fear not.

Fedora: Kohls. White Jeans, Scarf: The Loft. Chambray shirt: Forever21.  Shoes: Payless.  Belt: Ross.  Bag: Thrifted.  Necklace: NY&Co.
 I was really afraid to try a fedora.  It turns out they aren’t that scary.  And also they are an awesome solution to the glaring Arizona sun.
I was afraid to take my final for literature yesterday.  Studied my patootie off.  Turns out it was easy-peasy.
I was afraid to go back to school after I had 3 kids.  But 2 years later, I’m still alive.  And it turns out, I still know a thing or two.
I was afraid to buy these white pants, but it turns out, white pants are still possible for a mother.
I was afraid to start a blog, because I thought it might mean I was ridiculous.  It turns out we’re all a little ridiculous anyway.


“To conquer a fear is the beginning of wisdom.” 
~ Bertrand Russell.

fear not.
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24 Comments

  1. Annie wrote:

    Ok, that fedora hat is AMAZING on you! Totally inspiring me to try one too! Love this outfit! For some reason it makes me really want to go on vacation!

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  2. Jodi wrote:

    Cute post (and outfit of course :) I was afraid to start a blog too, but I did it!

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  3. Love love love the hat on you! So funny, I was totally thinking about an outfit like this today. Guess I stalk you a little too much ;)

    Oh, and I now have “fear not, though the enemy deride. Courage from the Lord is on your side” stuck in my head from your title!

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  4. You look great! I don’t know if I can pull off a fedora with my short Katie Holmes-like bob hair-do. :/

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  5. E.C. wrote:

    Great message! I needed that today.

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  6. Mandy wrote:

    I love this whole outfit!

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  7. Ruby Girl wrote:

    dannnng girl you rock that fedora! love it. <3 EverRubyGirl.blogspot.com

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  8. Babymama wrote:

    New follower frm WIWW @ thepleatedpoppy.

    Could you be ANY cuter? Seriously.

    Mama needs a fedora. Now.

    xo
    babymama
    avagracescloset.blogspot.com

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  9. Carri wrote:

    Loving the outfit, head to toe cuteness!!!

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  10. LOVE the hat–I need one of those;) The entire outfit looks effortless and very put together.

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  11. Kayla wrote:

    I’ve been meaning to grab one from Wal Mart. They have a bunch for ten (!) bucks. You look great, as always!

    Kayla
    Freckles in April

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  12. Wow – I love that you just look so effortlessly chic. Great job!

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  13. I. LOVE. THIS. POST. Also, I’m dying to try a fedora!

    Melissa
    closetfloorfinds.blogspot.com

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  14. I love the whole outfit and I think the Fedora is the thing that really makes it pop! Love it.
    jewelscapes

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  15. AH! I am so afraid of my finals this week, fedoras, and anything white. I am so glad you posted this. Although, I have not conquered these fears..I may soon.

    Ask the Duplex

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  16. love this post! and the fedora looks great on you!

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  17. I too LOVE fedoras! But I fear I just do not look as cute as you do in them!

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  18. Monica wrote:

    i love your blog and your style. i really needed the fear not message today :)

    Posted 5.4.11 Reply
  19. The hat is wonderful. I just bought two fedoras.

    Posted 5.5.11 Reply
  20. Cara wrote:

    I’m new to your blog, but your style and feel good message are so inspiring. Great fedora, I’ve been on the hunt for one myself!

    Posted 5.5.11 Reply
  21. Naomi. wrote:

    Oh, I am sooooooo glad to find another blogger who is as small as I am yay. Thankyou so much for the inspiration I love this outfit. :) .

    http://www.akindofbeauty.blogspot.com

    Posted 5.5.11 Reply
  22. Amber wrote:

    I adore this outfit. I was afraid of fedora’s too, but they looked so cute on everyone else so I gave them a chance. Now I have two! I am also afraid of white pants, but you may have inspired me! You are too cute–thanks!

    Be Sassy Classy

    Posted 5.6.11 Reply
  23. Amy wrote:

    I am LOVING this look!!! Gorgeous!

    Posted 5.9.11 Reply
  24. Ashley wrote:

    Seeing you in cropped pants makes me so happy! I saw in your “about me” that you are short. I’m only 4’11” myself and have always been terrified of looking shorter with capris or crops. However, you have shown me, tis not so! Gotta get me some crops now!

    Posted 5.9.11 Reply