I used to be known as “the girl who wears sweatpants” in art school. This was before sweatpants were considered “cool”.
It’s crazy how the pressure to conform exists everywhere, even in a place where being an individual is the whole point.
That pressure can make us feel like we are doing something wrong, or make us doubt ourself, or even change ourselves to fit in. It can feel like a battle, or it can feel like we are living a lie if we hide ourself.
In my past life as a professional basketball player, showing up for my team was my passion and that identity will always be a part of me.
THE PHOTOSHOOT OF MY DREAMS
As I was planning the latest LITZI photo shoot, something incredible happened. I decided to be my authentic self and wear what I wanted and not what I thought I should wear. But I did it with certainty. I chose a t-shirt and my favourite sweatpants. I wanted these photos to be shot as I took a shot with my old basketball that I played with in the Bundesliga in Germany. We shot the pictures at my neighbourhood court, where my son now plays.
The shoot felt like coming home. Coming back to my self. Merging my identities into one, the athlete and the artist; my authentic self. Sometimes life comes full circle, full…hoop.
Today we are celebrating the hoop earrings worn by dancer SJ Bleau in the Converse x Browns campaign that just came out. In the campaign, aptly named HOMECOMING, she is wearing the LITZI tube hoops in 10k gold.
It is so cool to see this incredible artist wear my earrings in this huge campaign that marks an incredible moment for LITZI. Feels good to get the ball in the hoop. To score.
I’ve always regarded these hoops as LITZI’s version of the Levi’s 501s. Classic. They go with everything, and all your identities. I’m happy they are having a moment.
The Tube Hoops are available in sterling silver, 10k yellow girl, white and rose gold starting at $88
HOW CHARMING
If you are feeling the smaller earring and charm vibe, we’ve created 3 sets for you. Each set comes with 3 different LITZI charms.
3 PACK CHARM SETS
LITZI CLASSIC
RAMONA
MUSE