Fashion Friday Link Up

Happy Friday! Woosh...I don't know about you but this week just flew right by for me! So glad that Friday is here. Today I am excited to feature Lindsey from High Heels and Training Wheels. She was my top pick from last week's Fashion Friday Link Up. I really love how wonderfully she styled this dress and showed how you could transition it from summer to fall. Nice job Lindsey! Well done!

Be sure to link up your outfits HERE

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Thanks for stopping by!

FINDING JOY IN THE JOURNEY LINK UP.

Dress from eshakti
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the  changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." -Maya Angelou

I really love butterflies! I find them to be some of the most remarkable creatures on the planet. They are such beautiful winged insects whose life cycle carries so much meaning and symbolism to the growth process of being a Christian. Many of us have experienced our own “metamorphosis”, as we become new creatures in Christ and become one with Him. Another thing that is also similar, is that the transformation often occurs in stages. Sometimes these stages of life for a butterfly may be uncomfortable and even painful, but in the end a beautiful butterfly emerges, souring high and rising above all of the layers that it had to shed along the journey. As we come to Jesus our life is renewed through the healing and life changing love of God, because of what Jesus has done for us. Just as the caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly, shedding off the old, we too can be like a butterfly. It won't be without pain and it may not be an easy process, but as we battle against the old and keep our focus on the Savior, He will give us the strength to do so, through His Atonement. 

‘Our bodies are buried in brokenness, but they will be raised in glory. They are buried in weakness, but they will be raised in strength.’ (1 Corinthians 15:43) Our testimony of what God has done for us, brings Him glory and honor, it’s part of our story. His story. We can learn so much in our times of darkness. His light is always there guiding us if we look to Him. By laying down our lives and following Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we can be free in Him; we can be a new creation in Him. How wonderful! How grateful I am that I have been made new in Him, renewed daily in His presence. I love how God speaks to us through His creation.  I will always delight in the beauty of a butterfly.

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High-Low Dress

Out of all the dresses and skirts in my closet, one style I have never owned until now is a high low dress.....that is until I saw this one at Nordstroms Rack and I had to have it. It's flowy, stretchy and so comfortable. It also doesn't wrinkle very much either. I can wash it, hang it to dry and don't even  need to run an iron over it. This is the perfect dress to throw on and go. You can either wear it casual with some flip flops or dress it up so it's very versatile. Thumbs up for the high-low dress!

Dress: Nordstrom's Rack // Cardigan: Thrifted // Necklace: Charming Charlie's //  Shoes : Jessica Simpson // Bracelet: Ettika // Watch: TJ Maxx

Kate Spade Cross-Body Purse

My birthday was definitely one to remember. I would have to say it was one of the best, if

not the best birthday I have ever had. I got to spend part of the day with my Mom. When

she picked me up, she surprised me with a new pair of Aldo boots and this new Kate Spade

cross-body purse. I just about died when I saw it! My Mom and I went shopping all day and

went to lunch. When I got home, I went upstairs to put all my birthday goodies away and 

when I came walking downstairs my Dad and Josh had an oreo cake lit with a big 29 on top.

Josh and I spent the evening together and had a nice dinner at Macaroni Grill. I love that place! 

This year's birthday was so great! I am so grateful. Next year I will be 30! Holy moly! Crazy!

Dress: Target Necklace: Daisy Gem Ring: F21  Bracelet: Mom Sunnies: Ross Purse: Kate Spade Oulet Shoes: Marshalls Cardigan: Marshalls Undershirt: Halftee