Chanel said it best that "elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside." Beauty comes from within. Cheesy but so accurate! So often our modern, western society teaches us that the external world determines the internal world, but the opposite is true. The inner world dictates the outer world so each morning when you rummage through your closet, check in with your heart. Never let your wardrobe thrive at the expense of your heart's well-being. Both must be fully alive and gorgeous! Elegance begins within.
Oh, and I'd like to add that elegance does not equal stiff snobbery. Mirriam Webster defines elegance as "tasteful richness of design or ornamentation." Elegance can mean taking classic pieces and making them playful and unpredictable. For those of you who need a little outfit inspiration, scroll below to see my outfit of the day! (P.S. Sorry I haven't posted in quite a while. I've been ministering in paradise also known as New Zealand! Maybe I'll post some photos soon.) xx
This pink nectarine top is the perfect punch of playfulness to compliment my personality
Here I'm posing in front of a dreamy door in downtown Wilmington. Due to my slight obsession with doors, I loved stumbling upon this one. It's the perfect backdrop to my cream Paige Denim printed pant sprinkled with black bicycles. Why just ride your bike, when you can wear it? I finished off my look with black ankle boots, a plunging gold tassel necklace and these on-trend, rounded, cat-eye sunglasses.
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"Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside." -Coco Chanel
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This photo is an outtake from my outfit of the day shoot, but I thought it was too hysterical not to share! It looks like I'm working on my two-step. "Step aside, y'all. I'm about to break it down."
I hope you all enjoyed this outfit of the day packed with color, a printed pant and the two-step. Chanel, being one of fashion's greatest icons, is someone whose advice I take seriously; and she said it herself that "elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside." Remember, dressing beautifully is a great hobby, but addressing the heart is necessary to live a life of elegance. xx
