It's that time of year againwhen I look back at what I've worn over the year.
I have to sayI have been back and forth as to if I even wanted to do it this year.
For me it was a yearfilled with personal losson different levelsbutnone more than losing my dad.
But I don't think ignoring the yearwill help heal my heartand after allI am still standing.
Ready to take on the
New Yearwith optimismand Gratitude.But I also think there is personal powerinacknowledging life's storms.Loosing my Dad in Septemberwas so hard.
Because of CovidI was only able to see himone time during his two months in ICU.
He had gone into the hospitalfor what was supposed to be a simple surgeryin July.Complications arose he ended up in ICU a few days later.From there it was weeks and weeksof a roller coaster of expectationsof him surviving.It got to a point he wanted to be able to dieknowing he would never recover to any quality of life.he got to a point he was more gone than here.Not even able to breathe on his own.
On September 3rdmy brother, Jeff and I were allowed to be at his bedsideas they took him off the ventilatorandhe was allowed to die a peaceful deathwith dignity.
2020 has been a year of hardship and loss for so many.and we must all find ways to go on.
Learning how to balance our griefwith the intentions of doing good where we can.
Finding and acknowledging all the beauty and goodnessthat there is in life.
For me I find solace and calmin pulling together outfitsthat I am happy to wear.
I love the creative processI love having something that I can control.
Dressing in an 'outfit'reminds me of my motherwho ingrained the concept of 'an outfit' into me.
Wearing an outfit I love makes my heart happy.
And that makes me more able to give to others.
For meCreative Personal StyleConfirms My Soul
My love of accessories and clothesis part of who I am.I can still remember what I wore in kindergarten.
I share that love herein the hopes that if you share the same lovemaybe I can inspire your own creativityand passion.
Whether it's clothes or cookingor a myriad of other creative outletscreativityis so important toliving a joyous life!
From here I offer some of my favorite outfitsform 2020.Reminding myselfthere were good momentsin the midst of the heartbreaking ones.
I always love elevating basic piecesby combining themand finishing with a wonderful dose of Coordinating Accessories.
Here it's an interplay withstraws and shells.
A happy happy day at Disneylandlast February!
Jeff and I have thrived as a couple through so many trying times this past year.
I am so thankful we worked so hardthe last few yearsrebuilding such a strong marriage.
Our marriage continues to Thriveas a true partnership.Jeff is one of the very best parts of my life.
One of my very favorite outfits of 2020.We took it out to the beach for picturesthe whole walkfelt like magic!
My favorite bag of 2020a Pamela Munson designbrought my big loves ofPearls and Basketrytogether!
I decided to make myself get dressedfor cocktails outside!
I did this outfit around my personally designedshell and pearl earrings!
They are part of my newest Collectionthat I am in the works of launching soon!
The month of May still dressing for home.
'Glamming Up'sweats with two more of my designs Turban and Statement Earrings!
2020 sure had me refiningCozy Comfortablewith a big dose ofStatement Accessoriesfor Instant At Home Glam!
June had me pulling out my caftan and turbanfor an easy at homeGlam Lookwith once again the instant infusion ofStatement Accessories!
Jeff and I were so happyabout the new terrace we put in 2019.Never even knowing how much we would use it in 2020.
Plenty of neighborhood sunset walks.
Paired this off the shoulder denim dress from Social Butterfly Collectionwith some of my favorite Western Accessories!I definitely enjoyed getting dressed for eventakeout!
Walks on the beachare always a balm to my soul.
Yep.More dressing for home.Upgrading two basic piecesto 'an outfit'with plenty of Statement Accessories!
Our accessory du Jour
for 2020.I have quite the collectionbut this is my favoritego with everythingwell fittingand most importantlyeasy to breathefrom the lovelyA Leopard Before Breakfast from the UKSaturday summer nights at home.
I have to say our gardens have never looked better!Certainly one of the manySilver Linings of 2020.
Definitely enjoyed dressing up for Take Outand aPhoto Shoot
Summer Sunset Strolls on the beachNever again will I take the beach for grantedafter the closings for months here in California.
Still got out for photoshoots!This fabulous dress is another fromSocial Butterfly Collection
Wearing an outfit I loveto cheer myself.
It works.
I highly recommend!Beach rides with my love.
We even got a weekend away at the brand new and fabulousThe New Inn located in Temecula!I shared all about it HEREWith only five cottagesit felt entirely safeduring this Covid times.
We were lucky enough to catch lots of spectacular sunsets.
One thing about difficult timesthey always have me searching hard for all the beautyand silver linings I can find.
There were also timeshiding under a big hat felt ideal.
But each time I got up again.
And outfits that I lovedHelped Every Single Time
That concludes my 2020 Recap.
As hard of a year as it wasI still have ever so much to be Grateful for.
Here's to greeting the New Yearwith strength, courage and Gratitudefor every Silver Lining we can find!
Wishing each and everyone of youa New Year full of blessings!
As always my friends
I wish you Love and Joyas you Style Your Life