The holidays can be hard for a lot of people. You are reminded of people you have lost or of not so fond memories of years past. I sometimes get the feeling that holidays come with expectations.
A dear friend of mine is fighting thyroid cancer. I went to go visit her earlier this week and her positivity and words have stuck with me all week. She explained this whole situation as an opportunity to reflect on her life and how somethings are more important than others. We should all take a minute daily to be thankful for what we have and to forget the petty stuff. Life isn’t about material things, it’s the company you hold and how you treat others. Now I know guys, my blog is about fashion and material things, but I really try to put in my positive ideas too. 😀 Don’t think about presents this year, be present in your life!
So, to anyone reading this, I am thankful for your time and interest! Merry Christmas!
Riva.
This beautiful sweater is from a local boutique called Hyde Park. I saw a model wearing this and the matching skirt at her fashion show earlier this year and needed both. You can shop Sydney’s pieces online here!
Fringe earrings have been all the rage. I loved these because they seem to Grandma chic!
As you have probably seen, I wear these shoes a lot! You really cannot go wrong with a pop of color and not so high heel (Grandma Ex Dancer feet here!). This brand is the best for comfort and style! The exact shoe is linked below and on mega sale!
Photos by Alex Good
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Sweater – Hyde Park – shop here | Earrings – H&M in stores – Similar here & here | Handbag – Rebecca Minkoff – similar | Denim – here | Shoes – exact | Watch – exact
This Post Has 46 Comments
Absolutely Olivia ?
23 Dec 2016I love how the shoes and earrings add an unexpected pop to the outfit! Great post! ~Olivia
whatrivawore
23 Dec 2016Thank you Olivia!
Erica
24 Dec 2016I totally agree about the holiday season. I feel like it can oftentimes be the time of the year when things always ‘seem to go wrong.’ I’m not going home for the first time ever, so I’ve really learned to really practice positivity for myself while going through the season solo.
whatrivawore
27 Dec 2016I know, I am very excited for a fresh 2017! I hope you had a great holiday on your own 🙂
lifeofaministermom
25 Dec 2016What wonderful words. You look beautiful and have a very merry Christmas!
whatrivawore
27 Dec 2016Thank you very much! I hope you also had an amazing Christmas!
Amanda | The Golden Girl Diary
26 Dec 2016Gorgeous outfit! Love the pop of pink in the details.
xo, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com
whatrivawore
27 Dec 2016Thank you Amanda!
Gretchen
26 Dec 2016What a great outlook! I need to slow down sometimes and appreciate all that I DO have, not what I don’t! You shoes are gorgeous! Happy holidays
whatrivawore
27 Dec 2016It’s easy to get caught up, believe me, I needed my friend to resent my thoughts! Hope you had a great Christmas Gretchen!
rosie
26 Dec 2016the outfit is awesome the earrings are so DOPE!!!
Life is just Rosie
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whatrivawore
27 Dec 2016Thank you Rosie!
monicaramos
27 Dec 2016love your earrings!!! and your whole outfit 🙂
whatrivawore
27 Dec 2016Thank you so much!
mintandt
27 Dec 2016Perfect winter outfit! So sad to hear about your friend… wishing your friend a healthy recovery.
whatrivawore
27 Dec 2016Thank you so your positive vibes! She got some good news today 🙂
Jessica Weinberg (@whatsfordinesq)
27 Dec 2016This is such an important thing to remember! Also love those tassel earrings!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
whatrivawore
27 Dec 2016Thank you Jessica!
sweetandmasala
28 Dec 2016The earring details are amazing!
awerner90
28 Dec 2016Such an awesome post and a great perspective on the holidays. I’m sorry to hear about your friend and hope she gets better soon.
Love this outfit by the way. Those earrings are amazing!
Xoxo Amber
Astridarmijos
28 Dec 2016such a cute and cozy outfit! loving the earrings. xox Astrid
bonvoyageluv
28 Dec 2016Love it. Keep inspiring others to be beautiful on the inside and outside!
Krista Williams
28 Dec 2016Life isn’t about material things, it’s the company you hold and how you treat others.
Totally agree girl! Couldn’t have said it better! I love!
xoxo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com
whatrivawore
29 Dec 2016Exactly! I think we all need to remind ourselves that sometimes. Thanks for reading!
Debbie Savage
28 Dec 2016Such a beautiful outfit! I love how your earrings tie into your heels! Thank you for the inspiring message that helps me to remember to put things into perspective.
xo Debbie | http://www.tothineownstylebetrue.com
whatrivawore
29 Dec 2016Thank you Debbie.
Anna
28 Dec 2016Great post Riva! Thank you for that reminder, you are so totally right. Love your sweater and earrings! XO ~Anna http://www.pepperedinstyle.com
whatrivawore
29 Dec 2016Thank you very much Anna!
Courtney Bentley
28 Dec 2016I am SO sorry to hear about your friend but 100% this is a great time to reflect and be grateful for the good! Thanks for the inspiring message!
Courtney Bentley || http://www.courtneyvioletbentley.com
Courtney Connolly
29 Dec 2016The holidays can be so difficult for some people, especially when life throws things at you. It seems like your friend has a really good outlook on life even through her struggles.
La Belle Sirene
whatrivawore
29 Dec 2016Thank you Courtney! I agree, she has been really positive.
lastchance3
29 Dec 2016The holidays for me are not normally that bad. I’m lucky to have a wonderful family who never put pressure on me. However, I put pressure on myself…which is probably even worse.
lonestarpersuasion
29 Dec 2016Beyond obsessed with your earrings! And loving all this advice!
whatrivawore
29 Dec 2016Thank you so much!
jennifer sattler
29 Dec 2016The earrings and sweater are such a gorgeous color combination against your skin!
xo
jen
effortlesseverydaystyle.com
whatrivawore
30 Dec 2016Thank you Jennifer! I love to embrace my pale! 😉
Lindsay
30 Dec 2016this outfit is just perfection!! I love how chic and casual it is
whatrivawore
30 Dec 2016Thank you Lindsay!
Alexis
30 Dec 2016I totally agree…being present in our own lives, especially during the holidays, is huge! I lost my grandfather to cancer earlier this year and it makes me so grateful that I was with him last holiday season. Hope you had a fabulous time with family & friends!
xoxo
Alexis
http://www.southendstyle.wordpress.com
whatrivawore
30 Dec 2016I’m sorry to hear about your Grandfather Alexis. Thank you for reading 🙂
Kristie
30 Dec 2016Those earrings are divine! I hope your friend will be on the road to recovery soon!!
xo,
Kristie
http://www.kristiesreverie.com
whatrivawore
31 Dec 2016Thanks Kristie! She received some good news last week 🙂
Justine Y @ Little Dove
31 Dec 2016I love your thoughts on this, so true! Be appreciative, don’t sweat the small stuff… such great advice for a happy life! I also really love your pumps, such a pretty color!
whatrivawore
31 Dec 2016Exactly! Thanks for reading 🙂
Amanda
12 Jan 2017So pretty! I love your earrings and your hair color is gorgeous!!
XO, Amanda
http://www.poisedavenue.com
livewithayushi
12 Jun 2017nice