You may have noticed in my holiday travel capsule post that I have added a cardigan to my winter capsule.
When I finished my capsule in late November, I already knew that I was completing it with an item missing:
a shorter, light gray cardigan that was still cozy, but not wool (I’m sensitive to wool so I can’t wear it).
Pretty specific right?
I just hadn’t been able to find one that I loved and I didn’t want to purchase something just to have it included when I revealed my capsule to you.
So I was still kind of poking around and I found this little number from the gap during the after Christmas sales.
It’s exactly what I was looking for AND I got it for a steal.
Happy dance!
I have to tell you something though. I almost didn’t buy it EVEN though it was perfect.
Why?
Well even though I wax on about how I have no set rules with my capsule approach, I still kind of felt like I was breaking the rules.
And I didn’t want you to judge me.
I know. It’s so silly, but it’s the truth.
But peace is my word for 2016. And one of the biggest areas where I need to find peace is in my struggle to go with the flow.
I like things to be “just so” and when things deviate I really struggle with not feeling as if I have totally failed.
So I decided to say “c’est la vie” and buy the cardigan.
And you know what? I’m really glad I made that decision because I’ve already worn it a ton.
Plus, it fits in perfectly with the rest of my capsule.
Anyone else with me? Does anyone else struggle with letting go?
Until next time,
Peace is a wonderful word and even more if you can achieve it. I wish all the best in going with the flow in 2016 🙂
Peace is a great word for 2016!
Thank you Alonda! It’s the word I needed this year.
Peace is a wonderful word for 2016! Cute cardigan…I think it was an excellent pick. And I love the shirt that you’re wearing too!
Thank you Crystal! I’m glad I decided to get it. 🙂
Peace is a wonderful word for 2016. I admire you braving the snow in converse! Happy Monday xxx
Thank you Chrissy! And it’s so funny you say that because my feet were FROZEN! Haha!
i love the outfit – and the imagery in the background 🙂
Thank you Andi!
I’m glad you found the perfect cardigan for you, and that you didn’t settle for anything that wasn’t perfect!
Thanks Rachel! I am too!
I understand that struggle. It’s hard when you like things a certain way or you think things have to go a certain way to let go. I’m a rules girl so when I have to do something that doesn’t stick to the rules exactly I feel like it’s wrong. My word for 2016 is brave so I guess God wants me to be brave in stepping out. The sweater looks great 😉
I’m a rules girl too Rhiannon so I totally get what you’re saying! Brave is a great word! And thank you!
love this outfit! you always look so genuinely happy in your outfit posts and it’s contagious. I can’t help but smile while I’m reading your blog. 😉
Thank you Cassandra! That is so nice of you to say! I really AM happy and I’m so glad that you can see that in my pictures. 🙂