On Wednesdays, we post about style. For me, this the first Wednesday in many months since I’ve posted anything style-related. Several reasons for my absence. Want to know the truth? I hope you can handle the truth because I really want to be honest and transparent. A little pun there, but I really do want to be honest about where I am right now in life.
I haven’t had much of a desire to post anything style related (warning: here comes a bullet list because I LOVE bullet lists and it’s how my brain thinks).
- I lost my desire to put outfits together.
- I didn’t want to take pictures…it seemed like too much effort.
- I didn’t have my hair cut or colored for months due to our move to Iowa.
- I stopped working out.
- I stopped eating well.
- I lacked energy and motivation.
- Mostly, if I’m completely honest, I am disappointed in my appearance because of all the stress and giving up I did last year.
So, I’m going to be brave and dip my toe in the style world again. The day I wore this outfit to work I actually felt a little good about my appearance.
Y’all I’m working on getting back into fitness, but mainly I’m working on getting back on a road to wellness. Prolonged stress accompanied by multiple moves and changes has really caused some negative consequences for me. I’ve mentioned it before and I’ll say it again, I am listening to The Cabral Concept podcasts and learning so much that is helping me get on my road to health and being well. It is a work in progress and one step at a time, which, by the way, is hard for me. I’m ready to have my healthy life back.
One style post down and hopefully more to come…stayed tuned my friends!
Have a beautiful and stylish day, friends!
Blessings, Carrie
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Andrea Nine says
Life is hard, ebb and flow, ups and downs, but through it all your sweet smile lifts others and always, always a fashion CUTIE no matter whether you think you are or not. Heck, you’d make a sweatsuit look Fab!!
Carrie says
Thank you, sweetheart! Someday I hope to hug you in person, but today I’m sending a virtual one. xoxo
Kellyann Rohr says
Carrie, I am glad you are getting back on the road to wellness, it’s so important. You had a rough year for sure and you did what you had to do to survive and now you need to do what you need to do to get on with it and feel good. You look great but I know it’s how you feel inside that counts. Take care sweet friend!
xo,
Kellyann
Carrie says
Thank you, Kellyann! I appreciate your kindness and encouragement. xoxo
mireille says
I love this look: great inspiration and I think I will go upstairs and get out of my pjs and imitate it! Still in my pjs recovering from a migraine but getting dressed will help me feel better since headach is about gone. Hope you feel in a better place soon.
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
Carrie says
Your comment made my day! Thank you so much! xoxo
Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side says
I love this look, I have everything to recreate this too. And better to get back at it, than to just give up all together! One day at a time friend.
Carrie says
Yes, one day at a time. I know you would look great in this one too!
jodie filogomo says
So glad to see you back Carrie!! We all go through that at some point or another. Here’s a huge hug for the day!!
And I just adore this dress with the booties.
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Carrie says
Thank you, Jodie! Your sweetness blessed my day. xoxo
Leslie Susan Clingan says
Have missed everything about you, friend. So so glad you are back among us. And you couldn’t look more adorable. I really like your hair, very flirty and fun. That outfit is adorable, too!! Can’t go wrong with polka dots. I am just so glad to SEE YOU!! Please know that all of your blogging buddies are no strangers to stress and its effects on one’s health. We are in this together.
Carrie says
Thank you, friend! Our blogging world is one sweet place…just like you. xoxo
Lori says
Love seeing a style post from you. You look fabulous! I love how you use the word “wellness”. I think with all the craze about being “healthy” we can take that too far. Being well is more
Important.
Carrie says
Thank you, Lori! I’m so glad you stopped by. Yes, I need to well and I might add I need to work on getting fit again as well. At my age, I definitely need that muscle to keep me in the wellness category. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Maureen says
I am sorry it has been hard for you lately but it’s completely understandable and nothing to be sorry about. I am happy you are back so welcome back! I love your polka dot dress and how you styled it. It looks perfect paired with a denim jacket and booties. I say you have nailed this look! I hope this week is going well for you so far and happy Wednesday.
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
Carrie says
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Maureen. I appreciate you reading my post. Hope you’re ahving a great weekend!
Maria j Johns says
Your honesty relates to so many of us…..not that it helps when you are in it!!! Take care of yourself!!!! We are here to lift you up@@@
Carrie says
Thank you so much for your sweet comment!