Jacket: c/o Tailor & Stylist, Tee: Target (similar), Pants: Forever 21, Shoes: Urban Outfitters, Purse: R&J Handbags, Ring: HelloFab
This is not a post about The Bachelor hometown visits and which ladies got one and which did not.
Although, I will admit that I am totally watching The Bachelor as I type this.
Not even embarrassed about that.
I went home to my parent's house the other week while Ian was on a business trip.
Ever since we moved to Portland, I've never really missed my hometown.
Of course I missed the people I left behind down there, but that's about it.
I think it's because I've always felt like a "big city" kinda girl and the town I grew up in is... well... not.
To be completely honest, the previous visits I've had just made me miss Portland more and happy that I moved away.
BUT, after this last visit (maybe it's because I have my own kid??) I just feel really blessed to have grown up where I did.
As I coasted through town (seriously the lowest speed limits ever there...) I just couldn't stop my nostalgia!
And on top of that, I was sad to leave.
Those few days really helped me realize that it is good to love where I'm at in life, but it's also ok to appreciate where I come from.
P.S. Don't forget to enter my t-shirt giveaway!
P.P.S. Isn't this jacket I'm wearing adorable? It's like the moto jackets that are trending, but less stiff.
haha, totally thought you were talking The Bach.
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love this look!
xo - heather
This Life Is Yours Blog
Those pants! Love them! I am putting your button for your blog on my sidebar today-so much easier to find the blogs I love that way :)
ReplyDeleteXO, Kelsey
those pants are amazing!
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http://theblankpagesblog.blogspot.com/
love your shoes -- so adorable! xo
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Sounds like you had a great trip. Sometimes it is fun to go back "home" and reminisce. Can't believe those amazing pants are Forever 21....that print is gorgeous!
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LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com
I moved around as a military brat...hoping my baby girl is more settled and can relate to a hometown
ReplyDeleteThose pants are fabulous! You look great!
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Style Diary
Love your pants! Is it just me or is Forever 21 doing it right lately? Usually it's hit or miss when I walk in there but the other day I literally loved almost everything I looked at. Thank goodness I only had 20 minutes to find a pleather jacket and leave!
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These pants are amazing on you Sarah! I adore that luxurious looking print :) I too grew up in a small town, but love the pace of the city. Though, it can get too busy in the big town sometimes and then I'm always happy to come home again :) Much like you! x
ReplyDeleteAwesome pants! So fun and different!
ReplyDeleteYou look great. I really like your pants. :)
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I was the same way when we moved from Corvallis up here, 10 1/2 years ago. And once we had kids, I felt really nostalgic and thankful too to have come from there. It's weird now that my kids are getting older, because I find myself actually missing the smaller town! Life is fully of seasons I guess! (Oh man, those slow speed limits us to make me nuts!! :)) Your jacket is really cute!
ReplyDeletelove the jacket!! and the little ring is amazingly cute :D
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Love your jacket! I completely agree with you about the hometown thing ;)
ReplyDeleteAfter growing up in a small town I moved to Portland for 6 years... After 6 years in the city I realized I am not a city girl. I missed the stars, and the quiet!! We just moved back to my hometown and its amazing how much I appreciate it now! No sirens, you can see the stars, it's actually dark out! So crazy how much I took for granted growing up here, but I feel like I needed that time away to appreciate where I came from and grow into who I am supposed to be. Not to mention I met my husband while living in the city. Meant to be! :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. I love going back and visiting the suburb where I grew up! And love your jacket.
ReplyDeletexo Josie
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LOVE this whole outfit! Simply adorable. All of it. The cap toe shoes and patterned pants!
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love your outfit! can't wait to catch up your blog posts i missed. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSarah,
ReplyDeleteI grew up in Corvallis too and I know exactly what you mean. I moved away for college when I was 18 and I thought Id honestly never miss it. I haven't lived in Corvallis for almost 10 years and my husband and I have been in Portland for 5. I go back now and I get the same nostalgic feelings about where I grew up and I sometimes miss that small home town feel and hope I can provide that same thing for my kids some day.
But for now, I LOOOOOOOVE Portland and living in a small big city with all its quirks.
PS, you are way more daring with pants than I am. I dont think I could EVER pull those off like you are.
Once Upon The Hill
Love this jacket/pants combo! I've been thinking a bit differently about my hometown too as I get older and start to think about having a family. It is great to appreciate where you came from... and not feel too uncool if you end up back there, like I might :)
ReplyDeleteHow cute are those pants and that bag!
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http://stylehonestly.blogspot.com
Those pants are perfection! Love this outfit in its full!
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Love these pants...and your shoes...such a cute look!
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budgetfashion101.blogspot.ca
I love this daring outfit with the structured jacket and geometric print pants! Thank you so much for so styling our jacket!
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