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Merry Everything

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As we wrap up for the remainder of the year, I want to extend my most heartfelt thanks to you.

Thank you, whether you have been reading since the beginning or are brand new to our site.

Thank you so much for being supportive this year, for the community you help me create, for allowing me to try new things, for not freaking out when there was a typo, and for your never-ending thoughtfulness and generous spirit.

Thank you for every time you purchased through one of our links, for commenting, DM’ing, following, liking, and sharing. It all means the world to me.

We live in a fractured world. If you don’t agree with someone, it’s okay to be cruel. We give no thought to others’ feelings or the context of their lives and experiences.

Over the last two years, the world has become a lot meaner and less tolerant.

Yet somehow, this little corner of the internet continues to practice kindness and show love to each other.

While the backdrop of my site might be about fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, the foundation is my relationship with you and now, amazingly, the relationships you have formed with each other.

How beautiful is that?

It has been a challenging year for many of us, including myself.

But for the first time, I saw some of the challenges I faced changing, shifting, and making way for personal growth. 

I’m not the same woman I was two years ago, and I think that’s a good thing. I feel more grown-up, confident and comfortable in who I am. 

You have no idea how deeply my work and this community comforted me this year.

More times than I could count, I started my day just beat to the ground. And then, there would be an email or comment so genuine and sincere it brought me to tears. 

We become so used to seeing people in our feeds that we can forget that there is an actual person behind a post or email. In this case a working mom living a very normal life filled with ups and downs. But you never lost sight of that. 

So it seemed appropriate as I close out the office for the rest of the year to share our Christmas card with you. These are my girls, the loves of my life, Maddie, Ava and Vivi. 

Christmastime, to me, is an opportunity to shine a light on the good in the world. To be grateful for the things we take for granted. To stop and appreciate how far we have come. And to tell people that we love them. 

I hope as we end another difficult year, we can finally begin to heel and reset.

And I hope you know that your support and friendship has made a lasting impact on my family and me. 

So, with that, Merry Everything, no matter what or if you celebrate. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year .. all of it, to you and everyone you love. 

xxx, Meg

P.S. Our Best of  2021 Series starts tomorrow and runs through the remainder of the year. Every day we’ll share one of your most favorite posts from the year.

I’ll be back with fresh content on January 3rd. And don’t forget our 2022 Wardrobe Challenge Starts on Friday, January 7th!

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Everything

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Megan Kristel is an entrepreneur, working mom, and former personal stylist. Tired of the one-dimensional portrayal of women online, she founded The Well Dressed Life as a resource for other professional women.

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Lois Howard

Tuesday 28th of December 2021

Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Your daughters radiate love and warmth--a sign that you and your husband are doing a great job. Thank you for all you do to uplift and encourage those around you, including all your readers.

Jennifer

Sunday 26th of December 2021

Now you're making me cry! Best to you and your lovely family. You always inspire me to be, I dunno, better. Here's to 2022 and whatever new challenges it may (and will) bring. We got this.

Terri in Ohio

Tuesday 21st of December 2021

I look for your post every day, Megan. Thank you for the work you do. And your girls are absolutely gorgeous…their sweet hearts shine through their smiles. Merry Christmas and the best New Year!

Nita

Tuesday 21st of December 2021

Merry Christmas! 🎄 Love what you are doing. Thanks for your realness, so very refreshing. Would be great to have a teenage version of you for my 14 yo daughter to relate to!😂

Peggy

Tuesday 21st of December 2021

Have a restful Christmas with your husband and precious children! Relationships are really all that matters!

Cathy Johnson

Monday 20th of December 2021

Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Blesses New Year! I found your blog and started following you in late summer 2021, I can’t tell you how much I have enjoyed your posts. You have introduced me to new products that I never would have known about or tried. Thank you for your honesty, I look forward to what you have for us in the new year!

Sherri D.

Monday 20th of December 2021

Thank you for your inspiring words and for all you do. Your posts are always so genuine & real and I love them! Your daughters are absolutely beautiful; thank you for sharing their picture. God bless you and your family always. Merry Christmas and Happy & Healthy New Year!

Renee Befort

Monday 20th of December 2021

Merry Christmas! Thank you for all you do! I may not make comments or posts but read and take in everything you do! Enjoy your time with those beautiful girls because in a blink they are all grown up!

Marisa

Monday 20th of December 2021

Thank you for all you do, Meg! And making shopping fun again.

Carol Allen

Monday 20th of December 2021

I’ve been reading The Well Dressed Life for over a year now. Even though I’ve retired, it keeps me up on new products, how to update my wardrobe, and new vendors I wouldn’t think of using. Thanks for expanding my view.

Andrea Johnston

Monday 20th of December 2021

Yes, Merry Everything Meg, and to your family! The WDL has helped me much in 2021 and I always look forward to it. I take what fits my season of life(which is older then many) and just enjoy the rest anyway. Looking forward to 2022 ! Many blessings to you and all of us followers!

Cynthia Taylor Huff

Monday 20th of December 2021

Merry Christmas dear Meg and to your beautiful family. So thankful for all that you do! xo

Donna Erdman

Monday 20th of December 2021

What are beautiful picture of your lovely girls. Have a very Merry Christmas. From Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦.

Judy A

Monday 20th of December 2021

Merry Christmas Meg! Thank YOU for all you have done for (me!) us this year. I really appreciate all the tips, suggestions and encouragement. Enjoy some "downtime" and have fun with those lovely little ladies!

Sue

Monday 20th of December 2021

Merry Christmas! I always look forward to your posts. Thank you Sue

Leanne Smith

Monday 20th of December 2021

Merry Christmas to you and your family. Your girls are truly beautiful. Thank you so much for your column. I love to read it and follow you. You have helped me so much in growing and managing a wardrobe that makes me feel more confident and sustainable for the future. I am not sure who said it but 'being well dressed is a form of politeness". Take care and looking forward to your 2022 content.

JMac

Monday 20th of December 2021

I’m so happy I found your blog and content this year. Thanks for all of your work helping us shift through the retail morass to find smart, reasonable items. Most of all, thanks for KEEPING IT REAL!

Polly

Monday 20th of December 2021

To simplify my inbox I unsubscribed from many things at the beginning of the school year, but kept WDL. It's positive, kind, and inspiring, and I love the community. Thank you, Meg, and have a beautiful Christmas!

Karen

Monday 20th of December 2021

Merry Christmas to you and your family, you have been a bright light in a couple years of dark, may you enjoy every moment of this holiday time and know you are loved and appreciated.

Christine

Monday 20th of December 2021

Beautiful, happy looking girls. Enjoy the holidays!!

Anne

Monday 20th of December 2021

The love just shines out from that photo of your beautiful girls!! Have a joyous holiday season and let’s all have a wonderful 2022!! ❤️

Jen

Monday 20th of December 2021

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Meg! I've enjoyed your blog for years now and the past couple of tough years it has been such a comfort to me! One of the few blogs/FB groups that are actually real, not aiming for Instagram faux perfection. Enjoy your holiday break and look forward to more content in 2022!

Maria Gonzalez

Monday 20th of December 2021

Merry Christmas to you and your family!🎄

Sheila Stewart

Monday 20th of December 2021

Thanks for your hard work on this blog! It’s one I always look forward to. Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family!

Susan

Monday 20th of December 2021

Love you, Meg. Thank you for all that you do for us. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.

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