Winter white, it’s so pure and so crisp. When Christa handed me this outfit I just decided that I might as well go along with it and have fun. Because let’s be honest…head to toe white and this glamorous fur and heels is so far outside of my comfort zone. There were only two options: be terrified or have a good time. The latter is always the better choice. Maybe it was uncomfortable because people stopped and turned to stare and the stories I made up in my head were ridiculous. After the first few moments of wanting to go crawl back in the car and change I decided to own the look and walk confidently like this style was the most natural thing in the world to be wearing downtown on a Friday afternoon. Yet this silly story points me to something deeper. I was a mess of a life before Jesus came in and clothed me in his pure white righteousness. I believed a tangle of crazy lies (and still do at times) before he made me his. More than anything though I see how standing out isn’t a bad thing if you learn how to stand out for the right reasons. Stand out because you’re redeemed. Stand out because you love well. Stand out because you’re humble. Stand out because your life is messy and needs a Savior and you recognize that. Stand out because you listen. Stand out because you’re pointing back to Jesus. I can be terrified that people are looking at me as an example for either how to live or not how to live or I can cozy up even more into the softness of Christ’s heart and show the world Him.
Also today is #GivingTuesday 🙂 While Black Friday and Cyber Monday celebrate spending Giving Tuesday is all about… well giving back! It’s a time to encourage people to give to others that have less and help charities and non-profit organizations. So will you do just that? Helping sweet orphans is as easy as clicking that red Give Now button in the upper right hand column and donating just $10. It makes such a difference in these children’s lives who are without parents. I’ll thank you in advance for having generous hearts! 😉
UPDATE!!! 77,445.73 Who wants to push it over to 500? 
(Photos by: Christa Taylor) A big thank you to Christa for not only shooting these pictures but styling them as well. Behind the scenes side note: I totally had to change in the car into this outfit and there were people everywhere walking by or having coffee! Trying to be discreet was a hilarious challenge but I somehow managed to do it. I now have new found respect for nursing mothers…
Also I’m still looking for some willing people to be a part of the 2013 fundraising team. Do you want to help sweet orphans in India? Now is your chance! Email me at misselaini @ gmail.com (remove spaces) if you’re interested! Or if you need an end of year tax write off this is a great option. 🙂
This fur jacket has history! You look stunning! 🙂
Yes, it does and a good story too! Next time I wear it I’ll have to share that… 🙂 Thanks mommy! I get my looks from you. xoxo
I think the coat is lovely, in a bold, stunning kind of way. Plus, the flower shop you were at looks simply delightful. Did you get a bouquet? How fun to live in city that sells flowers out on the sidewalk… I’ve only seen that in movies. Haha!
Thank you! It was my mother’s as a young girl. It was a delightful shop and no I didn’t get a bouquet there since it was our first stop of many. Wow flowers on the sidewalk are normal here… 🙂