Happy New Year! Time to set some Sartorial goals, check out my 5 Style Resolutions below…
#1 | Getting Ruthless
A new year is a good time to get organised and that includes my mismatched wardrobe choices. I have a lot in there that I don’t actually wear and haven’t worn for over a year. There’s also a few bits that don’t actually fit me, but seem to be holding onto. It’s time for a clearout and I can’t afford to get sentimental. Besides, it’s a good opportunity to donate them to a better cause.
#2 | Plain & SimpleOnce I’ve cleansed my wardrobe, I’m paring it down. I love patterns and have gotten better at incorporating colour, but there’s nothing wrong with a making sure these pieces have a nice blank canvas to settle on first. So plain t-shirts, blouses, neutral knitwear and staple shoes – all of course of a decent quality! – are on the agenda for 2014.
#3 | Euro-tripThe past few years I’ve been looking towards the Hollywood hills for inspiration (see last year’s resolutions for reference). There’s definitely nothing wrong with that, but it’s worth remembering that these ladies live where the weather is warm and sunglasses are a staple.
Nope. It’s time to look a little closer to home for inspiration, namely to those ladies walking the streets of mainland Europe. Their climate is closer to our own the UK so they’re also pro’s at layering and cold weather dressing. Besides who wouldn’t want to dress as the Parisians do, and envy the effortless cool of Scandinavian style.
#4 | Little Details
Just because I’m paring down doesn’t mean I can’t have a little fun with accessories. I have a nice little collection of pieces already and I’ve developed a love for statement necklaces at the moment, but I’d love to get my hands on more. Etsy and blogger shops will be my first port of call for pieces that are a bit more unique than the highstreet!
#5 | A High-end Treat
I’m either gonna love myself or deeply regret this one. 2014 is gonna be a landmark year for me – hopefully! – finishing University and starting my ‘real adult’ life. So in celebration of that, I’m making a promise to myself that after almost two decades in education I’m treating myself to something a little out of my usual budget. Whether that be a coveted Chanel lipstick or Marc Jacobs purse or – dare I say it – Burberry trench. I’m buying it. End of story.
Have you got any style resolutions for 2014? Let me know below!