Happy #FASHIONWEDNESDAY, party people! I’ve been on the go for days it seems, and then all of a sudden it was time for a fashion post and I was coming up empty. So, this morning, I got up early, snagged my husband and his favorite buffalo plaid flannel (for me, of course!) and dragged him out in the -3 degree weather to take some pictures of me. He. Is. A. Saint, y’all. A – if you’re reading this, you the real MVP.
Buffalo Plaid + A Confidence Boost
I’ve seen a lot of post on Facebook recently that are just awful. People are tearing others down like it’s their JOB. My goodness. So, in light of it being Christmastime, I thought I would share with you 6 ways to lift up the people in your life and spread a little Christmas cheer (all year round).
1. Applaud successes.
Maybe let’s stop focusing on how people look, but rather how they act. Be the champion of your loved ones. Even small victories deserve to be celebrated. And we all need an excuse to buy 24 sparkly gold balloons, right?
2. Be encouraging.
Think about what you say before you say it. Is it going to be constructive or kind? Sometimes, hard things need to be said. I get that. But there is always a tactful way to say it. Encouragement shows sincerity and belief in someone. We all need a little bit of that, amiright??
3. Forgive quickly.
This one has exceptions, OBVIOUSLY. But for most things, man, life is hard isn’t it? Being a human is DANG hard and sometimes we need others around us to show a little forgiveness. I am working on this one because I can hold a mean grudge. My mantra for this month is to let. it. go.
4. Cut the gossip.
Gossip is a natural way of life for everyone. We all share stories we heard about others, scandalous moments around us, etc. But before you open your mouth to share someone else’s story, think about this: is it true? is it hurtful? will it benefit you in ANY way by sharing it?
5. Share knowledge.
Tell your friend where you got the boots she likes so much. Show the girl next door how to take the perfect photo. Show someone how to work their computer. There is enough room in this world for everyone. Hoarding knowledge because you want to be the only one in those particular shoes or the only one who can master the perfect selfie isn’t worth it. Make someone’s day.
6. Love those around you.
I struggle with this one. How can I love people I don’t even like?! But the thing is, everyone is struggling, even when they don’t look like they are. We’ve all got our battles. Just because you think your battle is bigger than someone else’s doesn’t make theirs any less of a fight. Try your best to be kind. Even when you are standing in line in Target and the woman in front of you WILL NOT stop talking to the cashier and they’re moving slower than two sloths. 😉
P.S. The best things in life come from your husband’s closet, don’t they? This buffalo plaid shirt was grudgingly passed down to me, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. This is the PERFECT plaid for this season. Shop the look below and make sure to snag these pieces while they’re on sale!
I love all of my readers. I think you are all wonderful. You encourage me EVERY DAY to be a better person. Thank you SO much. You have no idea how much I appreciate the sweet words you comment.
Let’s all make the commitment this month to build people up. All people. Even if you don’t like them that much. Even if they were rude to you in the makeup aisle at Sephora. Even if they said you had big ears in first grade (you know who you are). Let’s make like Elsa and LET IT GO.
I hope you enjoyed this post and learned something new today. 🙂
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Such a cute outfit???? and great ideas! They always say successful people applaud the success of others so I think your #1 is the best. All of these ideas are great but that’s my favorite????
Great tips, and I absolutely LOVE that plaid shirt! Would totally steal it from my husband’s closet, lol. Many of us in Canada call these shirts the “Canadian Tuxedo”. 😉
I struggle with #6 all the time. It’s inevitable that I would like everyone in life, but I do my best to be civil to everyone I meet without being “fake” about it either.
I adore this uplifting post, thanks for sharing! You really do have a trooper of a husband, that’s cooooold!
XO
Lee Anne
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He is a trooper! LOL!
Love love love your end message!! We should all just be kind to one another, it really isn’t that hard and it usually makes us feel good!
Super cute outfit, btw!
Love your outfit! Great tips.
I love these pictures of your girl! you’re so photogenic! buffalo plaid is my favorite to wear and i am jealous of your snow!
You are too cute! I love how you paired the plaid with a red lip, super festive!
Xo, Alex
http://www.alexandrachristineblog.com
This is SUCH an important post! I think we need to start uplifting each other more often instead of constantly tearing other people down. I think I need to work on that myself. By the way, I absolutely love your outfit!
Thank you SO much!
Everyone seems to pull off the red plaid shirt and classic red lipstick so well, but I don’t think I could! It looks great on you.
Oh I am sure that you could!
What an inspiration post. I think we could all use a little extra kindness in 2017. You look gorgeous by the way!
Thanks so much!!!
Its so hard to break the gossip habit. I love love love that plaid shirt!
Seriously love the look! I recently read ‘The Universe Has Your Back’ by Gabby Bernstein (READ it! So good!) and one of the mantras that she talks about is something along the lines of “I lead and live through love” and that has seriously changed my world! It’s a great reminder not to judge those who may seem annoying or whatever.
Yes, EXACTLY!! Thanks for recommendation. I’m putting it on my wishlist 😉
I love buffalo plaid so much! And that bag is awesome!
Thank you so much!!! I love it!!
Hi Taylor, this buffalo plaid top is so cute! I love how you styled it with Hunter boots and holiday gifts!
~Jessica | http://www.petitestylescript.com/
Awe I love this Taylor! aside from you looking fabulous, these tips for lifting others up are so on point!
Rachel | The Confused Millennial
Great reminders…and good mindful things to do now and going forward. Love building people up. And really interesting – I just had this major epiphany about being more mindful about all of this… so… the post is cosmic with my own vision!
I love that!! It must be on everyone’s minds lately. 🙂
LOVE this casual look with the plaid and all of these tips to encouraging one another!
YES YES YES!! Love your post so much! We rise by lifting others up! And loving the buffalo plaid girl! You are working it! And it looks super cozy too! I want a plaid shirt like this now! Thanks for sharing!
I am obsessed with buffalo plaid!!! I love the outfit way to make plaid adorable
This is such a great post! Thank you so much for the reminder that positivity is so much more impactful and helpful in navigating the waters of life.
Cheers, J
http://www.cheersj.com
This is such a cute look! I love plaid and haven’t gotten myself a plaid shirt this year-but I want to! I also am jealous of the snow!
I love your entire outfit and I think the pop of red on your lips definitely completes it!
I love the plaid but especially that the lip stick matches your shirt, you look great!
What an amazing post! I wasn’t expecting this at all and I absolutely found it so refreshing and enlightening!
xo Debbie | http://www.tothineownstylebetrue.com
I have to tell you in addition to loving your outfit, I love your outlook as well. This post is so needed in today’s world. It really bums me out when I see so much ugliness. Thank you for taking the time to write something so uplifting.
When people say hateful or unkind things, it hurts everyone! I always think that the person who won’t stop talking to the cashier is probably very lonely and the cashier is one person who she can talk to. It helps to stop me from getting irritated if I think of it from that perspective. You look great in that buffalo plaid shirt, but your kindness is even lovelier.
I am obsessed with “the red and black lumberjack”! LOL I pair of Hunter boots have been on my wish list forever!
I totally agree we need to be kinder. I have the philosophy that if I wouldn’t want it said to me why would I say it to someone else? I love your first one, applaud success. I think women are too often competitive and not encouraging of each others success enough. It’s hard but we need more of that in life. Such a great post!
Thanks so much Angela!!
I am loving the buffalo plaid this year! Looks great!
That red buffalo check looks so cute on you and it’s so festive!
I have been wearing buffalo plaid since the 90’s. Lol. I’ve always loved it, and didn’t even know it had a name until recently.
Thanks for the encouraging words! I love the plaid! Seems to be a bit pattern this season!
I love buffalo check! I have a button-up that looks just like this one 🙂 Red looks great with your blonde hair
Awesome outfit AND message! You’re such a breath of fresh air – thank you!
You are so welcome! 🙂
Love the plaid and your make up and your photography! All gorgeous! Everyone needs a little confidence boost sometimes!
I really adore that wrapping paper.
These are all great to remember! There definitely has been a lot of people putting each other down lately. It’s insane. You would think that with Christmastime being here, everyone would be a little nicer. I guess they are on Santa’s naughty list.
All of these are great things to remember. I so agree with just hateful comments floating around Facebook, and Instagram. Around Christmas people usually are extra cheerful, and spreading kindness so hopefully this will stop.
But, on a lighter note, I absolutely love your buffalo plaid shirt! Last year I wasn’t a big fan of this print but now this year I absolutely love it. Plus the red is so festive!
xx, Jamie
theblonderlife.co,
Love your outfit! And that monogrammed bag so cute! I have this but with the straps and I love it!
This was such a sweet post, you are such a beuatiful soul inside and out and you look gorgeous!
La Belle Sirene
I love love love all things buffalo plaid! This outfit is holiday perfection. I really need that clutch in my life!
Absolutely loving your buffalo plaid shirt! I have something quite similar 🙂
Gosh yes! People say some pretty terrible things sometimes! But being kind, encouraging, and thoughtful can be a great too in steering people away from the crap! Also, you look GAWGEOUS!
You are TOO SWEET!!
You are so cute and I love this post’s message. We definitely all need to lift other people up more and spread kindness instead of tearing each other down.
such a lovely post! you look lovely
Love the suggestions on building each other up! The outfit is super cute too!
I loved this post! 1. I am OBSESSED with buffalo plaid, my sons whole room is decorated around a buffalo plaid blanket I made! 2. I’m so glad you posted about sharing positivity, I’ve seen so many negative comments and posts lately that it’s so great to read something like this!
Thanks so much! I am glad you liked it!
I like how you say that “The best things in life come from your husband’s closet” I do the same too. I’m not married yet but I am always wearing my fiance’s clothes mostly shirts. The plaid shirt is so cute and looks good on you. Also, like the fact that you wore a matching lipstick 🙂
You are the cutest!I love buffalo plaid during the holidays!
Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com
I love the bright red flannel!! Such a fun color, and great outfit 🙂
I love this Taylor! You’re right, the world needs some love and positivity right now with everything going on <3 And I love that wrapping paper, too cute.
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I love the plaid shirt and your tips for building confidence. It can be hard to stay away from the negative, but if we are all a little nicer it will make the world a better place.
Omg just loving this look!!! I have a shirt just like this that I wear all the time!
Love the classic plaid for the holidays! So festive!
This outfit is so cute and Christmasy! I’m in need of a new flannel, but living in San Diego, I’m not sure I’d be able to wear it much haha maybe when we move back home to New England.
I love buffalo plaid! It’s so perfect for winter, they’re just something about it that screams cold weather. This look is fab!
Molly | Hey There Sunshine
Omg! Just the cutest in this buffalo plaid. Red is fab on you! Love your confidence boost, each point is so vital and makes such a difference. Encouraging someone can literally help change their day. Thanks for encouraging me today!
Oh my gosh I LOVE your outfit! Big flanny fan 😉 and I loooove the sentiment, who doesn’t need a good confidence boost (especcialy at this time of the year!) x
Very inspiring post Taylor. I like your suggestions when it comes to boosting confidence. You’re right about loving those around you–it can be a struggle but definitely worth a try. Continue inspiring babe. xx
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Love that buffalo plaid. Such a casual, winter look especially with the boots.
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
I love how positive you are! And that top is so cute! It is so perfect for this time of year! So festive!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
Yes yes yes aaaaaand yes! You’re so right. It’s time to cut the crap and just be NICE to people already! The world needs more of it!
Coming Up Roses
Really great post! People need reminding to just be kind and strong once in a while. I hope 2017 is the year of nice because 2016 sure wasn’t. Keep up the positivity!
such a cute and casual holiday look, love the plaid shirt!
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Love your tips to help with confidence! Thinking before saying something to someone who may take what you say wrong, may take a few more minutes but being thoughtful is much better.
Love the look!
Love the colours of that plaid shirt – such a classic look!
Euriental
What a great post! If more people took your advice, then this would be such a better world to live in.
Such a great post! You look so cute in that plaid shirt! I love your idea of building people up this month and the ways you shared how to do it! Everyone just needs to be nice haha!
Xo, steph
http://www.sassandsun.com
I try to live by all of these! Such great tips! I do struggle with how I say things though. My intentions sometimes are well meaning, but the words may come out a little more direct. Whoops!
Oh my goodness, dear! This is just the cutest plaid shirt I’ve seen recently! I definitely want one for when I go skiing 🙂
The shirt is so cute. Nice colors. I love the message of your post as well. Very positive.
I adore this look on you! It’s so pretty and simple but that is what makes it look so good.
I love plaid shirts so much! I even picked up a new one last month and I wear it all the time. They’re just cute and cozy. Such a good combo with leggings too!
I used to hate plaid, but I have grown to love it over the years. Right now, I’m wearing a blue plaid shirt! 🙂
Girl, you look gorgeous! I love that plaid! These tips are super great too!
You look so cute and a little cold! You need a cost to go with that plaid. I love the boots.
This is such a cute look! We have a very similar style. I love incorporating my Hunter boots into my winter wardrobe. I also love your lipstick, so pretty! I really enjoy your message of building people up. I agree that we need to stop and do that more often 🙂
I love to wear plaid this time of year. I absolutely love your red block plaid!
You suit plaid so well. Wish I could pull it off like you. I love your points and I think sharing self love is so important, especially at Christmas!