Joie de Vivre

I would consider my style pretty casual in general.  I do love dressing up, but I maintain a laid back element to most of my looks.  That being said, this look is a little more casual than even I tend to tread.  But I love it.  The army jacket is a constant favorite of mine.  I’ve mentioned before that I was a major tomboy as a kid.  I was all about Chucks (just like my dad’s), striped tee, and overalls.  A true 90s kid.  And while I may have matured and branched out in terms of style, I apparently have not totally parted ways with my childhood threads.  Because this look would have been right up 7-year-old-me’s alley.  Like, right up there.

Joie de Vivre seems incredibly appropriate for this post because I was a pretty happy 7 year old.  The most important things to me were probably acquiring a puppy dog (didn’t happen until I was 11), drawing, swim team, and playing with my friends.  As happy as I was then, I can say that I am even happier now.  I feel like I’ve sort of tapped back into the joy of living and just being present.  I don’t have everything figured out.  I have no idea where I’ll be in a year and I’m just really okay with it.  For my joy is much more about the company I keep than anything else.  And I must say, I’m in pretty good company (aka, Nick).

Wearing:

Joie de Vivre hoodie | Jeans | Shoes | Similar Jacket | Watch | Clutch | Beanie

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