I am certain that everyone has experienced sadness, disappointment, lack of motivation, and so on. It’s only natural, we are human. I am a big fan of quotes. Whenever I feel stuck or down in the dumps I always head to Pinterest (CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST) and find some inspiring words and phrases to help me keep going. This brings me to the theme of today’s post. It was inspired by one of my recently discovered quotes “No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, and never give up.”
After reading this phrase, I decided to pull myself together, head to my closet and pick out an outfit that makes me look good and feel good. Of course, I had to choose my faux fur vest. My Design Lab faux fur vest just radiates confidence. I love the color blocked detail, featuring shades of red, cream, black, and tan. Such a versatile piece you can layer it over a dress, pair it with leather pants, or a simple pair of jeans, like I did today. These are not just any pair of jeans, they are my new favorite high-riser jeans from Madewell. The soft black color is a different twist than your usual blue denim, plus it really makes the warm colors in my vest pop.
For the rest of my outfit, I am wearing a simple, black sweater from Target to provide extra warmth under my vest, perfect for those long walks to class. Dangling from my neck is my La Cle key necklace. After all, if you remember from my first post (READ IT HERE) featuring the necklace, the bronze color resembles strength, and certainly everyone needs extra strength throughout the day.
Lastly, the perfect way to strut your stuff on campus and show others that nothing will get in your way is slipping on your best shoes. I am wearing my new Steve Madden suede wedges. I love how these wedges are day-time and class-time appropriate but adds extra glam to any look.
Although fashion is not the end all cure to the blues, it certainly can make days when you are feeling down just suck a little less. No matter how you feel remember “this too shall past” (another one of my favorite quotes).
Vest: Design Lab | Sweater: Target (SIMILAR) (SIMILAR) (SIMILAR) | Jeans: Madewell
| Shoes: Steve Madden | Necklace: La Cle (SIMILAR)
Michelle
Obsessed with this vest! The colors in it are amazing! You are rocking this look
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Ana Soares
WOW you look amazing!! Love the vest :3
Claudia
Seriously adore that vest! It is gorgeous!
kileen
What a great vest and love your tip for staying motivated!
Mademoiselle Coconath
Nice outfit! I love your vest!
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Monique
The vest is amazing..
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Carmen
I totally love this sleeve-less fake fur jacket! You styled it very nicely 🙂 xx, Carmen
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Carlina
You look AMAZING! I am loving that vest on you and the cute fringe on your sweater! Bravo. 😉
xo Carlina
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Elements of Ellis
I love that quote! And that vest is definitely a great pick me up pieces! 🙂
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Annessa
Such a great winter look – that vest is amazing!
Annessa
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Lauren
Love this outfit! The fur vest is so fun!
xo Lauren
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Lorna
Loving the snow here! That’s so pretty! The outfit is great too!
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Anika
Love the post title! Great shoes too.
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Darcy
The detailing on that sweater is very pretty!
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Stephanie
Great outfit and I love the quote!
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Natalia
That key neckless <3
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Marina
What a great post and look! Love the shoes… You look amazing! Glad you went faux on the fur!
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xo xo
Rebecca
You will never be sad with that super fab vest – Have a great weekend!
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Tanya
This vest looks amazing on you and paired with wedge boots makes the whole look chic and very interesting!
rasa
Stunning vest!
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xoxo
Manon Dijkhuizen
You look gorgeous! x
Nada
Look great ! 🙂
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Amber
This vest is such a great statement piece!
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I hope you are having a great week so far!
Amber
Toks
El chaleco queda genial. Besos guapa
Rachel
What a great vest! Such a fun statement piece. It totally makes the look!
xo, Rachel
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Trang Do
You look stunning! Love your vest!
Xoxo,
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Aurélie - lovelifelovefashion
Perfection! Love this look 🙂
MARTA
Great casual look! The vest looks amazing!
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Jill
What a great quote! Definitely words to live by! Your vest is fab and I’m loving this chic look!
Jill
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Bethany
Im totally in love with your fur vest! OBSESSED!!! <3 <3
Bethany
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Kristy
Ow maaai, I want this fur in my life! Love, love love <3
Kristy x
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Dylana
That vest looks so great on you!
xo
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Sybil
multi-colored fur is all the rage right now!! wow!
Have a great week!
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izzy
I LOVE the quote in your blog post! so true, sometimes you just have to stop thinking negative thoughts and keep moving on and getting up. Love the fur coat as well, looks so warm! 🙂
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Jen
Love that patchwork vest! Such a cute outfit!
xo Jen
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Lorna
Yeah we definitely all go through bad times and good times, but dealing with them and coming out the other side is what makes us stronger. Absolutely love your faux fur vest here!
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geetika walia
Hey, you look gorgeous. I loved the look! 🙂
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Joice J
That vest is very stylish, and you look fabulous! Would you like to follow each other? if you decided to follow me on BLOGLOVIN and Instagram please let me know so I can follow you back. Thank you.
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Jess
Love how bold that vest is! You totally rock it. 🙂 xoxo
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Mercedes Marie
Love that fur coat. Cute outfit. Keep up the good work.
xoxo
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Leah
Obsessing over that vest!!
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Ciara at VeiledFree
This is the first time I’ve come across your blog and I love it! Those jeans are cute on you btw.
Ciara
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welovefur
I really like this sweater winter’s look perfect on you
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Wasidah Francois
I absolutely love this outfit super chic and fun Wasidah http://www.fitnessfashionfabulous.com
Sophie
The outfit is just perfect, love your coat’s color so much
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