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Family Time: Winter Sweater

Happy Tuesday Lovelies!

My family has always been the single most important thing to me. And this weekend I was reminded of this. As I sit and write the laughter of three children playing, my mom bustling in the kitchen and the sweet sounds of my brother playing the piano fill me with a sense of peace and calmness. Since our move back to Colorado I have not felt very grounded, I have been struggling to connect with my new (former) home and each day I yearn to return to London. I kept waiting for something to help me feel more connected, I was seeking happiness that did not seem available- I guess all I needed was to head “home” for the weekend.

One of the things I have always said, despite my living in London ,is Colorado will always be my home- the place I come to when I feel lost- the place my family lives and the place I always thought I wanted to raise my family…. luckily all those things are still true but it has taken me a while to believe them again.

This weekend when Declan and I arrived in the mountains to my childhood home- it began to snow. Not just a little dusting but giant giant flakes- the kind you can catch on your tongue, the kind that leaves your hair wet and covers your jacket in white. I began to feel “at home”. It was the beginning of what proved itself to be the perfect homecoming.

Photos: Zoe Griffin Photo

SHOP THE LOOK: DENIM // SWEATER <SIMILAR> // BOOTIES // TOTE

The weather has been crazy the last few weeks and typically I would be living in heavy sweaters this <similar> fabulous winter white cable knit and these soft comfortable distressed skinnies! If I was only allowed to wear one pair of distressed jeans for the rest of the season I would choose these without hesitation. I really feel Top Shop has come a long way in their denim and I am super in love with these babies. This exact sweater is no long available –one because it was a London sale purchase and two because it is sold out on line– but I have linked several very very <similar> <similar> ones. This exact sweater was perfect for the extremely cold day and the perfect winter white color makes it an excellent choice. I would love to wear this with white skinnies as I love to pair similar neutrals of different tones- this sweater is perfect for that.

These booties have about 500 miles on them due them being the absolute perfect bootie. They are so comfortable and I have yet to find a pair that competes. The suede has worn in perfectly and now has that weathered aged look that I strive for. Given these are a bit on the pricey side I have linked several others including several on sale- a classic neutral bootie is a must have- make sure you grab a pair ASAP <similar> <similar> <similar>

homecoming

Throughout the rest of the weekend I was brought back to my childhood as I watched my son sled in the backyard, warm up next to the fire place, help plow the snow and grow to love the mountains. As I think back to the memories I have of this house I am anxious to allow my new family to build those same memories. Those that fill this house are more than just people to me- they are the memories that ground me, they are the reason I am continuously inspired, they are the unconditional love I feel each day- they are my family. And I am finally starting to feel reconnected to my life here. The mountains are my happy place and this weekend I was genuinely happy- a feeling I haven’t felt since I left London three weeks ago. My family proved to me again that there is nothing more important nor stronger than those bonds.

With Love,

Everyday Fashion

Trust Me In My Trainers

Trust.

Way back when… in middle school I went on a trip, with my classmates and a few teachers, where we hiked, walked, repelled and navigated our way through the dense woods of The Rocky Mountains. We were given a compass, a map, had to carry our own pack and had 24 hours to find our way to the return bus on the other side of the forest. It was, at the time, a fun, cool, trendy thing to do…. But looking back it was one of the first experiences I had with learning to trust my instincts, my gut and my fellow human. I had to assume someone else would not lead me astray and in turn they had to trust the same in me. In the end, despite some bad navigation, a few wrong turns and couple tumbles we all made it out okay. It was the beginning of my journey to learn to trust.

Photos: Zoe Griffin Photo

shop the look: Denim // sweater // trainers // tote // earrings // ring

What about this casual everyday outfit doesn’t say trust me?!? I’m wearing trainers and pearl earrings… what’s not to trust in that!!!! This sweater arrived in my mother’s suitcase… and was not actually meant to be mine! But I have stolen it and I have claimed it. It is amazing and under $40. I not only styled it for this post but I threw it in my bag for Marrakesh where I wore it exploring the souks, palaces and gardens. It is not just another beige sweater… okay it is. But who doesn’t need more beige?!? It is easily paired with anything- I mean anything. You should recognize these denim jeans from this post and as promised I continue to wear them– almost too often, according to my husband. I love the patchwork and the length- the unfinished hem is my favorite- adds just enough flare. As these are currently sold out I have linked similar ones <here> and <here>. These T R I A N E R S….. just trust me and get yourself a pair now. Not tomorrow. Today. I have already put miles on them both in London and in Marrakesh. As ya’ll know I am a pretty casual gal and these are a must have for anyone who also considers themselves casual but likes to keep their looks trendy and sharp. In fact, as I am sitting on the plane writing this I am wearing this beige sweater and these trainers. So…. trust me, you need these and you will wear them.

one Click shopping:

I have linked all the identical items and many similar items for you to create this look. Just click on the icon to be taken directly to a retailer for shopping.

Since that expedition my life has been one big game of trust. Each day I get to decide how much trust I will put in someone else or in myself or in my instinct. Getting married is the ultimate test of trust. Having a child is the culmination of my ability to demonstrate and show trust to someone else. Being a friend, and a good friend at that, is rooted in trust- on both sides. Sometimes I get burned. By others or by my instincts. But I have not stopped trusting… I have not stopped offering trust to those I may have betrayed and I have not stopped accepting trust from those who have betrayed me. Is it easy?? No, at times it is extremely difficult. Is it worth it?? Yes, every single time.

Trusting in someone else is an act of letting go of yourself. It is an exercise in constantly being vulnerable. It is the practice of learning to not always be in control. We all could use a little more trust in our lives- whether it be in yourself or in someone else.