Monday, September 10, 2012

Bon Bon Vie!


Happy Monday loves! How was your weekend? I went to a beautiful and moving wedding over the weekend. And I thought a lot about life and what it means to live it  in a way that makes each day purposeful and abundant.  There is an old adage by Abraham Lincoln that says: "Its not the years in your life that count, but the life in your years."  I expect a lot of beauty, color and intrigue in my life. And I chase after it until I catch it.

Bon Vie is the French term for good life.   I don't just want the good life, I want the good good life. So give me the Bon Bon Vie! What about you? The key to living this way is believing you deserve it and purposing in your heart to live this way no matter where you are in your journey. 
 
I wasted a lot of time in my younger years listening to people tell me who they thought I was or how I should live and then one day I woke up and realized that my life is mine to live any way I choose.  I can't get back the years I spent listening to other folks, but I sure can have fun making up for lost time:-)







Hat: Thrifted, White Shirt: Marshalls, Black Dress: Windsor


"I came so that you might have life, and have it more abundantly"
John 10:10





Here is to the Bon Bon Vie!


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44 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Super cute photos!! I love this outfit with the hat and the shoes!

    Shasie of Live Life in Style
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  2. Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake YourselfSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Beautiful photos and dress to match a lovely post :D

    Cheers
    CCU

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  3. Selvaggia CapizziSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    I quote you! Wise words!
    And dar you are looking so fab in this outfit! I love those shoes!
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  4. kitaSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Loving the outfit and the words. The had is super cute I have been looking for one for the beach but since summer is over..hopefully I will have better luck next year.

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  5. TiaSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Awesome photos and I LOVE your look! That hat is everything!

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  6. FabEllisSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Wow! Gorgeous! I love the photos. Beautiful!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Love your sandals!! I would like to be in that place!
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  8. UnknownSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    You look wonderful, I love that hat!!



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  9. KathleenSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    You look beautiful in your hat!

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  10. Kultur und StilSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I really love your shoes! And the photos are very beautiful!

    xxx Anita

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  11. Prisla BuahSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    gorgeous hat Dear and the blog looks amazing

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  12. UnknownSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Stunning hat! You are drop dead gorgeous!

    xoxo,
    Rachel
    Rachel’s Lookbook

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  13. Vanessa - PureGlam.tvSeptember 11, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    OMG - your outfit is so beautiful... love the combination with the hat and your shoes... LIKE!

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  14. Isabella | THE PILE OF STYLESeptember 11, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Hey, this looks awesome, very creative, I think you should check out my blog, I think we have a similar style ;)

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  15. angiejenkins2011September 11, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    I am all for the good life! Love your outfit, your surroundings and your words of wisdom. Keep living the Bon Bon Vie!

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  16. and so it goes....September 11, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Love this look! That hat is GORG!

    XO

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  17. LA Lynn'sSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Ooooo... how I ADORE this post!!!! I love the fact that you are always encouring and inspiring with your words and your fashion style!!!! Thanks for being a JOY to the blogosphere!!!!

    Xoxo
    Lynn

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  18. Whitney 'Nic' JamesSeptember 11, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    this post is wonderful! as always, you look lovely and your words are so inspiring! LOVE the shoes too ;-)

    ~nic
    www.nics-picks.com

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  19. FASHION TALESSeptember 11, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Gorgeous photos! That hat is amazing, and thanks for the inspiring words/quotes. /Madison

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  20. Frank VinylSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    I am loving that hat


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  21. Hang T. TranSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    your posts are always gorgeously thoughtful.
    Love this outfit, especially the shoes.

    xxx
    Hang

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  22. VirginiaSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    you look so gorgeous!!!
    what a great blog you have!
    xoxo

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  23. Sarah LienardSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Love this post! Interesting insights into life as well :) and a gorgeous outfit! I think this is my inspiration of the week, in life and fashion terms :D

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  24. My Scrambled StyleSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    You look great! I love your shoes.

    xo
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  25. Eimear O'Reilly StylistSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    i couldn't agree with you more. thanks for this post! i'm all for positivity.

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  26. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Great outfit! I love your hat and you shoes!
    - Monica
    Caravan of Style

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  27. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    beautiful, love the dress! followed you in gfc, hope you can follow back! http://xxxloveisbeautyxxx.blogspot.ie/

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  28. SparkleSeptember 13, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    aw... you look amazing!

    xo

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  29. TyeSeptember 13, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    you look absolutely stunning. I'm loving the hat and heels and loving the inspirational quotes.

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  30. citizen rosebudSeptember 13, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    LV, you are a GORGEOUS breath of fresh air- I adore this outfit, and your attitude!

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  31. xoxo Kellz*September 13, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    gorgeousssssssssssssssssssss

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  32. Cathy aka Minister of StyleSeptember 13, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    You look amazing doll but that isn't anything new!!! I love the entire outfit but especially the shoes....love, love, love! Thank you so much for the blog award, I'll be posting my answers soon.

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Hello LV,
    You're stunning! Gorgeous photos!
    Amen to John 10:10!

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  34. VeraSeptember 14, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    The photos are amazing! You look adorable!

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  35. she.is.the.oneSeptember 14, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    Wonderful post dear :))
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  36. Sazi EfionayiSeptember 14, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    love ur shoes,you look so classy

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  37. UnknownSeptember 15, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    I love all these photos, so lovely!

    Tye
    http://www.lagelledailydose.blogspot.com

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  38. UnknownSeptember 16, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Girl, I feel you and have fun making up for lost time!

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  39. Mrs CSeptember 16, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    HAWT!! really hawt!

    Hugs and kisses from :
    MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES DAILY (Where fashion and food collide!)
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  40. ericaSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Look at you in your cute outfit and sunhat by the pool, while I watch leaves fall off of the trees lol. xo

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  41. Frannie PantzSeptember 17, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    LV sometimes I can't tell which is more beautiful about you--your stylish, gorgeous outer person or the lovely, grateful, inspirational and uplifting inner person. I love all of your quotes and your basic b/w today!

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  42. Like Mousse Au ChocolatSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Oh woman u r so beautiful . Beautiful pix

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  43. The Sexy Single MommySeptember 20, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    I am loving that hat! I have to agree with you, I was living my life for my mother. Doing everything that she wanted me to do, etc. I had to realize, just like you, that this is my life and I started doing what I wanted to do. It's hard because you want your parents to be proud of you. I'm glad that I started doing my own thing1

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  44. Sincerely MallySeptember 22, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    You look lovely!!!

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