It's a quarter to one on a Saturday night and I've been perusing blogs
for a solid hour or more. What is it about peering into someone else's
life that is just so fascinating? And discovering a new blog you
immediately 'click' with? Nothing compares.
The thing I love about blogging and reading blogs is that (1) it's totally, 100% free, (2) it's enjoyable and gives you a sense of 'feel good' feelings, and (3) it's something to do (to kill time, to enjoy your solo time, or whatever you fancy).
Tonight I have been reading everything from vegan raw cookie dough (I'm not vegan), favourite cleaning products and tips (and tricks), how sliding down a playground slide with a child in your lap can cause a broken leg (to the child. I don't have kids, btw), marriage+sex, how to style rubber boots with outfits and more.
The thing I love about blogging and reading blogs is that (1) it's totally, 100% free, (2) it's enjoyable and gives you a sense of 'feel good' feelings, and (3) it's something to do (to kill time, to enjoy your solo time, or whatever you fancy).
Tonight I have been reading everything from vegan raw cookie dough (I'm not vegan), favourite cleaning products and tips (and tricks), how sliding down a playground slide with a child in your lap can cause a broken leg (to the child. I don't have kids, btw), marriage+sex, how to style rubber boots with outfits and more.
I love the vast variety of blogs that attract my
attention and although I love fashion, I think I love even more a more
'lifestyle' approach to blogging because it feels like you get to know
the person on various levels as opposed to just their style. Now, don't
get me wrong, I love carefully pouring over photos of stylish dressers
alike, being inspired and in awe at times too, but I love more than just
that. Know what I mean?
ps - those shoes up there have absolutely nothing to do with this post except I purchased them on the weekend and am completely obsessed (as that tends to come with the territory of purchasing new shoes). I kind of passed them by when I was looking at the shoes in the store and grabbed another pair to try on. When I asked the girl to get my size, I noticed she was wearing the above shoes and they just looked so. cute. on. so I asked her to grab my size in those as well, what the heck! I loved them but choked a bit on the price so put them on hold. After a sleepless night (kidding. sort of.) I decided they needed to be mine and went back. I'm making tassels my thing.
ps - those shoes up there have absolutely nothing to do with this post except I purchased them on the weekend and am completely obsessed (as that tends to come with the territory of purchasing new shoes). I kind of passed them by when I was looking at the shoes in the store and grabbed another pair to try on. When I asked the girl to get my size, I noticed she was wearing the above shoes and they just looked so. cute. on. so I asked her to grab my size in those as well, what the heck! I loved them but choked a bit on the price so put them on hold. After a sleepless night (kidding. sort of.) I decided they needed to be mine and went back. I'm making tassels my thing.
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Outfit deets:
* Old Navy button down that I've had for years. The last time I wore it was with dark denim (flared this time), no cami underneath and the same belt! Sub-concious inspiration? Also seen with a leopard skirt and the white/grey striped version.
* Smart set cami.
* Sirens jeans which I don't think I've blogged before but do wear them frequently.
* Aldo wedges which I picked up last fall and am so glad I did because they are chic, comfy and easy to walk in. Plus I love pairing them with jeans.
* Accessories: H&M belt & thick bangle, Old Navy bangle, Pandora bracelet & Suzy rings.
I am a bad reactor.
If someone does something I don't like, namely someone close to me, I might react badly.
I like to be in control. You can't always be in control. Someone who likes to be in control but isn't can sometimes have a bad reaction.
Whoopsies.
I have discussed negative qualities on my blog before; we all have them, it's inevitable, but it's how we handle those traits.
I had an interesting discussion with my parents last weekend about reactions. Without going into too much detail, my Dad (who I consider one of the most laid-back people I know) offered up some advice on this topic. Now, before I spill the words of wisdom, you must know that this is a very simple piece of advice, but very difficult to execute:
Don't react.
That's it! That's it? Yes, that's it. Simple and effective, but certainly not easy.
A counselor once told me when you are put into a situation where you emotions are getting the best of you, your brain immediately turns to 'fight or flight'. If you take the simple step of taking a deep breath in through the nose and a big exhale through the mouth, the two options (fight or flight) will dissapate and you will be able to more calmly react.
So with those two words of advice, I have been putting this to the test since Monday, and you know what? It kind of works. That's not to say I didn't want to errupt at times or fly off the handle (or actually did for that matter), but it did put a thought into me that I've never had before: don't react.
Try it for yourself and see if it works!
And one from Instagram (follow me):
If you don't know what Instagram is, you're likely living under a rock, and if you do know what it is, but don't have it, you likely don't own an iPhone, but wish you did (it's okay all you Blackberry users out there, you're allowed to wish for it, you can still be a die-hard bb user).
Instagram is the cool (free) app that lets you take photos or modify photos you already have by re-processing them with various (cool) filters. It's also a mini-social network (or big one, since FB did just acquire them) where you can scope out others' photos, leave comments, 'like' photos, etc.
So what do you do if you can't get the app on your phone or want to check out someone's photos online instead? Followgram! It's a neat way to check out Instagram photos online, and without having the app. I believe users have to sign up (which I did) to be on it, but it's free, and since I don't always blog my Instagram photos, it's another great way to share.
Instagram is the cool (free) app that lets you take photos or modify photos you already have by re-processing them with various (cool) filters. It's also a mini-social network (or big one, since FB did just acquire them) where you can scope out others' photos, leave comments, 'like' photos, etc.
So what do you do if you can't get the app on your phone or want to check out someone's photos online instead? Followgram! It's a neat way to check out Instagram photos online, and without having the app. I believe users have to sign up (which I did) to be on it, but it's free, and since I don't always blog my Instagram photos, it's another great way to share.
If you'd like, you can check out my Instagram photos.
Outfit deets:
* H&M sweater that I've had for a couple years but it was one of those items I didn't wear for a long time and now I wear it all the time. Also seen here with my 'niece'.
* Smart Set cami (so basic and I own it in almost every colour of the rainbow as it works under just about everything).
* Target pants that I picked up in Florida. Love love love these and they are super comfy.
* Sbicca wedges, also from my trip to Florida.
* Accessories: MK watch (which was a Christmas gift from my parents), A.Co Designs necklace, Suzy ring, Good Works leather wrap bracelet & Mexican bangle (brought two of these back, one for my sis and one for me; they are officially our 'Mexican sister bracelets').
And of course one from Instagram...
Outfit deets:
* Costa Blanca tweed-ish jacket that I've had for years. Is a snug fit so I have to suck it in to close it, but I love the weight and colour. I've worn it before with blue as well and a turtleneck under a dress.
* Joe Fresh dress (new!) that has a cool 'drapes/curtains' look and feel to it (also came in black and white). The fabric is super heavyweight and the fit is kind of strange (roomy in the mid-section) but I liked the mod-ness of it, plus it has pockets.
* Bamboo otk boots that I have worn as my commute-boot all winter long and previously seen with jeans and a grey, thrifted jacket and also in a shopping post.
* Aldo wedges that can be worn with or without the ankle straps and that I have worn to death since getting them. You've seen them with black skinnies (without the ankle strap), with denim and a leather jacket and with a pretty salsa dresss. I also have them in brown seen here with layered tights and an olive ruffled skirt I love and with white skinnies.
* Accessories: H&M bangle, gifted square bangle, Pandora bracelet & Bay ring.
Welcome back Monday!
That is all.
Have a great day!
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