STRIDE
Swagger, confidence, bounce – some outfits just give you that feeling, where it seems as though you can slink into any room and just stride through it with a smile on your lips and happiness in your heart. It’s like this when I’m wearing my favourite pair of leather leggings (it will be a sad day when I’ve finally worn them out). They’re my go-to piece to feel ultra sexy and confident. Paired with heels and my floaty tartan duster coat I definitely spent this day with a little extra stride in my steps …
coat: c/o Boohoo | jumper: ASOS | leggings: ASOS | heels: New Look | watch: Shore Projects c/o Twisted Time
There’s a little less striding going on today as I write this post with a very happy (and even fuller) belly from the comfort of my onesie at home. The flat has been beautiful these last few days, the bright winter sunshine pouring in from a cloudless sky and tricking me into forgetting just how cold it is outside. I always find there’s something magic in the air after Christmas before the new year hits. Maybe it’s because it’s always a reflective time for me, thinking back on the year we’re about to leave and ahead to the one that’s soon to start. I’ll be honest: these past few months haven’t been easy for me. I’ve struggled balancing travel, blogging, writing, the never-ending admin work of being self-employed, health and all the social activities in the run up to Christmas, and when the winter holidays began it was like my body and mind just completely checked out. It’s reminded me how important it is to look after not just your body but your mind – it needs a time-out too every once in a while!
I’ll share a few more intimate thoughts and feelings about the year just passed, as well as the one to come, in my next post. But for now rest is calling me again, for just one more day or two of total relaxed bliss enjoying long winter walks, snuggling up with a book in bed, candlelit baths, two-hour long yoga sessions, dreaming of scenes to write for new book, and best of all – time with my family and friends.
Wishing you time too to just check-out every once in a while, and enjoy the beauty of each little moment. Happy holidays sweethearts! See you in 2015! x
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I know what you mean about the weather ‘tricking’ you; I just popped out & brrrrr!
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Haha right! But it looks so warmmmm! x
love this look the coat is amazing! happy new year x x x
Thanks Ellie, you too! x
I know what you mean about certain clothes giving you confidence! The clothes you wear when you need a little boost. I find that heels always seem to do it too, even small ones!
Sounds like the perfect chilled day tbh, I’m very jealous of 2 hour yoga sessions.
Looking lovely as always!
lily x
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Aw thanks Lily! Hope you get some time to do the yoga you’re after 🙂 x
I know what you mean about the magic in the air after Christmas. It’s like everything just seems to refresh and a new beginning is just around the corner. We all need a bit of reflection time to remember all the good parts of our year and now is probably the best time of year to do it 🙂 Love this outfit also! x
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Thanks Rosie 🙂 have a great start to the new year my love! x
Obsessed with this whole outfit, love that coat <3 xx
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Thanks Abbie! x
You look so lovely in these pictures and that pink lipstick is the perfect shade on you! I hope 2015 is kinder to you and health and blog/work life balance all gets back on track. I’ve struggled a lot with the work/blog balance since the end of summer/coming back from HK and I hope I figure everything out this year. Doesn’t help when I need to find motivation even for my day job! Gah. Anyway happy new year lovely – 2015, we’re ready for you! x
Aw thanks Winnie! Let’s go kick 2015’s butt! x
You look stunning here, I LOVE those leggings! Hope 2015 is everything you hope <3
Maria xxx
Thanks chica! And for you x
You look amazing, Natasha! I love your shoes especially, and I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for anything tartan, haha! I hope your 2015 is amazing 🙂
Rita xx
Thanks so much Rita! Hope you have a great year too 🙂 x