{Trench- Banana Republic (similar), Blouse – Forever21 (similar), Pants – GAP Perfect Trouser, Belt – Target, Heels – Ivanka Trump Gurdia, Neckace – Baublebar (similar)}
Today I spent a little time looking back at old blog posts from 2009 when I started this little creative escape. I quickly caught myself longing to be back in 2009, to have my 2009 body back, to do things differently, to take my life in a different direction than the last three years have taken me. I often find myself longing for the past or anxious for the future, but never do I actually take the time to appreciate the present when I am in it. It isn’t until months or years down the road do I realize the importance of those special (or not so special) moments. Every time I hear a college student so anxious to graduate and get out in the “real world,” I want to shake some sense in their head and scream “DO YOU EVEN REALIZE HOW MUCH YOU WILL MISS THIS?!” But I too was that clueless college student who didn’t realize what she had until it was long behind her. It’s just now at 30 years old I discovered there is no time like the present to make things happen. The present becomes the past so quickly, why not take a minute and enjoy it. After all, you can’t get it back no matter how many pictures you look at.
How do you make an effort to be conscious in the present?
{Sweater – Express, Skirt – Forever21, Tights – HUE, Booties – dollhouse, Necklace – BaubleBar}
Sometimes you find friends in the unlikeliest of places; the Internet, the gym, or even the office. When I started my job in Charlotte 4 years ago, I never thought I would find a great friend in the cubicle next to me. After all, I was from a small southern town and she was from a very different small town. In India. Heck, with my poor geography skills (ignore the fact I am an urban planner), I didn’t even know exactly where India was. Who knew that two women from two very different places could build such a great friendship? We bonded over a shared love of shopping, shoes, and most of all food. I taught her to fall in love with Zumba. She taught me to fall in love with Indian food. But really, she taught me to be a better person. And last Friday, she and her family moved back to India. Jaya, thank you for being such a great teacher, friend and supporter of all of my crazy whims. Never underestimate the power of a good friend.
A few of my favorites from Day One of New York Fashion Week. Just because I can’t be there doesn’t mean I can’t fall in love!
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The Round 2 Challenge was “My Go To Beauty,”
1. Get out your camera and capture your natural beauty—your everyday look for work, family and just hanging out.
2. Then show your glamorous side, and write about the best ways to make the transformation through hair, makeup and outfit.
So, without further ado, my entry for Round 2:
