It is soon to be 2011, and that means more than just sparkling dresses, midnight kisses, and watching the ball drop. I know many of you have something more noble on your mind: your New Year's Resolutions. Starting a new year is a re-birth. It's a fresh, new time in your life for you to re-create any aspects of your life that you feel need improvement. And while many of us our guilty of setting unrealistic expectations for the new year, how can we expect to improve without something to aspire to? While I'm not of much use in the self-improvement sector, I can offer some stylish tips for the New Year that I know I will be working with in 2011.
Stylin' Resolutions for 2011
1) Travel Light
This year I hope we can all resist the temptation to overload our suitcases with clothes, makeup and the like. Travelling with a heavy, bulky suitcase makes going to the airport a nightmare. Long lines, checked baggage fees, giving your possessions away to airport strangers. It's just not worth it. I understand the temptation to have "options", but when you're out of town, does it really matter if you become an outfit repeater? The answer is no. No, no, and no. At least, that's what I'll try to teach myself in 2011! I'm planning a 5-6 week trip to Europe this summer and my goal is to take only a carry-on. Wish me luck- I have a feeling hand-wash soap will fast become my best friend...
2) Take More Risks
What is the fun of owning crazy-colored MAC eyeshadows or a pair of to-die-for platforms if you don't enjoy them? One of my more fun goals this year is to wear my more daring pieces and put them to good use. Fashion can be functional! Look to bloggers like Sea of Shoes or Karla's Closet for inspiration. They throw on the craziest of outfits in broad daylight and get away with it just fine. Guess what? So can you.
3) Avoid Excess
This resolution is in the same vein as #1. For me, 2011 will be about buying only what I need or want with all my heart. Anything else is fluff. The last thing we need are cluttered closets with more clothes than we can keep track of. As a recent clean-closet convert (I cleaned mine out a few weeks ago) I can speak to the importance of simplicity. Having trouble storing your clothes? Chances are it isn't because your closet is too small, rather your wardrobe is too big. In 2011 I want to buy less, but enjoy what I buy more.
Do you have any style resolutions?
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Emma
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