Sporty Glam and Holding On and Letting Go

It's been stunning September weather 

here in Southern California.

It's definitely really warm

but fall perfection at the beach!

So although there is no fall weather dressing in these parts

I am still savoring every September day.

This Friday date night 

I did my
 Sporty Glam 

with a long skirt 

paired with a J Crew sweatshirt

sandals

an antique bag

and then

added in some glam with 

Tamera Beardsley Design necklaces

and 

a classic updo!

My freshly washed hair

went up so easily into the the top knot.

It was definitely one of those good hair moments
that surprised even me!

I shared my secret tips for this classic style  HERE

I chose a streamlined round pair of sunglasses

to highlight the clean lines of the outfit

and 

the glasses were a perfect player

with my bold recycled glass necklaces!

I was fortunate to get down to the beach twice on Friday!

In the morning I met friends to hike El Morro

and 

afterwards I spent time shooting new designs 

for my

Holiday Collection!

My heart was so grateful

as I realized just how much my intent of

melding a new career with my lifestyle

is actually working.

To be able to hike with friends at the beach

and 

then do a photo shoot while I'm there

is just the live/work situations I  have been working toward.

It feels like it has been such a long road here

with so many weeks and days

that feel like two steps forward

one step back

as I continue through the transition of leaving

the days of real parenting behind me.

Some days I absolutely feel like I have all of the emotions

sorted and packed away

then other days

a deep sadness floods in 

out of what feel like nowhere

and 

I once again feel a grieving aching heart

and

my ambition 

creativity

and 

motivation

evaporate

in it's presence.

As my youngest is gearing up to move out

I know 

I will grieve for that day

as I have 

for the other two's departure.

But hopefully

I will also remember

this feeling too shall pass.

I have come to realize the peaks and valleys

of life

and 

now try to find the best no matter 

it be the accent or decent.

I will remember

that all of life is really a constant transition

so it is important

to build solid foundations

of courage and grace.

I will remember to fill each day

with the search of gratitude

beauty

and 

creativity.

I will move through the sadness

by searching for what good I can do in the day 

for others.

But most of all 

I hope I remember to 

Give Myself Grace

during the process

because

Learning to walk the 

balancing line of

Letting Go and Holding On

to ones your love fiercely

is not for the faint of heart.

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life