tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60102281299816421542024-03-18T05:47:30.217-04:00Faith & Fancy A Manhattan based lifestyle site highlighting inspiring aesthetics, places, styles, & words. The ultimate destination for things that spark joy. Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.comBlogger497125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-68165930443158557292024-02-06T14:39:00.001-05:002024-02-08T12:40:31.111-05:00Sweet Dreams of X's and O's <div class="boutique-widget" data-widget-id="1240971"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"boutique-script",document,"__boutique","/js/boutique.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/c93c7e40010dd2eeea9416f99aff8e756ad9633c/images/search/350.gif" onerror='this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."' style="width: 15px; height: 15px"><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">For sweet dreams of February 14th! xx. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Xo. G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-42302747801461967852024-02-06T12:01:00.002-05:002024-02-06T12:01:53.393-05:00The Valentine's Edit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2024/02/the-valentines-edit.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpNG1H621ilY_QlbvQs3L0JhiWB-vc7LG6VJcjBjJs7i33J7zyPgzMiCmxPyZ-V_zdDrMkP4l5RFx8Z-Zie10bsa47VYsJPRMWlMA3rW4sJAqPs7IvrokZ-IN0GtK251t4InWAOIxHp2WUSk_8GVQNwqK75-t8U6hyphenhyphenWpemI7xa5OXy9BFopOfbv1EB2Ec/s16000/The%20Valentine's%20Edit.png" /></a></div><p><br /><br /></p>
<div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="5140706"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/c93c7e40010dd2eeea9416f99aff8e756ad9633c/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy shopping lovers! Xx. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Xo. G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-79468153586505699912023-12-08T16:56:00.010-05:002023-12-08T17:01:37.521-05:00For the Ladies<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2023/12/for-ladies.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJAiMUChgoxc3K2kh2fW221fBQ6asdswiA71ijj60b32KOz9Z_j0QiwrL0l5GSJTgTuOP9-xOfeYX6J08Mm1wwY57E9hW2WDc8pMRyKcBUMkIOma_gmXrc9U0r_BVuginT3rte9MCIHQDCI4SBRXGvmGWt-w85BlwhS3pCR4rCG58YEXKIeUyXHX9leDQ/s16000/GG%20for%20Her%20(4).png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Next up, a little gift guide for the ladies! There's something sparkly, something soft, and a little something for everyone! If you know me well, you know that I've sprinkled in a few of my favorite things - <a href="https://rstyle.me/+GjqLVb7BmNs_n6I5-EaD5w" target="_blank">this leather travel set</a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+leDv7RpD4z6EsIs2vCC11w" target="_blank">these glow drops</a>, and my<a href="https://rstyle.me/+fLAsXr0pKzevtV8YKKOn6A" target="_blank"> go-to travel bag</a>.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Oh, and these <a href="https://rstyle.me/+cIlQZmD0QgUF9jXVnIJJPQ" target="_blank">amazing silk pajamas</a> - see below!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<div class="boutique-widget" data-widget-id="1234791"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"boutique-script",document,"__boutique","/js/boutique.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/631e7472475ea72aa409815981dd5d854dd32cef/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo. G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-31796739861585209532023-12-06T17:01:00.003-05:002023-12-06T17:46:48.951-05:00For the Gentlemen <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2023/12/for-gentlemen.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZShpxsvtegfWfEFBWNrcoBk4Lkkcllj8UrYESEz4ms0FiknH7EHOb4emKZxGq_I3Ez5GT6Us3trGvk7lIeTICfihQ4ZwTE1bmnJhzH-NOLVfcU662Uf2yIHerl9zzT4PX4oEk5_xoDFd1Ld3FTsgfGqjN566b_BIbSRMt8T1kgCstnRQ0OF-X1_oNWU/s16000/For%20Him.png" /></a></div><p><br />Gift guide for the boys! Every year I find so much joy in sourcing gifts for the guys, and this year was no exception. Guys can be a bit tricky to shop for, which I think is why I love crafting this post so much - I'm always up for a challenge! <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>I did my best to put together a guide that will cover men of varying hobbies & interests. This years collection of gifts is very well rounded, and I am confident there is something for all the men on your list. If none of the above gifts are quite right, please reach out - I am more than happy to help!! </p><p><br /></p>
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For all your holiday festivities this season and beyond.. <div><br /></div><div>Cin cin friends! Xx.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo. G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-3734968540472979062023-12-05T12:23:00.005-05:002023-12-05T12:24:35.085-05:00Dear Santa... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2023/12/dear-santa.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjtnBqOWdNXcjZstJs53za0q9hyZ_4bnAPqKJhqaDLnMazSG2dq3csZM7AhdCLO9uy8fNrECJIE8wWPEVSbuw-HOVnxCN8M1zAIko3qs9wGtqyeoyNTTUmasIthqHIfwvQB9bTE-337d63SkwBjF-ZYQa_nSqoNlkf0LNarQTPWxUsXm-WGkL_I9CScV4/s16000/Dear%20Santa%20GG%20%20(3).png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is gift guide season again and this year I am starting off with a bang - I mean go big or go home, right? The above guide is comprised of highly curated & very <i>luxe </i>gifts - meaning, I am confident there is at least one item that would make for the perfect holiday gift this year. The above pieces are all unique & elevated, and I'm sure will make even the hardest to shop for friends & loved ones happy. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I would also like to point out that every year I try to create one gift guide that is highly influenced by my own personal wish list ... this one is it for this holiday season. Truth be told, <i>all</i> of my gift guides are crafted with things I either own & love, or would be so grateful to receive as a gift, but this one feels a little more special. I would gladly give & receive any of the beautiful above gifts! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy shopping! Xx. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div class="boutique-widget" data-widget-id="1234252"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"boutique-script",document,"__boutique","/js/boutique.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/631e7472475ea72aa409815981dd5d854dd32cef/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It goes without saying, but if there are any special gift requests you need assistance with, please don't hesitate to reach out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo. G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-28722955689132963132023-12-04T12:15:00.005-05:002023-12-04T12:15:50.874-05:00Holiday Pajamas <div class="boutique-widget" data-widget-id="1234044"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"boutique-script",document,"__boutique","/js/boutique.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/631e7472475ea72aa409815981dd5d854dd32cef/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I <i>love</i> pajamas all year round, but something about a good pair of holiday pajamas just really does it for me.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So here is a collection of my favorite holiday pajamas - for being nestled all snug in your beds, while visions of sugar plums dance in your heads... </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sweet dreams! Xx</p><div style="text-align: center;">xo. G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-79583116529808801362023-11-27T16:21:00.000-05:002023-11-27T16:21:09.794-05:00Best of Black Friday <h3 style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://rstyle.me/+SCHxqyyWzzD44GrjqV5CZA" target="_blank"> </a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+SCHxqyyWzzD44GrjqV5CZA" target="_blank">Jenni Kayne</a> - 25% off everything</span></i></h3><div><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></i></div>
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<div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="5107776"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/631e7472475ea72aa409815981dd5d854dd32cef/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-90782879155747721662023-11-01T11:01:00.027-04:002023-11-09T10:22:00.543-05:0030 Things I Would Tell My 20 Year Old Self <div class="separator"><a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2023/11/30-things-id-tell-my-20-year-old-self.html" target=""><img border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXV0iEvSL2LPCk8KVAbCu5E78s24kbkUUn8Ti_ZGqs5HFz-FJfEXD3c_rnFOZn2BxGvVKqBBG30RfTgKiXw635DaytfkVaFvQjSbQ0A05TrmTVusmaeYS_-Enpc_FQCuVzFmzZ9mbsPCdLQne6DuxlmzDAxgPLGwY0Bh-DTJqiPPbxK2mUTbLpxwsj38/s16000/IMG_5426.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">In honor of turning thirty this week, I decided to craft a list of thirty things I would tell my twenty year old self. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I’ve been reflecting on this past decade and on turning 30 for quite some time now. In truth, I’ve been brainstorming & creating this list for a good part of the last six months. To me, it is a beautiful summary of lessons learned, memories made, and bits & pieces of the woman I've become over the last decade. I am so proud of who I am and how far I've come over the past ten years, and I think my twenty year old self would be too. </div></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">Baby G - it will be more beautiful than you could ever imagine. Xx. <span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>If you have even the slightest bit of doubt, leave. It will save you a boatload of heartbreak. </li><li>If it comes down to the city vs. the boy. The city wins every single time. </li><li>Get on the plane and fly to Hawaii for that guy. It might not amount to forever, but he will forever be a glowing example of a stand up guy. You will always look back and be proud you went.</li><li>Your career does not have to be your passion. </li><li>Friends will come & go. They do not have to be in your life forever for it to have been a meaningful & real connection. </li><li>Men will also come and go. Learn to relax your grip & let go when you realize it’s not meant to last a lifetime. </li><li>Go to therapy. And don’t wait till you’re 29 to do it.</li><li>You will never regret going to a concert. </li><li>Talk to the stranger at that Bluemercury event. Little do you know she will become one of your dearest friends. </li><li>Soak in all the sweet time living with roommates. It will be magical and short lived - enjoy it while it lasts. </li><li>Your best friend of 11 years will break your heart in ways you never thought possible. You will think you can’t survive the pain, but you will. </li><li>See above. That friendship will be one of the most important & meaningful to you. Love them with your entire being while you can. It will not last forever. </li><li>Running the NYC Marathon will be the best day of your life. Savor every single second. </li><li>You’re allowed to change your mind. Again. And again. And again. </li><li>Embrace a ‘fuck it’ attitude when it comes down to embracing a life well lived. </li><li>Listen to your gut. In the next ten years it will never be wrong. Not once. </li><li>Book the trip three weeks out!! Always. </li><li>Spend the summers of your mid to late twenties with your parents in Connecticut. It will become some of your most cherished time together. </li><li>As the years go by you will realize some of your happiest moments have been the wins/highs of the ones you love. The wins of your friends & family are your wins. </li><li>It is the little things that spark joy that make for a happy life. </li><li>Driving away from college after graduation will feel like the end of the world, little do you know it’s only just the beginning. </li><li>You will not get married in this decade & it will be the best possible thing that could happen to you. Getting married in your twenties is overrated anyways.</li><li>Great love is coming. </li><li>Water meets its own level. Meaning, people end up with the people they deserve, for better or for worse. Let this give you comfort. </li><li>Moving to New York City will be the <i>best</i> decision you ever make. Living there will bring you infinite happiness.</li><li>The ability to do things on your own will be one of your biggest strengths. Do not take your independence for granted.</li><li>Learn to give yourself grace. </li><li>If you get the chance to study abroad, do it. If not, don't stress. You will get the opportunity to travel around Europe for 30 days with forty strangers. That trip will forever change you in the best possible way. </li><li>Some people enter your life for brief, fleeting moments. Beautiful connections don't have to last a lifetime. </li><li>It will be more beautiful than you could ever imagine. </li></ol><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xo. G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-52545012977611911062023-10-23T10:20:00.000-04:002023-10-23T10:20:51.459-04:00Things of Note <p>Hi! This is a new style of post, but one that I think might find itself a permeant place here on Faith & Fancy. It was born out of a need and want to share all these things & ideas that are floating around in my head, and not knowing how to get them out to you all. It's basically a brain dump of new & noteworthy things that I've been meaning to share, or things that seem more urgent ... and by urgent I mean great sales that <i>must not </i>be missed!</p><p>If this feels unorganized and all over the place, it probably is. ha. Welcome to the inside of my mind! Nonetheless I think it's the most efficient way to get out the variety of things I think are worthy of sharing. I hope you enjoy! </p><p>If you like this format, let me know! Already thinking of making it a more regular thing, or do I dare say, shifting it into a fun newsletter. Xx. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Of note... </p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><a href="https://rstyle.me/+DZnvLCUT3r6sNoIS8yvv4w" target="_blank">Jenni Kayne Sale</a></i></span></h3><div style="text-align: center;">There was a Jenni Kayne sale last week... it is sadly over, but couldn't help but share the things that caught my eye! Threw in a few that are already personal favorites too - do yourself a favor and snag <a href="https://rstyle.me/+4HlNxDsVCh-S7s7sogRaKg" target="_blank">this candle</a>. You can thank me later.</div><div><br /></div><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="5082251"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/6242bad0c3667296e2deb5fbe2eba308b92ded89/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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Although I certainly don't need anymore holiday plaids in my closest, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Goj3MVLGiQqns9cqwqLE5g" target="_blank">this one</a> is calling my name... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="5082454"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/6242bad0c3667296e2deb5fbe2eba308b92ded89/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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I love throwing on a sweater with my loungewear or pjs - it makes for a more elevated experience - so can't wait to try one of these! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="5083961"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/66cac1be38e84996f8801996e4cf4be6d2ae8c92/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-16381672121432575472023-10-18T12:12:00.004-04:002023-10-18T12:12:48.317-04:00Shopbop Style Event Fall '23<div class="boutique-widget" data-widget-id="1226972"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"boutique-script",document,"__boutique","/js/boutique.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/6242bad0c3667296e2deb5fbe2eba308b92ded89/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Alright friends, at this point you know the drill. The Shopbop sales are some of the best in the game, and in true fashion this one has some exceptional pieces. My advice is always pretty consistent when it comes to tackling these sales - in my opinion, now is the time to either stock up on basics, i.e denim, outerwear, footwear, <i>or</i> it's the time to splurge on something that is a higher ticket item. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Regardless of your strategy, you can't go wrong! As mentioned, so many good pieces included in this style event. I sifted through the many pages to bring you both my personal tried & true favorites, and some that I think are <i>to die for </i>this season. Happy shopping! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+8QhFjjbB0peRVnT8YW1uIg" target="_blank">15% off orders of $200+</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+8QhFjjbB0peRVnT8YW1uIg" target="_blank">20% off orders of $500+</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+8QhFjjbB0peRVnT8YW1uIg" target="_blank">25% off orders of $800+</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">xo. G</p>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-6120944868292550982023-09-26T13:15:00.001-04:002023-09-26T13:15:14.111-04:00Fall Neutrals <div class="boutique-widget" data-widget-id="1224204"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"boutique-script",document,"__boutique","/js/boutique.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/a99f76dec8790ef724663ea7fd581167317e2a39/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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All white looks have a special place in my summertime wardrobe, but if I’m being honest, I like them even more in the fall. To be seasonally appropriate, I tend to shift more towards cream or ecru versus crisp white & love playing with different textures to keep visual interest. There is just something so chic about dressing in all neutrals. I feel like I can take on the world! Don't you agree?<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo. G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-22273258831211539932023-09-18T14:56:00.005-04:002023-09-19T11:22:47.019-04:00In the Mood for Red<p> <a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2023/09/in-mood-for-red.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWp0DQf4vrJLTuzjMtY9gXugi5Q_dNaqandQ5npoNy1lJQXroUkyOavWJlqekzPjfbvauVGLgOgZpO8Uq6je0Hh6cVPiR7on-WzDH5tMF_EG2hislXvLbC3-TT6xh3ZA1OPqW8pBOU2nwnjzrbeRmYipJjtM_BXyHMSUglvwfWA7TeN8Gg68cHXrxkUA/s16000/Red%20Edit%202.png" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Hi hi friends - a trend alert coming your way. The color red is having a moment right now! If you haven’t noticed yet, I promise you are going to start seeing it everywhere. Red is hot hot hot right now! <span><a name='more'></a></span><br /><br /><div>I am personally here for it. I love a pop of red in the form of a red lip or a classic red nail, so I am excited to experiment with it a little bit more beyond those go-tos. Red is such a bold color, so I understand if it feels overwhelming to rock it head to toe - to be honest it’s almost even more fun in little pops here and there. Love it when used to accessorize a look ... it’s almost like an exclamation point on an outfit! <div><br />This post was inspired by this <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Uc13Ca16iFlBK0K6rTwTIA">exact pair of ballet flats</a> in a beautiful, rich scarlet color. A red ballet flat is a perfect & easy way to incorporate this trend into your wardrobe this season, but any of the above will surely do the trick. I got a little carried away, ahem the showstopper Chanel bag ... iconic, but hey a girl can dream right?</div><div><br /><br />
<div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="5066230"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/ba404a276494c67a3c038266de5d272a5b04fc21/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div>Early fall footwear has a special place in my heart. These coming weeks are the last hoorah before we commit our feet to boots, or at the very least <i>very</i> closed toe shoes, for the next six months. I personally like to take this short window as an opportunity to go big or go home when it comes to styling my feet (& take it as an excuse to pick up a new pair or two!) These are a few early fall shoe styles that have been catching my eye for one last stroll around the block! <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo. G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-25277153638692158372023-09-04T13:07:00.010-04:002023-09-12T13:29:44.016-04:00A Note on Passions<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2023/09/a-note-on-passions.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsPfm_Pq1JV3AUe4RkdlKdhbt0A3oW78cRnKjjZd2kc-odZAB5qJntj01BkCkZW6MBaaX4NqTc4UA0iMZoVQwlzC6LHW1epmLLGjmc1G6-ANChQIGwYB3vyYC7jR1TdijZCasaIsDhL9cHUYHd6C9wS7QYQDDW1NCKZl0971nE6GtW5rQyfo-BTQzxssc/s16000/IMG_6643.jpg" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i>What are your passions?</i></p><p>It's a question that I've often been intimidated by. One that I have never felt quite confident enough to answer. Upon hearing the question, my answers slowly simmer inside - I know them, they are there - but there's a doubt keeps me quiet. A tiny voice that says, but they aren't quite <i>big </i>enough, or <i>important </i>enough, or <i>good</i> enough.</p><p>I was asked recently what my passions are, but was saved from answering by a swift change in the course of conversation. But it's a moment I've kept coming back to in the days following. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>I know the answer to this question. I have many passions. Sure maybe they aren't grandiose and world changing things, but they are mine. I am me, in part, because of them. </p><p>So the next time someone asks me what my passions are, I won't shyly deflect or let a the conversation veer elsewhere. I will instead say this; </p><p>I have a passion for running & for the community of people who call themselves runners. For how it makes me feel like the best version of myself, and for how running alongside this community makes me feel part of something bigger.</p><p>I have a passion for skincare. I could talk all day, share all day, and learn all day. I'm intrigued by the art of keeping oneself youthful, and the beauty in caring for yourself.</p><p>I have a passion for beautiful interiors, perfectly curated aesthetics, and everything & anything that attracts the eye. I am drawn to & enamored by a world driven by making the spaces we surround ourselves in visually appealing.</p><p>I have a passion for a food. And not just a passion for good food, but the whole experience it creates. How it brings people together, it defines cultures... how it keeps you alive, both body and soul.</p><p>Lastly, and maybe most importantly, I am very passionate about New York City. More specifically, I will always defend it being the best place on earth. I will die upon that hill. </p><p>Lean into your most authentic self & don't let anyone for one second make you question it. Next time someone asks you what your passions are, how will you answer?</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">xo. G</p>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-82352052280832141732023-08-31T11:19:00.007-04:002023-08-31T14:16:28.474-04:00Pre-Fall '23<div class="boutique-widget" data-widget-id="1220750"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"boutique-script",document,"__boutique","/js/boutique.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/35d334331b834e6e41e4f03813372a832b67c146/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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<p style="text-align: justify;">It always feels a little bit unnatural talking about fall before Labor Day weekend has come and gone, however I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel a <i>little</i> bit excited for what's to come. As we all know, I'm a summer girlie through and through, but as the summer starts to wane, I can start to appreciate the changes that a new season brings in. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">More specifically, I get giddy when I think about the slow shift in our wardrobes from summer to fall. Pre-fall to me is always a little mix of each season - it's the best of both worlds - pieces to wear now & later, shorts & sweater weather. It's the sweet spot really - when we get to enjoy the mixing of the two, in my opinion, best seasons. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">As the summer comes to a close, and I start to <i>slowly </i>shift gears towards thinking about fall style, I try to be very intentional with any shopping. I want pieces that are both appropriate for right now and later in the season, and I want them to be pieces I will use & love for years to come. That is how you build a collection of pieces you not only love, but will also grow with you. And that's the goal friends. Happy shopping!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">xo. G</p>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-72486407403112515562023-08-28T17:28:00.008-04:002023-08-28T17:37:41.769-04:00What to Wear in the South of France<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2023/08/what-to-wear-in-south-of-france.html#more" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What to wear in the south of france." border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXCt4jOoWF2b_YpUweDZRzRUhXTbqzF-IifKqzZMbcyk07oMWpRf9RaL3Zj2o_cW86O91jZvnC_qoqsRXLoab9tdZvNCttkfkZc_BeSEx8R5hqeM8LnooKIq8C09YBdcdoF1E14j6LOiV079UGeraCaClllwy_xNYNdvTj4F-QfdF0JFMzXjbKsaTH308/s16000/IMG_1687-2.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Wondering what to wear in the French Riviera? Well I've got you covered. The South of France is a luxe travel destination but with its proximity to the Mediterranean there is still a breeziness to the styles worn. Think lots of linen, flowy dresses, swimwear & chic coverups, straw bags galore, and stylish sun protection. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I've been to the South of France quite a few times and I've learned a market tote, a great pair of linen pants, and a chic swimsuit - that can work on & off the beach - are essentials. I had so much fun shopping for and packing for my trip this summer, and I must say I think I nailed it in the wardrobe department. I South of France and I are a match made in heaven... shocker! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">With that being said, I am confident I can advise on what to wear in the South of France. Below is a combination of pieces I did pack/wear and some that did not make it into the suitcase, but would be perfect for the Côte D'Azure. If you find yourself planning a trip, let this be your go-to for packing inspiration! Happy shopping xx. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
<div class="boutique-widget" data-widget-id="1220242"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"boutique-script",document,"__boutique","/js/boutique.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/35d334331b834e6e41e4f03813372a832b67c146/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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A very broad claim, but one that can be applied to a </span>multitude<span style="font-family: inherit;"> of situations and components of life. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Specifically, I've been </span><span style="background-color: white;">musing over this idea that the seasons of life are ever changing, and with their shifts, we morph and change too. <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Twenty-twenty-two felt like the start of a shift for me. A period of transition, a change in a season of my life. I feel very much in an </span>in-between<span style="font-family: inherit;"> right now. I can feel the change coming, the change already slowly happening. Maybe this is a natural feeling as one decade starts to come to a close?</span></div><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm not sure, but the reality is everything changes, such is life. So what do we do about it? </span></div><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy the season while we're in it, soak it in. Don't dwell on the fact that with time it will end, love it more because you know it will. Love who you are during this season, because that will change too. Different seasons of life bring different versions of us. Different but better, as we are always growing and evolving into our truest self. If you're not growing and evolving as the seasons change you're doing it wrong. I believe that firmly.</span></div><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When the time comes, when the season starts to change. Breathe, relax your grip, and let it go. </span></div><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Make room for what is coming. I can almost guarantee it will be better than what is gone. </span></div><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">xo. G</span></div><div class="elementToProof" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-79424052046151292652023-04-26T15:34:00.002-04:002023-04-26T15:34:17.709-04:00For the Bride <div class="boutique-widget" data-widget-id="1203535"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"boutique-script",document,"__boutique","/js/boutique.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/418c00fc8d1520e0591ebcaffeff0cb36552e92a/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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Every year as we approach peak bridal season, I enjoy perusing the abundance of pieces that would make any bride to be swoon.<span><a name='more'></a></span> I find myself often envisioning how I would style wedding related events if I were currently a bride. I am not, but it’s still a fun daydream. And although I am not, there are many who are, and so, I thought it would be both fun & useful to round up the bridal styles catching my eye. Shop your hearts out brides to be. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo. G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-47733455710561700142023-03-20T17:40:00.004-04:002023-03-20T17:41:30.735-04:00A New Favorite Candle for Spring <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2023/03/a-new-favorite-candle-for-spring.html#more" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="975" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnZF-yoRkiHBUNhBSTPKy_O7Yj9pn9xfwdPsZOqsv2Rm3eC_lgKpaP6_sZyiTCTFBy4kqb-M-M8uS6lXAaFbK3dqeYktUldim8SsG4TtKDjoGNJvEdO1i2dtHkuWijMTDWX2edl-9f_ZE2S61l8THDhzOn1ROES28m8xzAFUIpxTuUOVysLzM0Z_u/s16000/IMG_1336.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br />I am a creature of habit when it comes to candle scents - I'm a little bit picky, know what I like, and have my seasonal favorites that I rotate in & out throughout the year. However, I am not opposed to introducing something new, and when I find a new scent that I love, you can bet it's coming home with me. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">So, let me introduce you to my most recent discovery & a scent I know will become part of my permanent collection for many springs moving forward. Enter, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+D9P-0N2DFvWUbTGsp-bllw" target="_blank">Currant by Jenni Kayne</a>. I am a lover of pretty much anything and everything that Jenni Kayne does, and her candle line is no exception. There are a couple scents I already know and love, so not surprising that this one is joining the scent party. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is currently sitting on my kitchen table, which is where I am writing from, and it's romantic aroma is filling the space - not even burning it, I might add. Bergamot, cassis, white rose, and oakmoss make up the scent profile, and let me tell you - it is good people. I smelled it at the Madison Avenue shop today & thought, yes, yup this is going to be my scent for spring. Which, what appropriate timing - happy first day of spring, by the way! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Scents are so special & so personal, and I am excited to have a new scent to match a new season, both literally & in my personal life. I have a feeling that in years to come, when I burn this candle, the scent will take me back to the here & now. It will remind me of a chapter that marked a new beginning and fresh start for me. I already know I will smell it & smile fondly. Xx. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Stripes have forever been are a classic. They are a wardrobe staple and a pattern that offers endless versatility & possibility. I personally have always been drawn to a good stripe, and if it's a blue & white stripe, well I'm done for. I'm a total sucker for classic aesthetics. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I've noticed blue & white striped pieces popping up more and more lately, and I'm finding myself even more attracted to them than normal. To be honest, I'm feeling as though my stripe game could use a little refresh! Many of my online shopping carts currently have a striped piece or two sitting in them & they are all the inspiration for today's post. Remember, if you're ever in a wardrobe rut, a classic navy & white tee with jeans is always a good place to start. Xx. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">xo. G</p><p><br /></p>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-33770052322649865152023-03-15T14:21:00.001-04:002023-03-16T14:22:24.584-04:00Using the Past to Practice Gratitude for the Present <p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2023/03/using-past-to-practice-gratitude-for.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="975" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidktczrwNFI-tccGkngQ9xEAOEH52T9GYDQ2dcWnMv5Yo2MgAJXW1Ibykm73RoCttoifZGBwBv781dPIxMVUZ4cz1VsTlUhLbal0ZnrQcdzddd2kVLJ0xPuHh9cSoRmbPXC0D2aaOyvhEaJos9zTL-E1zG75wspBZPHr9lOWiILP_l1V6jMxpZCU4e/s16000/IMG_1155.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As I sipped my coffee this am, I read <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahmck20/" target="_blank">HWM’s</a> piece about the gratitude prompt “</span><i style="font-family: inherit;">remember when you wanted what you have now?” </i><span style="font-family: inherit;">She walks us through her thoughts on the notion and has a beautiful way of explaining & properly articulating the feelings that I think many of us have. I’m not going to delve into my thoughts on it more because she does such a fantastic job doing so, and also because I think the prompt itself is very self explanatory. I will however, encourage you all to <a href="https://inkindmagazine.com/" target="_blank">subscribe to the (free!) weekly newsletter</a> for more thought-provoking & inspiring conversations! <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p></span><p></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As I read her piece, I started thinking about a similar gratitude practice that <a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2022/09/a-note-on-nostalgia.html" target="_blank">I wrote a blog post about</a> at the end of last summer. The idea being that nostalgia for the past can help remind you to enjoy the present - more specifically, that <i>the chapter you are living in right now, you will someday be nostalgic for. </i></span></p>They are different ideas, yes, but very similar in the sense that they both use the past the help remind us enjoy the present. If you’re looking for a reminder to slow down, soak in the present, and really enjoy the here and now, I encourage you to <a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2022/09/a-note-on-nostalgia.html">read both pieces</a>. They tie together beautifully - what you have right now is what you once wanted at some point in the past, and what you have right now you will someday feel nostalgia for in the future. <br /><br />It is food for thought for sure & an excellent reminder to be grateful for the present. Xx.<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">p.s. If you're looking for more thought-provoking & honest conversations surrounding life as a modern woman, please subscribe to or pre-order </span><i style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://inkindmagazine.com/" target="_blank">In Kind Magazine</a> </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo. G</div><p></p>
Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-49936394339903853962023-03-08T12:57:00.001-05:002023-03-08T12:57:15.688-05:00Spring '23 Preview<div class="boutique-widget" data-widget-id="1194413"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"boutique-script",document,"__boutique","/js/boutique.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/b8273213d320459911f6d5df6bac3dcea9451721/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To get myself through these last dreadful days of winter, I've put together a little sampling of all the pieces catching my eye for spring. Without fail, by this time of year, I am in the biggest wardrobe rut. Officially over winter and all the pieces that have kept me warm all season, I find myself looking forward to better weather and the shift in clothing that accompanies it. C'mon spring, we are ready for you!! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo. G </div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-41713766219315621242023-01-02T18:19:00.003-05:002023-08-31T11:31:05.713-04:002023 To-Do List <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gretchendonovan.com/2023/01/2023-to-do-list.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaDgDW3LLkIHJzWKe8-Cvb4Ce12IIwgnQAwvi5TQUL5CdU_z4XCPWpnQIJTBPHHfytjk_twiVzk6QO4L4HsmZs2ksxb-kJJYtcEq3rFam_XjnhzZRteXpQcIev6Bj-h2FyZE6PwT_7omau9vJdnueD5RW5wPEUZ2K6TYNK3CgrmkAI2-Sz6lwG5ODlqs4/s16000/IMG_5418.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Just typing out 2023 relaxes my shoulders and allows me to breath a sigh of relief. 2022 was <i>a lot</i> for me on a personal level, from start to finish really. There were beautiful moments of joy of course, but there was this overwhelming heaviness & at times paralyzing sadness. There was a lot of grief & mourning for a season of my life that unexpectedly & suddenly ended, without an ounce of warning or explanation. A big chapter closed & it took with it one of my most valued and important relationships. To say it was heartbreaking, would be the understatement of the century. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>I think it goes without saying, that the fresh start of a new year was something I welcomed with open arms. Twenty twenty three is the fresh start I desperately needed - a chance to rebuild, to find myself again, and to look forward on this new chapter with optimism & excitement. The universe knows best. I have always believed that, and I know that good things are coming. </p><p>At the start of every new year, I make a to-do list of the things I want to do in the coming 365 days. This year is no exception. I am excited for all that is to come. Xx. </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Therapy </p><p style="text-align: center;">Join a running club </p><p style="text-align: center;">Dive back into dating </p><p style="text-align: center;">Finish decorating my apartment (!)</p><p style="text-align: center;">Listen to my gut & only make choices that are in total alignment </p><p style="text-align: center;">with my goals, values, and visions</p><p style="text-align: center;">Volunteer with Achilles NYC </p><p style="text-align: center;">Say yes to new people, places, and opportunities</p><p style="text-align: center;">Get my completed needlepoint projects finished!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">xo. G</p>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010228129981642154.post-19836280235446472622022-12-16T15:01:00.002-05:002022-12-16T15:01:10.986-05:00The Black Tie Edit <div class="boutique-widget" data-widget-id="1180820"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"boutique-script",document,"__boutique","/js/boutique.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/14b7db1bb047158983512159f630582c7b3f5fd3/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div>Next month, on the first weekend of 2023, I'll be heading to a good friends wedding. What better way to kick off the new year!? I am so excited to see my friend marry the love of her life, and I'm even more excited to get all dolled up. The dress code is black tie, which feels super special not only because of its formality, but because black tie events are few and far between these days. I'm worried that the act of dressing up is slowly becoming a lost art, but that's a discussion for another day.<span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>I personally love any excuse to get dressed up and this is the ultimate reason to do so. Sourcing dress options has been the most fun for me, and although I am thrilled with the amazing selection I have found, it is making it quite hard to choose! I've narrowed it down to the dresses above & would love any and all feedback! Which is your favorite? Would love to know. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo. G</div>Faith and Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10579474093447343626noreply@blogger.com3