Elevating Your Lifestyle in 2026
Hi guys!
As we step into a new year, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting — not just on where I want to go, but how I want to feel getting there. For me, elevating my lifestyle has never been just about things. It’s always started from within — my confidence, my mindset, and how I choose to show up for myself every single day.
Growing up in LA, I was surrounded by style, beauty, and ambition, but luxury always felt… out of reach. I remember being in high school and thinking brands like Coach were so expensive. One of my friends had a Coach wristlet, and I remember being in awe of it. At the time, it felt like something reserved for a completely different lifestyle than mine — something I admired but didn’t necessarily see for myself.
What I didn’t realize back then was that elevation isn’t about the price tag — it’s about belief.
🤍 The Women & Influences That Changed My Perspective
When my husband Mike and I were in college, he introduced me to a completely different way of thinking. Being raised as a preacher’s kid, he always approached life with intention, gratitude, and thoughtfulness — especially when it came to gifting and celebrating others.
Early in our relationship, he gifted me a Juicy Couture bag, and I remember how special that moment felt. It wasn’t just about the bag — it was about feeling seen, valued, and deserving of beautiful things. That gift shifted something in me mentally. It made luxury feel more personal and meaningful rather than intimidating or out of reach.
His mom also played a huge role in shaping my mindset. She has always been someone who pours into others and encourages people to elevate their lives — not just through material things, but through confidence, presentation, and self-worth. Watching her helped me understand that elevation is really about how you carry yourself and how you intentionally create the life you want.
✨ Elevation Is in the Everyday
Elevating your lifestyle doesn’t require a dramatic overhaul. Sometimes it starts with the smallest choices.
Getting ready in the morning, putting on makeup just because it makes you feel good, wearing an outfit that boosts your confidence, lighting a candle while you get ready — those small moments can completely shift your mood and energy for the day.
Confidence is built in those quiet decisions when you choose to pour into yourself — even when no one else sees it.
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🛍 Luxury Looks Different for Everyone
Yes — I love luxury and timeless investment pieces. I appreciate quality and craftsmanship. But I also strongly believe that elevating your lifestyle doesn’t mean everything has to come with a designer price tag.
You can mix luxury with affordable finds and still create a lifestyle that feels elevated, polished, and intentional. It’s less about where something comes from and more about how it makes you feel.
That’s why I’m sharing:
An Affordable Luxury Amazon edit filled with elevated everyday finds
A Luxe Gift Guide featuring timeless YSL pieces for investment moments
Both options can exist together. And both can help you create a lifestyle that feels aligned with you.
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✨ Final Thoughts
Elevating your lifestyle is a journey, not a destination. It starts with mindset, grows through confidence, and shows up in how you care for yourself and your life.
From admiring a friend’s Coach wristlet in high school, to receiving meaningful gifts that shifted my perspective, to learning from strong women who modeled intentional living — I’ve learned that elevation is about believing you deserve to live beautifully in ways that feel authentic to you.
This year, I’m leaning into confidence, intention, and creating a life that feels full — not just aesthetically, but emotionally and mentally too. And I hope this reminds you that elevation is already within reach.
Until next time,
xoxo,
Ro
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