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Ariane's avatar

I like that idea of “just for fun.” I probably would’ve replied with something similar to what you said too, honestly! But kids are so good at reminding us to just live in the moment and appreciate it as it is.

I loved all your looks — I don’t think I can even pick a favourite!

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Traci Landy's avatar

LOL! That’s the ultimate victory— no favorites! 🤣🫶🏻 TY so much, Ariane! I had big lofty dreams of her becoming an engineer & building bridges 🤣

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Kelly Williams's avatar

I heard it said once that if you need color inspiration, look to nature (as you mentioned) and I’ve found it’s so true. The other week when I was spending a lot of time thinking about red I noticed red leaves against the blue sky and thought (that would be beautiful) or red apples against green leaves (another winner!)

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Traci Landy's avatar

It’s so funny you mention that! I’ve actually been getting color inspo from… MUMS! LOL. Taking the time to pause, look up, and enjoy the fall foliage is such a wellness flex, and I love that for you. When I start to get stressed, I actually remind myself to pause, look at the trees, and really take it in—because before I know it, they’ll be gone!

Thank you for reading, you are the best!

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Kelly Williams's avatar

No you are the best! Do we need a post called Mums inspired by Mums?! 😂

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Traci Landy's avatar

BRB- filing an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office!

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Jessica Meyer's avatar

Love these color combos! ❤️ and the outfits!

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Traci Landy's avatar

Thank you, Jess!! OG follower and supporter from DAY 1 <3

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Evonne Sturm's avatar

This was so fun! Traci, you've outdone yourself with this one. All of your recreated Pinterest looks from your own wardrobe are top-notch. A++++.

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Traci Landy's avatar

Thank you, Evonne!!! There's nothing more that I love than finding a FUN-Pinterest color combo and recreating it! Appreciate you!!

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Ana's avatar

You NAILED all these looks. I am particularly obsessed with the first two 😍. Love that your daughter is into Legos now! My brother and his inlaws have a family tradition where every year for the Holidays they get each other a big Lego piece and they have a competition on who finishes first. Anyway, beautifully written Traci! 💙

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Traci Landy's avatar

How fun! It’s so cool seeing her find something she loves and feels successful at. I’ve never seen her this joyful playing a sport… but legos? She’s in her element!

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Natalia Quintero Ochoa's avatar

Your daughter is so wise. I've always found your posts to be fun and enjoyable, and of course, excellent inspo for looks!! I really like the all white look with the brown jacket. The contrast is so great. Xx

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Traci Landy's avatar

Thank you, Natalia!!! She’s great at giving advice — not so good @ taking it!

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Anna Eleri Hart's avatar

Oh this colour mix up is great! I have a Pinterest board too which I lean on for when my wardrobe feels stale but I never share the inner workings on here - this needs to change!!!

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Traci Landy's avatar

What I would do to scroll your Pinterest board, Anna!! Thank you so much for the kind words & stopping by to read! I appreciate you so much.

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OFELIA's avatar

An excellent reminder! I love the burgundy, blue and black combination.

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Traci Landy's avatar

Nothing more fun than your photography, Ofelia!!

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Sarah Lowery's avatar

I’m sooo you in your reply to your daughter! I hope she never loses the joy of having fun just for fun!! You crushed this one, Traci! Seriously, you’re such a fun and creative writer!

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Traci Landy's avatar

Thank you, Sarah!! She’s quite a little queen!

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Stephanie Johnson's avatar

This is truly my favorite type of content! I love shopping your own closet and flexing your creative muscle!!!

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Traci Landy's avatar

Best comment! Thank you!!!!

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Ana's avatar

You have been rocking your denim lately and I'm obsessed 😍

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Traci Landy's avatar

TY, Ana!!!

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Usha's avatar

Inspiration is allll around us. I certainly need to do better with remembering what I've seen so I can recreate it later on. Your daughter is a gem but imma be that tiger mum who won't stop nudging (pushing) her into STEM!! 🤣

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Traci Landy's avatar

Hahahahahhahah. Listen, I’m all for my baby girl crushing any male dominated industry. That’s all I’m gonna say!!!

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LF's avatar

I really enjoy your vulnerability and how you blend your life with your interests in your writing. My husband is very much the optimizer and I am very much team fun and I think it helps both of us stay balanced!

You look amazing!

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Traci Landy's avatar

Ugh I love that!!! Thank you for the compliment— that means so much (going to screen shot it, lose it most likely (lol), but attempt to come back it whenever I’m feeling down)!! I appreciate you taking the time to to read & hope you’re feeling good!!

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Maryam's avatar

Ah so much to love here! I get pulled into any burgundy looks quite fast, but the brown, ecru and black is also so great.

Also would just like to say that you are by no means a 'civilian level substacker'...quite the contrary in my opinion!

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Traci Landy's avatar

Maryam you are a gem. Thank you. That means so so very much to me. 🥹🥹🥹

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Wardrobe Psyche's avatar

Traci you are more than a civilian level substacker (although I do love that term)!! These colour combos and outfits are fab. And thank you for reminding me that hobbies can just be for fun - not everything has to monetized/optimized/beautified 💛

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Traci Landy's avatar

PIP 🥹, thank you. That means a lot coming from you! I’m so glad you enjoyed. Now, let’s have some fun!!

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FINDS By Ginny's avatar

Keeping fashion fun- one color combo at a time!

This is so fun. The blue and brown combo speaks to me.

My Pinterest page sounds like yours

And my daughter loves Lego’s too!!❤️❤️

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Traci Landy's avatar

Awww, thank you, Ginny!!! We are clearly type B through & through lol. We must swap photos of their Lego creations!!

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FINDS By Ginny's avatar

Yessss we do!!!

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