Hello! Today, in the spirit of the New Year that’s approaching, I want to share an outfit that’s inspired by some of my reflections lately. As with every end of the year, I’m looking back on everything that’s happened in the last year, and I can’t believe how much has changed and how much I’ve grown.
In this past year and a half, I graduated university with a business degree and got my first full time accounting and finance job in a big corporation. Even though it was the “right” thing in the eyes of my parents, my family, and society, I wasn’t happy because I wasn’t doing something that I liked. After about 9 months (and after much debate, self-doubt, and worrying) I decided that in order to be happy, I needed to do things for me and not for others.
It took a lot of courage, but I finally took some time off to find myself, which is ultimately how my blogging journey started. I’ve always been a creative writer and was also really interested in fashion and beauty, so I decided to start a blog on it, and that’s how Clothes to Youuu came into existence.
It’s definitely been a whirlwind of a year, and I’ve learned so much, not just about the world, but about myself. Though I still have so many questions, I feel peace in my heart because I feel like I’m following my heart and doing things that are important to me.
What I want to say is that you should always follow your heart because life is too short to be sidetracked by the things everyone else wants you to do. Only you know what you want. It’s okay to be scared, to be worried, to feel self-doubt. But never stop dreaming, never stop doing, never stop believing in yourself. Be patient and persistent. And most importantly, never lose hope and remember that sometimes, all it takes is a leap of faith! 🙂
On Me
Top: Forever 21 Studded Heart Pullover in Navy Blue, USD $24.90 (Sold Out)
- Similar Style here
Shirt (Around Waist): Forever 21 Belted Plaid Shirt Dress in Blue/Multi, USD $22.90
Bottoms: Forever 21 Classic Stretch-Knit Skinny Pants in Dark Grey, USD $14.90 (This Color No Longer Available)
- Burgundy still available here
Shoes: Cathy Jean Thigh High Suede Boots in Black, USD $69.99
Accessories:
Kate Spade Newbury Lane Sally Crossbody Saffiano Leather in Anthracite, USD $155.00 (This Color No Longer Available)
- Still available in 5 other color options here
To inspire some of you too, I leave you with two of my favorite quotes from Steve Jobs:
“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”
“Your time is limited. Don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
I hope I was able to provide some end of the year inspiration to you as well! Thank you for all of your constant love, encouragement, and support! I couldn’t have done it without all of you! Have a happy and safe New Year’s Eve! See you all again soon!
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Great post! I love your bag. Gemma xx
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
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Thank you so much Gemma ❤ Glad you enjoyed it!
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Super cute look!
xo
http://www.dylanasuarez.com
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Thank you so much Dylana! 🙂
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Your outfit is literally on point!! I love that last quote you put in. It really brightened up my morning. Have a wonderful New Year’s Eve!
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Aww thank you Emily 🙂 You’re too sweet! And I’m glad I was able to brighten up your Monday! Have a wonderful New Years as well! ❤
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What a great look! Love it!
xoxo Lynda
http://fashion-petite.com/
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Thank you so much Lynda! Glad you liked it! 🙂
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This is so inspiring Elizabeth! leaving your accounting job may be a hard choice, but its definitely a good one as long as it makes you happy! Happy New Year! and all the best to you and your blog! 🙂
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Thank you so much for your encouraging words Tiffany 🙂 It was definitely a hard decision, and for months afterwards, I questioned whether I made the correct choice. But I’ve been a lot happier since then, so I know it was the right decision for me ❤ Happy New Year to you too, and thank you so much for always being so encouraging! 😀 May 2016 bring all the best to all of us!
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you looks so gorgeous! lovely bag ❤
xx,
http://www.liviapangdoko.com
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Thank you so much love! ❤ You're too sweet!
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Awh! Totally understand what you’ve been thorough finding yourself and leaving the people’s eye “right corporate” world. Same here (hugs!)
Share with you my fav Steve Jobs quote as well:
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
明年我們繼續一起加油噢! ❤
x Tiff
http://tiffgoesto.com/
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Aww thank you so much Tiff ❤ You're always so encouraging, and I'm glad that we got to meet and become friends through the blogging world 🙂 And yes, that's one of my favorite quotes from him as well! He's so inspiring!
And yes, 我們繼續一起加油,不要放棄我們的夢想 😀
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Love this sweater! You look super cute!
xo, Jane
http://www.fitfabfunmom.com
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Thank you so much Jane 🙂 You’re always so kind! Have a Happy New Year!
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Happy new year, darling, and hope that next year is even better than this one! Hope you keep blogging for many years to come, because you are fantastic at it, and I adore you style. 🙂 ❤ x
Kay
http://shoesandglitter.blogspot.com
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Aww thank you so much for being so supportive Kay 🙂 ❤ Your encouraging words really mean a lot to me, and I'll work hard to bring even more great content to you in the future! Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season!
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I love how you styled this with the shirt around your waist!
Jamie
http://www.treatsandtrendsblog.com
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Love the flannel! I’m obsessed with flannels this winter.
@WanderLustGirls
http://www.thewanderlustgirls.com
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Yes, flannels are one of my fave fabrics for the season too ❤ Thank you so much for stopping by love 🙂
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Love the outfit & inspiring post =) Thanks for sharing!
-mainou
http://www.looksbymc.com
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Aww thank you so much love ❤ 🙂 Glad you enjoyed this little mini up-close-and-personal post!
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You looks so beautiful! Love your style dear!
Love,
Kisses and hugs from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}
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Thank you so much Trang! 🙂 You’re always so kind and supportive! ❤ Have a Happy New Year!
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Cute heart shape sweater! Perfect for the holidays.
xx
atsunamatsui.com
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Thank you so much love ❤ Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season! 🙂
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Very inspiring post lol. Wish I was as brave..
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Hehe glad you liked it 🙂 And you can be too! We just need to take a leap of faith ❤
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I admire your courage in pursuing your dreams! Your Kate Spade bag is really cute.
https://sartorialisttoujours.wordpress.com/
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Thank you so much for your encouragement Shirlyn 🙂 ❤ It really took a lot of courage, but I'm so glad I did it!
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So nice 🙂
Have a nice Day! 😉
Lisa | Joy Della Vita Travelblog
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Thank you so much Lisa! 🙂
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This is such a great post dear. It also helped me get to know you much better! I think so many ppl spend their lives doing something just to make others happy, and I’m glad that you realized it early on! ❤ best of luck 😀 PS. what school did you go to?
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Thank you so much for your love and support, dear ❤ And yes, I know what you mean. I couldn't picture myself doing something that I didn't like for the rest of life, so I decided to make a change. And I'm so glad that I did ❤ Really appreciate all of your support and encouragement! And I went to the University of California Irvine (aka UCI) 😀 ❤
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