Now that the weather is cooling down and we're reaching the end of summer, I can't help but reflect on how much my life has changed. I know I haven't been completely up front on this blog, but it's just because I love speculation. No, hah, that's completely untrue. It's just that I'm not sure how to say everything sometimes or if I even need to here. Especially when I have readers from my parents, to my colleagues, to my best friends, to my long-time readers and to people I've never met. Life is finally settling down though, and I feel happy and comfortable again on a constant, daily basis. I've had some rough days this summer, but I've learned so much about myself and other people. It's been good for me to experience something like this and grow from it. Thank you to everyone who has been supportive of the bumpy ride along the way. In a few weeks, I'll be celebrating my third Selective Potential "anniversary" and I'm ready to go into it with a fresh attitude and optimism.
So, can we just comment on the fact at how awesome it is to be able to wear pants right now? I absolutely love this weather! Most days I'm caught in my oversized boyfriend jeans, but today I decided to pull out my mint skinny jeans I received last spring. I would have worn these so much more this summer if it hadn't been 90-degree day after 90-degree day. This is what I love about the end of summer though... I can pull off autumn outfits like this, in summer colors!
And last... I just wanted to talk about Eric. I know I haven't said flat out that we're a couple yet, but c'mon, you've all just assumed anyway, hah. Of course, everyone close to me already knows, and they know {and love} Eric. None of this was planned or intentional. Sometimes people will come into your life and change everything. They'll change how you feel, how you see yourself, the world. We've definitely been through a lot {a lot} this summer. A few people were concerned that it wasn't the best time to start a relationship, that maybe we weren't ready, but is anyone ever ready or well prepared for something like this to happen? Of course not. It just happens. The important thing is that all of our friends and family have been supportive and understanding. We feel truly blessed. Nothing is ever perfect, which I've learned, but sometimes you'll find someone who makes you feel perfect.
Outfit details:
AGAR cardigan
Pastel Me Your Secrets Jeans in Mint c/o ModCloth
Forever 21 floral top
Urban Outfitters belt
Urban Outfitters t-strap heels
89 comments:
ooh girl, this is one of my favorite outfits I've ever seen you rock! Something about the color, prints, and silhouette is just perfection. And your hair looks gorgeous here, as well. Happy for you that you are happy! You deserve it. xoxo
Love your jeans, and I'm happy things are looking up! :)
The pictures of you guys together look so cute.
Looking lovely! Love the mint and mustard together. I'm so happy for you! Your a true testament to new beginnings.
beautiful pants! Now that I see them, I want some for myself :). I'm so glad you're happy, you look it!
Those jeans are AWESOME! :) Love the couple pics too. You guys are adorbs! Congrats Tieka! :)
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you look darling. life happens, you just have to do what makes you happy when it does. xx
you look darling. life happens, you just have to do what makes you happy when it does. xx
Tieka, you look extra beautiful in all of these photos and I'm so happy to hear that things are starting to settle for you, and that you've found someone so amazing - Eric sounds truly like one of a kind!! I'm so happy for you! :))
And... oh my gosh, girly, this outfit. Well, I just want to re-create the whole darn thing because I LOVE it to bits!! Smooches! V
Congrats to you for embracing change! I'm glad to see you happy :)
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aw this is so cute! I'm happy for you, and it's really funny 'cuz my own Prince Charming is named Eric, too! We met almost two years ago, after somehow growing up in the same town with the same friends and not knowing each other before. Now, we're engaged and have a fabulous house!
Mmmmkay and I must say, mint jeans are so so good! I love them with your t-straps, such a cute touch
<3
Meghan @ The Flight of Fancy
This has to be one of my favorites of your outfits (though I do love all your outfit posts). Something about the color combo just really works well.
So happy hear things are going so well for you.
Girlie, you have an extra beautiful glow to you in these photos! I adore the mint skinnies on you and I LOVE seeing you so happy. We can never plan what will happen in our lives, sometimes they just do. And obviously starting something with Eric is what was meant to be, regardless of the timeline. People will judge, as they do, but just ignore that. Only you know what's best for you. I'm so glad your friends and family are supporting you, and as always, wish you (and Eric) all the best xo
i'm glad to hear things are starting to settle down and fall back to place, and yay for your 3rd anniversary! and i absolutely looove this look- those pants are gorgeous
I have to agree with everyone's sentiments... although you're always beautiful, something about these photos... your outfit, your hair, your smile, your fella... makes you extra beautiful! so happy things are looking up! and this was an encouragement to me as well... currently in a weird phase, but hoping and looking forward to the good that will come from it! yay for you! :) and yay for pants weather! :)
Ahh the mint and mustard goes beautifully together! Looking lovely as always :)
Love this outfit on you, it defies the seasons! And your couple picture is super cute. You look happy. :-)
xoxo Patricia
I looove this outfit! I own a similar pair of pants and i love how you stlyed yours :)
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I fall into the category of "long-time-reader" but I don't comment often.
You're right, things "Just happen" sometimes. You aren't always ready or prepared for them, but you take it day by day and see how it evolves.
My 4.5 year relationship came to an abrupt end and I SWORE I would spend some time being single. But a fellow came into my life within a month of the break up and there was no denying he was special. Too special to push away because I was still hurt and grieving. He was patient with me and now, six years later, we're engaged! He's absolutely the love of my life.
You can't write someone off because the timing isn't perfect or because others think it's fast. Go with your gut and your heart. They're probably right.
All the best!
Carly
Aw, Tieka! I'm so happy for you guys! You both look so happy together, and I'm glad you got through the past few months.
I always love when I see other bloggers wearing items that I have! It gives me some more inspiration to style this top now! This is definately one of my favourite outfits!
Have a lovely week Tieka!
i think this outfit is super fantastic ... you look stunning!
Jess
JESS CAUSE BLOG
As long as you're happy, that's all that matters! You two are adorable. As are those mint jeans! love it! :)
xx
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Happy to see you feeling happy again :) I can't imagine how hard the last few months must have been. I know I would have been an absolutely wreck, so just the fact that you got out of bed and got dressed was pretty damn amazing in my book!
Can I just say I love those jeans! I saw a similar pair at target and unfortunately by the time I got there only a few sizes (size O and 16 were left). Adorable with mustard :)
Love love love this look an color combo!
I'm happy you're happy and you have found someone special. You are very lucky to have had things work out that way! You guys are adorable together. :)
xx, Katrina
You look so happy and that is worth everything!
This is probably one of the best ways I've seen mint jeans styled. The cardigan goes perfectly! Even though you haven't said everything that's been going on, it's really great to hear that things are better and you have such a positive attitude about everything! And congrats, by the way! You guys are so sweet together!
Your outfit is so perfectly put together, congrats on the new relationship :)
Sita xx
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You look so beautiful in these photos. Love the outfit, and glad to hear that you are happy.
xo Ashley
I love the minty pants! I am borrowing my best friends minty pants and can't wait until it cools down a little to wear them but that might be a while in Florida. =)
I, like everyone else, have been wondering about Eric, and I'm so happy for you! I'm a long time reader who has always been inspired by you, and I'm glad that you have found someone amazing, no matter how short or long that took.
It's nice to hear that you are so happy. Just remember, those that judge you do not know the the whole story or your feelings. Only you can judge for yourself if you're doing something good for you. You go girl!
Looking lovely as always!
xo Jennifer
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I say congrats on finding love again especially so soon! No one can judge your choice or relationship because they are not you. If you are doing what makes you happy, you can't be wrong. :)
I'm doing the opposite today, actually. Summer clothes in fall colors! Though my dress and shoes can be converted into the perfect fall outfit also with the right layers :)
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And I'd like to think that I'm speaking on behalf of the positive people of the world by saying good for you! It's so great to see you so happy, and timing is sometimes nothing. You can't help who you meet and when. Yay Tieka! <3
I love that outfit, especially that means jeans. And even though it's really weird to see pictures of you and Eric instead of you and Brett, I am happy for you :) (Yes, even though I don't know you)
Tieka,
I'm a long time reader, just a quiet one, and I love your blog. This outfit is beyond recreation worthy!
I also think think that you handled the sharing of your personal going-ons very well and, well it sounds corny, but with class and grace. It's never easy to share news like that and as a reader (and blogger) I understand and really appreciate it.
Lastly, I'm really glad you're happy and you two make an adorable couple! :)
xo, kassie
Reading this post made me impossibly happy. Your life seems to be going so well now! I'm glad you're settling and and feeling more upbeat about stuff (and come on, fall is coming, so if there's anything I've learned from reading you blog for the past 2+ years it's that Tieka + fall = one happy camper). An I'm so happy for you and Eric! I TOTALLY assumed you guys were dating, but hearing it from you is great. I hope you guys have lots of fun adventures together! Y'all made an adorable (and super duper hip) couple.
Also, in all my excitement I totally forgot. I think I'm in love with those pants. Rock it, girl!
you are so beautiful!! i absolutely adore this color combination and i completely understand about that darn heat this year. it's still around the 80s in the south but i'm still excited that fall is coming!
xoxox
lyndsey of hellolyndsey
I'm sorry your Summer has been rough, but it sounds like you have so many wonderful things to look forward to and so many new beginnings. You look radiant and lovely. xoxo.
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Love the hair Tieka! Happy to see you're happy :) xo
You heels are beautiful...
Such a gorgeous happy pictures! And your outfit is so beautiful! I love the colors.. very 60s / 70s! You look absolutely stunning!
XOXO from the Netherlands,
Lucia
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aww..damn you look happy haha! was waiting for you to say something..you guys look kind of amazing together. this outfit is so perfect, the same colors i'm doing in my living room! love. can we talk about how pretty your hair is?!
Gorgeous outfit hun, love the pants! I wish the Uk had weather like you guys do, it's so crappy here at the moment. Today it rained at 2pm for a few hours and it was pitch black!
I don't always comment but I've been reading your blog for about 2 years and I'm so happy you have found happiness after some rough times. I wish you both all the happiness in the world. Take care.
xx
Tieka, I stumbled across your blog haphazardly through another great read, Blonde Bedhead. I have to admit, I am a bit of a snob when it comes to finding blogs that catch (and keep) my attention. I have but a handful that I really check on a regular basis…..yet I haven’t really one of my own, they all make me want to start one….once my life is less of a whirlwind!!! But, I just wanted to say that I really love your blog. I relate and appreciate your honesty, it really makes the reader feel like “wow, there is someone else going through the same thing”….you’re a real gem and I adore this post. Love the outfit and the picture of you and Eric is so REAL, you can feel the love, lol!! That sounds corny, but really, you look happy and hell, that is one of lifes greatest achievements: Happiness! Best wishes and I am so happy to have found Selective Potential. xo
You look like a really cute couple, and I love this outfit.
I'm glad that you found some peace.... you look amazing.
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i love your outfit!! and your hair <3
I adore you as a fashion blogger but your post a few months ago announcing your divorce hit close to home because I just went thru the same thing. I just saw today's post that you found love so soon, and again it hit close to home. I just began a new relationship and was so afraid that others would judge or think I was a joke because I didn't wait long enough. Its so assuring to know you can relate and that true love does exist. I couldnt agree more on finding someone that makes US feel perfect. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
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True, it's not always easy to share things on a blog and sometimes you need to deal with things on your own, I'm glad everything has settled down and your happy with it.
Love those minty jeans, quite perfect!
X
You look beautiful, and above all, you look happy! So excited for you!
Your hair looks lovely! Did you change the cut or something? Alex
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Tieka, you look absolutely beautiful! You definitely have a glow about you! I especially love your hair in this post. Looks even prettier than it normally is! I'm so happy for you and Eric!
You guys are adorable ! Glad you're happy ! Grest outfit too !
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Yay mint jeans! You can never go wrong. Also, props on doing the mint/mustard combo! I have yet to try that....
And hey, everything happens for a reason. ;)
Melanie
Style to Stage
I'm a long time reader (I'm talking LONG TIME). But I don't think I've ever commented before! Just wanted to say you look great, your hair looks fantastic and I'm really happy for you!
I'm a long time reader (I'm talking LONG TIME). But I don't think I've ever commented before! Just wanted to say you look great, your hair looks fantastic and I'm really happy for you!
SUPER CUTE OUTFIT!
Seriously as soon as I get some steady work...it's shopping for me! I'm feeling inspired!
It's always hard to know what is right to share and what isn't, but what matters is if you are okay with people knowing. As a blog reader, I always like honesty in writing. Though I totally understand people's need for privacy. Bloggers/vloggers don't owe their readers/viewers anything.
Oh btw! I know I spoke with you a few months ago about living in GR (Thanks again!)...Turns out on a whim we moved just outside of Detroit to Waterford...so if you're ever on this side of the state and wanna meet up, let me know! :)
Love the color of your jeans..and do I see matching toes? Fab.
xo Annie
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Gorgeous photos as usual! I love transitional weather too, it's when you can use the most of your wardrobe :)
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You are looking lovely, lady!! I definitely want to snatch your cardigan right up. A mustard one is currently on my "to thrift" list.
I'm very happy that you followed your heart and gave this new love a chance despite what others thought. You're young, why not have some fun?! I wish you the best of luck in your relationship. :)
I love the mint color... so perfect for the end of summer ;) and yesss your hair is looking amazing in these photos! The 4th photo down is stunning too. Love you girl!
Tieka, you're looking lovely - and so happy. Eric is a great guy and I wish you two all the best :)
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Interesting colour combination - it totally works on you! Love the pastel jeans. You guys are super cute together, glad that your happy xx
i'm in love with this oufit! and these pics of you two are too adorable! xo
The mint Jeans <3
You look so happy (& gorgeous!). And you two are adorable together :)
this has definitely been a life changing summer, and only you know when you are ready to move on and start something new. we all just want you to be happy. you are too perfect! and we simply adore your style!!
xo TJ
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Congratulations on your new relationship! I'm glad you're happy! You certainly look very happy in these pictures!
I absolutely love your mint jeans and the color combination in this outfit. I only wish it was the end of summer in Georgia. We'll probably be suffering through 90-degree days for another couple months. Ughhh
If you're happy, I'm happy, haha! :D
You deserve it !
Also I love love the shoes!!!
I honestly think that every post you wear them.
Love, Saar
Honestly, I actually cried when I read the post about you and Brett separating. I've been reading your blog for such a long time and I felt like I not only got to know you, but him as well. I may even have been a smidge mad when Eric suddenly popped up out of nowhere so soon. I'm not saying this to make you feel bad, but please understand that a lot of readers felt like they got to know Brett as well, you know?
That being said, you and Eric do look very happy together. I hope both you and Brett will end up with the person you belong with.
Love the colors together! Can't wait for Fall, to wear more mustard :)
Congrats!
you look beautiful in this post, and the picture of the two of you , is adorable! here's to a happy fall!
That outfit is perfect! You look so happy and gorgeous!
Good luck to you two!
SOOOO I definitely tried to pull off mint and mustard yesterday, but mine combo was way less successful! It didn't even make it out of the house. Maybe I should have switched the mustard tee for a cardi. Alas, I will try again tomorrow, you've inspired me!
aw Tieka you look beautiful but more importantly so happy! I couldn't be more thrilled for you :)
you look lovely, these pictures are really pretty!
xo
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beautifully put. so happy for you and your new love.
and you look gorgeous and adorable, as always.
love to you.
so much to comment on! i'll just say that i'm with you--i hate how it's too hot to wear skinny jeans. those mint ones are epecially cute! your hair looks so beautiful--tutorial? and i'm so happy for you and eric!
i love the minty pants! so pretty!
This is so sweet. I'm glad that you're finally happy again. =)
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So glad to see you're doing well, Tieka! And I must say, the color and pattern combination of this outfit is genius. Super cute!
you make approaching autumn look real good. xo.
love this look! ESPECIALLY love the heals... they were my wedding shoes :)
Oh, My
Mint and mustard is such a wonderful combination! I'm really into it. And it is crazy how people come into our lives, my ex and I parted ways after 3 years and I wanted to be alone. And then I met someone who completely changed the way I feel about relationships. Good to see you looking so happy
xJennaD
you guys are such a cute couple. and i love your outfit. never would have thought to pair mint with mustard. it makes a lovely flavor of an outfit :)
Don't worry about what other people think of your relationship. If he makes you happy, and if you make him happy, that is the important thing. My friends frequently judge my relationship with my b/f because they don't know the whole story - as I like to say, "nobody knows what goes on behind closed doors." I wish you both much happiness!
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