Clothed with Grace: Thankful

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Thankful

This last weekend I didn't really get a break of much of a minute to myself. Hannah's naps ended up getting interrupted a few times and Grant didn't go rest in his room like he usually does.  I felt myself becoming more and more deflated. I really need a bit of time to myself to recharge and that just wasn't happening. However, at about 5:00 on Sunday (when I typed this to be exact) I was reminded how grateful I am to have the life I have.  Brian worked to make enchiladas for dinner, Grant was entertaining himself playing the Lego Batman game on his iPad and Hannah was playing away on her playmat next to me.

This little ten minute writing break really helped to recharge me, and it reminds me who much I enjoy this hobby.  I was recently talking with a few IG/blogging buddies about how I don't feel like I have the time to devote to my blog like I used to, or original ideas I have the time to share. I really enjoy this space, but I feel I don't want to be tied to always showing outfits. I really want to brach out, but I'm not sure how you all will take it. Writing and sharing is just as much for me as it is for anyone who stops by to read. So, I guess this is a heads up that I want to mix things up a bit, I'm not sure what it'll look like, but with it being nearly summer break my outfits will be less than exciting anyway.  What are your thoughts? Anything you're interested in seeing here that you're not right now?


I recently got this blue print dress from SheIn and really like it! It's lined and a great length too. It's under $25 as well, which I think is really fair. For reference, I got a large and it fits perfectly, I normally wear a medium (or sometimes a small) elsewhere.



Dress: SheIn same
Blazer: Kohls similar
Necklace: Stella and Dot same
Heels: Bandalino via thredUp  similar

10 comments:

  1. This outfit and that print on you! Absolutely gorgeous! This space should be for you to feel free. I love how completely raw you are. I don't feel like you only show a highlight reel of your life for the world to see some "perfect" person, but you are honest and humble in your words and thoughts you share! However you do that, I am totally for it!

    Julia
    outfitsandotherbits.weebly.com

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  2. My thoughts.... This is your space that you've created as an outlet to share whatever you want. Those who love you for what you have to say/share will remain. And those who don't will go on and possibly find new bloggers that cater more to the things they want to see. My advice is never to do ANYTHING in life that feels forced. You'll only end up feeling resentful for not remaining true to yourself. Side note: I am feeling a bit more like you these days. I feel like I don't have any new content to share and like who wants to look at me doing normal everyday things like "wearing the latest fashions"...lol. Oh well, hopefully I'll find my zeal again.

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    1. Yes, just sharing clothes isn't really working for me either!

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  3. Have fun mixing it up! I love seeing things other that outfits on blogs!

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  4. I totally understand! Blogging has definitely taken a backseat for me lately, but I still love it so I'm trying to figure out how to do it well. Not sure what that is going to look like! Maybe I'll see what you do and it will inspire me :)

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  5. I totally understand! Blogging has definitely taken a backseat for me lately, but I still love it so I'm trying to figure out how to do it well. Not sure what that is going to look like! Maybe I'll see what you do and it will inspire me :)

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  6. This blog is all about you and what you love so if you want to mix things up, go for it! :)

    https://elementsofellis.com/

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  7. Oh my goodness, the pattern on this dress is STUNNING!

    https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

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  8. Love that Shein dress! Saw it a few times too and wanted to buy it, but I went for something else. Now you're making me regret that. Haha!

    Abby | Life in the Fash Lane

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