Faux fur jacket: Forever 21 (old) (similar)
Shirt: Club Monaco (old)
Pants: Zara
Pumps: Christian Louboutin
Clutch: Michael Kors (in snake print)
Gold ring: Coach
Good morning friends! I snatched this jacket earlier this year when Forever 21 had their annual winter sale. Guess how much it is? It's CRAZILY CHEAP ($18.99)! I had to check my archive to get the exact amount. Even though it's inexpensive, I feel so "rich" in it. I've always been intimidated by fur jacket because I usually look like a snowball in one but this one feels so good!
You know, I love reading motivational books. I have to share this story because it ties to the theme of my post today and you will feel so uplifted after reading it. :)
A wealthy father decided to show his seven-year-old son how the "poor people" lived. They drove from their big home in the city to a little farm in the country where this friend and his "poor" family lived.
They spent the night with the family in their little wood-framed house. They had no television, no fancy furniture, and no carpet. Since there was no entertainment in the house, this family sat out on the front porch, where they sang, told stories, and laughed together.
After being there two nights, the wealthy father and son headed back home. The father was very curious to see if his son had learned his intended lesson. So he asked him how he liked it.
The little boy said, "Oh, Dad, I really loved it."
"Well, son, do you see how poor people can be?"
"Yes, Dad. I do."
"Tell me, what exactly did you learn?"
"Well, Dad, I learned that we have one dog at home, and they have four. We have a swimming pool in the middle of our backyard, but they have a stream with no end. We have fancy lanterns on our house, but they have the stars. We watch TV by ourselves at night, but they sit around as a family and have fun."
His dad shook his head, knowing that his plan had backfired.
But then his son added: "Dad, thank you so much for showing me how poor we really are."
You can have great wealth and be miserable
and lonely. Or you can have very little and still be happy and
fulfilled. It's all in your approach to life.
An excerpt from Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week by Joel Osteen
Do you feel rich from the inside out?
18 comments:
I can't believe the jacket is from Forever 21, I LOVE it. You look amazing!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Love the leopard fur and especially love the story :) wealth is what you make of it.
Red Soles and Red Wine
Amazing story Jo. :) What a great way to start the week! I love the fur jacket on you! Can't believe how much you've spent but yet it looks 'rich'! haha..
xo - Sheila
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jo, that story is so beautiful and inspirational! material things definitely are not the key to happiness. if they have no meaning, they're just shallow objects. i've gotten rid of so many things! hahaha i don't miss them. you will be surprised at what really makes you happy. i wish i had a forever 21 here in new orleans. i've shopped by their website several times. you and some other bloggers find the coolest things! i can't get over the price you paid for that jacket!!! jo, it looks awesome on you! great find girl! have an amazing week.
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wow, great deal on the 'fur' coat!
You you look so lovely!
Very "rich" ;))
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Fur always gives me the feeling of luxury and elegance as well - even when it was super cheap!
Chic on the Cheap
Really great coat. Looks extra sophisticated with the clutch! I usually "dress richer than I am" since most of my clothes is bought on sale haha.
Sincerely,
Sabrina
This is such a good story about the truth with money, what a great message and I love your look by the way. The leopard print looks so nice and cozy!
xoDale
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I have a similar jacket from Forever 21 :) Great story ;)
I used to have a coat like this when I was young. It made me feel like Cruella De Vil.
wow..you look gorgeous:)
love it:)
Love that jacket!!! Looks so good on you too!
Thanks for the comment on my blog!
Helen
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x
Great coat! It looks like it costs much more than you paid!
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Love the faux fur coat, i want one so bad!You look stunnig as always dear!
Kisses.
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what a wonderful story Jo! I love it. And your outfit is so fab! I love the jacket, I can hardly believe it's F21!
Nice outfit! The jacket is so stunning! xx
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