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Sweater by Marina Luna, jeans by Cello, booties by Report, headband by Elizabeth Perry.

As I've watched the Olympics the last couple nights, it has been unfortunate to watch as two of the US's super stars, Shaun White and Shani Davis were so close but yet so far away of their ultimate dreams. Both coming into the Olympics striving for a three-peat, they walked away empty-handed. Though I know each of them have had more than a handful of glory in their time as professional athletes, a part of me remains devastated that they were in reach of their three-peat golds and just didn't have what it took when push came to shove in the moment of potential glory. 

However, what was impressive to me, beyond even qualifying for the Olympics three times, was that they walked in to the Olympics as favorites, and when interviewed regarding their losses, both Shaun and Shani accepted defeat with grace. Genuinely congratulating the new champions, they walked away with pride still on their shoulders and respect for the level of competition each was able to experience. 

Though one strives for the ultimate medal, the ultimate reward, the Olympics is the elite of the elite, and to be in the presence of prestigious athletes and competing at that extreme level, in itself is a reward.

Shaun and Shani, you're still my heros!!

Jennica