***2017***
Scroll down to find out my goals for 2017 and why I'm making "letting go" my mantra.. also shop this outfit below!
HAPPY NEW YEAR GOLDEN BABES!!!
ITS A NEW YEAR, FRESH START.
Here are some of my goals (not to be confused with a list that I have to accomplish or I will feel like a bad person - but literal goals that are realistic and will help me to be a better version of myself to others)
1. Going Gluten-free (health reasons and yes I've done my research)
2. Going to more FUN workout classes - aka I just tried BootyBarre and soon SoulCycle! SO pumped.
3. Serving somewhere consistently - homeless shelter, kids with autism, food bank, etc.
4. Writing more - blogging, journaling, letter to my fiancé, letters to friends
5. Being ON TIME..
6. Waking up early - quiet time and coffee in the morning
7. Investing in more slow fashion/ethical fashion brands
8. Getting more facials - lol
9. PLANNING A WEDDING WITH JOY AND EXCITEMENT (instead of stress and worry)
10. Loving my family and friends more deeply than ever before..being fully present with them and investing more time in the ones who are always there
Pairing a sparkly shiny top with black leggings and a chunky sweater give a mix of I'm ready to party but also I'm chill.... just the way you want it. These heels are super comfy also and got them on sale SALE like 40% off the sale price at Urban outfitters!
If you're more of a statement girl.. pairing a flashy top with big bold statement earrings is always a good idea.
Me and my badass crown I found in the Target dollar section... HOLLA
LETTING GO
Its been a LONG and at times really hard 2016, but also the year my love proposed to me and we decided to be together forever (heart eyes for days). I also met the most incredible friends and creatives that have challenged me and pushed me and pretty much helped me get back into blogging. I wanted to think of this year as a new opportunity, a fresh start, but it brings me feelings of fear and anxiety - as if I won't accomplish all that I want to do. I know I'm not alone in this. I want to be EXCITED about this year and how I'll be GETTING MARRIED in less than 200 days!!!! But, reality sets in, and sometimes I feel overwhelmed and excitement is like a fake thing I have to do when people ask me about my wedding.. I am not a planner and it stresses me out because I'm picky and have a specific look I'm going for but I also want to make everyone happy and not hurt anyone's feelings but ALSO make it the most fun party so like.. I have to tell myself.SOMETHING will go wrong, and that is OK. I am going to work on letting go of expectations this year. This is my year of "let go". Letting go of all the BS and stuff that just fills the gaps to make up for the spaces where there was noting real to begin with. There is so much I've held on to - clothes I don't need, unhealthy friendships, anxiety, stress, wanting to be liked by everyone, etc. BUT I am perfectly flawed and loved by the God of the universe and I don't want things that are going to hold me back from pursuing Him and His plan for my life.. so there we go... I'm letting go.
Photos by Courtney Pittman