Hey there! Happy fall! I know I haven’t posted in a while, but here I am, writing again! It’s been a very busy year, and I sometimes struggle to find the time to think about the people around me who make me grow. I’ve been in Denver for over 3 years, and while it’s been a big transition (coming from Quebec), I really feel like I’ve found my place here, whether it’s at work or at home. I think it’s partly due to an amazing group of friends, so I wanted to take the time to highlight two friends that inspire me with their Creativity and Confidence: Christi and Chelsea C. (yep, everything starts with a C, apparently!) Christi is an incredibly artistic person who started her own beauty and jewelry business. Everything she touches is beautiful. She’s a highly emotional person who lives her life with her heart, and I think sometimes I need more of that. Chelsea is extremely smart and talented, with a blend of high emotional intelligence and persistence. Over the last few years I’ve seen her become an increasingly popular photographer, and her photos were recently published in Cosmopolitan. These ladies inspire me every day to be more creative and believe in myself, and I’m so thankful for that!

 Do you have friends or family members who are an inspiration to you and that you want to recognize? If so, check out my Instagram page @stolen_bysara for your chance to win $200 at Frank & Oak Women (a.k.a. where I got this amazing blazer that makes me feel confident).

All photos by Chelsea Chorpenning.

Blazer: Frank & Oak, T-shirt: Madewell (sold out, similar here), Jeans: Levi’s, Earrings: Madewell (sold out, similar here). Sunglasses: Sunski, Shoes: Adidas (bought in Paris, unavailable in US but similar here).