Wearing: A Separate Space

Tuesday, April 26, 2011


Life is not a beginning or an end.
It's an epic journey--
a grand exploration full of frolics
through brightly-colored meadows,
steep climbs up awe-inspiring mountains and
hazardous treks across barren wastelands.

Change is an inevitable part of life, bringing
bright skies one day and dark storms the next.
Life can be comfortable and then, without warning,
tilt to a place that is completely unrecognizable.

Sometimes, we lose our footing on a
rough road full of unforeseen obstacles.
Sometimes, the search for stable ground is grueling...
but we do eventually recover.
Inexplicably, life resumes its predictable pattern--
winter's icy clutches are overcome by the vigor of spring
and summer relinquishes its radiant crown to autumn--
the unspoiled moments of ordinary life settle in again.

(LOFT cardigan, Anthropologie Shine-Through button up and A Separate Space skirt,
UO Kimchi Blue oxford pumps, Nine and Co. bag)

There is a certain amount comfort in the status quo...
in keeping things as they presently are.
But there is always a choice...another path to take...
and while one is easy and predictable and easily walked,
that is its only reward.
So, dare to live rather than merely exist.
Choose to take the path that can take you somewhere new.

9 comments:

  1. I love how your posts read like poetry - beautiful. I'm adoring your entire outfit - it's very college chic in a grown up way!

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  2. I love the patterns in your outfit. You look beautiful!

    Complex Cardigans

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  3. Anthropologie is one of my all time favorite stores! You. look. awesome.

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  4. you look so elegant!!amazing skirt!

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  5. I love how you put this outfit together! That skirt is wonderful! and I love that you paired it with those sweet little flowers on the blouse! (gosh, puts me in the mood for London for some reason) Follow each other?

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  6. Great quotes, and a lovely outfit to boot! This is such a great look!

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  7. thank you for your sweet comment on my blog! lovely post and love your blog!! xoxo

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  8. That skirt is too cute - would never have thought to pair it with a floral top. Love it!

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  9. Such a gorgeous skirt! You look lovely :)

    Nothing endures but change. (Heraclitus)

    Besides stagnation is no fun. I'll take change any day :D

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