DIVING INTO A DEVOTION OF GRATITUDE

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I have permission to be quiet and still
to lay vertical on the earth below
allowing the song birds to sing me
into sweet reverie.

Swirling, I begin to dance
Flushed cheeks covered in thought kisses
from others I've tucked away
for moments like these.

I fall to my knees thanking him
for the hurt I allowed him to bring me,
and her, for the behind the back slurs.
I weave them into the blanket of lessons
I wrap around my bones,
giving myself comfort of the golden jewels
that were only wearing the masks of misfortune.

I choose Thanksgiving.


A moment from my heart, prompted by Liberated Lines.  Join the movement here.  #liberatedlines


THREADS // CHANGING SEASONS

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outfit details: kimono c/o swell // jeans - thrifted // boots c/o blowfish shoes // crystal necklace + hornet's nest ring c/o helios jewelry // vintage oval turquoise ring c/o bella & chloe // triangle turquoise ring c/o erica freestone


It's been fun to find new ways to style my kimonos now that the weather is getting colder.  If you know me at all you know I am a KIMONO HOARDER.  But most of them are so light and airy and have big bells sleeves it can be hard to layer them under jackets or make them be warm.  I don't own many long sleeve tees at all, its just never been something I gravitate towards, but I do have just a couple basic ones.  I ended up loving this look, so I will be on the lookout for some more long sleeve tees for other color options!  I can't remember where I got this orange one a few seasons ago, but I love the way it looks with this kimono, which might be my new favorite.  It is so light and comfortable, and I'm always a lover of paisley prints!

My dark hair has really grown on me.  I think I'm almost loving it more than the ombre now.  And believe it not it has not faded to any funny colors on the end where it was super blonde!  I was worried I was going to have to do a couple takes but it blended in perfectly after a few washes and does not seem to be fading out! 

Yesterday James and I went to Austin to go see Saves The Day play!  It was a fun night, but Ill share more about it in another post.  I have several things I need to attend to today... I'm about to post another giveaway so don't forget to check out all the giveaways going on right now.  The first ones are ending already.  I'll be emailing the winners within a few days of each giveaway closing.  I added a scrolling widget at the bottom of the homepage for giveaways yesterday so now you can easily see if there are any new ones available from the front page!

BANANA + ALMOND SMOOTHIE

Banana & Almond Smoothie

I share alot of photos of my smoothies and other meals on instagram and get asked alot of questions about what is in everything, so I have decided to start sharing some recipes here on the blog!  Ive never really thought of myself as a foodie, or even someone who really knows there way around in the kitchen.  But I do love experimenting, especially lately since I have been changing my eating habits.

Banana & Almond Smoothie
Banana & Almond Smoothie

So, Ive never been a measurer, so these are just guestimates below... So add these ingredients to taste for yourself if you try this.

BANANA + ALMOND SMOOTHIE

1 cup almond milk

1 ripe banana

1-2 tbsps almond butter

1 tsp vitamineral green powder (or other green powder)

I tbsp maca powder

I tsp flax oil

agave nectar to taste if needed

3-4 ice cubes

optional: 1/2 tsp coconut oil

Blend together & enjoy!

There are many variations you could create for this smoothie depending on what you have on hand.  Get creative!

Banana & Almond Smoothie

THREADS // DYLAN + FRINGE

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outfit details:  shirt - skyline fever // jeans c/o pylo // purse c/o rossio roos // turquoise ring c/o bella & chloe


I was going through some photos on my hard drive and realized I have quite a few outfit posts from past months that never even made it to the blog.  I knew I had a few from more recently, but I actually have a few from a while ago... like this one from sometime in September!  This is the exact reason why I needed to take a break, ha ha.  Too many little details were getting lost in the files.  I'm on a mission to drag them all out so I can be completely caught up and ready for a new fresh season with a clean slate.  (So you may see quite a few outfit posts here for a while, along with a few posts from warmer weather days...)

I loved this simple outfit.  I wore this to a friend's birthday party.  I think I have about 5 different Skyline Fever Dylan tees!!!  A normal one, an oversized one for lounging around the house in, one that I cut as a crop top, one that I cut as a muscle tank and this one that is slashed up.  It really is the best tee in my opinion, but you know, I may be a little biased ;)  My favorite thing to pair it with is these Pylo bell bottoms.  Oh, and see that cute little pouch in these photos?  Well, its gone.  In just 2 weeks of not eating grains, dairy & sugar, my little pouch Ive been carrying around for years is gone!  I never thought it was bad, actually kind of cute at times, but its been amazing to see how my body is transforming rapidly before my eyes with just eliminating a few things from my diet.  I'm so proud of myself for sticking with it every single day.  I haven't caved one (yet).  I know the holidays are going to be tough, especially when I'm not eating out of my own fridge.  I have re-organized our food cabinet to make it easy on myself.  Maybe Ill share a post all about it soon. 

Anyway, back to this outfit!  It's hard to believe I only have one outfit post so far with the adorable fringe purse from Rossio Roos b/c I have literally used it SO much in the past few months.  Its the perfect size to fit my essentials for going out when I don't want to carry a big bag or one that I have to hold.  I have always been a huge fan of over the shoulder bags.  You can get this bag in 3 different colors (without the beaded patch).  I'm in love with the black & dark brown ones. 

In other news... I know I said there would be a new giveaway everyday this week... well I fell a bit behind, so the last 3 will resume tomorrow on Monday!  There are 3 currently live right now on the giveaway page, so make sure to go enter before the end.  Each one lasts one week!

Also, I am LOVING the new blog changes I made yesterday.  Everything is so much easier to find!  Things like this make me one happy girl.  I'm kind of blog design nerd if you haven't noticed.