Value of Friendship
Sweater: c/o Aventura ($51.99), also love this and this
Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch (old), similar here ($79)
Bag: Mark & Graham ($74.99)
Beret: bought in Quebec City, similar here ($30)
Snow boots: Sorel ($150, thanks Heidi for letting me borrow!)
Scarf: Asos ($23)
Socks: Yaktrax
Photos taken by Heidi of Wishes & Reality.
Thinking About the Value of Friendship
Originally I was going to talk about this sweater I received from Aventura (isn’t it cute!), but thinking about this photoshoot made me think about something else. It got me thinking about the value of friendship. You’re probably like ummm how does this sweater have anything to do with friendship? Well it was more about when this photo was taken.
It Got Me Thinking
When I was getting ready to put this outfit together, my friend Heidi was kind enough to come over and take these photos. I originally had a different pair of shoes to wear for this outfit but the weather was brutally cold that day and I wasn’t sure if my feet would stay warm enough. Heidi without hesitation offered her boots. You guys, she let me borrow her new, barely worn Sorel boots! She’s like “it would look really cute with your outfit, so just wear it”. I told her I didn’t want to take credit for these boots and she didn’t care. She didn’t want my feet to be cold and she really wanted my outfit to work out.
Value of Friendship
So here is where it got me thinking about the value of friendship. Real friends don’t care about competition, they care about your well-being. This reflection made me think about the people in my life. If you ask me how many friends I have, the number is low. Friendship to me is about the quality not quantity.
I think about the friends I have (this includes the new friendships I have made) and they are amazing. They are there for me (and my husband) no matter what and always stood by my side even during difficult times. They know when and how to show their support, love, and care, and for that I am so grateful. So to my friends, thank you all so much. Thank you for being part of my life. Thank you for your friendship. ♥
I feel like I’ve been in a thankful mood lately, but I really do want to show my appreciation for everything good in my life. Life has its downs, but a lot of good comes out of it. Which is why I really want to take the moment to be grateful and express my gratitude.
So if you guys have wonderful friends in your life, thank them. Good and genuine people can be rare to find.
xo RD
I LOVE your sweet gratitude! You are darling and so is that outfit!
Thank you so much Andrea!
Such a great post! Having amazing supportive friends are the best!
xx- Nina
http://www.ninalnguyen.com/2018/01/camel-coat.html
It really does make difference!
Such a great post Rach! Love your cute winter outfit too!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
Thanks Samantha!
Heidi sounds like a great friend. The boots do look really cool with this look. And I’m all about quality over quantity as well. There’s no need for a million friends. Just the right friends.
She is a great friend so are the few that I have. You have the right mindset Cheryl!
What a great post! Love it!
Elise | http://www.elisebythepiece.com
Thanks Elise!
That was so sweet of your friend to lend you her boots! I swear, the best of friends always seem to have similar shoes sizes, haha.
The whole look is adorable and I always appreciate when weather appropriate footwear is featured. I know heels and flats are often chicer, but real outfits win my approval.
iamchiconthecheap.com
I’m so in love with your beret with the pompom on it !
So pretty !
xx,
Margot
https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com/
Thank you!
Great post, darling!
I’m following you and I hope you will follow me.
Thank you so much!
Great post, darling!
I’m following you and I hope you will follow me.
adellinasworld.blogspot.com
This is such a lovely post. It’s so important to value our friendships both old and new x
http://www.franklyflawless.com
Thank you Sabiha!
that hat is so fun! cute look!
kelseybang.com
Thanks
Great post.
xx
https://theonethattravels.wordpress.com/
Thanks Zorica!
Oh Rach this is such a sweet post!! I hope you know I’m always here and will always have your back. You are an inspiration and one of the strongest women I know. And you can borrow my shoes any time!!! Xoxoxo
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
Thanks for being my friend Heidi! 🙂
Such a gorgeous post Rach! Friendship is so important!
x Rubi
Pose & Repeat
Thanks Rubi!
I love this so much girl. I’m the same way. I can count how many close friends I have on one hand, but quality over quantity! That was so nice of Heidi and she was right, the boots do look amazing with your outfit. Love this!!
http://www.livelaughlinda.com
Thank you so much Linda! A few amazing friends beats having a ton of mediocre ones!
What a beautiful post- pictures and words!
Tia Cherie
Thank you!
This was such a cute post! That was so kind of your friend to let you borrow her boots, which look perfect with your outfit by the way! I also love that sweater!
-Helen
http://www.sweethelengrace.com
Thank you Helen! It was very kind!
What a sweet tribute! We all need our girlfriends to get by 😊
http://www.beautyfashiongadgets.com
Exactly! Thank you!
Nice and comfortable!
XX
http://www.atrendylifestyle.com/
Thank you!
Muy lindo post Rach, y el look es una monada.
Te dejo mi nuevo post, pink & grey
http://www.simplysory.com/2018/01/25/pink-grey/
Thank you so much!
What a sweet, heartfelt post – there’s nothing better than those friendships where you can pick up exactly where you left off. Hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead 🙂
Lyndi
http://www.stylecalling.com
Thank you Lyndi!
Agreed – I have a hard time finding genuine people IRL although I have met many like-minded people from blogging! Such a great community online!
Kim
http://www.simplylovebirds.com
Blogging community does an amazing job connecting like minded people. It is so incredible!
True friends are hard to come by and when you find them you need to cherish them. I found out who my true friends were when my mum died last year n October. My true friends were there for me non stop. We should always value and cherish friendships because they are the family we get to choose for ourselves.
http://www.fashionstylemogul.com
Oh my, I am so sorry to hear about mom Meron. So sorry for your loss <3 True friends will be right by your side no matter what. Glad you were able to have that during your toughest times.
What a thoughtful post idea! Btw love your beret, super cute!
Noelle
http://elle-no.com
Thank you so much Noelle!
Oh how beautiful and thoughtful. Love the boots. I could have used a pair here during the snow. We don’t get much at all so I was lost in how to look chic in snow.
Andrea Fenise
http://www.byandreafenise.com
Thanks Andrea!