Remey’s Inspirations 06

70 degrees in SF? We’re going outside!

Hi friends!

Spring is tiptoeing in here in SF. I say “tiptoeing” because some days are very warm and sunny, and then it would be 50 degrees again the next day. But, I’m so grateful for these sunny weekends. I had a little picnic last weekend and had a great time watching dogs running around while soaking in the sun. It’s Saturday as I’m writing this, and I might head to the park again after lunch.

Shibu the cat is curling up next to me while I’m watching video essays on YouTube. I’ve been going to work events, pop-ups, and catching up with friends back-to-back these past few weeks. I’m meeting a lot of new friends through these activities, and there is a lot of momentum in this area in my life. My weekly routine has changed drastically since the beginning of this year. I’ve been falling behind on workouts and meal preps, and I need a routine reset before starting Season 3. With my , I need to reconsider my content creation schedule. So, I’m working on all of that. But first, I need to give myself a break before I start hating everything!

With that being said, I hope March is treating you well! Below are some of my inspirations this week.

With love, Remey

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Remey’s Inspirations no.6

Content

As I’m investing more time and resources into my podcast, I’m finding myself being more intrigued by social media marketing strategies. Marketing, especially social media marketing, to me is a completely foreign world. I do see some overlaps with my full-time career in design, but a majority of it is still a mystery to me, like brand strategy, positioning, etc. These are elements that can make or break a brand/business, and I need help in this area.

As a complete newbie to the marketing world, I find Kayleigh’s podcast to be very educational and approachable. In this video, she provides examples of brands that she believes are successfully building an identity that their customers can resonate with. She’s also from the UK, so it’s great to hear how brands outside of the US are approaching marketing strategies.

Culture

Pop-ups (especially if they’re exclusive)

Photo taken at a pop-up market at Kindred Studio in San Francisco

I’ve been going to a lot of pop-ups lately and they are always PACKED. From food and beverage to local makers markets in SF, consumers are now more attracted to small businesses. I think it has something to do with the fact that these products are less accessible, so people feel like they need to purchase something because they don’t know when these businesses will do pop-ups again. Pop-ups are also becoming cool social events, so they attract a lot of hip consumers who are willing to pay in order to be seen as one of the firsts to try. I expect these pop-ups to pop up (heheh) more in the near future!

Fashion

re-imagining clothing items / wearing things “incorrectly”

Anthropologie Large Lace Sequin Square Scarf

I’m really into re-imagining clothing items lately. It’s such a low-effort and creative way to refresh your wardrobe without spending more. I know these scarves-over-jeans moment might be seen as “too trendy” or “too perpetually online”, but adding interesting accessories to an otherwise simple outfit can give it a focal point. I also love love love sparkling things, and will always find a reason to make my outfits more sparkly, so I’m definitely going to incorporate this idea to my outfits!

Music

Miel De Montage is a French artist whose music truly captures the “Spring time in the park, buying flowers at the market, riding your little bike in the sun” vibes that I’m feeling right now. I don’t understand French so I can’t speak on the lyrics, but I love the breezy, carefree sound of their music. I listen to their songs a lot during my commute to work, and it makes the 45-minutes train ride a bit more romantic.

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Which songs/artists remind you of Spring?