"You
cannot dream yourself into a character: you must hammer
and forge yourself into one."
Henry D. Thoreau
Henry D. Thoreau
Working for your dreams and goals isn't easy. Ever. If only success could fall into your lap. Except that I think I wouldn't appreciate it for what it's really worth if I had that type of luck.
I'm thankful for the success I've had in my young years, but I'm more thankful for what it's taken to get to this point in my life. Especially when I realize what little amount of success I've experienced compared to this giant world. One of the most inspiring things, at least to me, is knowing I'll never stop hammering. Never stop forging. Always changing, growing, cultivating. failing over and over, but never giving up the fight. Reminding myself to not say, "when this happens, when that happens," but making it happen.
On a completely different note (insert complaining here-->), the cold has officially set in. It's 30° outside, and I'm not happy about it. Nope, not one bit. Winter, you really stink.
Outfit details: Sweater, c/o of Chicwish // Watch, c/o InstaWATCH by May28th // Top, small store front in India // Boots, F21 // Leggings, PacSun.
Kinsey, I love your photographs! What is your editing process and what layers do you use? They are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you! That's so sweet of you to say. I edit with Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 4, & VSCO presets. I do additional tweaking in photoshop in accordance to the lighting and coloring of each photo.
DeleteWhat camera lens do you use? I am looking to getting a new lens for my Nikon d5000!
DeleteWhat an inspiring post! You are amazing Kinsey!
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Tia
http://sewcalmama.blogspot.com
gorgeous! love your top and cardigan xx
ReplyDeleteI love your top and inspiring words (and that song).
ReplyDeleteKinsey you are such a beauty!! I also HATE winter, I think your style and glowing personality will always remind me of summer though :)
ReplyDelete-Kelsey @Time Stand Still
thanks for being so inspiring! in pictures, fashion, and words :)
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What a great quote. So inspiring. I love the outfit and that watch is super cool!
ReplyDeleteCarlee
Almost Endearing
You look amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling very down, very uninspired. As a musician, it's the worst feeling ever...
I love Henry David Thoreau by the way...
Valentina
http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/
I'm so sorry to hear that! My husband is a musician as well, so I've experienced someone in the music world striving for new inspiration first hand. Keep your chin up! Newideas will come your way sooner than you think.
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Kinsey
That top is gorgeous!
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i love that chicwish sweater so much! i've been coveting it for awhile now :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post as always :)
ReplyDeletexo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
You are gorgeous! Love this outfit! And these photos!
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what a lovely thought...I also read a quote recently that said (not verbatim, but..) The path without obstacles probably doesn't lead anywhere.
ReplyDeleteMany people think their life starts "when"..."when" I get my dream job, "when" I make six figures, "when" I lose ten pounds...it's nice to be reminded that the journey is sometimes better than the destination.
thanks for the inspiration SK!
#8o3
Meghan
alionheartblog.blogspot.com
beautiful quote, and beautiful thoughts, working for my dreams! that's what i have to do
ReplyDeleteYour posts always make me miss my long hair!
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beautiful quote! I copied it into my quotes doc full of inspiring words :)
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are gorgeous!
xx Natalia
http://elantheblog.blogspot.com/
Thanks for sharing the inspiration, Kinsey!!
ReplyDeleteomg, that looks so nice, i love the jacket :))
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xx, Anira
love love love the outfit! i have that sweater coming to me, i cant wait, especially now seeing it on you! may i tell you one more time how beautiful you are? the dress from india is the dreamiest color ever! once again, i want to dive right into your closet! xo
ReplyDeletethank you again for my sweet gift from india, it is so special to me! xo
cute outfit and lovely pics. so romantic.
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Rachelle
http://pinksole.com
I'm loving this outfit so much!!
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the outfit gives of such a autumn/wintry feel and so does the whole background! lovely :)
ReplyDeletexx
beautiful as always Kinsey
ReplyDeleteLove that quote! So inspiring and such lovely pictures.
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love the outfit! that cardigan is perfect.
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very inspiring, that's a good quote to live by.
ReplyDeletesomething i need to work on a lot harder as well!
thanks for sharing :)
xo, cheyenne
lovely sweater :) xo
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