Quote Friday

Well this certainly rings true today! I am running a little late in posting this Quote Friday because I woke up early to meet with this beautiful blogger, and then went to help Molly pick out her new puppy (who is absolutely perfect). It has been a full day and it is only 3pm! I have lots and lots to do before my big trip overseas so I must get going but before I do there is something that has been on my mind…

Blogging can be a bit of a roller coaster. Sometimes you are on a high and feel so inspired and love it, while other times you are not sure if this is something you should keep up. I was feeling a bit down when I ran into a reader while out shopping last week (shout out to the amazing Kim if you are reading). Her sweet words and encouragement reminded me why I do this. After that encounter I received an e-mail from another reader whose words were so kind and uplifting. They both came at the perfect timing and gave me the boost I needed. The sweet gestures of these ladies brought me back to the basics of why I started this blog!

I started in 2010, not to have a mass audience, make money, or have lots of success. I started it because I loved fashion and loved the creative space. The small successes along the way have been a cherry on top. SO I must thank each and everyone of you for your love, support, and words of encouragement. They always come at the right time and mean the absolute world to me. You have brought me back to the reason I love this blog and reminded me why I started this adventure in the first place. Merci, merci!

Calvin Klein Olido Coat

Calvin Klein Collection Olido Wool coat, Betta Mohair-Blend Sweater, Rag and Bone The Legging jeans, Wildfox Couture Classic Fox in Crystal, Revlon “Love That Red” lipstick, Essie “No Place Like Chrome” nail color

I bought this coat a few weeks ago as my first “real” winter coat. I have previously purchased coats from Zara and Gap but they were are all pretty lightweight and not so warm. Living in Texas you can get away with not having a super warm jacket but when you marry a man from Switzerland, you had better get one. Since I finally had an excuse to buy a “big girl, cold weather” coat, I immediately started my search. Knowing these types of coats come with a hefty price tag I wanted to make sure it was timeless, warm, and had a certain uniqueness. My search ended when I found this Calvin Klein Olido coat. I loved the color and the fact that it came with a removable scarf. It was exactly what I was looking for and came in perfect timing as the next day the “icepocolypse” hit Dallas.

Oh La La Red

J.Crew Wool skirt (on major sale), Wildfox ‘Oh La La’ sweatshirt (t-shirt version here), All Saints boots, Ray Ban aviator sunnies, Henri Bendel clutch (o ld but shop similar here)

Me oh my, how caliente was that Victoria Secret fashion show last night? From the words of this sweatshirt, “oh la la!” Precisely the reason this outfit came to mind when deciding what to post today! I shot this look a few weeks ago and have been waiting until closer to Christmas to post. Something about the red skirt (which is on ma-jor sale) screams holiday! I absolutely love it!

I decided to have a little fun with such a classic piece and added a funky sweatshirt and edgy All Saints ankle booties. side note: Ya’ll, this sweatshirt is so soft and comfy you feel like you are wearing a cloud! I was super squeamish of the price at first (I mean $100 for a sweatshirt) but once I had it on, I totally understood. Totally worth every penny!

I LOVE to wear similar color tones together so I had to top it off with my signature red (Revlon “love that red) lipstick. I actually had a funny encounter the other night at a party. I had no idea how often I wear red lips but apparently it is a lot. The hubs is a fan somedays and others days he totally doesn’t get it. But I was validated when a guy friend walked up to me at the party and said, “you wear red lips a lot. But I dig it. More girls should try it.” The hubs was standing right there and heard every word! Validation is sweet!

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