Fall Envy

Fall season has yet to really hit Texas in terms of temperature but already people are breaking out the books.

I've already began compiling a wish list of boots (tall black boots, tall brown boots, short brown boots) and at the very top are these babies!

 The "Lita" boot by Jeffrey Campbell is probably one of the most popular out there right now. It's simple yet edgy style makes it the perfect boot to wear to school and then out for a girls night.

These boots run for $159, which isn't bad considering they're designer shoes. It may be another month or two before they're mine but they will be getting plenty of use!

A post dedicated to outfits

I originally started this blog with the intent of it being a "fashion blog" in which I post what I wore daily. Keeping up with outfits daily was a challenge so then it was just a Wednesday thing and then Daisy moved out and I lost my photographer. All of you fashion bloggers who have amazing husbands to record your outfits, don't take that for granted! With no tripod, it's pretty hard to document what I wear.

I've been taking pictures in any mirror I find and hey, it'll do for now! Here's just two of the outfits I've worn in the past week and a half.

EARRINGS:Wet Seal
SHIRT: Clothing Swap!
CAPRIS:Kohl's
BOOTS: Kohl's
PURSE: Marc Fisher (TJ Maxx)
BRACELET: Garage Sale
RING: Rue21

 

EARRINGS: Forever 21

CHAMBRAY SHIRT: Forever 21
DRESS: Wet Seal
NECKLACES: Plato's Closet and Forever 21
BELT: Thrifted

Wear the clothes, don't let the clothes wear you!

xxoo,
V

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Friday Night Inspiration

"Once more, with feeling."

"Feel the fear? Do it anyways."

"I know I am capable of so much more."

"Well, see, that's my whole point. I mean you would've been born a single cell organism on the planet Zortex. In fact, given the odds, it's probably more likely, but you weren't. You were born a human being. And not just any human being in the history of human beings, but a human being that gets to be alive today. That gets to listen to all kinds of music, that gets to eat food from every culture, that gets to download porn off the Internet. So really, you have everything to live for."

"Every song has a CODA, a final movement. Whether it fades out or crashes away. Every song ends. Is that any reason not to enjoy the music? The truth is, there is nothing to be afraid of. It's just life."

"Most people are stronger than they know. They just forget to believe in it sometimes."

"Now is our time to shine. With opportunities to dream and possibilities vast. Now is the time for all of us to become the people we've always dreamed o being. This is life. You're here. You matter. The world is waiting."

"There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment."

"The world is full of magic. You just have to believe in it."

"Don't fight the darkness. Bring the light and the darkness will disappear."

"The beauty is in the attempt."

"With brave wings she flies."

"You radiate everything I love in life."

"It's not that I believe everything happens for a reason. It's just that...I just think that some things are meant to be imperfect. Broken. Chaotic. It's the universe's way of providing contrast, you know. There have to be a few holes in the road. It's how life is."

xxoo,
V

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Ever Growth

Do you ever just go outside, sit on your balcony/patio/porch and soak up the sun? Feel the breeze? Sit idly for a few minutes with no phone or computer or music?

I am a very reflective being, so I do all three, quite often. People complain about being single but I don't mind it. I like to sit and ponder things in  my own way and I use the time to make my own judgements about things, find out my likes, dislikes. Strengthen my weaknesses.

I was talking today with a friend, two of them actually, about the nature of humans and whether we really "change" or not. While some people will never learn and will always be "flat" so to speak, most people choose to learn from their yesterdays and apply it to their tomorrows.

I got to thinking about those that remain rooted in their ways. The purpose of life is not to stay the same, that's why we are given options for everything. So we can switch it up. Be exciting. Be someone different each day.

We change our outfits daily. We don't eat the same thing for lunch, breakfast, or dinner day after day. We are not the same now as we were when we were nine.

If we are so focused on our outside, why not care for the inside as well? If not change, at least GROW.

A few weeks ago a girl at work made me extremely angry. I stayed up all night seething with anger. Before bed I thought to myself, "You know what Varissa, tomorrow is a new day. A brand new one. The sun will rise and birds will chirp and just like that, you have a blank slate. Let go of it." And I took a deep breath and left the anger in the past as best I could.

A few years ago I would have continued bickering with the girl but today, I am mature enough to let it close with the day and open up to a new, fresh start with a positive attitude. I think the best thing I could have done was to let my anger go-and I did.

I believe each day we wake up so we can grow as people. So we can fix our flaws and become a truer, better version of ourselves.

My friend has this beautiful, intricate tree tattoo on her back and when asked about it, she will tell you that she got it because Trees Never Stop Growing. It is a beautiful meaning and a beautiful thing to immortalize. Trees, with their thick, strong trunks, so deeply rooted in who they are. How grand it must be to know that you are each day growing to your fullest potential. But wait-what sets that limit?

WE DO. As people, we limit ourselves physically, emotionally. When we decide to slack off or be lazy, we aren't reaching that full potential. Luckily, there is tomorrow for that. Another full day full of possibilities, wonder and as always, an opportunity to learn and be the person you weren't yesterday.

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