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January 2, 2020

Appreciating the Small Things in Life

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Sydne Style shows how to wear a suit at night in black lace jacket and wide leg pants

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I intend to appreciate the small things in life

I don’t know about you, but I’m rarely ever satisfied in life. I feel like I need to do more, I need to be more and I want more. In some respects, it has made me successful. But mostly, it has left me feeling unfulfilled. Instead of celebrating small victories, I immediately think about how I can do better next time. I want to change that. I want to learn to celebrate everything, and appreciating the small things in life brings my way will drive that celebration.

Instead of worrying that I don’t have enough followers or I’m not getting enough likes, I want to learn to appreciate each and every comment. The fact that I can bring inspiration and happiness to one person’s life is a huge accomplishment, and something to be celebrated. The fact I’m able to walk and breathe fresh air is incredible! As we head into this new decade, I don’t want to take anything for granted anymore. I want to take a step back and smile. Appreciating the small things is important. It is all the small things that make up the big picture.

“Enjoy the little things in life because one day
you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”
—Kurt Vonnegut

One way that has helped me do this in the past that I want to do more of this year is saving comments, dms and emails. Any time I get a sweet message from my #ssInstaFam, a friend, family or client, I’m going to screenshot it and save it to an album in my phone. That way, on bad days, I can look at the folder and read through my small celebrations.

If you have any tips on learning to appreciate the small things in life, let me know!

Sydne Style wears united wood black lace pant suit for classic outfit ideas

PHOTOS BY MUNOPIA · GLAM BY IAN MAXION · Suit: United Wood

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36 Comments

  1. Kim Henrichs commented:

    I love your travel content and just real, true, day to day fun!

    Published 1.2.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      Thanks Kim!

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  2. Ananya Roy commented:

    Great post Sydne! Indeed we ignore little things for the sake of bigger achievements and realize later that we have missed the essence of life and sometimes it’s too late to turn back.
    I would like to see more content on ethical and sustainable fashion in today’s modern world of fast fashion and consumerism.
    Instagram- Aprilbornie

    Published 1.2.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      It’s so true! Well said

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  3. Bethann Wagner @bethann.wagner commented:

    I love these images of you! So gorgeous! I want to see more about you enjoying the little things and appreciating every little thing. It can get so hard to keep making content without ever feeling bad about likes or comments. I’d love to hear your tips! 😘

    Published 1.2.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      Thanks Beth! Will continue sharing 🙂

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  4. Alecia S commented:

    Beautiful post! I would love to see more style sessions and try ons! IG handle is: arobsnel

    Published 1.2.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      Thanks Alecia! Will definitely be doing more style sessions and work on doing more try ons too!

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  5. Erika W. commented:

    I think helping those less fortunate is a good way to remind oneself to appreciate the small things and to be grateful for what we have.

    I look forward to all your posts but travel and food/restaurants are two of my favorite things to read about.

    Insta handle: pinkandgreenmom

    Published 1.2.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      So true!

      And thanks for letting me know about content!

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  6. Cherry commented:

    I would love to learn tips about how you pose to take such amazing photos.
    IG: @Cherriopolis

    Published 1.2.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      Thanks Cherry!

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  7. Elizabeth Cohen commented:

    Happy New Year to you! Love seeing behind the scenes like the shot of you with your photographer. If they’re willing. It’s fun to see how the final results come about.

    Published 1.2.20 Reply
    • Elizabeth Cohen commented:

      Forgot IG name: ElitahC

      Published 1.2.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      Love sharing BTS. I don’t usually have extra hands to shoot them but will try my best!

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  8. Dana commented:

    I would love to see more content about shoes. Boots,booties,sneakers,flats,heels,for comfort and stylish. Some of your top picks and why? Also sizing. Thank you! Happy new year!
    My Instagram handle is @DanaL115

    Published 1.2.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      Great idea, love shoes! Thanks Dana!

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  9. Isabel Baptista commented:

    Always elegant… And fresh…

    Published 1.3.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      Aw thanks Isabel

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  10. Sandy Weinstein commented:

    love the pantsuit, very sexy but elegant and stylish. i would like to see 2020 contents for new skincare products, stylish clothes for workout and casual living since i am retired, make up and skin care to help you look younger or help with anti-aging.

    Published 1.3.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      Thanks so much! Will try to share more about skincare!

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  11. Supritha Lakshminarayan commented:

    Absolutely agree with you!! Little things are so important and living in present makes so much difference!! Basic style guide for beginners would be amazing 😍❤️❤️ @supritha_lakshminarayan

    Published 1.3.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      Love the idea of a basic style guide. Will def think more on that!

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  12. Nicolthepickle (Nicole Graham) commented:

    I love hair posts. Your hair is amazing.
    My sister and I kept a notebook for a month. Every day you wrote down something you were thankful for. It turns into a habit after a while and it’s a habit I like. I think I’ll do it again this January.
    @nicolthe_pickle

    Published 1.3.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      So sweet of you thank you, will work on more hair posts.

      And I love that idea! I did that for a while with a gratitude journal. I need to get back to it too!

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  13. Andy D commented:

    I love this gorgeous pant suit! You have such great posts and I would love to see more make up tutorials because your skin and make up always look beautiful ❤️ (@andydunks85)

    Published 1.3.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      So sweet of you Andy! Will work on doing more makeup tutorials. They always make me so nervous!

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  14. Katie commented:

    Beautiful photos!!!

    Published 1.3.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      Thank you!

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  15. Elizabeth C commented:

    If there’s ever an opportunity for a furbaby to become part of the shoot we’d love to see that! IG name is: ElitahC

    Published 1.3.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      Love when Jack Jack joins!

      Published 1.3.20 Reply
  16. Shelley commented:

    Great post! I would love to see a post that is a guide about what wardrobe basics you think everyone should have in their closet. And also which pieces you think are worth splurging vs. saving $$ on. IG: @shelleytibbetts

    Published 1.3.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      That’s a great idea! Thank you for the feedback!

      Published 1.4.20 Reply
  17. Melissa Gumke commented:

    Hey Sydne! Happy New Year!! I’d love to see more posts on everyday makeup, everyday effortless causal (but oh so stylish) outfits!!
    Oh and more posts with your pup because we can’t get enough!!
    (My Instagram is melibeli55)
    P.S. you look amazing in the first picture with the camera. 🔥🔥🔥

    Published 1.4.20 Reply
    • Sydne commented:

      Aw thanks girl! And thanks for the ideas! JJ will definitely have to pose more this year 🙂

      Published 1.4.20 Reply
  18. rana durham commented:

    i love to see more trtaveled theme fashion. ig-rannydayz

    Published 1.5.20 Reply

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