Beret: Janessa Leone | Coat: Old, similar on sale | Boots: Stuart Weitzman | Watch: Tiffany Metro (borrowed)
Overall, 2017 was a pretty great year. It was my first full year of motherhood and that in itself makes it one of my most special years to date. I got to work on some incredible projects with brands I truly love and respect. I hired a wonderful assistant, Tilden, who has been helping me with all things Brooklyn Blonde related. Then of course, 2017 was the year Keith got nominated for an Emmy, which was so unbelievably major.
All those big things aside, 2017 was a year of personal growth.
I began focusing more of my energy on the people and things that matter and stressing less over the little things. In the past, if someone were to push me on the train, I’d get annoyed and mutter something under my breath or perhaps, even out loud. These days, I’ve learned to let that crap go. In the end, I’ve realized that it serves zero purpose and just causes me anxiety and wrinkles. Who needs that?
I began, and only recently, practicing gratitude on a daily basis. I feel like that sounds so cliche, but it’s created a major shift in how I perceive things. The most fascinating thing has been seeing how my actions impact Nate. The happier, more positive and laid-back I am around him, the more I see those behaviors replicated. When I laugh and smile, he does the same.
2018 will be a year that I continue to practice these behaviors. More positivity, less bullshit, saying no to things I’m not into and daily gratitude. 2017 was a year I woke up and realized so much of our life is about perception and even through the crappy days, I vow to be mindful of that sentiment.
Wishing you all the best 2018! I’m truly so thankful for each of you!
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23 comments
Glory of the Snow
Happy New Year, may all your wishes come true! xo
Magda
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January 2, 2018La Bijoux Bella | by mia
Bonjour 2018! Wishing the very best of this year and many happiness to come your way! ?????
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January 2, 2018Jae
Happy New Year! Hope your 2018 is filled with health and lots of happiness and smiles!
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Natali
Gorgeous Helena as always!! Happy New Year and best of wishes to you!
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January 2, 2018Helen
Happy New Year! I love the attitude that you’re continuing to adopt in the new year. I think we can all focus on being a bit more positive and letting go of things that don’t matter.
-Helen
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Briana
Love the outfit! Wishing you a great 2018!
Briana
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Ewa Macherowska
Nice post dear! x
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January 2, 2018Jandrew
I am a huge fan of this classic camel coat ! Happy New Years! As we start a new year let’s work together , share and love and give Encouragement . Along those lines visit me as I visit you and check my exciting year end post !
January 2, 2018Cheers!
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Michael @ Mile in My Glasses
Happy new year! I hope you have a wonderful start to 2018!
I hope you’ve had a lovely Tuesday!
January 2, 2018Michael
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YZ Chan
Happy New Year! This is such a stylish start to 2018. x
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January 2, 2018Michelle Johnson
Happy New Year! Hope 2018 is even better for you!
January 2, 2018the december dame
Happy new year! Saying yes to things I don’t want to do is my own personal nemesis. I’ve been trying to get better at this and I have, too, put it as my own personal goal for this year.
xx,
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Helena
It’s not easy, but gets easier when you realize how much “lighter” you feel when you say no to things that you’re truly not into. Good luck! xo
January 4, 2018Rachelle
Happy New Year and loving this classic look.
xo
January 3, 2018Pinksole
Mariya
Happy New Year!
January 3, 2018x Mariya
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Sharon
Happy New Year! What a great post full of positivity from last year and looking forward to more growth and positivity in the new year. I feel the same way.
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Rach
Glad to hear 2017 was good to you and your family! I wish you all another amazing year!
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January 3, 2018fatou
this is amazing!
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Dina
Happy 2018!
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January 3, 2018sophiaejessi
It’s a Awesome outfit for these cool winter and your look was gorgeous in unique style.I love way of style.
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The pink pineapple
I love this post, looks so sincere, the best wishes for you
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The pink pineapple
Good wishes to you this year!!
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Mary
lovin the look, and yr hitting all my fave spots…gotta love my lady M- funny haven’t tried the matcha variety yet! Awesome – Good luck Keith!
January 9, 2018