What better way to start a new year than to set your own fashion resolutions, or better yet apply your resolutions to your fashion. So this year bring that ambitious attitude to one thing that can easily be changed and dramatically change you in many ways, your fashion. Tired of the same old things in life, longing to take risks and be more adventurous? What better way to reinvent yourself than with a reinvented image. Are you up to the challenge? Reinvent yourself, and don’t let yourself be swept up with last year’s confetti!
Be more adventurous with your fashion, take risks!! Here are some resolutions I suggest… that will aim at the fashion but hopefully hit the heart. (Feel free to add to them or make your own fashion resolutions.)
Out with the old, in with the new! Clean out your closet, drawers, and jewelry box. Look for clothes that don’t fit anymore. An overcrowded closet does not help you get ready in the morning. A closet is not meant for pieces that don’t fit or remind you of good times in the past, it’s meant for clothes that represent the present and herald a promising future. A closet represents a woman; don’t be overcrowded and disorganized! Donate unwanted clothing to make room. This way you will not only feel good about a fresh start, but also help those who need it. Meanwhile there will be more room for your closet’s new arrivals.
Accessorize! Start small; invest in a cute pendant necklace that makes a statement or earrings that sparkle like the New Year. (One often forgotten staple is a pair of “diamond” earrings, not the real ones of course. Finding a cheap pair of cubic zirconia squares or circles is easy and will sophisticate any look. They are a great detail, yet are small enough to look like you aren’t trying too hard.) It is great to give jewelry meaning, like saying: this represents a new me. Buy yourself something that has a positive attitude behind it and reminds you of your positive goals for the future.
Stay polished! A little bit of nail polish goes a long way. It’s all about setting aside a little more time to a new image through attention to detail. Again, start small, if you don’t normally do your nails, begin by cleaning them, filing them evenly, and putting a clear coat on a little before going out. Shine never hurts, and a clear coat is hard to mess up. If you do your nails often, do something different and unexpected with your color! If you always wear the same shade of pink, try a bold red or a purple, or darker color, if you always go dark, go lighter.
Take a risk, and try something new by adding sparkle to an old color. A metallic can be a fun change. Trying a new color does not have to cost a lot, since many good colors can be found for five dollars or less. Try Revlon for around three dollars at Target.
Stay on a budget! It is easy to get excited while shopping in a store but don’t forget that the price is just as important as the piece. It is possible to still get the latest trends on a budget. The key to success is planning ahead. Before leaving the house, make a list of what you need, staple items to start the New Year right. Make a list of what you need, and how much you can spend. Plan ahead: bring a list, look online and in magazines to figure out where to get a specific item at the best price. Look for coupons and sales and then, after shopping around, the item will be even more worthwhile, knowing that you saved money!
Color signifies life. In the gloomy winter, when trees are bare and there are more hours of dark than light, we often emulate the season through what we wear. Fight off the winter blacks and grays and reintroduce color into your life. Be adventurous, try a new color. Try purple or emerald green. Even just a pop of red layered under a dark cardigan or jacket or a colorful scarf can raise us out of the winter blues.
Make your own fashion resolutions! Resolutions should be realistic and well thought out. Some often make a resolution to exercise more, but do not forget to make realistic goals and ways to achieve them. If you can’t remember the last time you went to the gym, start small, plan on a weekly yoga class, or a day to meet with a friend for a jog in the park. Setting a specific time and place will be harder to break. If you invite a friend you can both help each other keep to a schedule. For your fashion resolutions and reinventing yourself ideas, cut out pictures and quotes that will inspire you to look and feel better for the New Year.
New style can create a new you; how you look can improve how you feel. Put more time into the presentation and you will reap the rewards. Accessorize with simple extras like earrings or a new necklace. Keep nails clean and polished. All of this is possible on a budget, just plan ahead and look for sales and coupons.
This year challenge yourself to reinvent your own style. My challenge to you is to be more adventurous in 2011 and with a new image bring on a new year worth celebrating.
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