Do it now.

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“The world is changing at such a rapid rate that waiting to implement changes will leave you 2 steps behind. DO IT NOW, DO IT NOW, DO IT NOW!”

~Lululemon Manifesto

They say “the silence is telling.” In my case, it has been a true testament to my productivity as of late. I have never been shy to admit my dreamer ways; getting lost in my thoughts, ideas, and inspirations whether it be about life or shoes. I don’t know what happened exactly, but it’s like my dreams hit the pavement with a bang and I’ve been a total animal about working hard and hitting my goals. I adore this quote for inspiration. I have caught the “do it now” bug and I am in LOVE.

What have you been putting on pause? What is one thing that you have always wanted to do but haven’t gotten around to getting to it? Thought of it? Great! DO IT NOW!

All my Love,

Make me a vampire.

Vampires, werewolves, I’ll do whatever it takes if it means I can call this home. Despite my mature, sophisticated, wise beyond my years ways (*cough *cough, yeah I know, I’m buttering you up, just wait), I can’t help myself. I will watch every one of these trashy vampire movies complete with terrible acting and sexual tension so awkward it makes the theatre next door feel uncomfortable too.  The Twilight movie series is just too darn entertaining for me. Forget shirtless werewolves. When it comes to the latest Breaking Dawn movie, this is my kind of eye candy….

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I’ve been scouring the web for photos of the house as it was set for the movie. I completely fell in Love with the house, those windows, that view (my goodness), the set, and the artwork (most of which I have yet to find…). With bones like this, it was nothing less than fabulous.

What do you think?

Dream House?

Or maybe just sticking to vampires and werewolves….

That’s probably a win either way!

 

All my Love,

In the end.

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“This is a ‘double spanx’ kind of situation we have going on here.”

My dear friend and I laugh out loud at the thought. We’re shopping and having fun as we try to hunt for finds that suit our bodies and our wallets. Body talk inevitably comes up. Society obsession. Fixation over our outward appearance. I can feel a sneaky sensation of self consciousness come up as I stare at my curveless figure in a tight fitting dress, wondering if I can pull it off. As young women we try to fit the “ideal”. As we grow older we only continue to try filling these ideals while defying all rules of time and gravity.

It occurred to me. A nugget of Truth. A pearl of wisdom if you will.

“In the end, we all end up shitting our pants anyway.”

I’m a lady. I wanted to say poop. It just didn’t have the same ring to it.

Try as you might, our fates are ultimately sealed. Conquering outer beauty is like catching water. We may hold onto it for a brief moment, but it will inevitably escape us. Instead, I will focus most of my energies on what does last. I will focus on friendship, laughter, Love, peace, and joy. And I will let it wash over me like an ocean of liberating Truth.

I feel like body image has been on my mind a lot lately. Between my time working the dressing room at the yoga store, counseling at the private practice, and the normal daily routine, I’ve been hearing the message loud and clear: THIS IS WHAT I HATE ABOUT MY BODY. I find it only right to return that persistent message with everything I LOVE about yours and mine. We so easily forget that in the blink of a florescent light and mirror. Poof.

So hell, triple spanx it if you want. I know I certainly spend time on glamming up the outside and learning to dress my unique body. It’s fun. Just don’t forget that glamming up the inside is what will carry you through your life with grace. I will walk in humble confidence. I just may or may not prefer to do that in Tory Burch. Life is full of cherries : )

 

Gone swimming,

Cozy Chic

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I am ready. I think…. Yes, I’m ready.

Remember the whole “stretchy pants movement” thing? I had planned on taking the month of November to recoup after a super draining work-filled October. It was a sort of spandex-therapy if you will. Well, let me tell you….. it worked. Not only did it make me feel amazingly comfortable in my skin, it also found a way of stretching through November all the way to December too. I am not ashamed. As it turns out, yoga pants can save the world. It cured me of all my ails and brought me back to life. But now that it’s January, it’s time to take it back up a notch. I picked up this little effortless dress (on sale of course, I am far too cheap to ever pay full price) at Nordstrom while on a much needed girls weekend. The perfect spandex transition piece so I can rejoin society. James Perse is brilliant with his ever so cozy cotton fabrics in the most chic cuts ever. There is nothing my closet Loves more than a versatile little dress that can do it all. I instantly saw it paired with the Madewell archive riding boots that I got for Christmas, this playful locket from none other than J. Crew, the perfect scarf and pearl essentials to tie it all together

(of course).

(1) J.Crew starry night locket necklace

(2) J.Crew pearl stud earrings

(3) Tory Burch dakar scarf

(4) Madewell archive riding boots

All my Love,

The year of “I can”

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“I wish I could tell you the perfect thing. Some magic string of words. The perfect advice that will make it all ok. But I can’t. What I can tell you is that everything will work out. One way or another. The world has an odd way of coming together when we least expect it if we just let it.”

~B. Pearl

Life is complicated. It’s messy, beautiful, painful, and joyous all wrapped into one. At times I feel powerless in my little attempt to help others. Words may feel futile in the wake of life’s challenges. But words are everything. Even when it’s as simple as “I can”. Short. Sweet. Powerful. To the point. As I step into 2012, I am unsure of what life holds for me. I don’t know how my cards will play out. I’m faced with a year of challenge, change, and excitement as I work toward my dream of completing my educational pursuits. All I can do is keep an open heart, trust in the power of perseverance, and remind myself that despite life’s greatest curve balls everything will work out in the end. This is the year of “I can”.

I honestly believe that perseverance is one of life’s most valuable tools. A skill that will help carry you through all things.

I can. You can. We can do all things.

Have a fabulous 2012!!

All my Love,

drink and be merry.

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Dear Loves,

2012 is here!! Ok, almost, but let’s pretend because I can already feel its optimistic energy in my soul. Have a wonderful, SAFE celebration. I hope the champagne bubblies warm your heart and make you feel like the most hilarious, awesome person in the room.

(because you are)

See you in the new year!!

 

All my Love,

the third twin.

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I adored them. Correction: I adore them. As a kid, I always looked to the Olsen twins as my fellow shorties. The sisters I never had. Big eyed, boyishly figured, we had to have been separated by birth (minus the whole, White/Latina thing. details.) As I’ve grown up, I still keep an ear open for news on the famous duo. What they are so often criticized for is probably my favorite thing about them: they make their own rules. Ok, more like, they have a tendency to dress like homeless people, but they walk to the beat of their own drum and their business ventures in the fashion world have reflected their fierce passion and individuality. I find that so inspiring and a great model for when we feel the pressure to conform when we may feel otherwise. At the end of the day, you make the rules. Whether in fashion or in life. I so often gravitate to long, flowy, wraps and hippied-out tops. They are probably the “worst” thing for me to layer on my body given my height. Does that stop me? If you know me, you more than likely know the answer to that already : )

C’mon, I had to throw in a little duck lip in there somewhere.

Little one.

Are you a strict rule follower? When do you follow your heart?

All my Love,