Snowy Shores

I feel safe in the rhythm and flow of ever-changing life.

The conflict of the snowy day - do I want to just hunker down on the couch all day, or do I want to  bundle up, venture out, and try to capture some of the magic that is a snowstorm?

The snow was really coming down, and with the cold and the wind, I'm surprised we got any decent photos at all. I even did something I've never done before - left the car running while we took photos! I'm always super conservative when it comes to leaving the car running, I won't even go through drive-throughs!

What is it about the beach all covered in snow that I find so intriguing? perhaps because it's the opposite of everything that comes to mind when I think about the beach, or perhaps the absence of people, either way it's one of my favorite places to go when it's snowing.

        

The Rundown
Black Sweater Banana Republic
Yoga Jeans Second Denim via Coco & Vera's Giveaway

White Parka American Eagle similar

Snow Boots Pajar similar, on ebay
Fur Pom Knit Hat Amazon similar

Reversible Plaid Scarf Gift similar
Leather Gloves J.Crew Factory similar

Linking up with I Do deClaire's Confident Twosday

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Sandy a la Mode's On Trend Tuesday

A Sunday well spent

Every day in the coming year, I develop new, positive habits that support my goals.

Routines. I'm trying hard to get into some better ones this year, one of which is attending church again. I wasn't sure if I'd get Sean on board, but he's been making an effort to get Sundays off, and has obliged me. The past two weeks of getting up, walking to church, and starting our day on such a positive note has been great. After mass we walk to a cute little breakfast place called The Corner, snap outfit photos, and are then ready to tackle the rest of day. Conveniently everything is in walking distance of our apartment, so we get a little exercise in too.

This weekend we had our first significant snowfall, and even though I was begrudging it to fall on a Saturday, rather than a nice weekday where I could use it as an excuse to stay home from work, I always do appreciate the beauty of a fresh coat of white on the world.

       

The Rundown
Striped Turtleneck Ralph Lauren via TJMaxx similar
Black Jeans Old Navy similar
Navy Faux Fur Coat Vintage similar
Boots Migliorini via TJMaxx buy on eBay similar
Bag "Lewis Drive Michela" Kate Spade similar
Leather Pom Matine
Fur Earmuffs TJMaxx similar
Leather Gloves J.Crew Factory similar
Pearl Anchor Bracelet Made by Me
Watch "Classic Sheffield" c/o Daniel Wellington

Linking up with Pink Sole's How I Fall

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Monday Mingle
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By Lauren M's Mix it Monday

Brocade Coat

I can easily envision myself being happy and successful in 2017.

This week has been a jumble. Wednesday morning I woke up convinced it was Saturday, or at least Friday, while Thursday night I caught myself thinking it was Monday. At least today is Friday and the first weekend of the new year is upon us.

If this outfit looks familiar, it's because I wore it a few weeks ago when I went to the Red Door, but never got proper outfit photos. As far as I'm concerned, that's fair game to wear it again. This brocade coat is one of my favorites, I've had it for probably a decade now and it always garners a compliment or two whenever I wear it. Naturally one of my favorite elements of the coat is the paisley lining, which typically only I ever see, but it's those little details that make a piece special. Surprisingly, you can still find the coat on eBay.

       
The Rundown
Black Dress Old Navy similar
Brocade Coat Free People similar
Boots "Jabine" Adrienne Vittadini
Red Willis Bag Vintage Coach via eBay similar
Pearl Earrings Gift similar
Pearl Necklace The Cavernous Jewelry Box similar
Fatima Bracelet c/o Gorjana similar

Gold Herkimer Diamond Ring c/o Lumo

Chevron Ring Etsy via Silver Canyon Jewelry
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry

Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx
Nail Color "Nothing Else Metals" Essie