Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Summer Silhouettes











Top: Ann Taylor (old); Skirt, belt: Forever 21; Shoes: Target; Necklace: Rose quartz (similar)

There is a Radiohead song called "Everything in it's Right Place" and often, when things are feeling good in my life, I think about that line. Though it could apply to a clean apartment, or a set of books on a bookshelf, I think it works so well to describe that feeling of contentedness that I very rarely get. I am by nature an impatient, always-moving, forward-thinking person, and I find myself easily bored, tired, or frustrated with the pace around me. When I finally got the apartment I wanted, I started dreaming of a new apartment, even higher up and with better views. When I got a permanent position at my job a year ago, I was always looking forward to the idea of a promotion or a raise. It's this neuroses that makes it difficult for me to feel content, though I know that I need to just slow down and appreciate the world around me.

Right now, writing this blog post and watching the sun rise over the Cascades to the east, I feel as if everything is in it's right place. I am overjoyed to be doing my new job, love my work environment, and am excited by the challenge of doing something new. I love this apartment, the cat curled at the foot of the bed, and the quiet person sleeping under a grey quilt. I am excited for the fall, the crisp air and the cleansing cold of winter. Everything is in it's right place.

13 comments

  1. Umm.. love this skirt!


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  2. Such beautiful words...and outfit! You look lovely.

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  3. The soft colors are so pretty on you! I think sometimes it can be hard to be 100% content with everything at any given moment.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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  4. Wonderful post. Love love love that skirt and belt :)
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  5. THE COLORS! I adore the delicate color combination of this look. (:

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  6. That outfit is perfection on you - so feminine and classic!

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  7. Lovely, lovely! The softness and femininity...and PEARLS!!! :) It's effortless and uncomplicated and beautiful!

    xoxox
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  8. What a nice post! I like the feeling of everything in its place. and I almost believe you about "the cleansing cold of winter". But the reality is that I'm not looking forward to the cold - but I am excited about boots, jeans and scarves.

    I like the soft colors with the purse in these pics, beautiful.

    Molly
    More Charming in Person

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  9. This is just gorgeous. I'm loving the colors and that skirt is amazing.

    Great blog; I'm your new follower. <3

    STAY AWESOME.
    Lots of love; Pauline
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