Thursday, September 29, 2011

Look of the Day: Everybody Makes Mistakes, Everybody Has Those Days

Let's talk about mistakes. We all make them, I make them DAILY. I used to beat myself up over mistakes I made. I would get frustrated and angry. But you know what I do now when I make mistakes? I LEARN FROM THEM. Like Miley Cyrus said (yes, no shame, I love Hannah Montana and Miley -- have you not realized I'm a dork yet?) "If things don't work out as you planned, figure something else out. Don't stay down, try again". And that's exactly what I do.

For example, blogging can be tough for me at times. I have a strong voice when it comes to writing, but technically I'm not the best at it. So this morning when I was on my walk, my mom called to tell me there were mistakes in my blog post. I immediately walked home to fix the mistakes, I couldn't focus on my walk knowing that there were mistakes in my post. I was frustrated, embarrassed and mad at myself. My patient mother went through the post with me and helped me correct my errors. While the post was fixed (well it's good enough, I'm never perfect) my ego wasn't. So I took some time, hiked up the hill and cleared my mind.

And then I came home and blasted some Miley Cyrus. See, I told you I am a dork.
I've learned holding on to feelings of frustration does nothing but make me unhappy and upset. And that's not how I like to feel.
Live and LEARN!
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Fit:
Theory blouse (similar)
Forever 21 skirt (Similar but check your stores I JUST got it)
h&m round sunglasses (similar)
Jcrew necklace (similar)
Target Clogs (similar)
Studded Bow Head Band from Nordstrom, here is close up of it on my Facebook Fan Page. (similar here but I JUST purchased it in store)
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Okay, I'm rocking out to Party In the USA now, because well, I like to party.
I put my hands up, they're playing my song, the butterfly's fly away...
Posted by Amber's Notebook at 1:15 PM
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14 comments:

  1. LieslSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    You, Amber, are darling, just darling! LOVE the flirty skirt on that dress! Woo Hoo for "Party in the USA!" You ROCK! I make mistakes too, as we all do and will, but I love that you learn from them and make the most of them! You know what, my mother called me the other day and told me about some mistakes in mine too...I know I have comma usage problem...hehe...so we just look past those and have all accepted that, but sometimes I miss things after writing blogs so quickly and I am a bit of a perfectionist, so, I too run home or quickly get online and fix them...I think you and I are a lot alike in that way! My mother is big on correct grammar usage, punctuation and just the english language in general and it is important...so, I have learned a lot from her! :)

    Liesl :)

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  2. alexis scarffSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    thanks for being candid and posting this. i have a silly little blog that some of my friends read and sometimes when i get home, my husband will gently tell me that i made some errors. i get SO defensive and embarrassed!! so don't feel alone! we live and we learn :)!! love your outlook, we've got to forgive ourselves and not take ourselves (and our blogs) so seriously sometimes!! cute, girly outfit, btw...love it!

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  3. StaceySeptember 29, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I love you Amber, I hate to think how bad my English is, it was one of my worst subjects at school! You look so beautifl in this outfit and who doesn't love a bit of Miley Cyrus?!

    xoxo
    Stacey

    http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.com/

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    nodding my head like yeah, moving my hips like yeah! ... ha ha I secretely love it! And speaking of love that skirt is!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  5. MariaSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    UHM! I literally just bought that bow headband during my lunch break. So Blair Waldorf! xo

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    This is adorable!

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  7. lynnSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    i love this outfit - just pinned on pinterest!

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  8. Nicole ReneSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Well, you are adorable. And yes, everybody makes mistakes & they suckkk but I agree with you.. nothing some good music can fix! I prefer Taylor Swift but have to admit I enjoy some Miley every once in awhile! Love your blog! :)

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Wait! How is that skirt similar? Is it mesh? It looks like two-layers of linen and something I need in my closet!

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  10. allergic to vanillaSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    awww Amber- I love this post, and I love you!! I totally know how you feel about the whole blog mistakes thing, because everyone makes them :) Keep your head up, and always be the rockstar that you are!

    Hope you have a killer weekend!!

    xo Carlina

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  11. AOctober 2, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    The blunt honesty in this post is all that matters... grammar? says who! create you own language love!
    xx
    wonderful meeting you at Saks. Hope all is well!
    x
    Amy
    refusestolabel.com

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  12. EliOctober 2, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I love how frank you are about it! We arent always perfect and shouldn't be ashamed to seek a little help some times :) even if it is something like writing :)

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  13. Made in SonomaOctober 5, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Love this outfit on you!

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  14. NuhaOctober 14, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    lovin this cute girly outfit!

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