Happy Saturday, everyone! I didn’t forget about putting together my weekly outfit recap post—I didn’t want to try and rush putting it together on Friday, so I decided to wait until I had more time to devote to it.
The week felt a bit—off—for me. I can’t exactly pinpoint why, but I feel like it had to do with a number of variables, coming off the energy of the conference the prior week, the long weekend for Memorial Day here in the U.S., and the cool and dismal weather. I tried not to let affect me personally and lower my spirits—I purposely chose to be quiet and soft. Rather than speak, I wanted to try and listen more. One such discovery of my listening is that I seemed to have developed a sort of affinity for flowers. I’m not all that keen on the scents—most of them smell the same to me—but rather, I was drawn to the colors, the shapes and patterns, the softness of them.
A restaurant that I frequently visit for lunch normally has fresh cut flowers on each table, and as such, I’ve started to take notice of them. The discovery also helped me realize I tend to reside in the soft and calm.
It’s like my natural habitat.
It’s familiar.
It’s me.
It may not always noticeable by everyone, but for those who may also live in the space, or take the time to slow down, it’s wondrous.
This Got Me Thinking
The Victoria’s Secret security incident and subsequent website outage that began over Memorial Day weekend (and restoration of services a day or two ago) wasn’t just an inconvenience for online shoppers—it was a reminder that even the most iconic brands can find themselves vulnerable when it comes to cybersecurity.
We still don’t know all the details of the “security incident” that brought down their site and disrupted operations in stores. But the silence spoke volumes. For several days, customers were left in the dark—unable to access the site, complete purchases, or even understand what had happened.
It got me thinking.
When a brand like Victoria’s Secret—synonymous with beauty, image, and trust—goes offline, what does it take to rebuild that trust?
- Digital (cyber) resilience isn’t something that’s optional: it’s not just about firewalls and anti-virus software. True resilience means having a plan for when something goes wrong—not if. It’s the ability to recover, to communicate clearly, and to keep the lights on, even under pressure.
- Transparency builds loyalty: we live in an age where trust is built through honesty. People don’t expect perfection, but they do expect transparency. When something goes wrong, silence feels like abandonment. The more open a company is—about the reaching effects of an incident, especially about what they’re doing to fix it—the more they invite us to believe in them again.
- Trust is fashion’s hidden fabric: much like a well-cut blazer or a flattering pair of jeans, trust shapes how we feel. It’s emotional. When customers trust a brand, they aren’t just buying clothes—they’re buying identity, comfort, reliability. And once that trust is damaged, the repairs are delicate, and often difficult.
Maybe we can’t all control how secure our favorite stores are—but we can (and should), ask more questions, support brands that are transparent, and become more mindful of where and how we share our data. What’s beneath the surface really matters.
Finally, here’s a look back at what I wore to work this week. I hope you like them! Stay safe, and enjoy the rest of your weekend!
-Terry
May 27
May 29
May 30
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