Hi, I’m Joanna! Welcome to Elsie Gray Style! I am a fourteen-year-old eighth grader with a passion for fashion. Fashion has been one of my all-time favorite things for as long as I can remember. I grew up wearing ruffles and bows on the daily and matching smocked dresses with my sister.
I love to plan outfits, adding accessories, shoes, handbags, and jewelry. Dressing up for every occasion is something I have been doing my entire life and is a part of who I am. I enjoy going on shopping sprees with my mom, sister, and friends for the new most trendy articles of clothing. To be honest, if the stores didn’t close, we would be shopping until the next morning! I can’t wait to share all of my fashion favorites with you all!
I have a mom, dad, and younger sister, Libby. My family is very important to me. I love all of our time spent together, our shared laughs, and our unexpected adventures!
Dance is something that has been a part of my life since I was three years old. Now, I dance every day after school for four hours a day, and even longer on the weekends. It is quite the commitment, but it’s what I love, so it’s all worth it!
My favorite time of the year is Christmas, by far. I love the holiday season and celebrating my relationships with the people in my life and with Jesus. I enjoy making gingerbread houses, building snowmen, making hot cocoa, sitting by the fire, decorating Christmas trees, singing carols, Christmas Eve services (especially the 11 o’clock service), shopping, Christmas music, wrapping gifts, waking up on Christmas morning, performing in the Nutcracker, nativity scenes, the yummy food, and so much more. I look forward to Christmas each year! Yes, I am one of those people who starts listening to Christmas music in September!
Some of my hobbies include baking, reading, organizing, shopping, and hanging out with my sister. She is two years younger than me, 28 months to be exact, and she’s my best friend forever! I love every minute I get to spend with her, even when she drives me CRAZY! Libby never fails to make me laugh.
My faith is something that is very valuable to me, and something that I hope to share a lot with you all. I have completed my journey through Confirmation, but due to Covid-19, we still have not had the official service stating that I am a member of the church. These many months in quarantine have brought me closer to God and have helped me grow in my relationship with Him. That is one of the many great things that has come out of all of this!
I live a constant, never-stopping, chaotic life that always keeps me on my toes (literally 🩰)! I love being busy and always having something to do! Sometimes it can be overwhelming, but because I find so much delight in it, I’m never afraid of a jam-packed day. Covid gave me a break from this life, and at first, I was bored out of my mind just stuck in my house. Over time, I realized that having so much extra time was exactly what I needed. I was able to do things that I would not have gotten the chance to do if it wasn’t for covid.
Well, this is just a little snippet of me, as I start this journey with my blog! I am so excited about this project I have begun and I can’t wait to share this part of me with you and all of my fashion finds! Enjoy!
xoxo, Joanna