What I Wear-S.A.D day, Valentine's Day Encouragement

Happy Valentine's Day to all my beautiful readers. I don't normally post same day outfits, frankly because I'm lazy. (Just being honest here...) 

I thought today was important to hop on here and send a little encouragement your way. 

Today is a day to show love, but it's been skewed and distorted by commercialism.

Society has turned Valentine's Day into "feel inadequate and single" day. I totally understand how easy it is to make today all about me, my needs and wants. You're not alone, just single. Jesus adores you-you His beautiful bride. Being married doesn't mean God loves you more. Being single doesn't mean God loves you less. 

  Don't allow yourself to slip into negative thoughts. God hasn't forgotten you, you're not at the end of His list. And I'm fairly certain each of you has someone (at least one person) who loves you. No, it might not be a guy, or a husband. But you might have a mom and dad, or a sibling, or even just a friend who loves you. Love comes in many forms. Don't overlook the love you already have today for one you hope to have. Hang in there girlies, I'm confident that the Lord is writing you a beautiful story. No two stories look alike, but all of you are loved equally. 

Sending you love and encouragement, 

Natasha 

Flashback-Popular Posts From The Past

I thought it might be fun to do a post highlighting the most popular posts from my blog. 

But I'd also love to know where you ladies would like to go from here. What type of posts would you like to see in the future? Are there needs I'm not meeting? Topics you'd like to discuss? Send me a comment, or shoot me an email. 

http://natashaatkerson.blogspot.com/2013/10/what-i-wear-boho-white-and-thm-update.html

http://natashaatkerson.blogspot.com/2015/05/what-i-wear-in-love-with-eshakti.html

http://natashaatkerson.blogspot.com/2015/06/what-i-wear-how-to-wear-shorts-modestly_16.html

http://natashaatkerson.blogspot.com/2014/10/what-i-wear-casual-apparel-and-changing.html

http://natashaatkerson.blogspot.com/2010/10/what-i-wear-how-to-wear-combat-boots.html

http://natashaatkerson.blogspot.com/2014/10/what-i-wear-optical-illusion-maxi-skirt.html

http://natashaatkerson.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-i-wear-rue-21-clothes-and-hobbies.html

http://natashaatkerson.blogspot.com/2015/03/trim-healthy-mama-hybrid-faux-kool-aid.html

http://natashaatkerson.blogspot.com/2015/02/what-i-wear-do-we-hate-children.html

http://natashaatkerson.blogspot.com/2015/07/what-i-wear-floral-dress-and-lace-crop.html

What I Wear-Resting Heart Rates And Neon Green

JuI'm wearing: Green neon cardigan-thrifted $2// Black infinity scarf-Vanity $10//Striped Dress-Ross $19// Boots-Keens $90


























Hello lovelies, how are you? I'm happy to be able to share an outfit today. Actually, in the spirit of honesty, this is only the second time this week I've gotten dressed...
I had a cold that knocked me out pretty good. I laid around on the couch for 4 days! Which, if you know me, is highly unusual. I'm a go, go, go girl. Always doing something, moving and working. 

So my outfits consisted of pjs and Kleenex. So glad to be feeling better. I don't think I truly value my health till it's less than 100%. 

 An interesting thing though, shortly before I got sick I was reading about how illness affects your resting heart rate negatively. 
For instance, I have a Fitbit with constant heart monitoring and this is the screen shot of my resting heart rate this week- 

 Pretty weird, huh? And sort of cool! When your body fights an infection it causes the rest of your body to work harder. So I'll now be freaking out when my resting heart rate starts climbing...

Note: I do not agree with everything the Dressing Your Truth teaches in regards to "feelings" and the like. If you stick strictly to the fashion, I think there's much to glean. I typically just skip through the weird stuff.

What I Wear-Monochromatic-ish

I'm wearing-navy blue scarf-Wal Mart $3// navy blue 3/4 length sleeve shirt-Vanity $10// White tank top-Maurice's $8// Jeans-thrifted $5

I have officially pin pointed why I haven't been blogging. Ready? It's cold. I'm okay if I have a coat, or a warmer jacket. But since I'm posting my outfit, and not, "my outfit plus my coat," it's not as easy to keep warm. 

For instance, I went out Sunday morning in 3 deg. Weather to take these. By the time I was done, I couldn't feel my fingers haha.  

All weather aside, I'm really loving my simple, almost monochromatic outfit. I've mentioned Dressing Your Truth before (I'm not selling you anything, just sharing info). But it truly is helping me with my wardrobe. I'm less worried about keeping up with the latest trends, instead I jut wear clothing that is type 4. It's freeing! I don't push myself to wear giant sparkly statement necklaces, it's not me. I hate bracelets. I'm not big on tons of jewelry and crazy prints. Plain shirts are a staple and I'm loving it. 
I'd really encourage you to check Dressing Your Truth out. It's crazy how much it helps with clothing, but also relating to other people. 


I'd love if you took the free course and told me what type you think you are. I'm type 4. 

What I Wear-New Year Thoughts

I'm wearing-Black beanie-Rue 21 $1//Red and black buffalo check plaid shirt-Rue 21 $10//Jeans-Aeropstale $10


































I thought since I've been neglecting my blog, it would be a good idea to post just once more before 2015 is over. 

his year has been a roller coaster of ups and downs, tears and sadness. But it was also filled with smiles and memories. 
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 What's my take away from this year? Life is fragile and in God's hands. I knew that before, obviously, but it was solidified through many events. 

 So my year in review; 

My grandpa passed away, my mom almost died in the hospital, my aunt was diagnosed with colon cancer, we closed our church, not to mention two work related accidents for employees that were pretty severe. Which I suppose I'm mentioning, even though I said, "Not to mention..." Haha!

 I was listening to a sermon podcast yesterday that really spoke to me. He used two gifts as a sermon illustration.
   One was wrapped beautifully, the other horribly mangled and sealed with a bandage instead of tape. 

e proceeded to let someone open both. The nicely wrapped gift contained an apple with a bite tak
He asked people, "Which looks more appealing?" Their obvious reply, "The prettily wrapped one." 
Then 

hen out of it. The nastily wrapped gift contained an Apple TV. 

 In much the same way, we view circumstances and situations through human eyes. When God calls us to walk a path, wrapped in a horrible exterior, tainted by the bandage, we groan and complain. "Why this, God?" Is our jaded question. "Just wait my child. Open the gift before you judge what I've given you." Is His loving reply. 

 Compliance to God is rewarded with chaos. Seriously. Choosing Christ and His plan will never be easy. Satan will attack with everything he's got if you're posing a threat. If you're simply existing, never stepping out into the unknown chaos called, "God's will", why attack a target that's not a threat? 

 So embrace the chaos, it's a beautiful thing. 

Happy New year to all my beautiful gals, may the Lord bless you with chaos and give you many horribly wrapped gifts this coming 2016.
 

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