Goodbye 2019 - Hello 2020
Photography by the lovely and talented Jamie Salinas.
Well, we are officially at the end of another year. I set out on a journey at the beginning of this year to Simplify my Life. It was the word of the year for me and I set out to find my purpose in life. It was a journey to say the least. It required deep work and lots of therapy. No joke! Yes, therapy rocks.
The beginning of this year was rough. I was coming out of a dark period in my life. There was a point where I felt like it didn’t matter how hard I worked or what I put effort towards. I was constantly filling an empty void and that void left me anxious and sad. I had to do some major evaluating. Ultimately, I felt like I was being pulled in too many directions!
Narrowing your focus allows you to aim sharply. When I chose the word Simplify I realized I needed so desperately to align my values with everyday activities. It wasn’t easy, but it unfolded over the year. I believe we have the power to shape and change our current reality. I am living proof of the fact that if you change your mindset you change your life.
I’ll be sharing more over the next month around all aspects of mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. It’s vital to us women and men to thrive! Can’t wait to share more!
Thank you to each and every one of you for reading this blog. You have no idea how much your support, conversations and engagement means to me. Here are forty-six of my favorite moments and topics from this year. Some are the top five most popular lists and some are just a few favorites! My gratitude cup is overflowing and I cannot wait to see what the new year holds for all of us!
-XOXO
Crystal
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Happy New Year! I know we are already over a week into 2024, but I took some time over the first week to set intentions for the year. I hope each of you had an amazing time over the holidays and found ways to celebrate with your loved ones. Before fully moving into the new year I wanted to take a few minutes and highlight last year and share a little about my journey during 2023.
For today’s look, I wore a beautiful cobalt blue Amazon one-shoulder maxi dress which is a total steal. I comes in other colors but this one is on sale for $15. I love how it’s not a maternity dress, but has lots of stretch and room for the bump. I know I’ll be able to wear it at a later point in time. This would also be perfect for a winter wedding if you are attending any this season. I paired it with beautiful Kelly green mules (found an almost identical pair here on Amazon) and gorgeous Emerald green teardrop earrings. One way to make an outfit look upscale is to add a piece of dramatic statement jewelry.
Happy Thursday friends! December is flying by at a ridiculous rate. Have you finished all of your Christmas shopping? I have most of it done, but I am looking for a few last-minute things. If you are still in need of ideas check out my Holiday Shop which has tons of Gift Guides. For today’s look, I am sharing this beautiful black lace off the shoulder dress. The lace isn’t itchy at all which is huge for me. I have super sensitive skin and love that this one is comfy. You can wear it off-the-shoulder or on the shoulders. I belted it with this $13 black belt which instantly slims almost any dress giving you an hourglass shape. I added these pretty studs I bought last Spring when I was in Vegas for an event. They also would make a great present for any gal with her ears pierced since they are such a classic design. I layered a vintage statement necklace on it and then topped everything off with these festive metallic heels from Jenn Ardor. You can shop the entire look here!
Wow! What a weekend! I had an incredible time on South Padre Island and will be sharing tons of fun content over the next few weeks for Spring Break ideas (both snow and sea) but this morning I wanted to talk more about the overarching theme I’ve chosen for 2022. For the past five years, I’ve chosen a word every single year as a focus for my life throughout the year. First, it was the word “health” after getting pneumonia at the end of 2017. Then, it was “simplify” in 2019 where I share my struggles with feeling a lack of purpose in my life. In 2020 I chose the word “explode” where my entire life took a huge leap forward. I ended a relationship, moved cities and my business doubled that year in followers, website traffic, and income. This past year I chose the word “abundance” and let me tell you, I had no idea what was in store. My life took another large leap forward and I experienced success in professional and personal areas of growth. Moving into a home after living in apartments and cottages for years was huge. I started traveling a lot on my own and experienced an increase in peace in my life. Here we are at the beginning of 2022 and I’m choosing the word - “soar” to rise above anything I’ve ever done before in my life. I’ve set some pretty remarkable goals this year and will be working on hitting them one by one.
I put together two looks wearing my new Sarah Flint Jay 100 Pumps. I love the tortoise heel and how it contrasts against the beautiful triple-dyed navy suede. I love the arch support! Usually, heels don’t have that kind of comfort but these can be worn all day or all night depending on the occasion. For the first outfit, I paired them with a silk camisole and silk skirt. A simple nude envelope clutch and gold earrings make for an elegant party or New Year’s Eve look. The second look includes a pleated navy floral dress. You can add a blazer or cardigan daytime and then switch to a scarf or a shawl for an evening look. The pumps are the perfect finishing touch for both looks. Use the code SARAHFLINT-BATHREEHEELCLICKS for $50 off your Sarah Flint order!