My 2013 style resolutions

You might think it’s a little late for New Year’s Resolutions.

I disagree.

Resolutions can be made any day of the year. You don’t need January 1^st, you just need a goal and commitment to your goal.

“But... style resolutions? Aren’t other things more important?” – you might ask.

Definitely.

When I make my resolutions I try examine all aspects of my life. My spirituality, relationships and career take precedence over style every year.

But this doesn’t mean that style resolutions should be left out – whether you love fashion or not.

Style resolutions can help in more areas than you think.

Have you stared at a stuffed closet feeling you had nothing to wear? Well, I have. Over the years I realized I'm not the smartest shopper. 

I never spent a lot of money on clothes but my biggest problem is buying clothes that didn’t fit well. My main resolution this year is to spend wisely by focusing on the fit.

Maybe when you go over your closet you realize you have no office appropriate clothes. Sure, you dress like an intern but you want more respect (and a promotion). You need to dress more professionally.

Or perhaps you are taking forever to get dressed every morning. While the clock is ticking, the pile of clothes you toss in your bed is rising and class is about to begin. You are still not dressed. You need a more functional closet to get ready faster.

Whatever your current closet problem is, it might be affecting other areas of your life. That’s where the resolutions come in handy.

And here are my own 2013 style goals:

1) Build a minimal but effective closet

I'm so not buying clothes that I stop wearing after a couple of months anymore. I want a closet with fewer pieces that last many (and many) seasons.

2) Dress according to my body type.

I’ve struggled for the longest time with this, but I finally accepted that no matter how much I work out, I am a pear. I did some research about what clothes flatter this body type and was lucky to find sweet Marie’s amazing post with tips on how to rock this body type.

3) French up

I’ve always admired the chic, minimalistic French style. I'm looking for inspiration in Marion Cottilard, Carla Bruni, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Charlotte Rampling. I want pretty much all the clothes from Midnight in Paris.

Remember: don’t beat yourself up if you are a little behind on your resolutions. You can add a little change in your life any day you want. Let’s make 2013 the year you strive to look your best.

What are your style resolutions?

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