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Welcome Fall

in Style on 09/21/15













“We wait all week for Friday, all year for summer & all life for happiness”

Hi guys. I wanted to share with you this quote because it says a lot about us. I’ve realized that being constantly waiting for something keeps you away from being happy. Life is happening right now, today, it doesn’t matter if it’s Monday or Friday or Fall or Winter. Life is happening today as it is, with what you have, so just go out and live it. Stop waiting for something else to happen.

I’m exhausted to put conditions to my happiness and well being. We always do that; don’t you realize? I’ll be happy when I get that promotion.

I’ll be happy when I get that job.

I’ll be happy when I’m married.

I’ll be happy when I have kids.

I’ll be happy when I have more money.

And the list goes on.

For me, when I was in Venezuela, I’d say to myself: I’ll be happy when I leave this country, but now that I’m here -even though it feels right and I know I made the right decision- why am I not happy? In my mind, a year ago this was everything I ever wanted and now that I have it, my condition to be happy is tied to something else and I need to stop doing this for my own sanity. This is no way of living.

So today, I’m happy is Monday, I’m saying “Welcome Fall” instead of saying good bye to summer and just living my life as it is today. Is not perfect, but what is? It is what I have right now and I’m grateful for it. But don’t get me wrong, I will continue to work hard to find my purpose and to be better than who I was yesterday, but I’m also going to appreciate a little more the things I do have today. Do you remember my post “30 Days of Gratitude”? I had to re-read it in order to remember how being grateful every day can make all the difference.

I’m thankful for every one of you and for taking 5 minutes of your time to stop by my blog. Let me dedicate at least four lines to my outfit hahaha. It seems that every time I start writing a post I don’t feel like writing about fashion, maybe I should consider changing the name “Ways of Style” lol.

Ok, back to business. Stop the ADD. Gosh if you could hear what’s inside my head 24/7.

Anyway, this black and white (B&W) outfit is so classic and easy to assemble. I actually didn’t plan this post. I was with my parents hanging around downtown and I had my camera, so I went for it. Gosh, it’s so embarrassing to take pictures in the middle of the street hahaha I still don’t get use to it.

A B&W can look boring sometimes if you don’t add that little something extra, that little “YOU”. This time I went with Print Mixing 101: Different shapes, same colors. Here you can find another “Print Mixing” attempt of mine. I also added a little POC (Pop of Color) with these amazing and comfy red lace ups. They are only $45 and here you can check out every available color. You’re welcome!

Here’s also a list of my favorite items for fall, so you can start saying “Welcome Fall” in style 😉

Well guys, as usual I hope you leave this website feeling inspired & positive. Thank you so much for stopping by and have a great week ahead. Please remember these three things:

  1. Say Thank You!
  2. Do not condition your happiness with anything.
  3. Don’t ask for more if you are not taking care of what you have today.

Best vibes,

XO,

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PD: I’m at Mariano’s right now because I missed my train and the next one is in two hours (Thank you Metra for weekend schedules) and there’s this guy who bought an entire gallon of Ice Cream and just ate it all in like 5 mins. So jealous. That’s some talent right there.

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The bracelets are from The Peach Box. Check them out here. They are beautiful, high quality & super accessible.

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  1. Caitlin Lee says

    October 7, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Wow, love your site & style!! These images are great! xo
    http://www.publiclivessecretrecipes.com

    Reply
    • Ways Of Style says

      October 7, 2015 at 11:01 am

      Thanks Caitlin!
      I’m a fan of your work as well!
      Can’t wait to meet you at Glaze next Tuesday 🙂
      Enjoy the rest of your week and thanks for stopping by my blog
      XO
      Aimara

      Reply
  2. Maria says

    September 28, 2015 at 10:15 am

    Wooow! Beautiful post my dear!!! My new post on the blog!!! http://blondelafemme.blogspot.ru/2015/09/magical-day.html please write a comment! Thank you so much!!! ))

    Reply
    • Ways Of Style says

      September 28, 2015 at 10:39 am

      Thank you so much!
      I sure will. Thanks for stopping by,
      XO
      Aimara

      Reply
  3. M says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    Great outfit!

    Made in Mauve ☆ Bloglovin

    Reply
    • Ways Of Style says

      September 28, 2015 at 10:38 am

      Thank you!
      XO
      Aimara

      Reply
  4. Liz Lizo says

    September 25, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    I love your outfit, especially the shoes and arm candy!

    – Liz Lizo
    http://www.LizLizo.com

    Reply
    • Ways Of Style says

      September 28, 2015 at 10:38 am

      Thanks girl! 🙂
      Thanks for stopping by
      XO
      Aimara

      Reply
  5. Vivianne says

    September 24, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    As you know, and as you also do, I love quotes! I drain my quote-addiction in my exclusive “Quotes” Pinterest board, which has over 600 pins (which means +600 quotes!). However, there is only one that made it to my fridge. Right there I get to see it every single day, after I wake up and I’m making coffee (a.k.a trying to survive after waking up). The quote says:

    “There are only moments. Live in this one. The happiness of these days”.

    So yes, I might be graduate-student-poor, not married to the guy sleeping next to me, sleep deprived. I can’t afford to get manis and pedis every two weeks, and I have to-do list that never seems to shorten. However, I can afford flowers for my coffee table, I can drink coffee every morning, I get to experience seasons, I have Netflix! This quote reminds me that things might not be perfect, but I need to rejoice in their imperfectness anyways. I know that someday I will look back to the graduate-student-poor, unmarried, sleep deprived days nostalgically. And I will regret it if I do not enjoy “the happiness of these days”.

    Sorry for the long comment! I just wanted you to know you’re not the only one having to use daily reminders in order to keep happiness from being tied to a current situation ☺️

    Love you! ?

    Reply
    • Ways Of Style says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Vivi, this is beautiful. That thing you said about looking back and miss a certain situation you were in happens to me a lot.
      You know that saying: “I was happy and I didn’t know it”? (Era feliz y no lo sabia jajaja) Well I think is time to live in the moment and be happy about it. That way when you look back you’ll say: “I was happy and I enjoyed that situation and I’m glad it happened that way”.
      We are so blessed to be here and there are so many beautiful things in our life that it would be almost selfish not to say “Thanks” everyday.
      And about “The guy sleeping next to you” not being your husband, well, let me tell you: Is way much better and sweeter to have a boyfriend for ever lol. I always hated the word “husband” (It makes you look older by the way hahaha)
      Love you Vivi! Counting the days for March!
      XO
      Aimara

      Reply
  6. Larisa says

    September 24, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    This is great advice, and a great outfit! Love your sunglasses and flats!

    xx Larisa @ weheartbeauty.com

    Reply
    • Ways Of Style says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:09 am

      Thank you so much Larisa 🙂
      Have a great weekend
      XO
      Aimara

      Reply
  7. Jesi says

    September 23, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    Beautiful post Aimara
    It’s so true, I don’t know why we postpone our happiness like that. I will definitely take your word on this and stop conditioning my happiness to anyone or anything! Thanks for sharing
    Ps: you look amazing! 😉
    Jesi

    Reply
    • Ways Of Style says

      September 23, 2015 at 11:52 pm

      Thank you so much for reading and leaving a comment! I’m glad you stopped by and I’m especially happy because you feel inspired to do the same. Take care babe.
      XO,
      Aimara

      Reply
    • MARYGEN says

      September 24, 2015 at 7:44 am

      HI AIMARA!

      Nice post friend……i like everything jajaja you know i love fashion so i can´t get enough.
      I´ll keep post it
      xoxo

      Reply
      • Ways Of Style says

        September 24, 2015 at 10:37 am

        Thanks friend! You and I are the same hahaha
        Love,
        XO
        Aimara

        Reply
  8. Manolo says

    September 22, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Hello there!
    I love to check new posts in your blog, to have this amazing feeling when I read you, because I almost can hear you, I like the way you look! and additionaly I think that the camara loves you hehehe you look great!

    It is awsome to see how you are following this path just following your dream…

    Let me tell you something, you are right about every word you posted, to be happy we just need to mean it and look for it.

    Big Hug.

    Manolo.

    Reply
    • Ways Of Style says

      September 22, 2015 at 11:12 am

      Thank you so much friend! 🙂 It means the world to me and I’m glad I inspire you!
      It’s hard, but really, if we keep waiting for things to happen, there will always be an excuse to delay our happiness and that is just not right!
      Be happy. TODAY!
      Love,
      XO
      Aimara

      Reply
  9. Alejandro says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    You look gorgeous
    With love,

    Alejandro

    Reply
    • Ways Of Style says

      September 21, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks babe 🙂
      XO
      Aimara

      Reply

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