I RECEIVED THE BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT EVER, BUT MY THEATRE JOB IS FORCING ME...

My friend gave my 80-year-old mother the most thoughtful gift ever, but is the theatre forcing me to give away my best stuff? 🤯🎁

Hey everyone, and welcome back to the Friday vlog! Today was a classic blend of high emotion, sharp style, and the delightful absurdity of life backstage. If you’ve been looking for meaningful gift ideas, sustainable style inspiration, or just a fun glimpse into the world of professional theatre, you're in for a treat! 🎬

The day started with a truly heartwarming surprise in the mail! My incredible friend Nina created the most thoughtful 80th birthday gift for my mom: a photo album dedicated to her life. And—surprise!—Nina sent a copy to me as well. Receiving that album was such a powerful, emotional moment. It’s a wonderful reminder of how important those personal, tangible gifts are, especially in the age of digital everything. I show you a quick peek at the beautifully curated photos; it was definitely a major tear-jerker. Thanks, Nina! ❤️😭

For today’s busy theatre day, I needed an outfit that could handle the backstage hustle while still looking chic. I pulled out a fantastic pair of navy pants from my recent second-hand haul: H&M Studio S/S 2018. These aren't just any trousers; they’re navy with crisp white top-stitching, giving them that cool, utilitarian 'workman’s jean' aesthetic, but in a refined fabric. This piece perfectly showcases how I use Sellpy finds to integrate high-quality, rare collection pieces into my everyday wardrobe without the high price tag. I’ll talk about why the H&M Studio collections are such great targets for sustainable thrifting. 👖✨

Once I got to the theatre, the fun began. I caught up with our Stage Manager, Simon, who dropped some daily wisdom on us: "You are what you eat." Simple, but a great reminder as we head into a demanding two-show Saturday! 🍎

But the real comedy came from Terran, our amazing Production Assistant, who decided to resurrect the legendary "Roulette" game from a previous show. The premise is simple: everyone brings an item they desperately want to get rid of from home, wraps it up, and one lucky/unlucky person wins a prize! It’s ridiculous, hilarious, and definitely helps us all declutter. I also got a fascinating, if slightly confusing, explanation from Terran on how the massive, industrial theatre humidifier works, which apparently lives in a secret zone "below the basement." Backstage life is wild, guys! 🤯

When I finally got home, I had to find a suitable donation for the Roulette game. I take you through my closet and show you some of the items that are non-negotiable keepers—the pieces I'll never donate. Then, I found the perfect victim for the Roulette prize pool. It was surprisingly therapeutic to clear out some of that clutter, even if I was passing the clutter on to a colleague!

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