SC Strong.

Those words have a meaning I never thought they would. This blog isn't about clothes or trends. It's about October, in South Carolina. It's about the light and life that changed us forever.

One thing I promised myself when I started this blog is that I would be true, I would be honest and raw. My goal, as it still is, is to strengthen the confidence in others and shed light into the tools I find helpful for myself.

And October was dark for me. As it was for the rest of South Carolina.

Three years ago, Chris and I moved to Columbia. We knew no one. We started going to Pearlz on Gervais St. for our date night and quickly made friends with the familiar faces behind the bar. These faces became our family. They still and are our family.

One of those faces, was a bright young woman with a great personality. She literally had the best butt we had ever seen. Chris quickly lovingly nicknamed her "booty cakes". She put Kim Kardashian to shame. Plus her smile was infectious, and her laugh was contagious. She was our flower child, not only to us, but to everyone. She was a ray of light. Our memories became beyond the work environment and more for fun and friendship. We were silly betches.

The last time we all hung out was on a Sunday Funday. We saw her, we hugged, we said we would see her that week. She followed my blog and sometimes if I posted a pic of me before I went out she would text me if she liked me outfit or not! She kept it real! I loved it.

So on Sunday September 27th, we embraced with anticipation we would see each other soon.

Chris and I flew out of town for a friends birthday on Wednesday, and when were at the airport returning home that following Sunday, October 4th our lives changed.

We had been in St. Thomas for a friends birthday with little to no connection to the news and devastation that was taking place on the east coast. I turned my phone on and received news, that our girl had been swept away by the flood.

I was numb, I didn't believe it. I called close friends, I texted. I was numb.

This isn't real. She was gone.

Life became real and precious.

We were trying to fly home to be there for our friends and our flights were canceled from Atlanta to Columbia because of the flood. I had never experienced this sense of hopelessness before in my life. The circumstances were beyond heart breaking and beyond our control.

It just didn't make sense, we had just hugged, laughed and probably made fun of Chris. Actually I know we made of Chris. And now, you were gone.

Did I tell you how much I loved it when you liked my blog post? Did I I tell you how much I just appreciated you as friend? Did I tell you how much you would light up a room when you walked in?

This post is about so many things, the devastation that South Carolina endured and your ray of light.

The minute we had the moment we reached out to your favorite flower halo company to share your story and they sent us SO many beautiful pieces for YOU. A stranger who didn't know you, felt so compelled to be apart of your light. That's how bright you are. The circle of friends you have is immeasurable. And Chris and I are so fortunate that we were able to experience that love.

“And finally, one day the rain stopped. And we saw you. We see you all the time. We look at each other differently, and hug tighter.”

October and November weren't about clothes to me. My blog felt so insignificant given the current situation going on around us. Who gives a shit about clothes?! It was about our state, our friendships, and being strong. Because together we are one.

George Herron Photography: http://www.georgeherronphotography.com — George Herron Photography: http://www.georgeherronphotography.com

It's been over a month since you left us, however your light has never dimmed. I think of you daily. And I know your close ones do too.

So if you read my blog and wondered where I was. I was wondering too.

Sometimes you gotta lose yourself and find what's important again.

And believe me my girl Alex would want to see this sparkle and fringe I'm working on with George. Let me know what you think love, because I still feel you, now more than ever. And I know you're rockin it. Stay tuned, bc Lyv still rox deep down and I'm bringing it for ya.

-Lyv.Rox.Style