shirt: bp | jeans: citizens of humanity [low in stock], similar | shoes: sorel | watch: danielwellington
photography by: hannahruthphotography
with a new year comes new resolutions. resolutions shouldn’t become a daunting to-do list. a resolution should challenge you to better yourself, to grow and to enjoy the blessings of life. truly, any day is the perfect day to start a new resolution. there are no rules stating you have to wait until january 1st, but on with tradition!
this year i am setting a resolution to collect more memories and less things. i’m constantly cleaning out my closet, or getting rid of things i no longer use while talking myself out of “well, i might wear this one day” scenarios. even then, i’m clearing it out just to replace it with something new. anyone else find themselves in this cycle? don’t get me wrong, i’m all about retail therapy [ firm believer in its’ healing powers ] but this year i want to serve the Lord the best i can, enjoy the things i do have, appreciate anything and everything new and while doing this, collect as many memories as i can.
God filled this world with so many frivolous beauties like clothes, lipstick shades and great handbags. we were given these gifts for a reason and it’s a-okay to enjoy them and appreciate them for what they are because ultimately, true beauty comes from within.
the most pure form of love and beauty comes from having faith. it comes from knowing we are undeservingly saved and loved beyond our own comprehension. that right there is true beauty. yes, a good pair of shoes will always know how to brighten my day, a bold, red lip will always boost my confidence and comfy sweaters are something i live in. that’s just fine. there is nothing wrong with enjoying the frivolous things of life. but a new pair of skinnies will only give you confidence in the now, not an everlasting one that you can only find through faith.
so this year, while serving the Lord and doing my best to encourage others to love and live life to the fullest, i intend to indulge in the company of friends, engage in belly-aching laughter, cherish the support of family, and experience the excitement of exploration and so much more. i want to make memories that i can look back on with a smile, memories that last a lifetime.
