Rose A La Mode

The Life Of My Dreams

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Gap Boyfriend Jeans

Zara T-shirt

Zara T-shirt (similar), Gap Jeans, Old Navy Flip Flops, Bauble Bar Necklace, Similar Bracelet

As I’m writing this, I’m sitting outside in a Florida room, by the pool, which is in front of a lake listening to birds chirp near green, green trees and palm trees. I am seriously living the life of my dreams. I don’t know how I got this blessed in life, and I have no intention of saying “Look at me! See how awesome my life is!?!” It’s more to say how wonderfully grateful I am to have this experience not once, but 3 years in a row! And to encourage you that no matter what your vacation is—weather a month, a week, an hour, 5 minutes—to take time to unplug and forget about Instagram, Facebook, and what’s for dinner, and just sit still for a little bit. You will find more long-term and short-term benefits than you realize.

Now, take a deep breath. Hold it. And let it out.

And have a great day.

The It List

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  • DahliaLynn makes fabulous jewelry and is sharing with us how some of her customers are styling one of her most popular items! Pop over to check out this cute bauble! (find DahliaLynne on Twitter!)
  • A Fashion Fixation is bringing the turtleneck back and sporting it stylishly by layering and pairing it with a chic skirt! She nailed it! (find A Fashion Fixation on Twitter!)
  • The Second Best has an obsession with patterned pants and picked up a new pair on the cheap! Head over to find out where she found these fun trousers and how she styled them! (find Second Best on Twitter!)
  • Loop Looks shares her go-to look when she is in a time crunch (snooze, anyone?)! The bonus? It feels like wearing pajamas! (find Look Looks on Twitter!)
  • My Thrifty Chic dresses down this week and is showing us her comfiest pair of jeans! Oh and they only cost her $8! Wow! (find My Thrifty Chic on Twitter!)
  • From Carpools to Cocktails is rocking a chic sweatshirt with leather accents! The ultimate in comfy cute and perfect for moms! (find From Carpools to Cocktails on Twitter!)
  • Little Bit of Wo.We is breaking out of her shell and mixes a masculine shirt and feminine skirt for a look that is ready for work or a dinner out! So cute! (find Little Bit of Wo.We on Twitter!)
  • My Confidence + Me is taking a hint from the weather and dressing in blacks and grays – winter chic AND cozy! (find My Confidence + Me on Twitter!)
  • Rose a la Mode looks impossibly chic in tulle and chambray for a friend’s bridal shower – a must see! (find Rose a la Mode on Twitter!)
  • Live Work Style departs from her usual and adds a pop of vibrant color into her look to match the energy she is feeling in the new year! Love! (find Live Work Style on Twitter!)
  • Everything but Ordinary is making denim shorts look down right fabulous and the best part? You can rock them in the cold weather! (find Everything but Ordinary on Twitter!)
  • The Luxury Rehab recaps her favorite looks from the Golden Globes and also spots the trends that are taking us in to the new year! Lots of eye candy here! (find The Luxury Rehab on Twitter!)
  • Do You J.Crew? shows us tons of ways to style a pencil skirt – from casual to dressy and everything in between! A must have for every closet!
  • Sweetie Pie Style rounds up 5 pieces she has her eye on for spring and they are each under $25! Pop over to pick out your favorite wallet friendly treat! (find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)
  • Second Street East is dying over the newest issue of Lonny and found tons of inspiration for an outfit and a room! Tons of great pieces to add to your home or your wardrobe! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)
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Florida And Friends

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Pink Coach Purse

Saltwater Sandals

Emerson Fry T, Gap Leggings, Coach Bag, Saltwater Sandals, Sunglasses, Michael Kors Watch(similar)

We’re in Florida!!! The weather is everything I dreamed it would be. Yesterday I even had shorts on!

Anyway, on our way down, we stopped at some friends house. You know the kind of friends who bring out things in yourself that you didn’t know were there? Those kinds of friends. They were so accommodating and sweet and made me want to move to Ashveille, NC! So cheers to Matt and Betsy. Thanks for all your hospitality. Hope to see you on our way back!

And yes, I’m going to paint my toe nails. Thanks for the reminder.