This is Eleven

It's hard to believe that this is the 11th year I'm sharing on this space. I take time each January and reflect, asking myself the questions:

Why do I create? 

Is this space fulfilling its purpose? 

Does this still fit for my life?

I find it's important with any investment that you take stock and ensure it's the right fit for you and to explore changes that may need to be made because nothing stays the same in life!

When I started, I was encouraged by friends and colleagues to share my outfits as the unique way I paired colors and pieces together as a young professional was intriguing. At the time I was 30 years old working in the corporate world. I focused on professional, feminine styling. 

Since then my circumstances have changed several times.  Now, I work from home part time and my focus has shifted to a well rounded idea that dressing beautifully starts on the inside and touches so many aspects of life.

I share encouraging posts to dress your heart and interactions with others beautifully.

Fact: true beauty starts on the inside!

I share outfits in hopes they'll inspire you to create a look that showcases YOU and builds confidence, allowing you to shine your light brighter to the world.

I share trends & concepts that open your style up to trying new things.

I even share spaces in my home to inspire dressing your rooms with beautiful things.

Note: What this space is NOT is one that persuades you to purchase more/new. I link current options as a resource but find it essential for your style to be authentically yours and that can often be created using pieces you already own!

I pray more than anything, I share the love of Jesus through this space so that you are assured in the wonderful, beautiful lady God made you to be!

Dress Beautifully in Your Talents 

XOXO Sarah Louise

Happy New Year 2021!

Happy New Year! I can feel the world's hopeful hearts as we say goodbye to 2020, a year like no other, and ring in 2021 with optimism. 

Last year my goals were centered around being more giving, you can read my post here.

This year, my goals are centered around Purpose! 

With the overwhelming amount of influences around  it is easy for comparison and expectation to cloud. I want to be more intentional with what I do and share so that it's encouraging, inspirational and joyful.

I'm going to strive in 2021 to focus on Purpose over

1. Popularity - there's not a single person that doesn't enjoy praise and 'likes' but I don't want that to be my motivation. I want to be honest and genuine in what I share.

2. Productivity - I'm a type A gal through and through and my desire to do it all (utterly impossible) can distract me from the present. I want to welcome interruptions and cherish the moments. The to-do list can wait, while making memories can not!

3. Perfection - I'm not perfect, but I am made with a plan. I want to focus on what He calls me to be not what the world says. I want to stay true to myself, even the messy parts because those can be the most fun if you let them :) 

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, 

but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. 

Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—

his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 12:2

In addition to being more purposeful I also want to:

• Practice a consistent skin care routine - I'm not getting any younger and I don't want to look like it!
• Drink more water - every. single. year. 
• Keep a daily gratitude journal - my Mamma gave me a blank book that's perfect for my thoughts.
• Organize & maintain my photos - the struggle is tens of thousands deep!
• Wear my wardrobe - style pieces I already have in new creative ways more than browsing the store/online racks

I encourage you to pray about what is best for you to focus on in 2021.

I also believe it's great to share with a friend to help you along the way!

Dress Beautifully in 2021

XOXO Sarah-Louise