Here’s what nobody tells you about the soft life—it isn’t a 30-second ASMR vlog with appearances from 20 products (shop my links in bio!) and nails tapping on 10 of them. It’s not about a giant new tumbler or a 25-step skincare routine or a new matching workout set or needing a kitchen bigger than most New York City apartments.
Really? It’s not for sale. The soft life is about an approach to every moment, an intention behind each new scene or set.
We use a few tools to help us really commit to romanticizing life, but it really just doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.
Welcome to the Broke Girl’s Guide to Romanticizing Life!
Consumer expenses are up 25% since before the pandemic, and AI is disrupting the workforce and career projections. I’m touching on this only a smidge because we know it already and don’t need to focus more on what we’re actively trying to take intentional breaks from.
The point? The soft life is here for you, no matter what your budget is.
I’ve spent hundreds(+) on a fancy hotel in Paris, and I’ve had a homemade cappuccino whilst sitting outside in the early morning, just hanging with my garden… and the internal feeling was surprisingly similar.
Do I still love to travel? Of course. Do I need to be spending cash to feel like the leading lady in my own life? Absolutely not.
Let’s dive in.
