... I found the new shoes ...

 I found the new shoes I was looking for...
I wrote about my search HERE...
where sometimes...
shopping for shoes is so much more...

 I did end up slipping down the rabbit hole....
but just for a couple of weeks this time.

Finding my new shoes...
and
 investing in myself..
helped me  regain my footing...

 and
 once again...
put the pieces back together.



shoes-Poetic Licence London, shorts-Vince, blazer-Tory Burch, top-Michel Kors, turban-Tamera Beardsley, jewelry-JCrew, stole-vintage, bag-Juicy, sunglasses-Old Navy

As painful as the process of
 falling apart in hurt is...
there is much to be gained.

Having my heart broken...

always breaks me open...
to be a better human.

I have so much more empathy for the pain of others...

I can see clearly how very fragile we all can be...

that sometimes, no matter how we want things to turn out...
there is  little we can control...

 save maybe...
what we choose to wear...

and
 how we show up to greet the new day.

 My heart is full with gratitude
 for this
  most wonderful blogging community...

where
 we can share...
the good... and the bad...
the peaks and valleys...
that make up life's journey.


as always my  dear friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life








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47 comments:

  1. Tamera, I did not think it possible, but these are your best pictures yet...you look the most beautiful you ever have right here...just stunning and the shoes are mega cool!!

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    1. Thank you Pam for your kind words! I am so excited about the Chico's scarf... I'm trying to figure how soon I can get there :))

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  2. Those shoes are gorgeous and they suit you so well with your everyday casual glamour. . . or is that glamourous everday casual? I'm glad to hear you're weathering the hard times . . . life keeps us challenged, doesn't it?!

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    1. Thank you my dear! Life certainly is full of challenges... but sweet people like you... do soften the blow. Thank you!

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  3. Wow those shoes are just FANTASTIC, Tamara!!!! xoxo

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  4. You look stunning, and the shoes are divine. Glad you're back and still "kicking!"

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  5. Thank you for the inspiration! You are gorgeous, and if you don't mind what do you do for fitness? You look great and really toned. I am 49 and try to be active. I appreciate your honesty, life is hard at times, but we are never alone!

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    1. Thank you Christy for the compliment. I also make a point to be active... I go to the gym, mountain bike, practice yoga, surf occasionally .... but my favorite is hiking with friends... getting the best of both worlds at once!

      Yes, the older I get... I realize life can often be hard...but the camaraderie along the way... makes all the difference. Thank you so much for your lovely visits here to my blog... they mean the world to me.

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  6. Glamorous! The shoes, the turban, and the ensembles that greet me as I visit today. Happy to hear that you've regained your footing and doing so with elegance and grace.

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    1. Thank you dear Judith!! I can not believe today is the day for your third Hat Attack to open!! I must get into my studio for my newest creation !!

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    1. Thank you my dear! We must schedule coffee!!!

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  9. Good morning lovely Tamera,
    You are shining brightly today. We all have our peaks and valleys and what a gift that you share your open heart with all of us. Your honesty empowers others to genuineness and reaching out to others in times of need. The shoes are fabulous! I think I have that same top-nothing like a little sparkle to brighten the day!
    xx, Heather

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    1. Thank you dear Heather! Yes, we do share similar sparkles! I only noticed recently how very much I love this look... as I counted 3 similar in my closet... They do brighten any day!

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  10. Pretty shoes! Love the sparkles too of course. Hope you're able to join us by linking up to Monday Mingle again. :)

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    1. Thank you Kristin! Thank you also for the invite to your lovely link up... I will be most happy to attend! Wishing you a wonderful week!

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  11. Oh Tamera, I am so sorry to hear you have been hurting. And yet, you are such an inspiration of embracing the pain, being honest about it, learning and growing from it. I love the idea that we can control how we greet the day. I haven't been greeting it so well lately. Time to do that. // Also, I love the shoes. And the turban wearing! (I am hoping to see a plastic bag turban in one of these posts.) // much love, Anne

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    1. Anne i just read your butterfly post... So very meaningful... and encouraging. I am so glad we found each other!!

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  12. Wow those shoes really do lift your spirits! They are perfect for you. Obviously the shoe fairy was on your side that day.

    You are positively glowing...so although you have been having some difficulty it isn't showing on your face.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. Thanks Suzanne... the lighting was perfect :))

      So enjoyed your latest post questioning sharing true opinions when blogging!

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  13. I picture you driving down Rodeo Drive in a convertible Bentley. You look Hollywood fabulous!
    http://sowhattotwenty.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thank you Glenda! I enjoyed your denim ensemble!

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  14. Choosing how we show up to meet the new day - yes, I like that, there is much we can't control and might wish were otherwise, but that's one small self-affirming pleasure we can always take. And you take it so beautifully, and look stunning, Tamera. I hope you are OK. xxx

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  15. Thanks Curtise... and yes, I am much better.

    Boy did I enjoy your UK blogger meet up... oh to spend the afternoon... with both you and Vix...lucky, lucky, lucky I say!

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  16. You are so lovely and inspirational - I love it! Gorgeous photos and I LOVE those shoes.

    ~Whitney
    www.whitneynicjames.com

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  17. Thank you Tamera, for linking up with Hat Attack! You add so much to the party!

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  18. Oh my goodness Tamera, you look like an ANGEL in these photos! The rabbit hole left no dust at all, you are so gorgeous and soft and glowing! And those shoes are the best, I know what you mean about getting that certain pair that makes everything seem a little bit better. XOXOX

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  19. Lovely shoes. And I love the 'old Hollywood' combo with the turban and the stole.
    You look amazing.
    Visiting from Monday Mingle.
    Daphne.

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  21. Hi sweetie!! I thought of you as I glimpsed the ocean this past weekend. It's amazing how location inspires how we dress! All your elements here are very glamorous. I would happily borrow any of them!! I agree that it's important to create beauty through our personal style, in our dress and environment. We can control that, and in doing so can bring joy and a sense of luxury to many people through our creativity. Embrace the flow, have faith that all is in order, even if you can't see it or feel it. Continue to love fiercely, and shine. It's contagious and we thank you. XXOO

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  22. Look at you !
    Wow! and you are right about not having control over things, I had the week to prove it!
    But you can choose what you wear and choose to be fabulous just like you!

    Arianexo

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  23. Wow Tamera, those shoes are amazing! You are wearing them perfectly, I love your style :)

    Kisses

    Beata

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  24. The shoes are are beauties! You look strong and powerful in these gorgeous pictures. The turban, the fur and jewelry are charged with personality. I'm sure whatever you are going through will come out the other side shining!

    blue hue wonderland

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  25. Fantastic look! I love everything about it. You're a fabulous looking lady :)

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  26. Fabulous new shoes and it's so great to see you, Tamera. Here's to coming out of the rabbit hole xoxo. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday!

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  27. I knew those had to be Poetic License - I just love their unusual shoes! I had to come over from Visible Monday - what an outfit, Tamera! You look like a movie star with your headwrap and fur!

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  28. I have serious shoe envy! Those are gorgeous. You are stunning.

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  29. Those shoes are so unique, I love them. These are wonderful pics, just gorgeous.

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  30. I am with Pam! These photographs are just incredible and I WANT the shoes!!!! xo

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  31. Here are these incredible, unstoppable shoes, then there is this incredibly gorgeous woman of many faces! You completely overshadow your clothes, ALWAYS, and that's such a rare thing. You just shine right through, no matter how many layers you rock.
    You never allow your clothes to wear you ... and you do that so naturally and elegantly.
    Amazing.
    Hope you have a wonderful, wonderful week, adorable lady!

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  32. What great shoes. I could not walk in them but I can always admire a great pair of unique shoes. I love the arm candy too.

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