A Rose in Bloom

A Year in Outfits, Part II

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

You've all been waiting in suspense for part II, right? Or maybe not. Either way, let's say I was pretty darn proud of some of the things I came up with this year. Next week, or maybe even Friday, I hope to round up my favorite 2014 photos too. A little late never hurt anyone.

Holy smokes you guys, I am realizing I definitely had more fun summer outfits to share than fall/winter, and that makes me sad. I love fall and winter, yet even without snow it has been just so. Dang. Cold. I feel like my fingers are going to break off. Nonetheless though, I am going to be figuring something out soon for these winter styles. I have really wanted to share many cute outfits with you, but it's hard when you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark. Nonetheless, I promise new stuff this week.

We are Nowhere and It's Now

A Year in Outfits, Part I

Monday, December 29, 2014

A Very Sunny New Year

2014 was probably one of the best years of my adult life. Truly, even though we had almost no money and things were really tight, somehow we managed to make the things we love most happen. I learned to be happy with the little things in life and to savor experiences over possessions. A lack of funds definitely didn't affect my wardrobe either - I thrifted a lot, used sales and coupons, and, most importantly, learned to re-create outfits with what I already had. Mixing and matching is my new favorite tool. Think about it: I am so blessed to have pieces that I love to wear. Pieces that make me smile when I get dressed in the morning. In fact, for the time being I have stopped buying clothes altogether... I don't need anything with all these lovely pieces! Have a look at what I was able to create in 2014 using many, many pieces I already owned!

Naturally, I was not able to narrow it down to just one favorite look each month, so there will be a part II. Whatever.