Sunday, November 24, 2013

Gone Away is the Bluebird














Top: c/o Sammy Dress; Jeans: Gap; Boots: c/o Aeropostale; Bracelet: c/o Satya Jewelry

If you follow me on Instagram, you've seen my countless photos of the twinkly lights in the apartment and the fact that I decorated for the holidays this weekend. Though the tree won't be cut down until the weekend following Thanksgiving, I am so happy to have my sparkly little woodland animals, and gold candle wreaths out. I also went to JoAnn's and Target today to pick the wrapping supplies that will be in great need come December 1. It's finally starting to feel like the chilly winter that I so love here in the Northwest.

It is actually so chilly that wearing this outfit without a jacket for photos nearly killed me. The blustery wind coming down from the snowy mountains is enough to make me huddle inside for weeks on end, covered in cardigans and blankets and the cat. I am personally holding out hope for a snow day but I know that in Portland that's not a sure thing. In Tacoma, we had our occasional snow storm that shut down the roads and schools and we were able to have snowball fights in the park on a work-day. I will definitely miss the gorgeous winter flakes if this year is a snow-no-show. 

I'm really loving gold these days, as the holidays infiltrate the stores it's easy to come by, and these gold accents in my outfit are no exception. The boots are an obvious - who doesn't love a shoe toe dipped in gold! But my bangles are new to me as I'm a bit lacking in the gold jewelry department. I was sent this gorgeous set from Satya jewelry and just wanted to comment on how lovely they are. I've been wearing them non-stop since receiving and they're so light and airy that I hardly notice I have them on. Satya makes jewelry that's modern yet contains traditional meaning. This specific bracelet, and the reason I picked it out a ton of gorgeous pieces, is that each charm symbolizes a goal you're striving toward, large and small. Every time I wear it, I try to focus on that journey to the goal - keeping the positive thoughts on my arm helps me get through particularly trying days.

25 comments

  1. oh my goodness, how cool are those boots. And I love your bracelet. You look stunning, love. xo

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  2. Oh my I adore those boots, they're too cute! Normally I'm not a fan of gold, but come the Holiday season it just draws me in. It always looks so warm and glitterly and lovely.
    And that shirt is amazing.
    It's too cold here to take pictures outdoor too, I'm definitely going to be taking all my outfit photos inside from here on out.

    Mana
    Fashion and Happy Things

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    1. i know! so so cold. it's impossible. i have bad indoor lighting though, unfortunately. need some more bright light!

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  3. You look so lovely and that top is pretty!

    xo,
    -Allie @ LunaVida
    http://lunavida23.blogspot.com/

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  4. great outfit but i love your freckles even more, such a fresh look :)

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  5. I did my decorations this weekend too - such a happy feeling. It's also getting super cold here and outfit shots are damn near intolerable!
    This shirt is gorgeous and I love those boots! Looking beautiful as usual, girl!

    xo, Nina
    afterthe40barfinish

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    1. i cannot wait to get my tree! yours looked gorgeous

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  6. These boots are stunning and the combo of top and jeans is just perfect!

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  7. OOOH! Those shoes and top are gorgeous Kelsey! I just bought my first pair of cap toed shoes and now am obsessed with this look.

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    1. so glam! :) love the way they add that little bit of shoe jewelry to your look

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  8. Love the combo of the boots and the top! Such a cute fall look.
    xo Dina
    Sweetest Somethings 

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  9. This top is beautiful! You look stunning!!

    xo Amy

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  10. The gold toe tips on your boots are amazing! You look gorgeous.

    xx

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  11. Gorgeous top + boots, doll!

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  12. Beautiful top. It's great for the holidays.

    Checkout the Thanksgiving $75 Giveaway on my blog. Great for Black Friday.
    Hope you had a great weekend!
    Love,
    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

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  13. You look gorgeous! Love this whole look.. that lace dress/top is a stunner... love the boots too!
    Hope
    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

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  14. Your top is so sexy! You look gorgeous!

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  15. That top and boots are killer!! Loving lace right now:)
    xo Andrea
    Boho Bunnie

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  16. I love the top and the boots!! :-)

    xoxo

    Piera Anastasia

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  17. really cute top! also, your skin is gorgeous :) xx

    Chantilly

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  18. What a gorgeous outfit! You look so pretty and that top is calling my name!

    xo mel
    turquoise blonde

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  19. oh hey gorgeous!!! seriously loving this outfit!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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