This year's resolution…. to not make resolutions.
lame, i know… but hear me out.
In the past I let my resolutions be reminders about all the things I was BAD at, a nagging list of my failures: cooking, working out, photography, eating healthy, writing thank you letters, washing my face, organizing, picking up the dang phone to call friends… the list goes on and on.
I already have a TON on my plate for 2014 - graduating, finding a new job, surviving teacher training, getting married, lots of travel… all mostly exciting things, but things that are sure to keep me plenty busy nonetheless.
So this year, I am making a conscious effort to just be the best me. The best fiancé/wife, the best teacher, the best daughter/sister, the best friend that I can be… without letting resolution obligations get in the way.
I do have some new "mindsets" that I can't wait to share with you… so stay tuned for that!
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| { What I Wore: J.Crew plaid top // Shabby Apple tulle skirt // ShoeMint heels // RayBan aviators } Photos | Zipporah Photography |
Did you make resolutions this year?
Anyone else forgoing like moi?
What a great background! And this sounds like it's going to be a wonderful and eventful year for you! You look beautiful! xo
ReplyDeleteNot making resolutions is the only resolution I have kept!
ReplyDeleteI am obsessed with your heels here Jessica! My cousin wore yellow heels under her wedding dress (to match our bridesmaid dresses) and I fell in love
ReplyDeleteSuch a great outfit! That skirt is killer!
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Your posts are always beautiful, but your photography has been so stunning lately! I'm never very good at resolutions so I typically give myself really general reminders like "it's a good idea to drink more waters!" or "be kind to others".
ReplyDeleteI'm with ya, Jessica! I feel like resolutions are just a way of saying we're not "enough" at something, so instead this year I've made a list of fun things I want to experience and accomplish–which I know will only better me along the way! Can't wait to hear what you've come up with!
ReplyDeleteI think this is one of my favorite looks ever. I adore the plaid top with the ultra girly skirt. You are darling!
ReplyDeleteLovely post! And those shoes-- wow, that color is incredible! Xx
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Such gorgeous pictures! I'm loving your photography lately... Stunning outfit!
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gorgeous photos! and deciding to be the best you that you can be is a great goal for 2014!
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I like your non-resolution!! xo
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This skirt is gorgeous and I think your mindset about resolutions is perfect for 2014! You got this girl.
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Chelsea & The City
I don't really do resolutions either, but I am always trying to be the best I can. That skirt is so pretty!
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Obsessing over this outfit! Love
ReplyDeleteHave fun planing your wedding and traveling. Only resolution I made is to be more organized
ReplyDeleteBeautiful everything. I don't make resolutions anymore because I break them anyway. Just entered as well. I want to win.
ReplyDeleteI really like this...to just be the BEST you. And also love everything about this outfit...ahhhh!!! so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely adorable! LOVE the skirt. And I am all for not making resolutions, I think I stopped years ago! :)
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
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I love the "believe" on that building, is that somewhere in Nashville?
ReplyDeleteI am not really a resolutions kind of girl. I am just hoping to make 2014 the best year yet! That background with "Believe" on it is fabulous! And I love the plaid and tulle together. You look fantastic!
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I think not having a set of resolutions is the best way - if you want to make changes in your life you should implement them because you want to, not because a new year is starting. And I like your idea of being the best you, you can be! Love that tulle skirt too, it's so gorgeous :)
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This is gorgeous! Love your plaid top, and the skirt is amazing! I know you will make a fantastic teacher :)
ReplyDeleteI love love love this outfit! Def one of my faves on you! I contemplated getting that plaid shirt from J.Crew but went with another pattern! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful look, you turned a causal top into a sophisticated one! Love this look!
ReplyDeletexoxo Akinyi
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I just bough this skirt. I blame you. Or thank you, time will tell ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a really interesting, inspiring, and brave way to really think about resolutions and making a chance in one's life. You right - we need to just be the best us and not nag ourselves with resolutions we don't keep based on our bad we are.
ReplyDeleteLove me a tulle skirt! Great look Jess!
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Besides for the outfit that I absolutely LOVE, I'm in love with your non resolution and reason behind it. I wish you lived nearby, I feel like we'd be such good friends;)
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Great away to approach life Jessica! Love this outfit - you are always so chic!
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So so so pretty! Love the skirt! And these heels, holy pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this! i'm not sure if I love the tulle skirt or the shoes more....
ReplyDeleteOh my god I'm in love!
ReplyDeleteThat skirt is gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks lady! The fun part was asking the grizzly man who ran the Christmas tree farm if I could take fashion pictures in his lot… he had no clue what I was talking about!
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Ooh, I think your cousin and me would be friends!
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Thank you lady, I am thankful for meeting wonderful women through blogging, including Zipporah who is now taking the majority of my photos. And yes, I should probably put a post-it on my computer that says "drink more water" too!
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Ooh I love that - I've always told my boyfriend, now fiancé, that I would rather receive "memories" than gifts… experiences are what stay with us!
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Aw, thank you so much. If only I could wear Christmas Party attire year around!
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Thanks! I know, who needs yellow pumps!? But I couldn't resist them!
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Thank you Anna! I am having so much fun playing around with my new photographer!
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Thanks lady! I am excited to see what the future holds!
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Thanks lady! I am such a planner, my un-planned future gives me a touch of anxiety, but I'm pretty dang excited about it too!
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In my book, it's all about that shoes, always - we would totally be friends!
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Thanks Amy! I could always do with better organization too. Good luck with your resolution!
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Thank you Ashley, and thank you for all your support through my blog. Its wonderful women like you that give me the inspiration!
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Thank you lady! And here here to being resolution free!
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Yes ma'am - right in the middle of the 12th Ave South neighborhood :) One of my favorites!
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I agree - this whole "it's January 1st so I have to get my act together" thing is not for me… if you want to change, change… not just based on the calendar! Cheers to being the best us!
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Aw, thank you lady! I will def be taking teacher style notes from YOU!
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You're welcome… in advance. Because time will tell that you love it!
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Hahaha that's awesome!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I loooove the tulle skirt :)
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ReplyDeleteI love it! I think resolutions are like lent.. temporary bans only backfire into wanting it more. I think working at it over time to be our potentially perfect self is best! :) Cheers to works in progress!
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ReplyDeleteI ADORE this post! The outfit, the locations, and the message. Cheers to you!!
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I love that! And you're outfit - I wore the exact same skirt and plaid shirt combo at christmas. You look like a dream xox
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