Be forewarned, this text will have absolutely nothing to do with the following outfit and quite possibly be ridonculously long. I often get asked how I knew my husband was the one. I figured what better time to answer this than on our two year wedding anniversary. Let me start by saying, I always knew. Well, I take that back, from the second I met him in person I knew. Ok, I take that back too, from the second time I saw him in person I knew…
You see, to truly understand this you have to know our story. I was a vendor for my husband’s company for a few years. There was an issue (every single month) in our payout differences. I would later find out this was through no fault of his own, we will just call it a contract slip that had us signed off on 30% higher than what our payout should have been. At the time though, this difference made him my least favorite person to deal with. On the 17th of the month I dreaded going in to work as I knew that one of my first emails and at the top of my to do list was to reconcile this difference. Every month this resulted in the exact same email chain and my cringing at the site of his name in my inbox. We grew to have a strong dislike for one another and I literally thought he was incapable of doing basic math. Here is what you signed off on, multiply that by how many leads we delivered and voila here is what you owe.
After moving on to a job that brought me to Los Angeles I received an email via LinkedIn from Andy before one of our industries biggest conventions. In this email Andy asked if I had any time to meet. My exact reply? I jumped at the idea of meeting him in person and immediately said yes. Haha, yeah right, it was more along the lines of “I am no longer working within your vertical and my schedule is pretty packed. I am sorry but I do not see a reason for us to meet.” A little harsh? Ok, yes, maybe. His next response came within minutes, “I like to keep touch with past connections and would really like to set aside some time to meet.”. Something inside of me made me cave this time, I responded setting up a time for a meeting.
One month later at LeadsCon while getting ready for my client dinner I received a text from Andy, “I know our meeting is not scheduled until tomorrow but I am with one of my companies heads right now and would like to introduce you two.”. Walking into Stack I find the two of them, this in and of itself was not an easy task as I was going by a half inch by half inch photo on LinkedIn. Not a single word from Andy as I say “hi” and shake his hand. His coworker introduced himself, nudging Andy to introduce himself as well (still nothing). I remember trying to come up with any excuse to get myself out of the awkwardness, thankfully I was already running slightly late for my dinner. I excused myself and left thinking wow, he really is a jerk.
The next day I was sitting at a table after having just finished a meeting and in walks Andy. For some reason at that very moment he became the only person in the world I wanted to see. What I didn’t tell you about the night before was that he was quite the looker (oh wow, now I sound like my grandmother, who uses the word looker?!) . I had the biggest, dorkiest, grin on my face that I tried to hide behind my water glass (I can’t even imagine how awkward that looked). I felt like Christina Ricci in “Casper” when Devon Sawa walked down the stairs in human form. As hard as I tried to hide it he had seen it, he even called me out on it. After talking business for a while I couldn’t believe how easily he made me laugh, how naturally talking to him was. We both ended up cancelling our work commitments for the night and having dinner. He had told me he had recently found out about the contract mix up and wanted to schedule the meeting to apologize for the headache it had caused. That apology actually never came that night but rather the night we got engaged.
The next day I almost missed my flight back home from all the conference chaos and late meetings. Running through the airport, heels in hand, my phone beeped. The text read “I am sorry I was so speechless the other night, I just didn’t expect you. I can’t wait to be in LA next month. I can’t wait to see you again!”. At that very moment it was all over.
You see I knew my husband was the one when I couldn’t help but smile the second he walked in the room, when it felt as though, amongst hundreds of other people, it was only him and I at that very moment. When talking to him came so naturally that it was like I was talking to a friend that I had known my entire life. When the distance didn’t matter because I would rather be with him a few days a month than never be with him at all. At the very moment I wasn’t looking for love, I found it, I found my best friend and soul mate all at once.
Coat: H&M (old) love this one and this one. Sweater: Nordstrom (last year) this years version here. Dress (worn as shirt): Cedric Charlier. Pants: Blank NYC. Shoes: Converse. Scarf: Zara (love this one).
86 comments
Omg this is such a beautiful story. It’s like a film. I felt like I was reading a book( love story). It’s so nice to tell us all how u guys met. I so believe in soul mate. My husband is also definately mine.. U sound like such a cute couple. I was so into reading this that I didn’t even notice what u were wearing😆.. And u look stunning as always 😘
Awww, I love it! Thank you so much Joanne, you’re the sweetest!
Oh my word! This is what I mean about epic romance, much better than a horror any day!! Such a great story!!
X Diana
http://www.TheColeCollection.com
Awwww, thank you Diana!
Such fantastic story dear! I love your camel coat!
kiss
<3
eli
http://www.theladycracy.it
Thank you xx
I love your look and you have a gorgeous style!!!
I follow your blog.
Greetings
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Awww, thank you so much!
The coat is so amazing! Love the entire outfit! So chic!
xo, Jane
http://www.fitfabfunmom.com
Thank you Jane!
Hi sweetie
you look amazing
I love your coat
Kisses
Maggie Dallospedale Fashion diary – Fashion blog
Thank you Maggie xx
You look amazing! And I’m so happy to read about your love for your husband– beautiful.
<3 Daisy | Simplicity Relished
Thank you so much Daisy xx
Awesome look! Love it!! So happy to have found your blog 🙂
xxx
Camilla
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Thank you so much ❤️
Great look – in love with your coat!!! Color, fit, everything! Also, how much are you loving those Converse? I literally live in them!
Kisses,
Anna
http://www.workingchix.com
I may or may not own them in 4 different colors haha. Thank you Anna!
OMG you look
Absolutely stunning
Such beautiful combination
Love it 🙂
xoxo
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Thank you so much!
love the look!
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Thank you so much!
okay first off, I love that coat, H & M really does surprise me in a great way sometimes! second, that story is so cute, I smiled the entire time I read it!
Brittany
accordintotbrittanyblake.blogspot.com
I am so glad you loved it! H&M has those hits more frequently lately!
I don’t mind that the post has nothing to do with the outfit. I love this story! I think it’s very cool every now and again to give our readers into our lives. You’re very fortunate to have found the one you were meant to be with 🙂 Your pics still look great, I love the leather pants and shirt dress combo and you are wearing my faves : Chucks!
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Awwww, thank you so much!
Love your scarf!!
Xo, Wendy Watson from College Cheese
Thank you Wendy!
I love a good love story and a happy ending! We all need a reason to hope and dream! Happy Anniversary! And, by the way, you look ultra chic per usual!!
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Awww, thank you Kate!
What an adorable story of how you guys met! Who knew LinkedIn could connect people that way :). Happy two year anniversary! (and cute outfit by the way!)
Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
Haha, right?! Thankfully we knew each other before LinkedIn or else I would have been a bit weirded out:)
Beautiful post! Thanks for sharing.
Sarah
sarahjustinestyle.blogspot.com
Thank you Sarah xx
LOVE this look Cara! Work it girl!
xo,
Melissa
MissyOnMadison.com
Thank you girl!
What a cute story!! I always love hearing how couple met. Happy anniversary! You also look so chic. I love that jacket!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
Thank you Nicole!
I really enjoyed reading this. Such a great story and romantic! I love it when love finds you when you weren’t looking for it! 😘
Thank you so much Elaine, it’s funny how love happens:)
This is the cutest story, So loved reading and we love a surprise ending. of course, your coat is incredibly gorgeous too lol. We need!! xx
Thank you so much!
Your outfit colors are perfect! Specially for Fall… And the way you wore a dress as a shirt gives your outfit the perfect touch, your touch of creativity 🙂
Also, loved to read your story, so cute!
Thank you so much xx
That was sexy as hell. Love it! And the outfit too 🙂
Haha, awwww thank you Glenda xx
Well, now I’m in tears. Love this story – along with your incredible look today. So much adorableness! XO
Anna
alilyloveaffair.com
You are so sweet, thank you Anna!
I love this urban chic style. You look so beautiful 🙂
Lu | http://www.balgarka.co.uk
Thank you xx
Hey friend, you really have great style. cool. I invite you to read my new post
http://www.fashionculturediary.blogspot.it/
Thank you so much xx
Wow—who would have thought it would end (or rather begin) this way?! What a romantic story, I just love it! It shows that you are meant for each other and just so genuinely happy. In the end that’s all that matters, right?! Loving this casual and cool look Cara. I need those layers and warm coat right about now! xo
Definitely all that matters:) Thank you Brooke!
Girl, this has to be my favorite post of yours. Well, this one and the one your husband wrote. What a wonderful story, gives me chill bumps.
xx,
La Joie de Vivre by Alecia Mariana
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Awwww, thank you Alecia! It’s always a bit nerve wracking sharing something on the more personal side but you made me glad I did:)
Great story, regardless of the fact it has nothing to do with your outfit. Now, as for the outfit… chic camel coat, edgy leather legging and accessorized like only you can. Love it!
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Thank you xx
Omg, literally swooning over this story right now! How perfect and amazing!
Xo Kylie
http://www.dressinsparkles.com
Awww, thank you so much Kylie!
I love your story! Thank you for sharing it with all of us, Happy Anniversary!!! Xoxo
Aida (mylifeinmascara)
Thank you so much Aida!
OK…now find me an Andy!
XoXo Single in San Francisco
http://www.katwalksf.com/
On it!
Love the colour combination ….you look soo lovely <3
http://www.theeche.com
Thank you so much
Love all of this and you look gorgeous at dusk! Happy Anniversary! Xoxo Kat
Thank you xx
Happy Anniversary! He’s alright, I guess. Hahaha!
I guess I’ll keep him around;)
What a great story! When it’s meant to be, it’ll be.
http://www.girlinahotcity.com
Exactly!
Love your story!
Thank you xx
awww what a sweet story, you look adorable as always.
xo
PinkSole
Thank you Rachelle xx
Such a beautiful post sweety! Happy Anniversary to both of you. Not even going to mention how much I love this outfit! X
You are always so kind Bianca!
This just makes my day! What a story! Love your coat!
pinkandnavystripes.com
Thank you so much!
I loved reading this post! How you and your husband met and finally got together is kind of hilarious!! It is so nice to read about how yall found each other 🙂 And of course, you look effortlessly chic and amazing as always!
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
We always laugh about it too
Gave me goosebumps… Loved reading every word! What a great story!
Thank you Cristina!
For some reason it won’t let me start a new comment thread, but wanted to pop in and say I loved reading this post :]. It’s so cool to hear all about how people met their spouses – and yours is a great story!
xo, katie // a touch of teal
So weird, hopefully I didn’t break it:/ haha. Thank you so much Katie!