What carries you? - A chat with Nina
March brings subtle shifts: warmer light, the first buds, a touch of new beginnings. During this time, we wonder: What helps us through changes? What shapes us as we shed layers? What supports us as we realign?
This month, I've been asking people around me and my team: 'What keeps you going?' We also invited you, our community, to feel into that.
Today, I'm consciously taking the time to answer this question myself. It's not about having a ready-made answer, but rather about wanting to reflect honestly and open up space for a real connection.
Maybe as you read this, you could ask yourself: What's really supporting you right now? I'd love for you to share your thoughts in the comments.
What does 'What Carries You' mean to you in your daily life – what keeps you grounded when everything's changing?
Nina: What keeps me going are the small, reliable things: a morning with coffee and music, a nice chat with a good friend, half an hour on the yoga mat. When a lot is changing, I really hold onto these moments. They remind me who I am, even when everything around me is constantly shifting. For me, stability rarely comes from big decisions; it's more about those small, everyday anchor moments.
March is all about gentle changes and letting go of old layers. What routines, people, or choices help you through these kinds of transitions?
Nina: For me, transitions are always a mix of excitement and a bit of uncertainty. During those times, I really need people who know me well but still check in and ask how I'm truly doing. My routines are a big help too: getting some exercise, soaking up daylight, and having creative moments just for myself.
“For me, spring really starts when those heavy layers come off.” - Nina
If you could symbolically wear spring – maybe as a feeling, a piece of clothing, or a value – what would it be and why?
Nina: Lightness. Not in the sense of being carefree, but that feeling when the heavy layers come off. The thick coat, the long nights, the weight of winter. Spring reminds me that things can sort themselves out if you just give them space – and when the high fog finally clears for the sun :).
MARAI belts are all unique, but they're united by their minimalist design. How do these belts fit into your everyday outfits, and what kind of vibe do you get when you wear one?
Nina: Sometimes the belt is the only eye-catcher in my look, and other times it practically saves a jacket where I've long lost the buttons. :) And it still looks pretty good! I love accessories that can do both: be functional and still make a statement.
"What really keeps me going are those quiet, dependable moments – they're like little anchors in life's ever-changing flow." - Nina
Just one accessory can totally change your look and highlight your style. What are your favorite moments or outfits to wear the belt with?
Nina: I love wearing it over a loose coat or a long shirt. It's amazing how something flowy suddenly gets a shape. Or, to be super practical, it keeps a jacket together that wouldn't stay put otherwise. I often wear our waist belt with outfits that just need that little something extra – especially when I'm heading out. It finishes off the look effortlessly, without trying to steal the show. It's those moments where one small detail makes the whole outfit. Subtle, but spot on.
The final touch: our waist belt, that subtly completes the look.