Do you prioritize play?

What Bella Baxter taught me about play.

When was the last time you prioritized play?

We let our kids play.
We let our pets play.
We watch people in TV shows, films, and social media play.

But what about you?

Yes, you—adult human who works so damn hard just to exist in this world.

When do you get to play?

When do you allow yourself to let your hair down and be free?

Free from the stress of your hard-earned job.
Free from all the responsibilities of bills, being a caregiver, parent, friend, and partner.
Free from constantly worrying about other people.

Give yourself the gift of play.

So your body can breathe.
So the heavy weight in your shoulders can dissipate.
So you can feel the pulse of electricity buzz through your body again.

Bella Baxter Gets It

I went to see Poor Things a few weeks ago and I was inspired by the main character, Bella Baxter (played by Emma Stone). She took on life’s adventures quite literally through the mind of a child. This allowed her to move with a sense of freedom that most of us dream of as adults.

It’s funny, when we’re children, we can’t wait to grow up. Then, we become adults and reminisce on the imaginative days of being a child—no responsibilities, creativity abound, and running through meadows with our imaginary friends.

Bella Baxter reminded me to stop taking life so damn seriously. Yes, I know…responsibilities don’t just disappear and I am still an adult after all. But that doesn’t mean I can’t allow myself to play.

Emma Stone’s curiously-driven character managed to find pleasure and play, even when she had no money. We often believe we’re only deserving of play once we’ve made ‘x’ amount of money or reached a certain level of success.

It is simply not true.

Pleasure and play are your birthrights. Life becomes so much brighter and lighter with play in it. Try it. I dare you.

Allowing yourself to play doesn’t mean you’re immature and have no boundaries.

Whoever told you that, is a liar. You get to make your own rules.

“I am Bella Baxter. I am a flawed, experimenting person. I seek outings and adventures. Bella’s so much to discover. And there is a world to enjoy, circumnavigate. It is the goal of all to progress, grow.”

Gift Yourself Play

On Saturday and Sunday, February 24th and 25th, myself and Ashley of Beauty Marks Creative are putting together a magnificent experience of embodiment, creativity, and play. If these dates don’t work for you, ask about booking a custom photoshoot.

Muse Mini Photoshoots are bite-sized editorial photoshoots for women who prioritize play and desire to be seen as a uniquely created work of art. Join us for our first Muse Mini weekend at our creative studio in Port Jefferson, NY.

You Will Receive:

• Editorial hair & makeup look with Ashley of Beauty Marks Creative

• 30 minute embodiment practice and photoshoot with Olivia (that’s me!)

• 10 professionally edited digital photos

• 1 instant polaroid photo to take home

• Refreshments served with space to drop in and wind down 💋

Exchange: $450 ($225 deposit / $225 on the day of your shoot)
*Place deposit before 2/14 and receive 10 extra digital edits

Reply to this email to book and place your deposit.

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With pleasure & play,
Olivia