2016 Style Resolutions

Have you spent the last couple of years in a style rut? Or maybe you are just looking for some new ideas to try? Kickstart 2016 by reinventing your style! I have some stress-free resolutions that could break you out of your usual if you choose to keep them!

Put in some effort

Guess what? You don’t have to look like shit. You don’t need to feel guilty for taking care of yourself because not only do you deserve it, but there are quick and simple ways to look put-together. Try some mascara or some well-fitting basics. That’s really all it takes. You are worth it, so take some pride in who you are! I guarantee will make you feel better about yourself!

Experiment

People break style rules all the time. Trends start because people aren’t afraid to try something new. Mix and match unlikely pieces and see how they work together or repurpose different items and wear them differently than they were intended. Be open and take inspiration from anything that moves you. Don’t let the rules others have made put you in a box.

The scarf and head wrap are the same piece.

Declutter

Check out my Closet Detox

With new trends constantly popping up every season, I’m sure you have built up a style arsenal. This year, you should probably take inventory and go through a closet detox. Get rid of items that you no longer utilize on the regular. Of course you have to keep that fancy dress for that special occasion, but lose the other stuff that makes you feel “meh.”

Shop your collection/DIY

Resist the urge to buy something new and just reinvent your style with something you already have. You can recreate some current trends by tweaking old clothes or update them by mixing with timeless pieces. As a style enthusiast you probably have more than you need, you just need to rethink your old favorites.

Try it on

Have you ever wondered why you can’t pull certain things off? I think maybe it’s because you have brainwashed  yourself into believing that. Never judge a book by its cover, piece of clothing on a hanger, or makeup in a pan. It’s hard to tell what can work for you when it’s not on you.

Take care

Not all fashion pieces are created equally. You can’t just throw them all in the washing machine together and hope for the best. To increase the longevity of your items, remember to wash them according to the tags. I wash my colored items in cold water, hand wash delicates, and dry heavy knits flat to prevent stretching.

Update your undies

Underwear is something we use every day yet it is the item of clothing we often neglect. Maybe it’s because no one sees it except us anyway? WRONG.  When you have some cute undergarments on, you carry yourself differently. No one has to see them, but you know it’s there and that’s all that matters!

Quit being a critic

Maybe this year you won’t be so hard on yourself. With all the body positive propaganda saturating the media, you should already be well on your way to achieving self-confidence. Right? Keep at it!