The Simply Luxurious Life newsletter 156

Published: Fri, 07/05/13


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Celebrating the Fourth of July yesterday here in the states caused me to ponder the luxury and responsibility freedom brings to each of our lives. 
 
With the news of Egyptians responding to the government they voted for just over a year ago, demanding via protests that the government be inclusive and be a voice of all people rather than a religious few, it was an eye-opening reminder that we can never be passive and complacent in the quest or attainment of freedom (learn more here). 
 
In order to ensure that the life we want and value materializes, we must always be making conscious decisions, taking responsibility for the decisions we do make and not wasting opportunity when it presents itself. 
 
While the endless options of choices can be debilitating, if we aren't clear about what we want, it can be easy to become overwhelmed; on the flipside, such infinite options can be the pathway to designing exactly what we desire because we can carefully tailor, edit, and add precisely what we seek. 
 
This week's post from the archives offers a few tips on how to go about being the artist of your ideal life. Have a look . . . 
 
 
 

Next week, I am thrilled to share that The Simply Luxurious Life will be hopping on a plane bound for Paris which means that the newsletter will be on vacation for two weeks (resuming on Friday July 26th with an extra full edition). However, the blog will be busy at work as it will be investigating, perusing, and exploring many different adventures, shops and sites that are calling for my attention. While the regular postings of the blog will be put on pause, I will be posting throughout my trip as I am inspired and weekends will not be off limits. I do hope you fill stop by and feel free to follow me on Instagram as I will be posting daily as I make my way around Paris. 
 
Speaking of Paris, the fall couture collections were on display this week, so I gathered a few of the highlights from each of the four days on the catwalk. Two of my favorite collections were Armani Prive and Jean Paul Gaultier
 
I do hope the first week of July has treated you well, and I can't wait to take you all along with me to the City of Light. A bientot! 
 
 
-Shannon
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Weekly Open Discussion Question (click on the discussion to share your thoughts or see what everyone else is sharing!)
 
A Look Back through the Archives on this Week on the Blog . . . 1, 2, 3 years ago . . . 
 
 
2 years ago . . . The Key to Accessories
 
3 years ago . . . Proceed Toward Your Destiny
 
This & That: No. 65

 

    Splurge & Save Outfit:

    No. 14

     

     

    There is something about leopard that reveals personality, but also versatility as it is a print that serves as a neutral as well. Equipment's silk blouse was recently marked down and would be a great foundational piece to add to your wardrobe as it can be worn in summer (as shown above) or in fall and winter with a black pencil skirt or trousers. And you can never go wrong with denim.

    ~SPLURGE~

    ~MiH Paris cropped white mid-rise straight leg jeans~

    ~Equipment Brett silk leopard blouse~

    ~Opening Ceremony leather satchel in red~

    ~Gianvito Rossi strappy leather ankle sandals~

    ~SAVE~

    ~Vince Camuto Women's Button Down Leopard Blouse~

    ~Not Your Daughter's Jeans Alisha white skinny stretch jeans~

    ~Marc by Marc Jacobs buckle up wooden wedges~

    ~Hobo Zara vintage cross-body bag~



    July 5, 2013     Issue #156

    "America is my country, and Paris is my home town."

    ― Gertrude Stein
     


     
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    How to Become the Woman You've Always Wanted to Be

    Weekly Themes
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    Wednesday's Why Not . . . ?:
     
     
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    EXTRA POSTS
    Paris Fall Couture 2013 - Day One
    Paris Fall Couture 2013 - Day Two
    Paris Fall Couture 2013 - Day Three
    Paris Fall Couture 2013 - Day Four
    An Article to Read: No. 2
    A Glimpse at my Pinterest Boards


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