Joie De Vivre: (noun) exuberant enjoyment of life.
Haleigh took this photo of me and said that is “joie de vivre.” The ability to love life in it’s most simple and pure form. I’ve been obsessed with the term ever since. My joy in life is creating. Creating photos. Memories. Songs. Stories. Friendships. But most importantly, creating moments. It could be the excitement of waking up in a new city with just a camera, a good friend, and your imagination. Or it could be the moment you slip on your favorite pair of jeans that make you go “damn, I feel good.” Or the fulfillment you get by staying in and cooking yourself a meal at home. Joie de vivre is like waking up everyday and feeling completely free. Free from past experiences, people, and anything holding us back from purely enjoying the moment and seeing what makes life so beautiful. Sometimes we get so caught up in what’s happening around us that we forget what’s happening inside of us. Communicate and be open to just about anything. Be an opportunist. Just breathe. Just live. Laugh at yourself. Do what makes you happy and cherish this little thing we all go through called life.
shot by Haleigh
// Minkpink top, Earnest Sewn x Refinery 29 jeans, AGL shoes (similar) //
27 Comments
There is no other term to describe such carefree, joy and happiness expression in life in the very first photo . . . Bonheur de la vie it is! 🙂
La Bijoux Bella | by mia
First off, girl your body <3
And secondly, I love that first photo of you! So carefree and lovely
Enclothed Cognition
I LOVE the message of this post! Definitely agree, don’t take any day for granted. Life is short, live it as fully as possible. BTW, I miss Paree! x
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Wow, stunning pictures! Your outfit is so chic and Parisian, love it!
x
StephC
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Such a Parisienne chic outfit, breathtaking location and such a beautiful french saying… Don’t ever take like too serious but don’t take it for granted either… Be in love with life and live life to the fullest… 🙂
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Perfect french girl!
xoxo
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So cool!
Shall We Sasa
Beautiful photos
Xoxo
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Beautiful photos, love this set
xx
Lauren
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Oh I just love these photos! So true, you’re not really living unless you are enjoying yourself, your life, and the place you are in.
Julia
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that first shot is so wonderfully carefree, this was such an inspiring post
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The photography is breathtaking and your message is so beautiful, life is such a blessing and at times we get caught up in unimportant things that we forget to smell the roses and truly be grateful for our lives and the people in it.
Yes love your beauty and style !
Yes so right never look back but forward especially you always going forward, love your blog.
Dreamy photos! They capture the joie de vivre mood perfectly xx
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love all your pics and you are truly inspirational !!
You’re definitely the definition of joie de vivre… reading your blog always makes me appreciate small moments and the simplicity of life even more. Like coming home to a good book.
Velveteencockroach
Great photos! Love the shoes!
L.A
Such cute photos!
Love,
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Absolutely obsessed with this look and the surroundings!
xx,
Chels
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Love it!
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Love the expression ‘joie de vivre’ and these pictures encapsulates it so beautifully! Love the first picture especially! x
Summer, The Twins Wardrobe
I remember screen grabbing that first image on my phone when you shared it on Instagram. That freedom, that feeling. It all comes together in such an effortless way. I love that feeling.
xx Jenelle
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Love your text about life !! So true and well expressed.
Also adore your photographs a lot 🙂
x Gitta // http://www.gittawitzel.com
OMG- I love the message in the post. I just found myself in an angry family filled drama moment and this was a great reminder to just let go. Thanks!
Love the caption and love the photos! simplicity and honesty in photos is always best. Thanks for sharing!