~ Photography by the amazing Natasha Anne Photography ~
~ Alisa Wrap Dress c/o Lilly Pulitzer ~ Bracelets (old) but loving this new set ~ Sunglasses ~ Same Wedges, but gold (these are SO comfy!) ~ Clutch ~ Earrings by my talented friend Andrea Del Bello Jewelry (shop small!) ~
~ You know when you find a dress that just makes you FEEL confident and beautiful and you shine from the inside out?! That’s what this Alisa Wrap Dress does for me!
To be completely honest, I was not feeling the most confident the morning that Natasha and I shot together for the first 2 looks I had on. It was hot, things felt tight, and I wasn’t feeling my best. I don’t love to talk about weight on the blog, because it’s such a sensitive subject and can be a trigger point for so many (*myself included in that!). BUT, if we’re being honest on here, the truth is that I did gain weight during quarantine. While at this exact moment I am only 5 pounds up…it’s worth noting that I’m petite (pushing 5’2), and 5 pounds means that a lot of my clothes feel too tight right now.
ALL this to be said…even with the added pounds, I’m certainly the happiest I’ve been in over 2 years. My hair is growing in super thick again, my skin has been glowing, and my stress level is somehow at an all-time low. I feel a little guilty saying this knowing it’s such a tough time for so many, but it has really been the truth for me. I know that the weight was mostly from all the COOKING with Matt (*homemade pasta and all!) and BAKING (*we watched WAY too much of Kids’ Baking Championship) and that makes me smile 🙂
Bringing it back to this dress! I wasn’t feeling great that morning, but when I put on this Alisa Wrap Dress, everything changed. I could see the sunshine coming from inside out when I looked through these photos today! Even at a time when I wasn’t feeling my best, this dress brought out the best. And ultimately, that’s what clothing is really supposed to do for each of us.
Whether this time has been a peak or a valley for you, I hope that you are able to find the sunshine within somehow. (*I think a new Lilly dress helps!)
Gratefully with love,
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Rhiana
~ F A V O R I T E N E W L I L L Y AR R I V A L S ~
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