Happy New Year Everyone!
Moda International sweater: thrift $4
jeans: thrift $5
boots: thrift $4
earrings: Forever 21 $10
sunglasses: thrift $2
Total Cost: $25
The holiday's are over and it's January now. Here in Ohio that means lots of cold gray days ahead. I'm fighting it the only way I know how- with bright clothes! I'm really getting into turtleneck sweaters again. I had stopped wearing them for many years but I feel like they are making a comeback!
What are you hoping for this year?
I'm praying that God will show me how to properly balance my life this year. I have a super busy life with work, family, church, blogging, and selling on eBay and sometimes it's hard to balance them all. I want to give everything my best but when you are stretched so thin you don't always have your best to give. I think we all probably feel this way sometimes.
I am also praying that 2014 will be a year of less anxiety and stress for me. I suffer from social anxiety and lots of fears that often hold me back but I know the Lord want to bring me freedom! My husband often reminds me that the more time I spend with God, the more at peace I feel- and darnit, he's always right! Why is it that we know what would make ourselves feel better but we don't always do those things?
Thanks for letting me be vulnerable! That something else I want to work on this year!
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The holiday's are over and it's January now. Here in Ohio that means lots of cold gray days ahead. I'm fighting it the only way I know how- with bright clothes! I'm really getting into turtleneck sweaters again. I had stopped wearing them for many years but I feel like they are making a comeback!
What are you hoping for this year?
I'm praying that God will show me how to properly balance my life this year. I have a super busy life with work, family, church, blogging, and selling on eBay and sometimes it's hard to balance them all. I want to give everything my best but when you are stretched so thin you don't always have your best to give. I think we all probably feel this way sometimes.
I am also praying that 2014 will be a year of less anxiety and stress for me. I suffer from social anxiety and lots of fears that often hold me back but I know the Lord want to bring me freedom! My husband often reminds me that the more time I spend with God, the more at peace I feel- and darnit, he's always right! Why is it that we know what would make ourselves feel better but we don't always do those things?
Thanks for letting me be vulnerable! That something else I want to work on this year!
You definitely need those bright colors in Ohio! Love the matching sunglasses and sweater! Happy New Year!!
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Jeans and a Teacup
Happy New Year Jessica!
DeleteI just wanted to say that you are such an inspiration to me .... I just started my own budget fashion/beauty blog and you have been such an influence in my life. You have such a since of style and beautifully put together class. I love your New Years Resolution because its more of a "New Year Prayer". I'm a Christian too and to think that there is a person that believes that the Lord has a plan for us and that some where in the plan is blogging, reselling, and sharing a better way to spend is very encouraging. I just wanted to say "thank you".
ReplyDeleteP.S. Feel free to stop by my blog (its just starting) and tell me what you think. http://www.sensiblyhaute.com/
NO, thank you! You are so kind! It means so much to me that I have been able to inspire you! It has been so amazing to me that even though I'm blogging about something kind of superficial like fashion God has been able to use me through it all to share His love! You're blog is great! Much better than mine when I first started! You are so beautiful inside and out- just be yourself and I'm sure your blog will be a great success! Keep in touch!
DeleteLove the sweaters and cold weather clothing but it just doesn't get that cold here! (so cal) I really enjoy your blog and you seem very collected and confident to me : ) Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThanks girl! I always appreciate your comments- this one esp.!
DeleteI always enjoy the things you post. thanks for all the hard work.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteBlessings for the New Year! I have an anxiety problem too! Thanks for sharing that. It does really effect ones life. Tell us more of how you manage this please. You always look great, confident, have a darn good career, etc.
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy! It's always nice to remember I'm not the only one who struggles with this. I will share some of my remedies on tomorrows post! Happy New Year!
DeleteHappy New Year! Love the color.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you as well! Thanks!
DeleteWhat a blessing it is to have such an insightful and caring husband. :-) I pray that you have a wonderful 2014 and that you will overcome your anxiety. Keeping praying and stay faithful...everything will be just fine. XO!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love your sweater & sunnies!
~Whitney
This was an encouraging post. My goal this year is to spend more time with God. Your husband is bang on. "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and is righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you...." --Karen J
ReplyDeleteso glad you were encouraged Karen! I think that's a big reason I want to be more vulnerable because whenever I do God seems to always use it for His good!
DeleteLindsey, I've never commented on your blog before even though I visit it nearly every day because of your incredible sense of style. Also, I'm a fellow thrifter and thrifting really helps bring my stress level down. I really, really appreciate your vulnerability with this post. I too suffer from social anxiety and stress. My social anxiety is just like what it sounds like--anxiety in social situations, and my stress comes from having my 18 month old son recently diagnosed with a profound, severe disability. I will be keeping you in my thoughts that your anxiety and stress levels will decrease over time. Having you share your thoughts, though, has helped me feel less alone. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting Alyssa! Sounds like you know exactly how I feel. I'm sorry you have to suffer with this- I know how hard it is! I will keep you and your son in my prayers! And thanks for being such a loyal reader- I really appreciate it!
DeleteGlad you shared, Linds! I think this could be a break-through year for you on many levels and I'm excited to see what happens! xoxo
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