Elsie here! There’s something about January that absolutely transforms me into a different person. I can’t describe how motivated I am, at the moment, to clean, organize and decorate. I find myself looking forward to rearranging drawers, and then I think, “Wait?? Who AM I?”
It’s kind of a form of winter survival, I think. It’s as if I’m bargaining with the world, “FINE, it’s cold for… a while. BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? I’m at least gonna organize my shelves. You can’t take THAT away from me!”
So cleaning, that’s really good right now.
Other winter things I still like:
bubble baths
hot tea
The Bachelor
shopping for swimsuits and shorts online
never going outside, ever
What about you, Em?
Plus, I’m trying out a new thing this year where I attempt to plan out my entire year with all the major work goals, work trips, and personal goals + trips that I want to accomplish. So far it’s been both exciting and terrifying to see how full 2016 is probably going to be already! I’m hoping the extra planning now will help make things run smoothly. I’ll let you know how it goes. 🙂
Other things I’m really into right now:
hot tub nights
black coffee
attempting to stay informed on election stuff
planning and working on home renovations (mostly painting)
Hope you’re staying warm, safe, and motivated this season! xo. Emma + Elsie
Credits // Authors: Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman, Photography: Laura Gummerman and Janae Hardy.
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Love your boots and bags girls!
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Dear Emma & Elsie,
iris are already blossoming in the south of france but I feel so cold looking at you. Once again, you’re so stylish. And your boots are pretty amazing !
Can’t wait to discover more of Emma renovation.
Have a nice week !
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Omg. That first picture of Emma. Had to stop and stare. #girlcrush
I love your sister style! You both look amazing!
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Loved the outfits so much, and the snow makes everything adorable. Wish we had more of that in Portugal 🙂
Kisses
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Love Emma’s outfit here! Those pants paired with that necklace = awesome!! 🙂
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nice looks!
xx
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Emma your photos are DAZZLING! Love!
Lovely outfits – and Emma is giving me serious coat-envy! I suffer from seasonal depression so January is usually a horrible time, but your colourful positive blog posts are always inspiring to read in the morning, so thanks 🙂
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I love both your shoes girls, and Emma your coat and hat combination is so cool!
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Emma is STUNNING. By far my favorite outfit so far!!
Love that you are staying up to date with the elections. I teach government and hope that all my students will. Way to set the example!
I’m totally more motivated to stay in and clean/organize in the winter. My house becomes unbearably hot in the summer so now it the time to do it!
Emma, I love that you attempting to stay up on election stuff. I think I feel the same way. I have getting to the polls and feeling under prepared to vote but that the same it just zaps me emotionally to read everything. Way to be a good citizen! And you look great doing it.
Elise’s Shirt – Target
Elsie, where is your shirt from? Love it!
Sister style is on point today 🙂 I love the hats. Hat season is year round in my house and I love that you two always accessorize so well!
Adorable as always! We got so much accomplished around the house on Sunday and it felt great. Next on our list: reorganizing the closets and kitchen cabinets, and repainting a bookshelf 🙂
Molly {Dreams in HD}
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You guys are definitely chic! I’ve always wondered how it feels like to dress for winter since I’ve lived in the tropics all my life! Also, those walls are so lovely. They made the pictures pop even more!
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Again, Sister Style…..my FAVE! And Emma makes me think of Kate Winslett. So beautiful 🙂
Emma, will you write a post about your goal planning for the year? How you set the goals, track them, etc.?
Awe! You’re making me blush. 🙂
-Emma
YOU ARE MY FAVORITE PERSON EVER!!!!!
-Emma
Maybe. It’s pretty simple really, I just draw a giant grid with all the months visible on one page and then fill in big deadlines or trips in each month with the date listed. I’m hoping as more projects, opportunities, and trips come up this year this will help me to quickly know at a glance if I’m too busy in that time frame to take on more or if I can make it happen.
🙂
-Emma
Love the animal print booties ladies! Great looks 🙂
Amber
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Love these looks! amazing animal print shoes! thanks for the outfit inspiration. xx. gigi. http://www.gigikkitchen.com
These are both adorable! I would totally wear either one of these outfits. You can’t go wrong with either plaid like Elsie or a neutral color pallet like Emma. Beautiful as always, ladies!
Sweet Horizon
I looove this!
Man, Emma you look like a movie star on those pictures ! Congrats to the model and the photographer !
Warm wishes from France,
M.
Those leopard booties? Swoon!
Paige
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Love both of these styles, you girls look amazing!
Please don’t get political on us. I know you only said you want to stay informed. Please just keep it at that.
Emma, I know you probably won’t like to answer, but since you mentioned the elections, I’m SO curious to know who you’re (and Elsie’s) favorite canditate is! Love from Europe
I wonder what all the election hype looks like to you in Europe? I’d love to hear that as well. I don’t love to talk politics or religion in front of large audiences, just not my thing. But if you email me I’d be delighted to share my thoughts and hear yours. 🙂
emma@abeautifulmess.com
-Emma
Ha! I won’t. I don’t really like talking about politics or religion over the internet, just not my thing. I prefer to talk in person. Plus ABM is a place to share home projects, recipes, and fun inspiration and we plan to pretty much keep to those topics for many years to come. 😉
-Emma
I’m in love with Elsie’s sunglasses! And hot tea is the best! Specially earl grey <3
I love both boots! I checked Boden but can’t find them. Boo!
I love both of the looks…good inspiration for these cold days 🙂 and I don’t know what it is but seriously I cannot get enough of The Bachelor this season, I’m normally not that into it but it has been my jam every Monday.
Oh my word!!! You guys are awesome!! Your outfits are so cute!! Elsie, your shoes, Emma you coat those are so cute!
Sister style forever!
Absolutely in love with the leopard shoes olweis
I live that sister style now feels like we’re reading you two emailing each other about your lives. It’s kinda like the vlog brothers, hank and john green. I am totally in love with Emma’s outfit!! Perfect! Also, it’s really cool that your shoes match. Was it planned?
GIRLS!! I love this. Those walls are really great but also, I love both of these outfits.
Elsie, I’m feeling the same way! But I live in Phoenix, so I have the opposite problem in the summer.
I’ve been thinking about building a capsule wardrobe and, Emma, this is the inspiration I needed. I love this look! It’s casual, but looks so put together. I love it!
Looking good as always ladies!
Laura
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Hot tea is the best during winter! Nice photos as it have colourful backgrounds <3
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Εlsie and Emma hi! love your shoes soooo much! (I’m not a big fan of winter either- actually, I’m kind of a hater of winter (but I don’t like the word “hate” because it’s too strong and negative)- but it’s good to know that you also don’t want to go out because I’m in that mood too! All I want to do is stay indoors baking and crafting and reading Pride and Prejudice. Greetings from a very cold Greece.
I’m not a fan of winter at all, so I’m in reorganizing and planning mode too. I look forward to everything being organized and very streamlined so I can spend more time outside enjoying the weather when spring arrives. 🙂
So in love with Emma’s coat! <3
I just love both of your shoes!!! Your Mooreaseal items are so awesome!
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I would totally wear the first outfit but without the shoes.
That is my most favourite look of Emma’s EVER. So good!