Holiday Style
2019 here we are! This was a difficult blog to write… where to start and where to go with it?
I work very hard on being a positive person, putting out a positive energy, however, the first part of this blog just can’t be positive and uplifting as that just isn’t my reality at the moment.
The last four months of 2018 have been the hardest and most challenging of my life.
Within four months I lost my pet of 15 years and my mum… how to even write this with the tears rolling down my face…
I spent a few hours on New Year’s Eve surrounded by fun, laughter, joy and happiness which was difficult to do when my heart is bleeding.
I know I must be kind to myself, mourn, cry remember my mum in my own way and my own time.
I won’t write that this will pass anytime soon… losing her is like losing a limb!
New Year’s Eve is a celebration of the year past and the promise of a new year to come.
I know I will throw everything at this New Year and that time will heal this pain I am feeling at the moment.
In my job, I am blessed to not only meet so many wonderful people and make an impact on their lives but I have some beautiful people around me who genuinely care about me.
When you are met with the harsh reality of death you realise the reality of life. How lucky we are to have it at all!
I hope this year I love a little harder
I will work even harder on enjoying the present
I will take better care of me.
So what will you do for you this year?
Life is not easy! That is a fact!
How we choose to live this life is up to us!
No New Year’s resolutions needed just conscious choices!
I wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year!
Thank you for being a part of my year. I look forward to another year of bringing inspiration to help you with your journey through life.
Sending you all my love xo
So, without further ado, I bring the first style inspiration for 2019 to keep your holiday style easy and breezy!
Holiday Style
Holiday style is meant to be easy to wear but stylish at the same time.
Smart Casual with an effortless vibe of cool.
Holiday style can be any dress code depending on the level of ‘dressiness’ you are comfortable with, but it can always be easy and stylish if you know how to put it together without stressing!
Here are some easy no fuss wins for your holiday style.
Pattern & Print – Stripes are big!
Stripe and spots are everywhere!
Florals are a bit harder to find with new arrivals leaning toward animal print, stripe and spots.
We always tailor our personal styling sessions to a client’s personal taste, so if certain prints are favourites of yours we know which stores have the best options.
Print can be either friend or foe for certain body shapes and so we show you how to style correctly!
Jen in Forever New Claire Button Tunic $89.95 & Jeans $89.95
Jen in Forever New Floral Overlay $79.95, Stripe Cami $39.95 (on sale) Jeans $89.95
Cindy in Ted Baker Dress $335 (on sale) & Jo Mercer Shoes
Fran in Witchery Dress & Wedges – so hot they have already sold out!
Forever New Karimi Top $39.95 (on sale) Poppy Jeans $59.95 (on sale)
Tailored and Detailed Pants
Pants are having a huge moment!
Just like jumpsuits, pants are becoming the chicest option for your looks vs skirts or dresses.
Culottes, paper bag waist, buttons, stripes, casual off duty such as linen and wide leg style all very in at the moment.
Cindy in Forever New Cheyanne Blazer $69.95 ( on sale) & Grace Pant $89.95
Forever New Corset Pants $109.95 & Cami $39.95
Fresh Neutrals
We love the fresh neutral palette at the moment.
White, black and khaki are big in stores such as Country Road and Witchery.
We love the endless possibilities for mixing and matching to create outfits with these versatile pieces.
Forever New Isla Top $79.95 & Poppy Jeans ($59.95 on sale)
Karen Millen Dress & Jo Mercer Shoes
What are you loving for Summer Style?
Cindy xo
Sincere condolences Cindy for both your losses. I remember you talking about your mum and what an inspiration she has been for you. I hope those wonderful memories ease your pain.
Jo, thank you so much, Mum was and is such an important part of who I am, it’s been an emotional time.
Cindy x
Love always
Nikki xx
Thx Nikki love to you xxx
Hi Cindy,
You are a brave and inspiring woman, love your positivity. I wish you joy and peaceful life this year.
Manet, so kind thank you
Wishing you love x
To My Dear Cindy xx Where do i start? I truly feel your pain as i know exactly how you feel to lose a parent, as you know i lost my dad 3 years ago and i was very very close with my dad , mum and dad lived with us for 24 years before his passing and it is so true that it feels like losing a limb!!! Im blessed still to have mum living with us but its so hard for her to keep on without him!!! We try our very best and thats all we can do , we dont like to be negative either and we try to be as possitive as we can , even though it will be 4 years this April we do have our days that are harder than others , but at least we have each other and we keep on keeping on xx I want you to know you are a big insperation to me and i will NEVER forget what you did for me , you changed my life with your love and of course your styling, its been many years now that we know each other and still there is not 1 time when im either shopping for new clothes or even when im getting ready for an event or just casual dressing that i dont think of you!!!! Your beautiful inside and out xx Thank you from the bottom of my heart and all of my 4ft7inch of me lol I only wish you the best now and forever my dear Cindy xx
Oh, Melina, I have tears, thank you so much for this beautiful message.
Losing a parent is hard enough without them being someone so dear that you shared your home with- what a huge adjustment.
So difficult. I am blessed to have my Dad still, but it is so hard to think of him without her… they are soulmates.
I will think about this lovely message often.
lots of love Cindy xoxo
Thanks for sharing so openly and bravely Cindy. Although we’ve only met once now I feel so welcome into your extended family and you are making a very positive difference in my life already and as I can read from others so many lives. Keep doing what you’re doing and hope you also feel all of our love supporting you too.
Dear Stephanie,
Thank you for being such a beautiful soul inside and out.
I’m feeling the love from you all – my extended family!
Love Cindy xo
Hi Cindy,
I’m so sorry for you loss of both your mum and your beloved furry pet.
It sounds like your surrounded by amazing people that will always have your back through this time.
I did and still have when I lost my man to cancer. Support gets you through and your will to make a difference .
Thank you for sharing your heart ,that alone shows the courage and zest for life that you have .
As the saying goes Cindy
“It’s better to have Loved and Lost
Than never to have Loved at all xx
They will always be in your heart for keeps.
Loving you blogs and can’t wait to meet you x
Hi Deborah,
What a beautiful message thank you so much.
I am so very lucky to have beautiful people in my life.
Could not imagine the heartache of losing your man… just devastating…sending you all my love.
Cannot wait to meet you too!
Cindy xo