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What About Your Friends? + A Kendra Scott Giveaway

Y’all I’ve been looking forward to the Kendra Scott Lexington store opening since I first caught wind that they were opening their first store in the Bluegrass State last summer.  When the store reached out about working with Tif and I for a Kendra Scott giveaway, I was over the moon.  Keep reading for more about my experience at the Color Bar, why I value my friendship with Tif and a giveaway for you and your bestie!

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I’m wearing | loft: one shoulder tank {UNDER $30 with code NEWNOW} + white skinny jeans {similar, 40% off with NEWNOW} + chinese laundry: biz block heel c/o {UNDER $75} + kendra scott: brook stud earrings c/o {UNDER $50} + kendra scott: teo necklace c/o + kendra scott: rayne necklace c/o {UNDER $100} + daniel wellington: classic petite watch c/o + lorac cosmetics: unzipped palette + stila cosmetics: all day liquid eyeliner + colourpop cosmetics: ultra matte lipstick {in creeper}

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Brunch Talk: Why I’m Making 2017 the Year of Saying No

2016 was without a doubt the year that I “fell back in love with myself.” It sounds odd {and a little corny} I know, but after taking control of my mental health, it was the first time in a LONG time that I felt like myself again.  For the first time, I wasn’t saying no to everything! Admittedly, it was pretty empowering, but scary at times too. I found myself doing things I’d been scared of the past handful of years and so it’s not hard for me to say that 2016 was the year I said yes. Yes to new experiences, yes to stepping outside of my comfort zone and yes to pushing myself – mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Brunch Talk: Why to Make This the Year of Saying No Click To Tweet

So you can see how it sounds like a bit of a regression to come out and say that 2017 is my year of saying no. I promise it’s not and I’m excited to share why. While learning to say yes was important, this year I’m seeing that it’s just as important to recognize and respect my own personal limits by saying no.

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Brunch Talk: Why 2017 is the Year of Saying No
see outfit post here! dress c/o {sold out, use WNW20 for 20% off} + sunglasses + tassel earrings {ON SALE} + necklace c/o + bracelet + purse c/o + nail polish + lipstick

Saying No | With My Personal Life

Can we be real? Like really real? I shut off my personal life for a few years. Struggling with my self image made it difficult for me to maintain friendships {huge shoutout to my friends that have stuck by and dealt with me in every various stage I’ve gone through} and the idea of dating was completely laughable.

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