Lifestyle

Leather Looks: 4 Pieces That Will Upgrade Your Wardrobe

Published

4 years ago

April 13, 2021

Leather is a timeless material. In fact, hides were likely the first material ever fashioned into clothing. Today, of course, leather goods are of a much higher quality and represent just one of a range of style options, but they’re still enormously relevant and, because they’re so sturdy and versatile, they make excellent investments.

These four leather items, in particular, can take your wardrobe to the next level and will last you for years to come.

Shoes Of All Shapes

While there are many applications of leather in fashion, shoes are among the most common – and people love to shop for shoes. Next time you’re in the market for some footwear, then, consider some different leather options, whether that’s a pair of motorcycle boots, leather pumps, or even cute but durable leather sneakers. In fact, every woman should have leather boots in several different heights and colors in her closet so she’s prepared for every occasion.

Better Bags

Canvas tote bags and cheap purses made from artificial materials are so passee. That’s why, if you’re ready to give your daily carry a more mature twist, it’s time to upgrade to a sturdy leather tote. Well-made leather bags are suitable for a wide variety of occasions, including professional and social engagements. What’s more, with proper care, including regular moisturizing and careful storage, you’ll get years of use out of a single bag.

Timeless Trousers

Leather pants have a reputation for being rather outlandish, an over-the-top choice for the average person. In reality, though, there are plenty of classy options for leather pants that won’t feel like they’re painted on. Look for a wide-legged leather cigarette pant that you can pair with a simple tank top, white oxford, or other staple items to an immediate aesthetic upgrade, plus a confidence boost.

Wrap It Up

When it comes to leather jackets, the motorcycle-style tends to dominate, but they’re not everyone’s style or the only option available. If you’re looking for an alternative style, consider opting for a leather wrap jacket. The belts on such jackets give a feminine, defined waist, even when the jacket itself sports a boxier cut. You might also choose a jacket in shades other than black, such as a pale tan or chocolate brown.

Go All Out

Because of how edgy many people consider leather to be, a lot of wearers choose to only accent their outfits with the material, but others are willing to take a bolder approach. If that sounds like you, you might think about donning a leather dress or matching top and pants for an all-leather look. It can be hard to pull off, but with enough confidence, you may discover that a leather-forward style is actually your signature look.

Moving beyond a leather bag or boots can be a big leap if you’re anxious about how you look in this material, but as with so many bold style statements, you’re likely to be surprised by how positively others respond. By daring to make leather a key component of your wardrobe, you declare that you’re not afraid to have all eyes on you, and for all the right reasons.

Lifestyle

From Broken to Whole: The Radical Reawakening Behind The XI Code

Published

1 day ago

July 17, 2025

Michelle Langton

Photo Courtesy of Kirill Savenko

Elle dela Cruz

Most healing begins with the assumption that something is broken. That the fix lies in the right therapist, diet, retreat, or ritual. Patchwork solutions for a fragmented self.

But for clients of The XI Code, the breakthrough did not come by fixing what was broken, it came by remembering what was never damaged to begin with.

It is not a spiritual placebo or self-help remix, rather a recalibration, a return, a radical stripping away of every distortion that ever claimed authority over who you are. Founded by Masati Sajady, The XI Code has become a sanctuary for those who sensed there had to be more and now live the proof of it.

This is not talking about polite gratitude or glow-up affirmations, these are accounts of full-system transformation, physical regeneration, identity coherence, and a kind of inner homecoming that makes every previous attempt feel like a rehearsal.

“This isn’t about self-help,” says Masati. “This is about self-realization. There is a version of you untouched by pain, trauma, or time and that is what XI reveals.”

Remembering the Self Beneath the Static

Those who enter the XI space often describe their experience not as something new they learned but as something ancient they finally remembered. One client shared: “I listened to Masati’s podcasts during a bottomless depression. I swear it pulled me from the dark to the light.”

But the words they use are not mystical or out of reach, rather grounded. “I feel safe in my body.” “I’ve come home.” “I finally see myself.”

This is not a performance of healing, it is a quiet, cellular knowing.

“I survived death and decoded life,” Masati explains. “I returned with the blueprint for those ready to rejuvenate the body, unlock peak performance, and evolve humanity.” Those words, radical to some, feel like a memory to others. As if, somewhere deep inside, they always knew this was possible.

When the Body Starts Listening

While XI is not a medical protocol, many clients describe physical transformations that coincide with their inner shift. One wrote: “I’ve begun rendering myself as my highest form, right here, in this space and time continuum.”

Another called it “the most effective healing method” they had found after years of traveling the world for answers. But the common thread was coherence. A recalibration across dimensions: physical, emotional, energetic, and ancestral. It is about resolving distortion at the origin point.

Rewriting the Lens of Reality

After engaging with The XI Code, many report not just feeling better but seeing life differently. Like a veil lifted. Like their perceptual field was reset.

One wrote: “My whole life is changing in every way and it’s just unfolding on its own. Every day, synchronicities. It’s like magic.”

Another put it simply: “I found my home and I wasn’t even looking.” Again and again, the word home appears in these testimonials not as a destination but as a state of being.

Masati explains this with precision: “XI doesn’t upgrade the version of you that’s broken. It reveals the YOU that was never broken to begin with.”

A Quiet, Powerful Community

Though The XI Code is not marketed as a group program, many clients describe a shared energetic field as being held by a collective intelligence moving through similar layers.

“I can’t wait to wake up and see how much more beautiful I’ve become,” one said not from ego but from evolution.

Because the work does not stop when the session ends. The system keeps unfolding, recalibrating, and upgrading.

Not for Everyone But For the Ready

Masati is unapologetic: “The XI journey requires the courage to see Truth on all levels, in all arenas, and to accept responsibility for the Life you’ve been gifted.”

It is not for those seeking a new story to believe in, rather for those ready to remove every distortion that ever told them they weren’t enough.

And what remains? The version of you before distortion and the one that was always whole.

You do not need to become someone new. You need to meet who you were before the noise.