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I could hear music on the other side of this pale yellow door and although that may not sound scary to you, I was terribly nervous they would see me on their doorstep and come guns blazing out to get me! But let’s be real, with a soft yellow door and such cheerful potted flowers they probably would have offered me cookies.
Cheers to you sweet yellow door and mystery friends inside for creating such a welcoming and happy little space that made me feel both thrill and appreciation!
I hope and wonder if the owners of this lovely space feel the same emotions I did about what they created. I sure hope so! I’m (obviously) one of those people that thinks pretty deeply, I tend to hope that any ordinary day holds the possibility of growth or greatness & sometimes even hunt for it. Typically it’s the unexpected, subtle things that captivate me the most; like this small side entrance hiding alongside of the huge, stunning home it belongs to.
Maybe it’s the part of me that is rooting for the underdog, or maybe the part that is captivated by the little details, or maybe the space of my heart that believes in the power of small victories in achieving the big vision. Whichever it is, this little door seemed to catch my attention and allow my heart to wander with curiosity.
Not all of my photos have a story or enlightening moment behind them, but I’m proud of them all. Each one is a little step forward and each one gives me the opportunity to share a small piece of my heart with you! ? @kelseyhettinga .
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Photo taken at: Grand Rapids, Michigan

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I want to be authentic. (And good at math, but yikes… that is not the case!) I want to be true to who I am & approachable to all people! I hope to always offer my support and encouragement to people who need it and never make them feel invaluable or unimportant. Everyone has value, everyone is worthy of acceptance.

I don’t always do well the inauthenticity of social media. The fact that it’s a constant guessing game about what is real vs make believe is exhausting. I’m guilty of posting pictures I feel the best about but I don’t post them to gloat, or because I think I’m beautiful – in fact, I think my nose looks disproportionate to my other features in photos and showing my teeth is another one of those touchy subjects. I love style, I love clothes, I post my photos because I hope to inspire people! But also because it keeps me moving forward with my business since I am one of those people who fights with self doubt when momentum seems to fizzle.

I am however, confident. Sure that God made me with purpose! He gave me talent that will be used and needed and bring life to lots of people! I love what I do, I’m willing to fight for it and keep going through the hard days and moments of self doubt because someone needs me to show up & be the best possible version of myself! For me, it isn’t about just me. It’s about the people who need me to show up and be a stylist, a friend, an open ear, someone who won’t judge them or shame them. •
I’m in this thing to do what I love, to be successful at it and watch it produce fruit that lasts in people’s lives. Jesus gave me the vision for LivStyled, He keeps me grounded and full of hope for my future, He opens doors that I am in awe of and He is faithful!
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Photo taken at: Grand Rapids, Michigan

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I’ve been called #cruelladevil once or twice while wearing these shoes and I didn’t mind it one bit! Plus, they are one of my top thrift store finds to date!

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#blackandwhite #yellow #styling #personalstyle #propstylist #grandrapids #michigan #photoshoot #fashion #edgy #shoes #michigrammers #travel #livstyled #instafashion #fashionpost #imageconsultant #bebold #girlboss #entrepreneur #momtrepeneur #alive #midwest #thrift

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Photo taken at: Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Because blue fur is magical.
This jacket, as well as a lavender one (yes, you read that right… lavender!) are available at @blcklamb – get your buns moving sister!!
•photo: @kelseyhettinga
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#fashionpost #fauxfur #blue #grandrapids #styling #michigan #personalstylist #wardrobestylist #clothes #michigrammers #westmichigan #livstyled #sassy #bold #instafashion #floral #texture #texture #fashionlove #chicago #travelingstylist #sunglasses #redlips

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Photo taken at: East Grand Rapids, Michigan

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It’s MEET CUTE day!! Follow along on my insta story for some exciting behind the scenes happening!! I mean guys… local fashion, local influencers, Grand Rapids community, styling & blogger behind the scenes shots & then don’t forget the after party!! This event is private but don’t let that disappoint because we are already vision casting for the next Meet Cute event and we want to see you there!!! _____________________________________
@meetcutecommunity #grandrapids #grandrapidsmichigan #michigan #create #fashion #localfashion #michigrammers #collaboration #photoshoot #afterparty #fashionstylist #stylist #propstylist #personalstylist #darlingweekend #meetcute #meetcutecommunity #events #eventstyling

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Photo taken at: Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Give me all the {faux} fuuurrrrr!! Happy Friday ya filthy animals! Now go make some weekend magic. ?
•photo @happyphotoco
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#grandrapids #michigan #michigrammers #fashion #fashionpost #style #personalstylist #personalshopper #fur #hat #rockandroll #inspired #girlboss #hollandmichigan #stylist #fauxfur #create #darling #grnow #grandrapidsmichigan

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When a girl DMs you & says, ‘hey! I like your style, can I take some photos of you while I’m on vacation in Michigan?!’ You say (after making sure she’s most likely not out to kill you) YES!! Hannah you are a delight! Thank you, thank you for reaching out! I’m so excited to see what you created today, I’m humbled that you found me inspiring and I hope our paths cross again some day, my little Finnish friend! ❤️ You rock! @happyphotoco Ps. Have you ever heard that you look like Zoey Deschanel?! And also I LOVE your vintage vibes, it inspired me!
This is what social media is good for my friends! Creating magic with total strangers that become your friends, so cool.
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#grandrapids #fashionstylist #personalstylist #personalshopper #wardrobestylist #michigan #michigrammers #holland #hollandmichigan #instafriends #meetup #darling #fashionpost #dreamchaser #inspiration #stylist #theeveryday

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Just because he’s really (super) darling. You’re welcome.
Photo: @kelseyhettinga
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#grandrapids #michigan #michigrammers #momtrepeneur #entrepreneur #mymotivation #momlife #personalstylist #wardrobestylist #imageconsultant #dreamchaser #kidsfashion #instakid #darlingweekend #darling #mybabyboy #curlyhair

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Photo taken at: Downtown Market Grand Rapids

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Keepin’ on with that go-get-em-girl spirit and loving how I get to be used by a God who sees the full picture and trusts me enough to show me pieces of it along it the way. Trusting Him with every unseen next step has become more exciting than scary because of the things I’ve seen him do in lives around me and in my own. He is a creative God and that captives me!
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#grandrapids #michigan #dreamchaser #girlboss #entrepreneur #stylist #fashionstylist #creative #personalstylist #personalshopper #wardrobestylist #imageconsultant #Jesus #darlingweekend #darling #michigrammers #instafashion #fashionpost

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Weekends (& a good messy bun), oh how I love you. ❤️ Photo: @kelseyhettinga
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#grandrapids #michigan #michigrammers #weekendvibes #personalstylist #personalshopper #teeshirt #topknot #messybun #jetaime

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