Creative Transformation

Feb 24, 2014





Outfit Details:

Hat: H&M (similar)
Jacket: H&M (similar)
Dress: thrifted (favourite midi 1 & 2)
Tights: Joe Fresh
Boots: Aldo Shoes (similar)

This month, creative transformation and a resurgence of inspiration have been hitting me hard. Perhaps, in tune with spring's soon to be arrival, my own creative buds are slowly preparing for bloom! I’m currently and excitedly writing a post for the lovely Jenny Highsmith of Maidae on pursuing your dreams. I'll admit, writing, has always been a bit of a stranger in the room for me. However, I’m slowly taking steps to familiarize myself with it, and learn more. I’ve committed my mornings to “free writing” where I let it all flow, without hesitation and without judgement - it’s proved to be an amazing exercise. Not just for writing but also for instilling a sense of faith & trust in my own creative process.

Trust can be hard. Kind of like, if you’re giving a speech and you over prepare out of nervousness. It can end up feeling stifled, and out of the moment. As of late, my new motto is to under-prepare. Arriving at the next creative destination, feeling open to inspiration and in-tune with the uniqueness of the moment. I'm learning there is so much magic in the spontaneous, if, we can just let ourselves be! Seeking truth definitley makes life sweeter! xo

28 sweet notes:

  1. Love this look! And such great advice! Being open to change and inspiration makes it so much easier and exciting! :)

    http://sometimesgracefully.com

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  2. Loving your dress and boots very much :) I like the way you're thinking. I'm in the same creative transformation mode and have been getting lots of great ideas for which I can't wait to come "alive" :)

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

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  3. this is so darling! beautiful photos and composition and love your words too!
    Ladies in Navy

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  4. You look great V! I'm loving those boots,and enjoying your new photos and your words of wisdom!

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  5. Oh, how exciting about that post! I love your outfit here. That dress is amazing!

    XOXO
    Becca | Ladyface Blog

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  6. The process of learning to under-prepare is such a tough one - I'm still working on it, myself - but I completely agree with what you are saying about it, V. Creativity often comes with a healthy dose of Type A-ness, but it takes overcoming that to truly get to where you're at your best. I'm excited to see where this creative journey takes you. But in the meantime, I am swooning over your dress. So pretty! Happy Monday! So looking forward to seeing you this weekend.
    xox,
    Cee

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  7. What a great mantra to live by! Can't wait to read your piece on catching those dreams!

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  8. Both seeking the truth and your dress are pure sweetness ;) happy to read more of your writings.
    The cat, you and us

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  9. gosh, what a beautiful dress! and i love what you've written here, so true :)
    xo, cheyenne

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  10. you are so inspiring veronika. i love the idea of dedicating time everyday to free writing...what a wonderful creative exercise. you look absolutely lovely by the way :)

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  11. Lovely outfit! That dress is so pretty! I'm glad you're free writing because writing can be difficult to commit to, but once you get into a flow it gets easier!
    ~Sara

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  12. Beautifully written! And such a effortlessly chic outfit to compliment this post!

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  13. Your outfit is adorable, that dress! I love what you said about writing, it is something that I struggle with. It is hard to put thoughts into words sometimes. I might have to borrow your free writing exercise idea, perhaps that will help. Thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog and for checking out my little Etsy shop. I hope you will come back and visit!

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  14. So jealous of your your soon to be spring arrival...

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  15. lovely dress
    do we follow?
    let me know + I'll follow you back
    kss
    new post: http://tupersonalshopperviajero.blogspot.com.es/2014/02/faux-leather-pants.html

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  16. Well girl, I always appreciate your writing and what a great metaphor! Your creativeness will be coming as soon as you're out of hibernation from this shit weather! :) And it must be said, this outfit is styled perfectly. I love the layers, casual, but feminine vibe. You're gorg.

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  17. You look beautiful! And I think that to a degree, underpreperation is key to being creatively open. Or just open in general! This is something I am learning. xo

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  18. I used to be an over-preparer. Afraid of judgement I was. Since college however, I just made sure I knew the essentials of my (class) presentations and then went for it! It made me feel less stressed and more in control, and I've received so much positive feedback from others about it too! I'm also feeling something for your free writing experiment. Maybe I can give it a try too!

    I absolutely adore your outfit. That dress looks amazing on you, and it has such a lovely pink shade. You'll get lots of wears from it in the Springtime ^^ xo

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  19. I love this post. What you said about underpreparing is so true and I wish I could have that attitude! Maybe someday...

    You look gorgeous, as always. I love love love this dress!

    xo Amy

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  20. I really love how you styled this summer-y dress so that it works in cold weather - you look really put together and pretty!

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  21. Oh how I've missed your blog! I totally dropped out of the blogging community for a while and was only posting every few months, but recently I've tried to start posting more frequently :) I'm so glad you stopped by, thank you! I love what you've done with your site- very pretty. I love these boots on you too, they fit perfectly! And such a great color that goes with everything. Very pretty dress also :)

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  22. what a lovely dress! i agree that I need to let my writing flow more freely as well. thanks for a wonderful post!

    cute & little

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  23. Frustrating when you're feeling absolutely uncreative and uninspired. I hate those feelings. And as much as I am sick of all things winter right now - I very much love this outfit and how you winterized a floral dress! Well done!
    morepiecesofme.com

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  24. One must open themselves to the possibility of the unknown :)

    Love this outfit, it is perfectly balanced.
    xx
    Here&Now

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