Train observations

Have a seat and I’ll tell you what I mean…


Coat: Zara (thrifted). Jeans + Mens shirt: Uniqlo ASOS men has similar ones. Shirt seen before in this post with shorts. Boots: ASOS (seen before here with a skirt).  Bag: Alexander Wang. Necklace: bought in London. Shades: Ray Ban

I started to really think when looking at these pictures of me getting a train into the city recently.

I don’t miss the rat race.  The twice a day commuting in and out on the trains.  Little things now like getting a seat on half empty trains and doing reverse commutes where a packed train goes by at 5.30pm while I’m going the other way.  The other way – both literally and in life.

It’s scary but right now I would not have it any other way.

Please have the courage to follow your love. However silly it seems to others. No one can do it better than you because it’s YOUR love. Not anyone else’s and it’s your life anyway.  Find a way to make it happen and stick at it.

I don’t usually write like this but these thoughts were (and still are) on my mind sometimes.  I’ll be my usual fashion obsessed person tomorrow.

ps. That trench posted below? I found another small. Email me if you want it.  Also just saw this two tone version (watch the runway. That alone sells it).

233 comments

  1. Mercy Oyana says:

    Love this post. Thanks for the encouragement! 2012 is going to be the year I follow my dreams. It’s already scary just thinking about it. =)

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  2. Anonymous says:

    Oh Karen thanks for this post. I like your pretty gangsta look.

    • Karen says:

      Never thought of it that way until you just said that!

  3. Rocquelle P. says:

    I can appreciate your reflective/introspective moment in this post! I was having a conversation about following your dreams the other day.

    Love this outfit too! The touch of bling under the color is a lovely touch!

  4. Maria Diana says:

    Amen sister. 🙂

    ps. I love the sneak peek in the subways!

  5. Lolitta says:

    When it’s on your heart to write something like this, write it. It was put on your heart for a reason. I know I needed to see this. It gives me that much more encouragement to follow my heart. Love ya girl. Great outfit as always.

  6. Collections says:

    What a wonderful outfit. Love the sparkly necklace with the plaid.

    Collections

  7. Maggie ☮ says:

    Thank you for posting that because sometimes some people [like myself] need the encouragement because we do not get the support we need. =] Hope I bump into you on the train someday.

  8. Malena says:

    Great shoes!

  9. Catherine says:

    Thanks for the encouragement; it is moving and inspiring in just a few words, and I find myself needing it a lot these days.

    xxx

  10. coco says:

    beautiful shoes…

  11. Mila says:

    amazing shots, love the outfit!

  12. lebonstyleuk says:

    Just discovered your blog so glad I did> great post to start the year!
    Loving the trench by the way !

  13. Serendipity Max says:

    Love these photographs. I love wearing a plaid shirt with a necklace under the collar.
    Love your coat too.

    xx

  14. Hillary says:

    So jealous of your commute going the opposite way! Your are spot on in your observations. That’s why I keep plugging along. I love the shirt with the sparkly necklace, by the way!

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  15. Stevie says:

    Following your dreams is everything.
    Good luck on your endeavors.

  16. Eeliza Gee says:

    I love the look, its beautiful! The trench and the shirt, eugh i’m jealous.

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  17. Anonymous says:

    Well Said Karen! Never Stop Dreaming…..XXX

  18. christine koo says:

    Was your move to Brooklyn recent?
    It seems you were reminiscing about a tough past, but you achieved the obstacle and are at a much happier place now.
    I actually loved that you mentioned this btw, it’s nice to see a different side of a fashion blogger !

  19. divalcious says:

    Enjoyed your post today. Some fashion bloggers make it seem like everyday is designer clothing and parties… it’s nice to hear about the other side of life sometimes.
    FYI, that coat is the hotness! If I hadn’t just bought a coat, I’d be snatching that up w/ a quickness. Siggghhhh…

  20. Emma in London says:

    I’m fortunate that whilst I still have that London commute its to the job of my dreams. Whilst its not all perfect, and what is, it’s totally following my chosen path

  21. everYOURS everMINE says:

    awesome outfit! that kind of coat are totally useful

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  22. David Diaz says:

    I LOVE everything about this outfit! It’s so gorgeous! 😀

    xo

  23. Karen says:

    I’m glad a lot of you found the words helpful/inspiring to you. I was hoping that they would!

    Divalcious – I think it’s easy to show one side of a life and it therefore appear that this is the whole when it may not be. It’s good to show balance sometimes for readers to relate to.

    Emma – I’m glad the destination is to where you want to be. That’s the bottom line : )

    Christine Koo – I don’t live in Brooklyn and glad you liked the diff side! wasn’t sure about writing it.

  24. Nadette says:

    I’m having one of those epically bad “I need out of this BS rat race” sort of weeks, so I really needed to hear this today.
    Thank

    ¡Besos!

  25. Cindy says:

    Thank you for following your dreams.. it gives me strength to follow mine … wish you all the best on this new road…

  26. Borjana says:

    This is beautifully written!You really are the inspiration to all of us to keep doing what we love,no matter what!
    xx
    B.

    • Karen says:

      Ok now that makes me happy

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