Braving Bold
I thought today I would share an outfit that throws caution to the wind and attempts to just be bold. My younger self would have chosen to wear black shoes with this outfit but I’ve ventured out in recent years and am now a little braver when choosing my outfits. These booties are no longer out of my comfort zone.
So many times people say to me “I couldn’t pull that off”. I ask you why not? Being able to “pull something off” comes from confidence on the inside matched with a little help from seeing what is currently fashionable.
Braving bold has a lot less to do with what’s on the outside and much more to do with what’s on the inside. This week has been disheartening to say the least in this great country we live in and know as the “home of the brave”. Not necessarily because of the outcome but more so because of the disrespect we have seen shown between the candidates leading up to the election as well as their supporters afterwards. While being bold may mean having the confidence to speak out, to do so bravely to me means still doing so with kindness and respect.
The last thing you will ever find here is me debating politics. While I’m full aware the decisions made at the top could have an impact on my life and my families life in the future, I’m also fully aware my day to day job is raising my family to brave being bold in the right kind of ways. Love on others even when they think differently than you. Help those who are struggling. Show some grace to a stranger. Do not judge others!
My friend Katy is one of the best at braving bold. Yesterday she was bold enough to recognize a woman who was hurting and on the verge of tears waiting on an elevator. She bravely and boldly hugged that stranger! Y’all, she didn’t question what the woman’s pain was and she didn’t question her color, religious affiliation or political party she just boldly hugged her because SHE SAW SHE WAS HURTING. I love her for her boldness.
So just know, as you go about your day, you can pull off being brave and bold. You can wear those sassy shoes and you can hug a stranger and change their day.
I am a Scorpio so brace and bold are my blood lines lol!
Haha…I am a Libra so I'm always worried about keeping the peace!
Super cute! Love those booties. I need to get some colored ones too!
You know my motto…agree to disagree and just respect each other and opinions. So simple yet so hard for some. Anyway…I finally got me some Tom booties last week and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them so much and so comfy
Great post! I love it! Be bold, don't be afraid to stand out! I hope the next time I'm about to have a breakdown, someone like Katy showers me with compassion…I also hope I'm wearing really cute shoes!!
So glad you love them Kimm. I saw they now have an olive pair and I'm showing restraint!
It really is a fun way to add a little extra fun to an outfit.
We all just need to act on those moments instead of hesitating or finding reasons why we should not. It's hard sometimes.
Love, love, love this post and everything you have to say. I couldn't have said it any better.
Wonderful post, I love the outfit too!
You've totally pulled it off! Fab look and I love the open toe booties especially the color.
Nora
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Love the bold color and shoe choice. I love playing with patterns and mixing things up with bright shoes and scarves.
Love love these shoes!!!!!!!
AHHH!!! Love this post!!! Both the emotional bold and fashion bold 😉 I used to feel that way about "I couldn't pull that off" and whenever that thought creeps back in my mind I just have to remind myself that "yes you can!, Why not". I even wore my booties last week with a little dress for the first time last week! Let's be BRAVE AND BOLD…we're old enough 😉
Right? We ARE old enough and the confidence that comes with growing older is amazing isn't it?
Thanks Jaymie…they really are one of my fave purchases from the Nordstrom sale.
Shoes and scarves can definitely take an otherwise boring outfit and give it life!
Thanks so much Nora! I'm a sucker for open toe booties this season!
Thanks Kellyann! Hope you are having a beautiful weekend!
Thanks sweet Sarah! Hope you are a having a wonderful weekend.
Love this message and love those booties!
So agree Shelly! I think the fun thing about blogging is that at least for me, I have experimented more with fashion, try things I might not have. Confidence is key! Love the blouse and those booties are so pretty, perfect fall color!
Thanks for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
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Thanks so much Mary! Hope you have an amazing weekend.
Thanks for hosting as always Jess! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.