Showing posts with label just because. Show all posts
Showing posts with label just because. Show all posts

7.15.2013

Just Because...




FimC readers… I have started and stopped this blog post more times then I will admit.
How much do I share?  I hope I don’t over share, but I want to be honest? I never really ‘talk’ about myself, so how will this go over?  All things that I have thought of.

Last week this little ‘ol blog turned two!! 

Yes my blog is the same age as Posh Spices’ daughter and Kate Middleton and Prince William and I share a 2nd anniversary date.  Lol How lucky am I..lol

I started this blog as a creative outlet as most of you know; A place to share my love of clothes, fashion and all other stuff that keeps this brunette haired head turning.  I have shared events of my life; even my friends have come on the roller coaster with me and let me share their lives.  And I am beyond thankful and mystified that hundreds of you check back daily to see what I have to say.  So amazed and flattered by it.

But as this blog now reaches the ‘terrible’ two’s I am struggln’ on where to take it.  I have never shy’ed from the fact that this blog never had any direction. Lol  I mean I had no goals for it, I never wanted to get a book deal or a career in styling from it, and neither have come.  I realize my posts are becoming less frequent and of course the lacks of ‘what I wore’ posts are almost non-existent.  It has not been from a lack of WANTING to post but rather time to post.  As the bloggers reading this know, blogging is a full-time job.  Editorial calendars, brain storming, searching, sourcing are all of the things that go to keep this and all blogs running.  And well, I am lacking time.

Yes it is Summer and that comes with its own social calendar, (you would be amazed what I pack into a week..lol)  I have found a passion in Crossfit and regained that feeling of training like athlete again (I was a Figure Skater for 18 years).  I bought a house and well, it does not decorate, style, clean and maintain itself.

I am simply short on days and time and well, motivation.  No longer in desperate need of a creative outlet, this blog will continue for sure, however at a slower pace.  I say this now, and heck in five months I could be blogging twice a day!  Who knows what lays ahead for me or anyone us, but at this ‘terrible two’ juncture I need this little break.

I need to soak up the sun more, workout more, clean more, walk the dog more and blog less.  I have to not stress about giving you readers fresh content every day.  Cause trust me, I do!  The guilt that you check in everyday and nothing is there or that what I post won’t make the 2 mins you read my blog make you go hmmm fill me with disappointment.

I hope that this slower paced blogging will not deter you from checking in to find out what I have to say or what is happening in the world of fashion, what I am griping about, and of course my red carpet reviews.  And with 100% those will remain! Hahaha

My blog is going thru some growing pains and that is ok.  As I am sure MOST parents would agree, the terrible two’s end and a bright new future is just around the corner.

As I said earlier I struggled to write this, and I thank those who have made it to the end of this open letter.  I thank those that have been loyal with me over these two years.  I am BEYOND thankful for the amazing new friends via twitter and the blog that I can now lean on, confide in and laugh with and hang out with.

This blog has been my vessel of fun for two years and as the ship docks for a bit she will see the sea again. 

Thanks for always having my back in this ‘closet’. 

Now with all that said, continue to be inspired and be inspiring! 

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRIENDS IN MY CLOSET!!!!!


Lots of love

_Carlie
xo


7.05.2013

Just Because...


So with that said, just laugh this weekend.  Laugh lots and laugh often!

Enjoy your weekend.
_Carlie
xo

6.14.2013

Just Because...

And VOILA it is Friday!

Suddenly all the stress of the work week vanishes and we all become ready for the weekend and our events!
Now just don't click those heels three times or Monday will come back!!! hahaha

Enjoy your weekend!
Carlie
xo


6.04.2013

Just Because...


Well as I mentioned {here} I recently bought my first house! YEAH ME!  Now with that said, this week on the blog there will be no posts... I just can't unpack a house, work, do crossfit, head to the lake to row, channel my inner zen with yoga and then head to the beach for a bachlorette weekend AND BLOG! hahaha  So something had to go! 

Sadly there will be no Friends in my Closet this week :( 
On the upside!  Lots of fun posts coming next week, including, Cindy in a GORGEOUS coral dress for WIW, my new CLOSET, which I am sure will make a few of you envious (it is small but mighty) and of course I hope to share everything else happening in my life as always!

Thanks for always checking in, but please, enjoy the next week without me..lol...
Catch ya next week!


5.13.2013

Just Because...


This is one of my favorite photos of my Mum and I.  This is us, post Turkish Bath in Istanbul in 2010.  I snapped this as we waited for the elevator as we had tears in our eyes I wanted to capture it on film so that I never would forget.  No makeup, and a giggle fest ensuing, we couldn't stop laughing for at least an hour.  And still to this day when we talk about it we laugh.  I love having this memory with my mum.

Yesterday was Mother's day but she needed a shout out on this blog too!  She inspires me, pushes me.  She always believes in me, and always puts me in place..lol  She is a superhero in my eyes, a friend to all that know her.  Thanks Mum for all you do, and even more for all that you WILL do.

Happy Mother's Day.

5.10.2013

Just Because...

The image below might be for a scarf company out of Spain, {Suturno} but is how I feel at the end of this week; exhausted.  Stepped up the crossfit this week, added in a 2 hour hike and some yoga and lots of packing.  A few restless and sleepless nights have left me so pooped yet excited for the weekend.
I just want to stay under the covers and sleep!  lol


Don't forget everyone, it is Mother's Day on Sunday!!  So tell her you love her!

-Carlie
xo

5.03.2013

Just Because...

It has been one hellva week!  The weather has been beyond amazing!!  I started packing to head to my new house at the end of the month.  I began a 30 day paleo-challenge, and it has been 4 days and so far so good..lol  Now I just can't imagine what the weekend will bring!

Get outside people, eat an ice cream cone, go on a hike, buy those shoes you have been eyeing. 
And as always, just do something you love!!

_Carlie
xo

4.05.2013

Just Because...


A lot is happening this weekend and I know the night's will be just perfect.

Make yourself HAPPY this weekend.  Do everything you love, buy something pretty, laugh lots, sleep in, eat bacon, enjoy the sun, and most of all, surround yourself with company you love.

_Carlie
xo

3.21.2013

Just Because...

This was sent to me via Facebook the other day and just had to share with all of you!
Enjoy your day!


'The Pope, wearing a fabulous vintage chiffon-lined Dior gold lame gown over a silk Vera Wang empire waist tulle cocktail dress, accessorized with a three-foot House of Whoville hat and the ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in the Wizard of Oz, on his way to tell us it's Wrong to be Gay.'


3.07.2013

Just Because...

Ever wonder how the 'other' side lives?
Ever wonder what they wear to a swanky Paris Fashion week party?
I always wonder why I was not invited..lol

Perhaps take some inspiration and aww over these photos from {CarineRoitfeld}'s Paris Fashion week book party pictures.  This is what REAL people wear to parties!  I mean I know people who put less work into their wedding attendant outfits (myself included).  Let's take something from these pictures people and dress up a little more in our lives, not just for parties but in everyday too.  Pull out the big sleeves, high shoes, and LIVE like we are partying it up with the OTHER side..lol


Images {HarpersBazaar}

3.01.2013

Just Because...


Well it's Friday and the first day of March!  Pat ourselves on the backs as we all made it.
I wanted to use this image above because obvi I love bubbly more than most, but most of all cause I am back blogging! *clink CHEERS!!  February was a rough month for inspiration, thank you all for kicking around!  Some awesome posts around the corner I can feel it!

AND... note that adding sparkles to any bottle as a DIY would totally add some pizazz to your party!  Try that next time!

Happy Friday, do something you LOVE this weekend!

Image {100LayerCake}

2.19.2013

Just Because...

Time to fess up.
Time to admit why this blog clearly has not been a riveting part of your everyday life.
Time to express why.

I have been putting off writing and sharing this memo/note/letter/manifesto to you my readers for some time now.  I begin to write it and it always just comes up short.  Then yesterday my horoscope said this:

Welcome to a day of communication. Self-expression is easier than usual. The words to express your feelings are right there at the surface. 

Then I thought I have to say it out loud and it will be now. 


I am uninspired.


Nothing major has happened in my life.  I have no lost anything in life.  Just that this creative little engine known as my brain has had a stall in its daily routine.  I have started and stopped lots of posts, I have been storing up ideas when the come to me, but the execution as fallen short.

I would like to extend a thank you to all of you who have come to the blog daily, hundreds of you, looking for my content and nothing has been there.  An even bigger thank you to those who check back everyday hoping for a tidbit, and nothing.  I write this blog as a creative outlet for myself.  A place I put my passions, my wants, and most of all I try to inspire myself and all of you.  So when you are uninspired I feel as if I have let you all down.

As this blog was an outlet I never wanted it to become a chore.  It HAS NOT become a chore, trust me, I just always want content that I feel is worth sharing and lately everything just doesn’t meet my standards.

As I hope to get back to blogging on the regular very soon, I feel I am on the cusp of being inspired again.  I appreciate your patience.  I do hope you keep checking back in for new and exciting posts, outfit ideas, and as always my red carpet reviews.  With the Oscars coming up (my fav day of the year) I can most definitely say that post WILL be happening.lol

Thank you for allowing me to feel comfortable in admitting my flaw.  And I do hope I feel inspired sooner rather than later because I love having all you ‘Friends in my Closet.’

much love
Carlie
xo

2.14.2013

Just Because...


Happy Valentine's Day to all you FimC readers!
Love you!
-Carlie xo

12.24.2012

Just Because...


Friends in my Closet has gone on vacation... to Jamaica!!  Family Christmas away is just what I needed!  Back in the New Year, with great style, inspirations, fun things, and most of all another year 'in my closet'.

Thank you for a great past year of loyalty and readership.  Having people come back each day inspires me to keep blogging and try to make this little slice of pie of mine on the big bad internet as amazing as I can. 

Lots of Love

Carlie


12.21.2012

Just Because...

If you can read this.. the world did not end today.. OR... you are the lucky one that survived! hahaha

Happy End of the World Day!  Now back to our regular scheduled program!..lol


12.14.2012

Just Because...


I am sure you all have had this kind of week.  Around the end of the year you cannot help but feel like the work weeks stretch to the moon and back and never seem to come to an end.

With this weekend JAM-PACKED with festivus activities I know the FUN-METER will be pushing red and I will sleep when I am dead..lol

This morning, BRIGHT AND EARLY before skating I was watching the news and they shared this viral video, and since when I was half asleep it made me laugh I knew it was a must share.

Enjoy the weekend in 'sweatz' or not!


12.07.2012

Just Because...

Well the week of Cindy has come and gone.... and no doubt she will be on the blog again soon enough!!  In the mean time I thought I would show you some jumping shots we took a few weeks back!!  With friends like this I will always be jumping into fun things!!

Have a good weekend everyone... do some JUMPING around!!!


11.30.2012

Just Because...



This weekend around these parts it should be warm, shocking since today is -1c.  So when I saw this picture of this woman dazing off into the distance I decided I want to evoke this image!  I decided, while I do up my Holiday cards this weekend, I will pull out my long black lace dress, pair it with some biker boots and a leather coat, and then add a great knit on as to not make me look to unseasonably crazy!  Bonus, if I can find a cafĂ© to sell me some champagne!

Hope you all have a great weekend!  What will you be doing as you daze off into the weekend with a smile on your face??  As always, I hope you get to do something that makes you HAPPY!

-Carlie xo


 
 Image {TheSartorialist}

11.23.2012

Just Because...

Enough said.  Go and enjoy the weekend and SHOP till you drop!!!  And don't forget to enjoy #CyberMonday as well.... so many good deals this weekend take advantage any way you can!
-C

11.09.2012

Just Because...

First and foremost... HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

On Wednesday the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion show was taped; it will air on Dec 4th on CBS.  I will be TOTALLY watching this show, it is very empowering, perhaps I should have a VS girls party?!  That afternoon the blog world and twitter world was flooded with backstage shots, and an hour after the show the runway pictures were glossy and all over the inter-web.  I am a woman that can appreciate the hard work they put in to getting their body's angel worthy.  Case in point, one angel had a baby two month previous!  You can mark my words, she worked her petunia off to be ready to strut in not much more then pasties and dental floss!  lol  Here is the final shot of the entire show.  ahhh girl crush! lol


One of the interesting things to hit the web that afternoon was this picture of super model Karlie Kloss in a bob!  She had just chopped off all her hair and was sporting some super short locks.  I thought to myself, don't all angels have long locks?  How will this work?? 

 

And then VOILA, they put in extensions!!  And in this shot I was reminded, they might work hard for their bodies but someone is also working just as hard on their hair!  Which then made me have a grumpy moment that I don't have someone making my hair look this good just anytime I want.  


 I am in NO WAY jealous that I am not an 'angel' but I will tell you, I will keep up my strutting in my daily life cause at the end of the day this "Carlie has a secret" too.... I ROCK... just in more clothes ;)