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Day 353: A Portrait



Here's a photo of me, taken by an uninterested 6-year-old boy before Mass. I was showing of my new LulaRoe maxi skirt that I won from my sweet friend Kari* during her 12 Days of Christmas giveaway. Yay! She picked a pattern I like and that matched a couple of tops already in my closet. I love getting packages like that in the mail! I have to say, I'm really pleased with all the LulaRoe pieces I have in my closet (which is 5). It's legit!

I'm also wearing one of my new Noonday Collection necklaces. I hemmed and hawed between this one and one that seemed more practical, and I'm so glad I went with this one. I've worn it three times already and it's turning out to be more versatile than I expected. I'm really excited about the Noonday Collection and I'm so glad my dear friend is an ambassador. I'd be happy to hook you up if you're interested in anything! Everything is unique and handcrafted and just beautiful!

It may seem a little vain or silly to have daily gratitude be for clothes and jewelry, but beauty is real, and it's okay to like it! Wearing clothes or jewelry that excites me and makes me feel attractive and confident is worth something.




*I couldn't figure out how to link to her Facebook group, but it's Shop LulaRoe Kari Lahde. She's sweet as can be, married to a dear friend of my husband's, and is mom to a beautiful little gal in Houston. 
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