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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Words and Watercolors

Hello Readers!



What a day Wednesday was! Wednesdays are notorious for being difficult, and while this one wasn't the most difficult it was certainly a challenge.  I slept in past my first two alarms on my phone, a student fell asleep in my second class at the end of the lecture (but it was funny and the student sincerely apologized), I was stressed out about my upcoming comprehensive exams, and the power went out on campus everywhere but the library where I was studying.

But. . . the sun was shining, the weather was warm, and I was able to wear a dress that I purchased at the end of last spring that's been waiting to be worn.  A dress with colors that signal the start of spring and a tailored look that makes me feel ready for the stress of this point in the semester.

On days like Wednesday, a boost of confidence or inspiration can really make my attitude better throughout the day.  Sometimes this happens through wearing an outfit that makes me feel better about the day, receiving a kind word from a friend, reading a Bible verse or a quote that touches my heart, watching a beautiful sunset. . . you get the picture- these boosts occur in many fashions and when they occur I am grateful for how they infuse my day with positivity and endurance.

On Wednesday, these boosts made their appearance in 2 ways: (1) a package I found in my mailbox from a source yet to be revealed with kind words and sweet treats and (2) the dress I wore. Here are my boosts:

Boost #1 (Sweet things from a sweet-but anonymous- friend)





Boost #2 (Watercolor Dress)

I wanted to post in the window. . . but the dress proved to be a bit too slippery.

Slip and Slide!


Here we go! Now I look relaxed and confident

Retail Details:
Light Brown Glasses: Chaps (these are my spares- I hardly ever wear them)
White, Purple, and Grey Sheath Dress: Ann Taylor
Brown Woven Belt: Anthropologie
Greyish-Brownish Tights: Aerie
Neutral Brown Buckled Flats: Bandolino (from Bergner's)
Grey V-Neck Cardigan: Abercrombie & Fitch (circa 2008)

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Giveaway Tomorrow!!!


Readers,

The time is near. Tomorrow, and the rest of the week I will be running a giveaway. I still won't say what this lovely giveaway is, but it is something special from my favorite store, and the item has something to do with Valentine's Day.

Back when I was in undergrad, at Greenville College, I would often find myself watching Oprah. It wasn't a daily ritual, but if I was flipping through the channels and her show was on, I would watch it. There was an episode (or a type of episode), however, that I couldn't miss- when Oprah would give away her favorite things to the audience. Wouldn't that be great to be in the audience the day that she gave away her favorite car, or favorite jewelry? I think there was one favorite things episode where she gave away some sort of spa retreat too- that would also be a great favorite thing to receive.

Anyways. . . I am not Oprah, and I cannot give away all of my favorite things to all of you, but can give away one of my favorite things to one of you.

Tomorrow I will reveal this giveaway and the contest details. Keep your eyes peeled readers!