I’m attempting a style evolution, or at least a cohesion. I started tracking inspiration on Tumblr for everyday fashion, vs the wedding tumblr I’d started with fantastic over the top images. I LOVE TUMBLR, by the by. It’s like tiny folders for my head, with other people contributing. So good. I’ve been trying to pay more attention to how I dress, even with the whole 9 to 5 office thing happening.
This was a work outfit, starting to work a little more personality into my work outfits! Much easier on days I don’t bike.
This one was one of my favorites recently – it feels most like an embodiment of how I feel. What? I don’t know either, but you know. Comfy but with some fancytimes. I guess I’ve felt like a 1970s french teacher.
Weekend warm days!! It’s so so so much easier to feel good about getting dressed when it’s warm. Today I’m bundled in jeans and a sweater as rain pours down.
I’ve felt like such a meat pie lately, especially in jeans, which makes it even harder to get dressed. I need to get in shape for the wedding or I know I’ll be getting ready and freak out and decide to not get married because I feel too chubby. Seriously, I would do this. Because I am crazy like that. But for real – why is it so hard to motivate? I have a gym membership, it’s near my house, there’s yoga – I live in a world of fresh veggies, and I lie around and eat bread and chocolate. Hello, unstrong legs and upper arms, you make me sad. Also people sass me when I mention it. Yes, I should shut up and just fix it, but obviously it’s not that easy for me. I wish we could all just talk about this stuff openly. Like hi, OMG, it bums me out to look at tumblr sometimes because I am not lanky AT ALL.
That said, I love this blue top I found recently. Blue! I’ve always been such a red and orange girl and now when I close my eyes it’s all blues and greens. I wonder why. Calm times. Electric blue, jade, and pale pale tan. Yesssssss.
The jacket in the first picture is just delicious – where is it from? Is it tailored?
ohhhh, i will share a secret with you. there’s a 70s label called ‘sir for her’ and they have the most amazing things. sometimes they pop up on ebay. i’ve found 3 jackets, a vest, and trousers in thrifts. so so so good.
Thanks for the details
It suits you perfectly!
I love your 70s french teacher outfit!
I absolutely know what you mean regarding feelings of “meat pie-ness” as I’ve felt very much the same way lately. IT SHOULD BE SO EASY! But, it’s not. I blame Landon, having a partner in crime when it comes to treats makes it so much harder. When I was single lady and I wanted sweets my brain went like this “want sweets, oh well.” now with Landon I say, “sweets?” he says “mmm, you think?” “yes!” “ok, let’s do it!” commence eating sweets and watching movies.
I would like some strong arms and legs and motivation please
ps. you have a beautiful figure!
Yes same! It’s easy to be all cozy and nesty and have someone bring you sweets and then it’s all downhill!
I think as soon as it’s warmer out I’ll want to go outside and bike and run and things so it will be better.
Also! Thank you!! You too have an awesome figure — notice that I reblog your photos on that everyday inspirations tumblr! I love that you have an etsy shop now because I think we have similar measurements, though I have more in the leg area. Run run run.
Ooh la la & oui, oui! I love the 70’s French teacher look as well.
I have the least motivation of anyone I know, as far as the exercise goes…not here to sass…just to offer a suggestion. If you have a treadmill and a tv (or even a computer) it is MUCH easier to do the hateful exercising if you are distracting yourself with something entertaining.
oh that black and white dress in the third picture! And the way you put it all together! Where is the dress from?
it’s from allsaints! http://www.us.allsaints.com/
it was on major sale, i love it!
Yay thanks! It’s beautiful on you. Lots of their dresses are really interestingly draped but sooo expensive! I’ll have to look out for sales.
You’re absolutely gorgeous! Your sense of style is wonderful, and all of these outfits accentuate the best parts of what you’ve got goin’ on!
I also wanted to lose weight before I got married…but only managed to put a little more on. Honestly, I don’t think you need it. I know, coming from a total stranger, that sounds kind of odd. However, I’ll tell you this: You get a wedding dress, and they tailor it to YOU! If you already get the dress and tailor it, and then you lose a bunch of weight, it won’t fit right! Besides that, any dress you get is designed to flatter you, so you’ll look stunning in it.
That, and you really don’t need to lose weight at all. You may not be a twig, but I (and many, many other people!) think that girls that have a little more to offer than bone structure are quite a bit more desirable.
Lol, listen to me. I go on and on about my weight, and yet I can tell those things to others! 😛
I know, isn’t it funny how we can think other people look amazing and then obsess about our OWN weight? It’s so weird. I definitely want to tone up my arms and just eat better in genral though, for sure!
I’m making my dress! Which is maybe a little dangerous, I’ll probably make it too small on purpose to motivate myself. But I am making it so my hips are hidden under a drape of silk…sneaky!
I have trouble getting motivated and I have the freaking Wii fit in my house.
I totally agree with you — eating healthier. Just being healthier overall is the key, I think. I’m finally coming to accept that I’m not lanky, my legs are nowhere near as long as I’d like them to be, the list goes on. But, it’s my vehicle. And isn’t it great that there’s so much more to all of us than that! But on a surface level, honest note: You are gorgeous. Great skin. Great tones. Great hair. Great style. A lovely array of interests. Girl yougotitgoinON. Remember that!!!!!
I had the same motivation problem as you, and solved it by going to the gym with a friend who already went there regularly. It was hard for the first month, but now, three months later, I’m absolutely hooked and I go even when she can’t go with me. Maybe you should try something like this? Anyway, I think exercizing is WAY more important than dieting. If you’re fit, you will look better whatever your weight!
I keep trying to find people to go with me! No luck! I agree, I’d rather be fit than super thin!
I love seeing how your style has evolved over time. It has changed quite a bit but most importantly you always seem to be at home and comfortable in what your wearing. I think that’s a big reason why I admire your style so much!
Dear beautiful lady,
You are an amazing woman. I never fail to be uplifted when I visit your blog. Thank you for being such a unique and authentic presence in the virtual world.
This is all.
Love, love, love.
ahhh!! thank you! i needed to hear that today. <3
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