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
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I love how the shoes and earrings add an unexpected pop to the outfit! Great post! ~Olivia
Thank you Olivia!
I 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.
I know, I am very excited for a fresh 2017! I hope you had a great holiday on your own 🙂
What wonderful words. You look beautiful and have a very merry Christmas!
Thank you very much! I hope you also had an amazing Christmas!
Gorgeous outfit! Love the pop of pink in the details.
xo, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com
Thank you Amanda!
What 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
It’s easy to get caught up, believe me, I needed my friend to resent my thoughts! Hope you had a great Christmas Gretchen!
the outfit is awesome the earrings are so DOPE!!!
Life is just Rosie
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Thank you Rosie!
love your earrings!!! and your whole outfit 🙂
Thank you so much!
Perfect winter outfit! So sad to hear about your friend… wishing your friend a healthy recovery.
Thank you so your positive vibes! She got some good news today 🙂
This is such an important thing to remember! Also love those tassel earrings!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
Thank you Jessica!
The earring details are amazing!
Such 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
such a cute and cozy outfit! loving the earrings. xox Astrid
Love it. Keep inspiring others to be beautiful on the inside and outside!
Life 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
Exactly! I think we all need to remind ourselves that sometimes. Thanks for reading!
Such 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
Thank you Debbie.
Great post Riva! Thank you for that reminder, you are so totally right. Love your sweater and earrings! XO ~Anna http://www.pepperedinstyle.com
Thank you very much Anna!
I 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
The 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
Thank you Courtney! I agree, she has been really positive.
The 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.
Beyond obsessed with your earrings! And loving all this advice!
Thank you so much!
The earrings and sweater are such a gorgeous color combination against your skin!
xo
jen
effortlesseverydaystyle.com
Thank you Jennifer! I love to embrace my pale! 😉
this outfit is just perfection!! I love how chic and casual it is
Thank you Lindsay!
I 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
I’m sorry to hear about your Grandfather Alexis. Thank you for reading 🙂
Those earrings are divine! I hope your friend will be on the road to recovery soon!!
xo,
Kristie
http://www.kristiesreverie.com
Thanks Kristie! She received some good news last week 🙂
I 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!
Exactly! Thanks for reading 🙂
So pretty! I love your earrings and your hair color is gorgeous!!
XO, Amanda
http://www.poisedavenue.com
nice