Power of Lipstick.

I was very much inspired by none other than the wise Coco Chanel.

Addressing a particular feeling of sadness, something that I have felt a bit these last few weeks in apt anticipation, I felt challenged and encouraged when I first read the quote. 

If you're sad, add more lipstick and attack.

Now for some reason, that stuck with me. I've been struggling for ways to plow through those doubtful thoughts running through my head and out of all the solutions, this one hit a chord with me.

You know what? It works! Of course, I added in some high heels because there's nothing better than being even taller than I already am, but I felt such bossiness running through my veins and I went through the day confident and without negativity.

Sometimes, you need a little swift kick in the britches to get your head on straight again. And who better to listen to than Chanel?

You feel boss, and you look good doin it.

My red lips also happened to attract the attention of a certain someone in the supermarket today, and I ended up leaving with a beary loveable Valentine named Beary. See? The power of lipstick is real.

The Alaskan solution to wearing heels in the winter? Sorrel solved that with their epic waterproof booties.

What I wore: black Tom Ford sunglasses (consignment), glass prism earrings (vintage), black Lilly Ann vintage coat (Mom's), red rhinestone Rose Bowl pin (antique), black LAmade undershirt (consignment), white lace Prada button vest (consignment), black Lycee leggings, check J Crew socks, and black Sorrel ankle boots (Nordstrom Rack).  

Shakin' the Blues.

I started my day a little bit on the frisky side.

I dressed up in my vintage finest, told Mom to clear my schedule (like I have one..) and went off to have lunch at Mykel's. I promptly ordered a Devil's Club martini, saucy indeed, and we enjoyed a long lunch together.

It felt very much like Mad Men. My mom told me I should cherish this break that I have to myself, this time without bills to pay, prepared meals, chauffeured service, sleeping in, and lazy days in negligees, but I scoffed and told her it would continue to happen...Someday in the future!

She is right though, time and time again. She's like my conscience, always there to lift me out of the dumps, with a cup of coffee and a helping hand. Especially on winter days that start with rain. Rain! Talk about weather to make you blue.

Well, I took it literally today and donned an outfit in shades of blue in the hopes of poking jest at my occasional dip into the blues. As much as I adore and cherish this break, I can't help but feel anxious sometimes at the uncertainty of my future. What I have to remember, and what my mom continues to remind me, is that life takes its time and I mind as well enjoy each and every day and take it for what it is.

So in the meantime, I mind as well have a good time, shakin' the blues...

What I wore: mint Aerie sunglasses, mint sea glass earrings (handmade in AK), turquoise Lilli Ann swing coat (antique store), beaded knitted sweater (consignment), brown high-waisted vintage Promenade skirt (consignment), sparkly Kate Spade fishnet tights, brown BCBG ankle boots (consignment), and mint handbag (consignment).