I'm All the Way Up

"Nothing can stop me, I'm all the way up, I'm all the way up..." I like this song by Fat Joe and Remy Ma minus a few of the lyrics...but I digress. It exudes confidence and the amount of wealth that they have. It paints a picture that they have everything and more(!) that they need in life. They're all the way up!

While I love the confidence that this song portrays, the reality is that what is up must come down. But on the flip side, if you're down, it's only going to get better. You can only go up. I love the verse in Psalm 23:4 that says "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."  David is in the valley. He is in the depths of despair. He is crying out but David realizes that things will get better and that he will be taken care of. 

Maybe someone needs this reminder as much as I do. I wanted to share my thoughts with you all. It will get better. We go through the fire to become tougher and stronger. 

Now in these pictures, I'm on the top of this parking structure thinking how I'm all the way up- up high overlooking the city. I've got a long way to go in my life, just like so many of you, but I'm having fun and being positive while I'm on my way back up. 

Isn't this karinadresses dress the best though? How could I not be happy and positive wearing this? I am in love with the pattern and the comfort of this dress while we've been in the 90 degree weather is awesome! The print is so funky- reminds me of the sixties but I love that this style Penelope  has pockets as well! 

















Dress- Karinadresses (online recent) link is in blog for you to purchase 
Shoes- Just Fab (online last year)
Clutch- Talbots (last year)

Want to win a dress from karinadresses? You can choose one like mine or any other ones on their site by entering the giveaway that I've got going on this week! How exciting! If you've been following me for a while, you know I have many of these dresses and love them all! They're so comfortable and easy to wear-not to mention easy to travel with as well! 

Here's how to win: 

Click on the rafflecopter below and follow the instructions. You have two ways to enter the contest- follow @karinadresses on Instagram and leave a comment on this blog post. Please be aware that your email will be added to Karinadresses mailing list. Contest begins on July 27 and will end on August 3. Winner will be notified by email. Good luck! 

Thanks for reading and following along with me! 

Sandae 

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Comments

  1. RanellJuly 27, 2016 at 10:29 AM

    Cute, fun dress! I'm in love with dresses with pockets.

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  2. Amy's Fashion BlogJuly 27, 2016 at 12:43 PM

    such a cute and fun dress.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home/

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  3. ChJaynesJuly 28, 2016 at 9:04 PM

    Funky print AND pockets?! Perfect!

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  4. UnknownJuly 28, 2016 at 9:06 PM

    I love this dress!!!! Beautiful!

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  5. UnknownJuly 28, 2016 at 10:36 PM

    This dress is stunning on you and I really hope I win! Could use a little pick me up right about now.

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  6. KHJuly 28, 2016 at 10:45 PM

    It's a dress with pockets!!!! Love!!! And the print is fab!

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  7. NancyJuly 29, 2016 at 8:29 AM

    That dress is so flattering on you! Very pretty and my mom always told me to look for dresses with pockets!!

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  8. UnknownJuly 30, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    Love their dresses and I usually don't wear dresses because they always fit funny on me...and pockets are a must!

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  9. UnknownJuly 30, 2016 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful dress.

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  10. UnknownJuly 30, 2016 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful dress.

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  11. UnknownJuly 31, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    Love this! I would definitely love to win.

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  12. KateAugust 1, 2016 at 9:34 AM

    These dresses look great!

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  13. UnknownAugust 1, 2016 at 9:24 PM

    Just discovered Karina dresses, would love to win a Megan! Or a Nora Or Audrey! Or Trudy, or Mia ... ;)

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  14. UnknownAugust 1, 2016 at 9:57 PM

    You represent curvy women well!

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  15. UnknownAugust 2, 2016 at 1:14 AM

    They are all so beautiful. I think I'd choose a Megan. I love the waistband and it just looks so pretty yet classy.

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  16. UnknownAugust 2, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    I love the cut of this dress as well as your wonderful message.

    Janeane
    www.designingfrommycloset.wordpress.com

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  17. KellyAugust 3, 2016 at 6:59 PM

    I would choose the Peggy long sleeve! I love your dress!!

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  18. Ashley CombsAugust 6, 2016 at 8:23 AM

    I think the dresses look so flattering, I'd like to try maybe the Trudy or Katherine.

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  19. NancyAugust 6, 2016 at 8:30 AM

    I am SERIOUSLY obsessed with the dress you are wearing! I am curvy and I think that dress is so flattering and the colors are my fav. You look beautiful!!!

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  20. Jen CenkerAugust 6, 2016 at 9:01 AM

    I want! Sooo cute! This style always looks so good on you that I think I need to try one. :)

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  21. AnonymousAugust 6, 2016 at 9:02 AM

    How do I pick just one? the Mia- Penelope ooo I love them all!

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  22. CDubsAugust 6, 2016 at 9:21 AM

    All of the dresses look fab on you! Not sure how to pick just one!

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  23. UnknownAugust 6, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    I'd choose Jackie, Nora, or Ruby! I'm always looking for new and easy teacher outfits. My goal is ease and simplicity when getting ready for work!

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  24. UnknownAugust 6, 2016 at 11:50 AM

    Love these dresses so much! So polished and flattering! I'd love to have the Ruby or Trudy for work for fall!
    Marissa Garnett

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  25. JennAugust 6, 2016 at 1:30 PM

    I love this dress! Would be great for a cruise I'm going on soon

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