Resolution Reevaluation

It's inventory week at Village Shoes, so we're all busy counting away. This week, our post will be short and sweet. See you next week!

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One week into the New Year, and I haven't woken up early once.

Oops.

Whereas I don't want to call one of my New Years resolutions a bust already, it might be time.

It turns out, after a little self-evaluation, that both enjoying my late evenings and getting enough sleep are more important to me than forcing myself awake at 7 am.

It's particularly easy during the New Year to get caught up in pursuing the idea  of someone rather than the reality of yourself.

So, only a week in, I think I'll make a few edits to the list:

This year, I'd like to pursue positive improvements to my life while avoiding guilt and struggle.

So, I won't be waking up early (too much struggle), but I will start taking yoga courses (without feeling guilt about the cost).

Rather than getting caught up in the idea that you have to suffer to create change, embrace joy and happiness. Be gentler with yourself.

Make 2015 your best year ever.

Love,

Jessie and the Village Shoes team

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Happy New Years!

We wish all of you the best in the coming year, and we can't wait to see all the the joys and challenges that come our way. Cheers to 2015!

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New Year's Party Style

The New Year has crept up on us faster than most of us would like to admit. In the midst of visiting family, traveling, buying gifts, giving gifts, receiving gifts, and trying to recover from the annual Christmas cookie sugar crash, suddenly 2015 is upon us.

Resolutions?! I haven't even unpacked my suitcase yet!

But time keeps ticking regardless of how much we wish we could just have a few hours to get in a good long nap, and in two days time we'll be out again waiting for the ball to drop and the champagne corks to pop.

New Year's parties are almost always a blast. It's a chance to be out with the previous year, however good or bad it may have been, and welcome in the fresh and new. It's full of possibilities and joy of what could become.

In the midst of such joy and potential, we want to look and feel our best. So, before we tackle the heavy questions of what we want our 2015 to look like, or what our goals and hopes may be, let's tackle the more immediate question:

What are you going to wear?!

Golden New Years by jessie-scales featuring Fluevog Mariella

We love pairing lux black lace and velvet (courtesy of Modclth) with metallic gold accents. Fluevog's eye-catching Mariella gold oxfords add glamor without pain (no need to bring a pair of flats to change into). Get ready to shine your way into 2015

New Years Sophisticate by jessie-scales featuring Chocolat Blu Royal

This outfit is all about the details. The subtle show of skin, the contrasting textures of the Chocolat Blu Royal shoe, the sparkle of the bag. Your outfit may not be screaming with color, but you are sure to be noticed.

Cozy New Years by jessie-scales featuring Fluevog Murillo

Looking for a more casual new years style solution? Dress up your cozy, comfortable basics with a statement shoe, like Fluevog's wild paisley printed laser-cut suede bootie Murillo, and a touch of sparkle near your face. You'll look super chic, and all your friends will be jealous of how warm you'll stay.

New Years Glamour by jessie-scales featuring Wonder's L-7050

Get dressed to the nines to bring in the New Year! A sexy detailed dress with patent leather pumps by Wonders will have you feeling ready for anything in 2015. Accessorize with classic New Years metallic and celebrate!

Cheers to a fabulous New Year everyone!

With love,

Jessie and the Village Shoes Team

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Reluctantly Resolving Our Issues with Resolutions

January 1st is approaching, and with that, we pull out a piece of paper and a pen and write down our goals for the new year. I asked the Village Shoes girls to tell me what their new year’s resolutions are, and oddly enough, everyone said in 2012 they want to work out more. Um…am I the only one who considers running up and down the stairs at work all day working out? WE WORK OUT PLENTY!

Besides working out, here are our resolutions:

Halle:

1. Save money out of every paycheck

2. Read more books

Amanda:

1. Save money to travel

2. Eat healthier

Molly:

1. Stay true to Paleo Diet

2. Drink more water

Stacey:

1. Be more involved in the community

2. Walk to work more

Jen:

1. Get more sleep

2. Read more books for fun

The odds of me eating healthier are slim to none, but it looks good on paper, so who knows. Wish us luck with our 2012 resolutions. What are yours? Do you think you’re going to stick to them, or are you a lot like me? Regardless, I hope everyone got a nice smooch on the lips at midnight that started off 2012 the right way.

post by Amanda

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