Choose Gratitude

It's the first week of November. The avalanche of holiday content has already started, and just like years past, I feel like I will become buried in it before I have a chance to appreciate it, or contribute my own. But that isn't important.

What I feel is important right now is to focus on what I have to be grateful for. To stop worrying about how I fit into this world and take a moment to thank the people who love and appreciate me, just as I am.

Thanksgiving often gets steamrolled by Christmas, and for whatever reason, family drama (at least in my house) always seems to flare hotter on the day of giving thanks than the day of giving gifts. But my crazy sister booked a last minute flight to spend Thanksgiving with us, I'll see my nephew and niece, cook with my mom, and just maybe find one moment to reflect on the importance of family, and how fortunate we really are. I hope you can do the same.

And then comes all the shopping. It is a crazy world we live in.

          

The Rundown
Camel Sweater Dress Banana Republic
Booties "Calixta" Cole Haan similar
Bucket Bag "Johnny" Danse Lente
Double O-Ring Belt Express
Necklace Vintage
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Ellyn Blue Jewelry
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx

Linking up with Walking in Memphis in High Heels

and

I Do deClaire's Confident Twosday

Check out the links below to see what the other Connecticut Bloggers are up to this November!

An InLinkz Link-up

Fancy Pants

I'm pretty sure I swore off printed pants, and then, as I was making my bee-line to the clearance rack at the Gap, these plaid pants caught my eye. I tried them on and quickly fell in love. They may simply be a fling, but who knows, I feel like they could go from work to weekend, and just maybe they will stand the test of time.
Otherwise they will become best buds with my leopard pants which haven't seen the light of day since 2014.

        

The Rundown
Rust Satin Blazer Banana Republic similar
Scalloped Cami J.Crew Factory
Plaid Ankle Pants Gap
Black Pumps "Natalie" Naturalizer
Bucket Bag "Johnny" Danse Lente
Loop Earrings Mejuri
Double Circle Necklace Banana Republic similar 
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Ellyn Blue Jewelry

Linking up with Pink Sole's How I Fall

Autumnal Shades

As we set out into November, I suppose it's time I start embracing fall a bit more. A lot of the trees in my neighborhood are very lackluster this year, with leaves turning from green to brown and depriving me of the one of the most redeeming qualities of the season. Perhaps I should plan a day to take a foliage drive before it's too late. But in the meantime, I've got my own pop of yellow/rust with this Zara bodysuit. Honestly I was hoping it would be more rust orange than mustard yellow, but that is a common problem I've had when seeking out the shade. Regardless, it pairs beautifully with leopard's chocolate browns and tans, resulting in the inspiration for this outfit.

         

The Rundown
Bodysuit Zara
Jeans Gap similar
Leather Jacket c/o Wallis similar
Leopard Heels Sam Edelman similar
Suede Accordion Bag Banana Republic similar

Gold Hoop Earrings Amazon

Hexagon Necklace TJMaxx
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Ellyn Blue Jewelry
Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class
Nail Color "Caviar Bar" Essie

Linking up with

Jeans and a Teacup's Flashback Friday (one year ago today)