Wearing: Creams

Time flies, doesn't it?

I keep thinking, "Really? It's February in 2011 already?"

Life gives me time and space, but what really matters is how I choose to fill it...

And while I'm beyond stoked to see what goes down in 2011,

I find myself grasping for the elusive intangibles of yesterday--

to find a balance between appreciating the magic and mystery of days gone by

and getting so caught up in life right now that I block those days out all together.

I want to live in such a way that when I'm gone, I leave behind some reason to be missed.

I want to laugh more, cry more--stop to appreciate the distance I've come, yet push myself to learn new things--

to run another mile, to face the next obstacle with courage and grace.

There are thousands to tell me my dreams are too big, thousands who might sit back and scoff.

I don't care.

I want to be in the middle of things--

getting my hands dirty while striving valiantly to make my dreams a reality--

though I might err and come short again and again.

Because even if I fail while daring greatly, I'll never be that poor, pathetic soul

who knows neither success nor failure.

I've been given this one, tiny moment in time--this one chance to contribute in some significant way--

to dare something great for God, to be real and enjoy life.

It isn't in my power to change everything, but I can change something.

I can be unafraid to be happy, to enjoy the beautiful and believe the best,

because no matter my end, I want it to be said that I lived.

(Anthro In A Twinkling Dress, Wish You Were Here cardi, and Lost Glasses Tights, Target Merona belt, Crown Vintage Oxfords)

Third sneak peek at the pure creation I've been puttin' down...

Hint: Dum-Dum-Dah-Dum...

Wearing: Enchanting Eyes

I don't know how the husbie stands living with me.

I would hate living with someone who's head is in the clouds all the time.

My mind will be bouncin' all over the place and he'll say,

"Kristina? Are you still among us?"

I mean, it would be one thing if my thoughts actually went somewhere, but they really just twist and tumble in all sorts of random circles. Seriously, I can't even follow my own thoughts, so I'm sure I come off as completely disoriented most the time.

And actually, I'm ok with that. Might as well like yourself, right?

But fo' sho', I'd have a hard time living with someone like me.

Hmm...where was I? Maybe I should erase everything and start over?

I mean, my mind has already moved on to something else, so it's sure to be different...

I know exactly how this horse feels...I could just kiss these shoes, too!

(Anthro In a Twinkling dress, Shine Through top, and Enchanting Eyes belt, Crown Vintage Hudson Oxfords)

Photos Courtesy of Janelle's LookNook

I'm designing an extra special giveaway dress right now, so if you wanna chance at a free dress, make sure to check back! Here's a picture of Meredith (so adorable) wearing the dress she won from my last giveaway. You can check out her blog--Yours, Mine and Ours...

Wearing: Crown Vintage

My husband is normally very understanding about new trends, but the first time I wore these oxfords, he remarked, "Seriously, Kristina, those look just like the shoes sitting in my closet."

And I was like, "Well then, husband, you've got some seriously awesome shoes in there!" =)

But, of course, they aren't for everyone.

Which is the greatest thing about getting dressed...because no one works it exactly the same way, and THAT makes the world a more interesting place!

(Anthro In a Twinkling Dress and Mystery Watch, AE plaid shirt, Target Stud Belt, Crown Vintage Hudson Oxfords)

Making it Work: In a Twinkling Dress

It's almost embarrassing how often I wear this dress

(but not embarrassing enough to keep me from wearing it.)

Besides, with the cooler weather, it's just too tempting

not to try it with new things.

And from what I've seen in bloggy-land, there really isn't anything that doesn't work with this dress.

#1 The "Yay-Fall-is-Here" Day

(Anthro In a Twinkling Dress, Looping Lanes Belt, Hue Tights, J.Crew Ruffle Cardigan, Seychelles Blimey Oxfords)

#2 Work

(J.Crew gold lame' button-up and Gold Patent belt, UO t-straps

# 3 Family Date Night

(Is there any other kind with three children under 5?)

(Anthro Field Game Cardi, J.CREW Gold Patent Belt, UO Ruffle Flats)

#4 Morning Trip to the Arts Garden

(Gap Embellished T-Shirt, Vintage Vest, Anthropologie Fastened and Knotted Belt, F21 Tights, Uo Flats)

Same outfit later in the day, minus the vest.

#5 "Inspired by those English Girls" Outfit

(Anthro J.Crew Ginny Cardi, Mystery Belt, Extra Zest Clip, Hue tights, Seychelles Blimey Oxfords, Target Cloche)

#6 Church

(J.CREW Pink Patent Belt, LOFT petal cardigan, UO T-straps)

#7 Dinner Out

(Banana Republic Dress, worn as blouse, LOFT double wrap belt, UO Pumps)

So, what about you? Please tell me I'm not the only one who absolutely loves all the possibilities this dress brings to a girl's wardrobe.