Sometimes change is needed. Not a giant life change (no no no, none of that!)—just little changes and updates that make life feel fresh! Exhibit A: Emma's messy hair. It's cool, right? Love that elf ear. Normally Emma wears picture perfect curls, but not today. She's branching out, y'all! Exhibit B: My big statement necklace. Normally I'm only comfortable in simple gold jewelry and maybe a studded bracelet… but not today! Today I'm feeling like a "real fashion blogger" 😉 with my giant necklaces and you know what… I liked it.
There are so many other examples of times we tried stuff that we thought we didn't like only to find out that we actually really really did. There's value to knowing what you like and finding a style that works for you, but there's also SO much value in trying new things "just because"! Emma thought she would never like floral flavors (wrong!), I thought I was too cool for Maroon 5 (SO wrong!), and we both thought we'd never enjoy running, but today we signed up for our first 1/2 marathon.
Life is full of surprises, so let it happen!
Emma's wearing: shirt/UO, jeans/James Jeans, shoes c/o Seychelles.
Elsie's wearing: Top/ABM for ModCloth, Necklace c/o ModCloth, Skirt c/o H&M, Purse c/o Cambride Satchel Company, Shoes c/o Seychelles (couple season ago- sorry!)
Cheers to small changes. XO. Elsie + Emma
94 Comments
You both are so beautiful ♥
These outfits really suit you 🙂
You ladies look super fab as usual- thanks for inspiring me to try some new stuff too 🙂
Love both your looks – Elsie, I think I am going to wear my hair like yours tonight! And for the running thing… I ran my very first 5k race this week, and just thought I might sign up for a half marathon at some point – you know, to keep the motivation high 😉
No one’s too cool for Maroon 5! 😉
such cute outfits! And so excited for you that you signed up for your first marathon! I remember when I did, and when I finished I felt like I was on top of the world. You’ll be amazing! xoxo
Love Emma’s elf hair! I am trying to grow my poor damaged hair out right now (loads of olive oil treatments) and hope it can get to a stage like that someday! Huzzah for little changes!
I’ve been thinking about this all day long, because I just signed up for my first marathon last night! Crazy (wonderful) things really can happen if you give yourself some room to try something different.
Emma’s messy hair does look pretty cool, and I’m loving the statement necklace on you! 1/2 marathon?! Wow, good for you! I just ran my first 5K and I can’t wait to run more. I see a 10K in my future!
M.
Yay … here’s to always trying new things! You are so right, you never know what you’re going to end up loving until you try it!
You both look great. Wishing you a terrific weekend.
Her hair looks great, and I ADORE your outfit Elsie!
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Well aren’t you sisters just the cutest?! Love both looks! Trying new things is how we learn more about ourselves, I wholeheartedly believe in it. 🙂
Elsie! Lookin’ cute!!
Good luck on your first half! I’m running mine next month!
I love that shirt Elsie! And that necklace is so so pretty too! xxx
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Really great post, the only way to know if you truly like or dislike something is to try it.
printed pants are my new thing. i’m a dress girl, tried and true, but printed pants…they are pretty awesome, and comfy enough.
now i want to try another new thing. what’s it gonna be?
I think Emmas hair looks awesome straight! I love it!! I also love your statement necklace Elsie.
Carlee
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Love this post! Can you do a post on how you did your hair in a bun like that?
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I love your outfit Elsie! I also loved what you wrote about. I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling like you guys are the “powerhouse bloggers” and that you’ve got everything figured out and under control always… but for you to say “now I’m a real fashion blogger” pointed out some of your own insecurities… it was humanizing! Definitely a good thing 🙂
Thanks for this post! You both look beautiful!!
xo Becky
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Love what you said: “Life is full of surprises, so let it happen!” 🙂
You two are adorable! And so is that polka dot shirt. It just found itself in my wishlist!
woohoo half-marathon! you go girls! i recently got highlights for the first time and i think i’m going to continue to get blonder and blonder. eeek. i’ve always been a ginger but i’m ready to try new things 🙂
So darling! 1/2 marathon sounds crazy! But I’m sure you’ll both rock it! You are workin that skirt!
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I’m all about mixing it up. I feel you should dress for your mood and try new things constantly. Granted, they are not all winners but it is satisfying when you like something new that you try.
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Love both outfits, but I just lost my heart to the dotted blouse 😉
Lisa – AT LEAST BLOG
Emma’s hair looks really pretty in these pictures x
Cuties! I love that polka dot top!
-Becca
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Love Emma’s hair!
You both look gorgeous 🙂
Lovely outfits! I agree: you always need to try something new, be it in life or your style! Discovering new things always adds some much appreciated flavor!
That polka dot top from ModCloth needs to be in my closet stat!
🙂
Cheers!
Akshara
Simply Akshara
I love small changes. That’s how I always find some of the things I like the most.
What half marathon are you doing?! I’m running my first in a few weeks and I’m getting pretty nervous/excited!!
xo
Sarah
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The change of seasons is a great time for little changes. A good chance to shake up routines.
Speaking of change – will you be doing the 4 simple goals again this year?
I’m in love with Elsie’s shirt! 🙂 Those polka dots really rock it!
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I love Elsie’s outfit and bun! and of course Emma’s messy hair screams summer!!!
love it!
Haha, funny that you wright about changes.
Today did I buy the first pastel colored clothes in my live. Smth I thought I´d never do. I looked so feminine, that it nearly scared me. I usually wear darker colors and if I don´t wear dresses, do I wear smth I´d describe as skater style.
But too my surprise did I like what I had put together and bought it.
I will actually wear these clothes tomorrow and to me that´s quiet a change.
Before I read what you wrote I did notice that Elise’s hair was messy, and I love it!
love the ombre hair!
– Janine
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Congrats on signing up on a half marathon! I’m running my first in about a month, so good luck to both of you! And you girls looks fabulous, as always!
xx
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Elsie you’re my favorite person ever 🙂 Love the skirt!
xo Ashley
Love your hairstyles !
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Love from Paris
Always gotta try new things! You two rock! Love the bun 🙂
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I like Emma’s hair this way!!
Valentina
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Loving both look, ladies! Beautiful as always. x
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Love the polka dot shirt! And the contrasted coral satchel!
BritishBeautyAddict
Yay for positive changes! I admit sometimes it’s hard for me to get out of my comfort zone.
Marta
PS: I love Maroon 5! 🙂
SO cute as always! Thanks for the inspiration!
XO from San Francisco
I love your blog every blog post you do blows me away!!! love to read it!! xx
You guys look so cute!
xo Jennifer
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Ha! Just today I posted tips on my blog about developing a signature style (for dressmaking but also more generally). But yes, it is great to mix it up sometimes too 🙂
Amazing outfit, hair and everything else! (that kind of rhymed!)
xx
I salute small changes! xx
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Absolutely adore both your outfits, fall is perfect for change!!
xo, Juliette Laura
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That necklace looks great with a collared shirt Emma! Great reminder on how little changes can actually make a surprising difference.
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I love your outfit! And you have gorgerour hair both of you:)
High five for two people on one blog!
I love polka dots in everything! Looking forward to wearing longer sleeves again.
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Both of your hair do’s look great today!
And a statement necklace always wins me over 🙂
Naomi
LOST+FOUND
I’m totally the same with my jewellery. Simple silver pieces are my thing completely. But I love statement necklaces, but I’m just not quite confident enough to wear them. That’s not stopped me buying them though… I have about five just sitting their on my dresser. I really should make an effort to step out of my comfort zone and wear them, as they are all lovely.
Victoria
excellent writing elsiecake. now i wonder what new thing i’m gonna try. hmmm
You both look amazing! Absolutely loving the polka dot top!
I just signed up for the rock and roll marathon in stl! It is my second time doing it, and I NEVER thought I would be a runner, either. I am hoping to get a better time this year.
I just ran my second half marathon!! So fun! When is yours?
Hahaha. This was the most hilarious post. I love the attitude here ;D
Aw, this is so ‘fashion’! Love seeing you guys in different styles 🙂
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Such a cute polka dot shirt!
Bailey
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I love seeing you branch out! I know exactly what you mean. Lately, I seem to put on the same “uniform” every day, and I really could take some time to step out of my comfort zone.
I have to say, I love you mentioning Emma’s elf ear. My little sister and I have elf ears and it’s a bit of an inside joke between us. “Your elf’s showing.” My son inherited them too. 🙂
Wonderful outfits this week! Love your statement necklace Elsie!
Lulu xx
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Love your outfits!!
You both look stunning!
Sarah x
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Emma, your hair looks lovely ! 🙂
Rosie x | Every Word Handwritten
‘Make new friends, but keep the old’ we say in Belgium =). You guys look great! Love both the hair as the outfit.
Also congrats with the 1/2 marathon! I started running again a couple of months ago (after years of telling everybody I wasn’t made for running). And now I need my weekly 10K!
Love both of these miniature changes, so small but I bet they make you feel great about yourselves which you definitely deserve too.
You’re right, sometimes changes are benefit, messy hair is perfect I prefer that, Emma is so beautiful like that ! I love your necklace too, it fit you perfectly !
congrat’s girls, you’re so great !
Xxx
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THE BUN IS JUST PERFECT!<3
You both look so lovely, I love your style 🙂 Sometimes it feels really empowering to make a change and have your hair completely different for a day! I’m usually too chicken and quickly revert back to my usual style but it’s a really good idea to mix things up now and then 🙂
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I’ve read that trying new things releases endorphins and makes you feel super happy =D Thanks for the inspiration <3
xoxo Annejelina
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Nice Post, I love your polka Elsie,
I redesign my blog with pink colors lately, and it’s makes me more exciting to write new post on my blog.
oh, would you like to check out my blog? this saturday I write about ABM..
Have a nice weekend..
xo,Rist!
I love both of your outfits! I think I’m especially in love with the blue polkadot shirt.
Elsie! You are ROCKING that statement necklace, and that adorable outfit!! I love it!!
Way to go signing up for a 1/2 marathon you guys! You will love it! It’s so much fun.
You guys look so great! Beautiful as usual but love the new twists!
you both look so happy !!! and look gorgeous (: ps maroon 5 is my favv, check out our post about them here:
http://wethinkthereforewecreate.blogspot.com/2013/07/tune-tuesday-love-somebody.html
xx Sydney
I am do happy for you! You’ll feel so strong and accomplished after your first half. I never thought (nor wanted to) is run more than 5 miles but then I had a baby, needed to get back in shape and was missing done sense of competition on my life. I ran my first half in 2008 and have run 4 more since then. My want to run ebbs and flows but eventually, running wins. Good luck, enjoy the process, and here’s to doing your best!
Oh goodness, mistakes galore! That what enjoying the sun with a tasty cocktail while the kiddos nap will do to your already fat-fingured ways.
Emma’s hair looks so good like this!
You two are cute!
Ohhh I love the button-up shirt with statement necklace look! Love love love! Such gorgeous colours. xx
I never thought I would like running at all…but now I have two half marathons under my belt and I love it 🙂 Love both of your outfits 🙂
Kim
Yeah… Yuo two should try new things more often. Love the messy hair and statement necklace! And the half marathon is just impressive!
LOVE those blue shoes! Great post, ladies!
Love Elsie’s skirt!
You both look gorgeous!
elsie you look so beautiful! of course emma does too, you both have the best sister outfits! and I am so all about trying things that you wouldn’t normally try…it’s a nice reminder though!
you both look so cute! such pretty sistas
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
I used to think I didn’t like leggings, and then I put some on. Change is good! Emma totally rocks the flowy locks and that statement necklace adds such a nice pop of color to Elsie’s look. (and it’s not even that big)
I like the sister styles and her necklace which she wear. She looks really awesome and fashionable girl. Thanks