HOW TO LOOK POLISHED AND PUT TOGETHER
Is it Friday already? Is this the last weekend before Christmas? I just looked at the calendar and had a small shock when I realized that it would be a whole new year two weeks from today! Normally at this time of the year, I am busy trying to figure out what my word for 2021 will be. But, the only word that comes to mind after the year that we have had is “survive.” But, I don’t want only to survive; I want to THRIVE. So, it looks like my word for 2021 has been chosen.
I think that “survive” might have been 2020’s word of the year, and I would hate to use a word twice in a row. I have mixed feelings about this year’s ending. I am so ready to end this year, but I am anxious about what 2021 will bring. 2020 started with such hope and promise, and everyone talked about 2020 being the year for VISION. Instead, we were all blinded by a pandemic that will go down in history as one of the worst years on record. Can we put 2020 behind us and go on to THRIVE in 2021? I sure hope so, but I guess only time will tell. Here is to the end of 2020, the beginning of 2021, and the hope of a better year! 🍾 🥂
I started this outfit with a basic sweater that I just ordered. Everyone needs a basic sweater for the winter months. This sweater is in the color Ecru, which is described as a yellowish-gray color. Huh? I don’t see yellow or gray in this top, but I am no expert. This looks like an off white, winter white, or ivory, or maybe a mixture of all of them. I know that it is a gorgeous neutral color that can be worn with anything. I am wearing a size 1 in this top.
I love this tweed plaid blazer from Ann Taylor Factory. The blazer looks fantastic with a pair of jeans, but it would look equally great with a skirt. I love the colors in this blazer; it is perfect for wearing in the fall and winter months. Plus, I can see myself wearing this some in early spring. I am wearing a size 12 in the blazer, and I think that it fits great.
I have to admit; these have to be the best-looking jeans that I’ve seen for under $30.00. I do love dark wash bootcut jeans, and this pair by Free Assembly is great. They fit nicely, they look great, and they are super affordable. These are a mid-rise pair of jeans, and they have a 32″ inseam. For your information, I am 5’6″ tall, and I am wearing my usual size 10, and they fit great. Here are a few more bootcut jeans options for you just in case your size is sold out.
The pointy-toe Lex bootie is the perfect neutral. I love the chunky 3 1/2″ block heel that makes the boot very stable to walk in. These boots run true to size, and I am wearing my usual size 9. I am wearing the Chestnut suede color, but these ankle boots also come in black leather. I love a pointy-toe shoe since it elongates your leg and makes you look tall and thin. Woohoo! I love looking tall and thin!
Have you given any thought to your word for 2021? I know what words most of us would use for 2020, but this is a G-rated blog and we can’t be posting those. Lol!
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To God Goes The Glory!
1 John 3:18
18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
I just found your blog tonight and have enjoyed reading through it. I love your style! I have 12 more days in my 50s and then with the start of 2021 I start my 60s—how can that be???
Anyway, my word for 2021 is going to be PERSEVERANCE. I love Galatians 6:9 “Let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” So, let’s not give up and persevere to the end of this pandemic.
I look forward to more posts from you. Thanks!
I, too, love this outfit. Now, to have somewhere to go so I could wear it.
My words for 2021 are PATIENCE and HOPE. Without hope, we have nothing. But, I see so many of us learning that we have to be patient until this mess is moving in the positive direction. I for one, have had to be forced to sit back and “Let go, Let God” take the reigns. If most of us could have our way we would expect all of this to be fixed NOW! But we are all being forced to learn to be patient. Be patient while a vaccine is created, be patient while our loved ones recover, and be patient for staying home to keep from getting sick.
Thanks for your positive posts that keep us going and hoping we’ll have a place to go and wear these lovely outfits that you suggest. Merry Christmas! Kay
Thrive is a wonderful, refreshing word for 2021! The blazer looks cozy and comfy for fall and winter,thanks for sharing, you are adorable as always!
Toania you always look fabulous and that outfit is no different! I think my word for 2021 has got to be Hope. Because without my hope in the Lord I would not have made it through this year much less the next with the impending doom of changes we may see. So I thank God for you and the blessing that you are in my life each day. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
great outfit !
Thrive is a great word! “Cheers” to you for a better 2021. (Yes, I bought the “CHEERS” T-shirt you featured). I plan to wear it while toasting the New Year at home! Love your outfit, love your blog. Finding your blog was one of the highlights of 2020 for me! I look forward to reading it every day! Thank you for that!
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Nancy, that is so sweet of you to say! I am thrilled that you are enjoying the blog, and I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
This outfit is gorgeous on you! I love everything about it. Tall and lean and such a pretty smile to complete the look. Love the word “Thrive” for 2021! I needed more positivity in my life and thrive is it! Thank you for all your wonderful posts, they always make my day!
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