White Cable-Knit Sweater

New Years Resolutions – three words that seem to be everywhere this month. Don’t get me wrong, resolutions are great, and I do think about the things I would like to see happen in the year ahead, but I don’t usually make them. Instead of “resolutions” I try to make more long-term goals or lifestyle changes. This started sometime in high school when I gave up soda for a year. I decided I was better off without soda, and ever since, I have had maybe 10 Dr. Peppers. For 2019, Alex and I decided to keep things simple and intentional. Our primary focus is health (duh) and creating habits that allow us to enjoy life but also take care of our bodies (we are not getting any younger). We are also continuing to turn our house into our home one room at a time, and plan to read through the whole Bible together. We are grateful that our church has provided a plan to help us manage reading every chapter. My personal goal is to not allow my day job to consume me by continuing to make A Pearl Kind of Girl a priority.

I am also trying to be more intentional about the clothes I buy. Let’s be honest, it is not easy to share a closet with your husband, and now it is also our pup’s favorite place to lay. Needless to say, space is at a premium. I love the simplicity of this white cable-knit sweater from J.Crew. Of course, out of all the colors it comes in, I chose white and layered it over a black turtleneck. This sweater fits true to size (wearing a small), and it is wool so it keeps me extra warm. I paired it with classic high waisted jeans and black neoprene Jeffery Campbell booties. These booties are also a great closet staple (justifying the extra shoe rack) and fit true to size (wearing an 8). The thick heel on these booties makes them comfortable enough to wear all day at work or running errands. I also really love the way they look when styled with tights and a mini skirt or a mid length dress. xoxo