A New Slate

Happy New Year Everyone!

Hears to a fresh new start for the new year! I like to think of a new year as wiping the slate clean, and getting the chance to create a brand new chapter in you life. New opportunities, new experiences, and new adventures.

I like to set yearly goals for myself. Goals that are aligned with my dreams, and actively help me move more into "adulthood." The key is making sure the goals aren't too elaborate and are actually realistic and achievable.  I've been doing this for the past four years, and every year I have achieved my goals.

I urge everyone to do this. It makes you take a second, and look at your life from a new perspective. You're able to see where you are currently, and vision what it is that you want out of life. Setting the goals, gives you something to work towards. When you achieve a goal it is so fulfilling. Then, when you look back at the list at the end of the year, seeing all you achieved makes you value and appreciate your year so much more. Sometimes when I think about my year I instantly think" Dang I didn't do anything....but in all reality I really achieved so much. The yearly goals always puts things into a better perspective.

This year blogging has made it onto my list! I really enjoy blogging, and I want to do more with it. I really want to increase the amount I post, and just make it more a part of my routine. For 2019, my goal is to make at least 25 blog post, and overall get at least 10,000 views on my blog. I've always wanted to be able to share my thoughts with others, and I think blogging is a great way to do it.

So, what better way to start off a new slate, than in a slate coat! This coat was actually a gift from my mom and I LOVE IT! The detailing on this coat is just perfect. Everything compliments each other so well. When it comes to winter coats I hate feeling bulky or boxy, so pieces that make me feel feminine and fashionable are amazing. Coats with skirted bottoms are my favorite because of the great womanly shape they give you! Shiny buttons, and diagonal zippers, give this coat great silver accents to compliment the color. The pattern on the coat is a simple zig-zag. However, it features different shades of grey,black, and white creating a slate of colors and a unique design.

I paired the coat with slate velvet booties.This is actually my first time actually wearing these shoes. I had mixed feelings. I obviously liked them because I had bought them, but something stopped me from wearing them. They sat in my closet for a year and then I finally stirred up enough courage to wear them and I'm glad I did. They are so easy to walk in and surprisingly very comfortable. I wore them for 10 hours straight with no issues! They complimented the coat really well.

Let's walk into 2019 with new goals, new perspectives, and positivity. I feel like this is going to be a really great year, so let's speak it into existence, and do all that we can to make it happen. As you work towards your goals, make sure you do it fashionably! One blog post down for me, 24 more to go!

-FASHMIRA