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key to me – saying goodbye to 2017

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I have been wanting to make this year’s revision and I have been putting it off.

I think its like with everything that we put off, we are afraid. I am often afraid that I haven’t given it my all and I judge myself instead of cheering myself to what I have been doing and accomplishing.  I am good at both but being hard on myself is easier, I have more practice on it and I can go crazy here (I am a natural ;)). I am also good lately at motivating myself though which feels refreshing. At times it does not feel natural or even possible, all the things that I tell myself I will do, be, get to but I keep saying it, thinking it, writing it down so I can finally feel it and make it happen.

Yesterday I fell for the Instagram trend of #best9. Not really sure how you are meant to choose I just scrolled back to the end of last year and from the beginning of 2017 I took screenshots of pictures that meant the most to me. I ended up with much more than 9… then I managed to somehow ‘close the deal’ on 9. Feeling bad for not including  people that actually meant just as much as the ones that I did include… (being hard on myself again) but then I took a deep breath… tears filled my eyes and I realized how blessed I am. In a year that feels like not that much has been done, I realized I made quite a few long term dreams come true.

I have been places with people that mean the most. I have re-visited home land with my own family.  I spend an evening with a friend I haven’t seen in years. I have taken care of myself and keep reminding myself to put myself first. I organised a ladies get together that gave me more than I imagined and will soon turn into something much bigger. I have turned my passion into a job that I never dreamed possible. I earned money from doing what I love. I have met people that cheer me to it and inspire me to be me. I have watched children grow (deep breath)… and let one go. All this together is bitter sweet but has made me who I am now.

I always knew that bad times are meant to give us the contrast and appreciate the good times more. So I am super grateful for every day. I have survived ! ;)) I am a warrior and will fight for all that I believe in this year (that may just be the most important goal 🤔).

Looking  at myself as if I stepped outside  of my body, I say, ‘you have made more possible that you realise. You remember when you used to dream of the things you now ‘have’ ? That really is your power. Use it wisely ;)’

…. and to all of you and each of you individually, I hope you are well (as I say it often) and I mean it.

I hope you let yourself cry and laugh whenever you feel like it. I hope that you dream as big and ‘impossible’ as when you were a little girl/little boy. I hope you don’t care what boundaries the world told you to believe in.  I hope that you ask yourself  what it is that you like and want (not what the trend to wanting is now). I hope you love like crazy, dance like there is no-one else in the room, I hope that when you stumble, you remember that it’s just part of the dance and that you enjoy getting up and making yourself proud. I hope that you eat what makes you excited, that you look after yourself and that your style speaks who you are.

I am sooooo grateful for you. I love you and wish you best in New Year, your year.

Gosia

xxx

(at no particular order here’s few of this year’s favourite moments :))

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key to My Style

Key to Me

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How’s that for a first post in a new year? It’s pretty exciting if you ask me.

I was very flattered and excited when the amazing and talented photographer Justyna Karkowska approached me and offered me this photo shoot. I couldn’t wait.

With the photo shoot couple of days away, I still didn’t know what to do with it. What would be the theme? SO many ideas and I was starting to think ‘I have nothing to wear!’ WHAT???? I know. I got to the point when sorting outfits and wardrobes for others became so exciting and straightforward but for a moment I thought that I haven’t done the work for myself. Then I realized I am still just a women and I will still get these thoughts. As long as I don’t reward them with senseless purchases I’m fine though 😉

I then started going through my clothes and putting rather weird things together. When I stopped, relaxed and decided it has to be about me! Not about the season or a particular occasion but me. This is what I preach to my clients and this is what I believe in in terms of style. Trends? Yes, I get inspired by them to the point where they work for me or women I work with, but my personality and body are the priority. So I decided that the photo shoot was going to be about me. Key to me 😉

Something magical happened the moment I decided to accept myself some time ago. Don’t take me wrong I believe in looking after your body and working on improving it but at the same time you have to start with self love; with accepting who you are, how you are build and being grateful for it; loving your body for all the pieces that are ‘perfect’ (for lack of a better word) and those that you are working on or even don’t like. That is the starting point. NOW, every day. It really can only benefit your life and your relationships.

 


So the morning of the photo shot, literary an hour before I decided to add an extra outfit because that’s what I felt like wearing. That’s it. That was the inspiration behind the first styling. Sky high heeled sandals that I have and love but worn only once before becoming a mom. I added cute stockings instead of thick tights that I usually wear at this time of the year. I put a simplest cotton dress and covered it with the new poncho I got from hubby for Christmas (guy’s got the taste doesn’t he? ;)). I added brown accessories to go with the shoes and voila! That’s ME and that’s why I like this one. Don’t you just love it when you wear what feels comfortable and looks good? When you know you made you happy? And if someone else likes it two then that is just an added bonus 😉 The key is to try new things, explore new options, maybe change a hair do or make up a little? This is definitely a cool new years’s resolution to make. They don’t all have to be painful. Changing your style and doing a little something for yourself this year is a must. If you are reading this I really hope you will do it for yourself and maybe get someone to take a photo of it too. Believe me when I say it, the way you see yourself in a mirror is not the same to the way the worlds sees you.

This was not easy for me. Deep down I love the idea of being a model for a day but it felt awkward. I was not sure what to do and how to move but Justyna made me feel at ease and it was actually fun. I realize I can do better next time but for now I am just so grateful for the having these style moments captured so beautifully.

 

 

 

 

The second styling is something I actually prepared a day before. Don’t take me wrong, I like planning my outfits. It makes life easier, especially since I’m a mom but I always enjoyed working on a spot too. So now I work the two. Perfect combination for my crazy nature.

I love the classic pieces. You can never have too many black pieces apparently. They do work for most of us, however the accessories can really transform a simple outfit into something quite special so I always love adding a little sparkle.

In this case I decided to wear the top front to back. I find that cleavage is a bit old school and love exposed back. That is something everyone can do, no matter the age and it can be just as sexy as low neckline. Shoulders and back are the parts of our body that age last in fact. I layered couple of gorgeous silver necklaces to add the sparkle. The effect was really cool both, at the front and the back.

Now, the fringe skirt. I love how much fun can be had with it. It’s perfect for Latino dancing but also just every day. Can be dressed down or dressed up. Can be worn day or evening, It is an awesome piece to have. The fringing was actually first introduced during the time of Asyrian Empire (1300 – 800 bc). The amount of trimming on the full-length skirt was used to indicate the rank of the higher State and Court officials. Also the richness of the material, length and the colour of the fringing on the scarf as well as the way it was worn indicated the station of the wearer. Officials of lower grade wore no scarf at all. Fringing has been back in fashion several times now and it’s back again. We can see everything from tops, trousers, sandals, high heels, jackets, jumpers and even accessories finished with trimmings of various lengths and styles. Aren’t we lucky to life in a era when we can not only choose what we wear but also how we wear it? If that is not enough of an inspiration to go crazy and have fun with fashion then I don’t know what is… .

I finished this look with my favourite pair of blue heels. They are most comfortable and gorgeous pair of shoes that work with a little black, a little white or multicolored dress, jeans, skirts and many more. Also much more flattering against a bare leg that a classic black heel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let me leave you with a little hip shake. This is always going to make me dance. I hope you have a picture of yourself that makes you smile or do whatever pleases your soul. Please feel free to comment. I appreciate every little thought and opinion. Till next time.

With love,

Gosia