J. Crew green skirt (on SALE; comes in 3 colors; I’m in love with this skirt too) / J. Crew plaid shirt (on SALE; this one is good too) / Coach sunglasses / Phillip Lim bag / Nest Jewelry necklace (matching bracelet here) / Nude pumps (similar) / Lips: Tom Ford in Spanish Pink
OK, keeping it real today. There are some days I simply cannot get it together. The day we shot this look was one of those days. I thought about not posting these pictures and just deleting them but decided to post it to let you know how real thing are around here. Plus I have a fantastic giveaway #3 for you!
Let’s start with what happened on this day. My photographer and I schedule my shoots for every other week at 9:30 AM on a designated day. This particular day it was 25 degrees outside. We delayed it until noon for both of our sake. I was running behind because I was helping my parents with some things and thankfully Mary could adjust her schedule to fit me in at 2:45 PM. By then it was a tropical 37 degrees. Due to the events of the day, I never got a blow out at The DryBar (part of my shoot day routine), ran home to quickly get ready and slap on some makeup in 10 minutes, forgot to steam out the wrinkles in my shirt and just started crying in my closet. How silly is that? I just couldn’t get it together. Let’s not forget that my skirt is bulging because of those extra holiday pounds that found their way to my hips – ARG! These pictures are the result of that day. You know what – s&%@ happens! People have far bigger problems than me so if this is the worst of a bloggers bad day, big deal. Extra shout out to Mary Summers for helping me through this day and being so patient.
Any who… I do love this lace green skirt and plaid shirt that I put together from J. Crew. They are both on SALE but might be sold out. Check their site often because J. Crew restocks a lot. This Phillip Lim navy bag is one of my favorites because it is the perfect size and holds everything. And its a nice change-up from my black bags. I always think that investing in good handbags is worth the price.
There are lots of “best of fashion” posts for 2016. I am linking you to the category tab so that you can go through them at your own pace. Be sure to review because a lot of it is now on SALE!
How are you liking the daily reader spotlights and giveaways? Thank you for participating! xoxo – Tanya
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Photo: Mary Summers
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Matt Wilkerson: “Several years ago – I decided to re-evaluate my life and how I was living it. I left a 20 year career in luxury home furnishings and accessories and began a life in consulting and helping other people with the blue print of their own life – “Selling Residential Real estate”. During this time I had the opportunity to help Film-makers Jenna Jackson Gilbert and Whitney Walker Graham with Tomato Republic, a film they made at Jenna’s company P+R Productions. I entered it into DIFF the Dallas International Film Festival and through a network of Dallas friends was introduced to Tanya! The film made it into the festival and Tanya became our DIFF host. She was incredible. I never knew anyone who could simultaneously take a photo, and within 2 minutes Tweet it, Facebook it, Instagram it, Hashtag it, like something else and make a comment on the last pic you posted!! She was amazing!
I took note and started following her blog! I quickly learned that Tanya gave me information on a daily basis that my own clients found relevant and interesting. Tanya inspired me to raise the bar for everything I was doing in my new life. She has shown us how to be healthier, look better, eat at great restaurants etc. I love that when my friends make a movie that gets to Sundance I know EXACTLY how to dress! I love that when I head to Costa Rica I know EXACTLY where I want to stay. I have learned that Tanya is like all of us – She has her own struggles, goals, triumphs and she shares them with us daily! Everyday when I read I think well if Tanya can do today better than yesterday so can I!
I also like that Tanya reminds us that we have to stop and enjoy everything we are working so hard for! I have also learned that my clients in real estate some who are nesting for the first time others who have nested and are finding smaller nests to call home – they are all creating the blue-prints for their own lives and they love when I share Tanya’s blog. So I have decided that this blog is a road map on how to live to the fullest – whatever that looks like for you.”
Jenna Jackson Gilbert: “I never miss a day of Tanya’s blog — she is a daily inspiration to me and helps me keep up with the things I sometimes run out of time to track but desperately need! I have purchased several outfits she’s recommended. She helps keep me fashionable even when there’s no time in the day to shop. And the way she puts things together inspires me to shop in my own closet and pair it with some new fabulous pair of shoes or accessory she recommends.
Tanya always has a fresh take on fashion, events or upcoming films — since I’m in the film world, it’s an added bonus to know the latest films and Tanya’s advice on what to see! I also just love her energy and dedication to being the best at everything she does. She re-invents herself with grace and style — she inspires me to be a better mom, wife, friend and all around fabulous woman.”
As they said, I met Matt and Jenna through their film Tomato Republic and hosting them at the 2014 Dallas International Film Festival. The film won a special jury prize that year (they would be back in 2016 with another amazing film). They are high school friends from Jacksonville, Texas and it is because of them that Pete and I attended the Jacksonville Tomato Festival which you can read about in this blog post. Jenna and Matt are the most supportive, special friends and always share my blog posts on social media. That does not go unnoticed. THANK YOU!
Giveaway #3 | Rodial + Beauty Products
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These pictures are beautiful and one would never have known all the things that went “wrong” behind the scenes. 🙂 Glad you decided to share these photos with us! If I have a bad day at work, I usually look forward to getting home, spending time with my family and ending the night with a nice cup of tea and watching one of my favorite shows. 🙂
I find that any “bad day” inevitable teaches me something. Do I want to go through it at the time? Absolutely not! But whatever the obstacle, I take each day as a moment of strength!
On a bad day, I do exactly what you said in the blog and realize that if that’s the worst day I have had, then I’m pretty lucky!
A little prayer, a glass of wine, and a reset of mindset!
Sometimes you just need a good cry in your closet. I know I do.
If something bad happens in my day, I pray to not allow it to affect my whole day! I am not the kind of person that walks around in a funk or wears what is going on with me on my sleave, I press on and find the good in that day. Finding something to laugh about helps too, laughter always does.
I get past my bad days by listening to music I love, or by watching a movie with a message that I can especially relate to.
Same as some above, and you, have said. My little “first world problems” are so insignificant compared to those of most. I usually can just think about that, then I’ ll endulge in a guilty pleasure and just move on. That’s what I do.
I call my friend on the phone
I always look through the photos first and then read the copy and as I was scrolling through these I thought, “She always looks so gorgeous!”. I love the level of perfectionism you bring to this blog! We are our own hardest critic aren’t we? And thank you for keeping it real! (Been there, done that!) We would have never known with the grace and charm of these photos.
I love your skirt and top. And you look great as you always do but I do understand how not feeling up to par tends to determine how my day goes sometimes. The good news is, when my day is not reaching my potential I can and do sometimes restart my day. I will stop what I am doing, say a sincere prayer and restart my day.
I’ve found that a walk outside, away from whatever is causing my anxiety, helps me think clearly and make a logical plan. BTW-I hate those days!!!
Talking to my mother always makes me feel better
I have bad days all the time. I take a relaxing shower and curl up on the couch with one of my favorite movies and get prepared to have a better day tomorrow.
On a bad day, I remind myself you can always find someone worse off…
I recover from bad days by knowing that tomorrow is another day and another start.
When I have a bad day I definitely write in my journal it really helps Girl you look fabulous couldn’t tell it was a bad day but that is how it is looks are so deceiving we never know what someone else is going through
I never would’ve known these pictures were from a bad day! Whenever I get one (too often lately), I just have to remind myself to break things down and take them 1 small thing at a time. Kind of like meditating.
When I have a really bad day, I usually take a hot bath and then read a good book.
I have bad days so I will just go and shut down for awhile,have a cup of tea,put in a movie and escape from the world and take a mental rest.
I unwind from a long, hard day with a hot bath
I’ve had so many in 2016… I find a long talk with my bestie and a good glass of wine helps a lot.
I try to find some quiet time to get my thoughts together and step away from whatever is causing my bad day if at all possible.
when i have a bad day, i either listen to music or take a little nap. Napping always makes me feel better. I know a lot of people can’t just take a nap any day so listening to music is another alternative.
I have had lots of bad days. Usually I feel better after taking a walk or a nap.
When I have a bad day I take a nice hot bubble bath, after the kids are in bed.
I drink tea, read my book and cozy up in my bed.
I have had bad days. I usually recover by talking to a friend.
Of course I’ve had bad days! Sometimes I have bad weeks! Talking to friends and my husband, spending time with my daughter and taking time out for myself so I can have quiet to collect my thoughts all help a ton!
I have had bad days. I have learned to just kind of ignore it. What will happen..will happen, no matter what you do sometimes.
I do have bad days. There are usually 4 things that helps: my daughter :), reading, running and listening to music.
When I have a bad day, I like to listen to my favorite songs, also venting to my mom, sister’s or bestie helps too! 🙂
When I have bad days , I would just like to calm down with a good cry and a cup of warm tea!
I always try to schedule a bit of pampering when I’m having a bad day. A simple bubble bath or trip to the salon usually helps me feel better.
Yes… I relax by scheduling a massage, take a hot bath, or if I’m out I stop at a coffee shop and take a coffee break
If I am having a bad day I can always count on calling my best friend who is always there to calm me down and make me laugh!! Oh, getting a pedicure also helps!!!
After a bad day, I allow myself to be upset for the day. The next day I brush myself off and smile. I make sure I do something productive and positive. It changes my thoughts and helps me move forward.
Oh yes…of course! I usually try to stay positive and it helps to take a long walk, listen to music, a nice hot bath, read a book…stop at a coffee shop…get a massage 🙂
Oh yes, I have had many bad days! I like to relax in the shower or tub and have a glass of wine or some hot chocolate, as well as use a nice face mask and have some ice cream or chocolate!
I have a lot of bad days because I have so many medical problems and really hurt 24/7.
ive have had one bad day had a flat before i even left the yard 2 hours later got it fixed had to wait till they opened then as i was driving had a nother one im like what these are new tires then i forgot i put my money in my capri pants dropped out at the local grocery store gas pumps about 20 minutes later i relized it and im like there is no way my 100 and 20 bucks is gonna be there but i said well i have got to go check and lord and behold there it was i just started crying and then the day got better and an overwhelming peace came over so i was happier i didnt loose my money and forgot about the tires so sometimes things work out and i pray that it doesnt happen again lesson is make sure you put your money up even though its easier to walk out and get your wallet silly me
Yes….relax with wine and a bubble bath!
I’ve had my share of bad days. I recover by talking to my mom, sister or husband as well as enjoying a bubble bath with a glass of wine.
If I have a bad day, I take some time to relax and pray. Then I usually call my Mom, lol.
my kids always make me feel better
yeah some times
I’ve had bad days — hasn’t everyone? But I try to just get through it and not dwell on anything, especially if there’s nothing I can do about it.
I have bad days pretty often, seemingly. I believe everyone does! I used to be able to talk with my precious Nana and it would all go away.. now that she is gone I talk with my mama or my boyfriend. It seems to help!
When I have a bad day, I just take a long, hot bath, and relax.
Yes I do, unfortunately they usually happen at work. I unwind by reading a good book
Call a friend, read cool blogs, take a walk and eat a croissant or a bit of dark chocolate.
I just go to bed and say it’s going to be a better day tomorrow.
I recover from a bad day by going shopping and getting coffee with my sis!
very rare but yoga and a nap help 🙂
Reading a book or yoga
I think we have all had bad days but I usually sleep, read or take a walk…maybe some Netflix therapy! 😉
When I have bad days, I recover with a hot cup of tea, relaxing peaceful music, light some delicious smelling candles and stretch out in a hot bath. I also like to journal about the day and follow with some positive affirmations and add something to my list of what I’m grateful for. Works wonders to put me back into a great mood!
I have a lot of bad days and my husband always helps me through them! I don’t know what I would do if he wasn’t such a good listener and so supportive.
I have bad days every now and then. I like to recover by watching a good show or reading a good book.
Take a few deep breaths, put on comfy jammies and grab a great book!
Yep,who doesn’t have a bad day,just calm down,deep breaths and alone time 🙂
Whenever I have a bad day I just eat mud cake 😀
always… but ICED COFFEE always makes it better, swear
I have too many bad days. Unfortunately I struggle with major anxiety. So some days will be fine and then it’s like a switch is flipped. And other times I truly have bad days when the kids won’t listen, going thru a crappy relationship that is about to end (but that’s good), just a lot going on… I try to think positive and learn something about myself each time. What doesn’t kill me does make me stronger. I am stronger for living thru.
When I have a bad day I want to curl up in a blanket with my cat and read a book. Makes me relaxed and forgot about whatever had me down.
A nice long hot bath!
I always try to relax and read a good book. Sometimes I go for a jog…depends on the day. I know I’ll get over it!
Love the color combination!
Yes also and I cure it with cannabis sativa and the power of positive thought and energy.
Yes I have had some bad days but I try to remind myself how lucky I am in general with my life, family and health.
i just take a relaxing bath and go to sleep to help me recover from a bad day.
Yes. I have many bad days. But I find it better when a friend comes around or I go out for a laugh. It helps to get outta the house and laugh!
Thanks!
i usually just take a bath and listen to music.
I think everyone has bad days from time to time. I usually head home and play with my dog. It usually cheers me up straight away!
You had one heck of a rough day buy the photos look great! When I have a bad day the only thing that helps is to get home and be alone. Whether I take a nap or a relaxing bath I just find it’s better not to be around anyone because I don’t want to snap at them when they don’t deserve it (my Leo temper sometimes rears it’s head).
I eat chocolate and take a nap
Oh boy yes I have. The best I can do is take a bath and have some soft music to decompress
I recover by closing my eyes and wishing it away =/
I have had a few, but then I always think “It could be so much worse” then I can turn it around!
yes many of them, i turn on a good show and eat some junk food
beauty products iam really wanting to try in 2017 are : clarisonic smart profile,braun silk-épil 9 skinspa,Ghd platinum white,Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand and estee lauder serum.
I’m looking forward to trying more serums – and more anti-aging ingredients!
I am looking forward to trying some new brow fillers. My eye brows have always been pretty thin and I have seen some new products that I am going to try out.