IT'S ABOUT TIME

IT'S ABOUT TIME
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outfit 1: thrifted blazer | SHIRT HERE | JEans HERE | Shoes similar HERE

outfit 2: thrifted blazer | Pant similar HERE

Creating Style with Sagesse has been on my heart for years. And when I say years, I mean about six years or so. Whew! Typing that out hit different!! In March 2016 I finally created my website and intended to launch a style blog focused on corporate fashion. During that time, I was nearly two years into my career as an Auditor at a Public Accounting firm and I was the girl who tastefully challenged the traditional business casual style and colors. I’ve always been fascinated by the art of style and how we can each create a unique and compelling story with our personal style. At the office, I was often complimented on my looks and was the go-to person for all things business casual. It surprised me just how many women struggled with business casual and their work style. As a result, Style with Sagesse was born...ish. I planned to share more of my everyday work style and useful tips to keep in mind for business casual wear, work events and business travel. Ultimately, I desired to create a space where women could be inspired to look and feel their best and remind them business casual didn’t have to be boring.

But guess what I did instead y’all...NOTHING! I froze with fear, doubt, comparison, imposter syndrome and excuses. Over the years I’d tap in and out of working on my blog and posting style content on Instagram. I’d plan photoshoots for blog posts and then drop the ball when it came time to actually blog. Like, was I dead ass? I was too busy focusing on perfection rather than progress. I would look at other bloggers and content creators and then think nahhhh, I’m in over my head. I’d second guess my talent and think, can I really advise other women on style? I consider myself to be a pretty confident woman so experiencing these feelings was uncomfortable AF. I couldn’t understand why I was so stuck and critical of myself. However, today is a new day. God has been putting it on my heart to move forward with this, and I’m trying to be obedient this time around. How can I stand in the fullness of Sabrina if I’m too afraid to simply try? 

Now, a lot has changed since March 2016. I no longer work in Public, nor do I go into an office everyday. I’m still an Auditor, but I’ve been working from home since March 2020 due to Covid. As such, my everyday style has evolved and naturally, my initial concept of what this blog would be has evolved too. Hence, Style with Sagesse will not solely focus on corporate fashion. I’ll still be giving y’all the looks, but I’m taking a lifestyle approach and plan to share my personal style, travel adventures, fitness journey and more of what I love!

Y'all, I’m truly SHOOK! I’ve been sweating this entire time and my stomach has been in knots. Also, I have NO idea what I’m doing. NOT. ONE. IDEA. But I’m finally starting and will figure out the rest along the way. Last year I listened to Sarah Jakes Roberts’ “Restructuring” sermon and she mentioned “...We don’t sign up for transformation because we’re afraid if we can’t finish it, we shouldn’t start. God needs people who can start and He will finish.” Talk about being gathered! I needed this word, and perhaps you do too.

I want to be everything God has called me to be so here I am. I’m stepping out on faith and trusting if God gave me the vision He will see me through.

Thanks in advance for your support. Xo