Blue Hues | Crewneck Sweatshirt + Raw Hem Jeans + Converse

Happy First Sunday of 2018! I hope your end of 2017 and beginning of the new year have been amazing. Personally, the end of 2017 was downright awful for Matt and me. We had an emergency occur after Christmas and are still dealing with it now. (We're fine, though, and we'll be fine - promise.) Thankfully though, even with the bad moments, I'm constantly reminded of how lucky we are and have been. I find that when I consciously change my perspective from "Woe is me" to "Whoa it could be so much worse" I can reset a bit better. That said, unfortunately, there's no denying that bad things will always happen. But how we choose to view and then deal with these issues that arise can be the best lesson of all. So here's to 2018 and all the lessons to be learned and all the good times to be had!

Sky blue crewneck sweatshirt (also seen here): Old Navy

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Black and white striped tank top (also seen here & here): Forever 21

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Dark wash raw hem jeans: c/o PinkBlush

These jeans are so comfortable and have the perfect amount of stretch to them. Plus, the distressed looks and raw hem make them "Oh my god, sew on-trend!" (Please tell me you read this in a 1990s Valley Girl voice like I did.) Seriously though, they've already become my new go-to pants for weekend errand running.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star gray low top sneakers (also seen here, here & here): Journeys

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Reversible black and white print infinity scarf: Old Navy

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Rebecca Minkoff "Mini Avery" black tote handbag (also seen here, here & here): c/o Shopbop

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Black oversized "Ruby" sunglasses: via DIFF Charitable Eyewear

What are your hopes for the New Year? Did you set any resolutions? I haven't set any yet and I'm still trying to figure out my intention for the year to come. Last year, rather than resolutions, I instead did a self-chosen "Word of the Year" which was nourishment. I chose this because I wanted to focus more on better providing in every aspect of my life with more, from the basic diet and exercise so many of us emphasize on January 1st, all the way to my friendships and nourishing them no matter how far apart we may be. Since my brain has been a bit more scattered than usual the past week and a half, I haven't found the energy or time to sit down and really think about 2018 yet. I know that I need to though, so as soon I am feeling back to semi-normal again, I fully intend to get back at it and make 2018 the best yet!

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