28 | Outfit
It’s my birthday!
I always thought that I would feel older as I got closer to thirty, but it still surprises me when I realize that I’m only two years from the big 3-0. I’m not one to worry about age; I look forward to having years and years behind me, to holding hands with my husband when we have fifty years behind us, to having gray hair (if I ever get over this pink hair, that is) and wrinkles and just… living life. Of course I hope to look younger than my years as long as I can, but I’m not afraid of getting older.
Age, I think, is what you make of it, and while in some ways I feel more mature — two kids! what! — I mostly feel 21 at heart. I started this blog when I was almost 21, which seems insane. Nearly eight years of blogging behind me? Not all of it is up any longer, thanks to transferring posts and losing a few, but still. Eight years feels like a really long time to me.
Eight years ago I wasn’t even thinking about fashion blogging; this was a space solely for thoughts, and I didn’t think I was skinny enough or stylish enough to post pictures of my outfits online. Today, I know that style doesn’t depend on body type or weight; I’m at my heaviest, yet feel most confident. Sure, I am working to be healthier and lose a few pounds, but I have figured out how to dress my body in a way that makes me feel great, and I don’t rely on looking thinner to make me feel good.
I have read and heard that many women hit their stride in their thirties, and I feel like that may be true; I feel like I’m just beginning to hit my stride as I move closer to that age. I hope at thirty I will be healthier, stronger, and better all around, but only time can tell!
Today I started a challenge for myself to walk 10k steps a day for thirty days as a way to jump-start myself into a healthy new year. I prefer making resolutions or goals on birthdays rather than at the start of a new year; it’s my own personal new age to be the best I can be, and I like celebrating being a year older by working towards being a better self.
I am hoping I can hit that goal; I took a 3.5 mile walk (8k steps) today, and now have a blister on one foot from who knows what. I’m going to press on and hope band-aids help, but if you guys have any suggestions they’d be appreciated. And, you can follow my walks on Snapchat (@eccentricowl), join me on instagram (@eccentricowlblog) or just, you know, stalk me.
Dress, New Old Fashion Vintage | headscarf, shoes, and belt, thrifted
And while we’re talking about social media, go like my Facebook page! I would really love to hit or break the 500 mark soon! (Birthday wish?) I am sharing a few throwback photos of me there today, so, you know.
I hope you are all having a fantastic week!
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11 Comments
Jessica Cangiano
Hugely joyful birthday week wishes!!!
♥ Jessica
*PS* That dress turned my knees to Jell-o. Love, love and love some more!
SaraLily
Happpppyyyyyy Birthday! I totally don’t feel the way I thought I would at 27 soon-to-be 28 haha I always thought I’d feel more grown up. I hope this is just how it is and I still feel like a little kid when I am near 40!
Anyway, this dress looks INCREDIBLE on you. Great birthday outfit for this post! Oo lala!!
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Jamie
Cute outfit birthday girl! I recently got a Fitbit Zip and bought a wrist band on Amazon for it (hello cheap-o), but it helps motivate me to hit my goal of 10k steps per day. The app has challenges you can sign up for too! Good luck on your new goal!
Jamie
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Girl & Closet
Kristina, Happy Birthday!!! And I love your sentiments on dressing for your body, to feel great, rather than focusing on your weight. It’s taken me a long time to discover this, but thankful I have!! And oh my gosh, your dress, absolutely swooning over here!!
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JennyOH
I love that print so much! And the cut is wonderful on you.
Happy birthday!
Kay
Happy Birthday! We are very close in age – I just turned 28 on the 23rd! I only just started following your blog (found you via The Cute Life!) but I am so impressed with your gorgeous style. I hope 28 is a great year for you!
Hannah Rupp
Yasss, 28 looks so good on you, girl! The way you chase your kids around, I can’t imagine 10k steps is much of a challenge. 😉 Best of luck achieving your goals. If you need anything, I’m here for you!
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Noelle
If ever there was a dress worthy of a birthday…*swoon*
I love your thoughts on getting older. Each year we get better than we were before and nothing beats a life fully lived!
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Lizzy
Happy Birthday, Kristina! I love your floral birthday dress and yellow wedges! This is a great post on getting older. You are so wise beyond your years. Having that depth of insight at 28 isn’t something most people at 28 have! Hope you have a beautiful year reaching your goals! 10K steps is a great way to start the year too! 🙂
Sara
My feet blister easily too, so I have to tape them when I go hiking. I like Kinesio Tex Gold Tape the best. It comes in a long roll, and you can cut it to the size/length you need. It’s about $13 on Amazon. I like it better than Band Aids and Moleskin because it stays put through sweat and all. The only downside is that it’s a really bright blue, so it’s not very discrete under sandals or dress shoes, but for sports and hiking it’s perfect.
Emily
This DRESS! It is so, so good 🙂 Also, happy belated birthday! I took a long blog break so I am playing catch-up now 😉