some ways, knowing that I love my training has made me focus on food and what I put in my body far less. This year, THAT CHANGES! 👏🏻 No longer is the fact that I’m training well going to deter me from eating well too — it’s going to be exactly what INSPIRES me! I’ve even upped my protein game just in time to the @pranaon Phyto Fire Protein [Iced Mocha flavour 😋]. Folks, it feels goooood to consume, with the knowledge that there are GAINS to be had from consumption. 👊🏻 And I’m not just talking about strength gains, but life gains too! Think improved energy, recovery, moods and more! I was introduced to @pranaon’s plant-based protein by @healthbank.co.nz — a natural health retailer which has super strict standards for its quality of product. 👌🏼 If you’ve ever invested in health/fitness products that seem to do absolutely nothing, I’d skip the step of wasting your money and utilise the fact that here, health professionals are doing the fact-checks for us. 🙏🏻 I’ll share more about the benefits of the protein I’ve chosen in my stories so take a look if you’d like to know more! P.S. I know I said I’d be insanely tan by now and that this year was the year I’d reach my full tan potential — let it be said, this was taken before I finally hit the beach yesterday! Unfortunately, I went a bit hard and gave myself some seriously questionable tan lines. 🤭😅 Another well-timed reminder to slip, slop, slap and wrap because transitioning from this kind of pale to a ripe tomaterrrr ain’t a good look nor is it in line with my 2019 health regimen! 🙅🏽‍♀️☺️ There’s clearly progress to be made! Watch this space, team, watch this space.

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