Here’s to a very happy and prosperous 2012 and onward, everyone. Cheers!
my urge to splurge (or spend foolishly) has been tempered a lot lately. i can’t tell if it’s because of this exercise in rediscovering my closet or simply that i hate winter and am suffering from early onset blahs. hmmm.
truth be told i find it extremely had to be optimistic about fashion in the winter. seriously i can’t think about floral prints and short suits when its -15 degrees celsius outside. all i’m thinking is “damn, i need to buy some more thermal underwear”, and “i hope i don’t have hat head when i get to work” (i usually do).
so in embracing the spirit of renewal and optimism that accompanies the start of the new year i’m making some work wardrobe resolutions to help me weather the winter months.
in 2012 i will resolve to:
1. go for color – black and gray are my winter go-to’s. i will endeavour to go for color more often
2. apply the 1-in-1-out rule – when i buy something new i will in turn donate or hand-down something old
3. consider quality over quantity – clearly i’ve got the “quantity” thing down to a science so now its time to be more mindful of investing in good quality classic pieces based on what i can afford (read: no kelly or birkin bag for me…sighs)
4. look in the full-length mirror – take a good look at myself each morning before i leave for work; too often i rush out without a glance only to realize i needed to take a lint roller to my black trousers or that shirt doesn’t work with those pants as well as i thought *frown*
also a friend told me she once wore two different pairs of shoes to work (kinda like helena bonham carter on the red carpet except not deliberately) and only realized it when she was on the train. yeah, i wanna try to avoid that…
5. kick the boredom habit – let boredom lead me not into temptation (unneccessary spending) but to look for inspiration around me on the streets and in magazines
6. look good and feel good – make every effort to look good every day because i know it will make me feel good
now i know resolutions are hard to keep but i’m sure gonna try with these one. plus, these are so much easier than resolving to exercise!
happy new year!
me
p.s. in case you were wonder about helena bonham carter’s shoes on the red carpet:
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me: so, what are your resolutions for 2012?
niece: i make resolutions and end up breakin’ them, what’s the point?! i’m not making any.
me: well, they don’t have to be resolutions resolutions, you can just do a to-do-list, you know, write down a list of things you’d like to get done over the year.
niece: i already have my forever growing to-do-list, right here *taps her index finger to her head*
me: *eye roll*
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i don’t know but there’s something to be said for writing things/goals down. guess, i’m just ol’ skool like that.
if 2012 is the year you want to shake things up in your cube-dwelling life, then try setting some goals, writing them down, attaching a few timelines and not stressing about it.
you don’t have to make a big deal about it, seriously. work-related goals can be something as simple as:
or something more ambitious like:
so go ahead jot down a few ‘things-to-do” for your career in 2012. do it on a post-it note or your smartphone’s memo pad; keep it simple but make it count.
happy ‘new’ year!
me
discovery: this dress was for yet another winter wedding. love the color and pretty pink art deco-like pattern and pleating.
dress – bcbg max azria (2009)
i hope i get a chance to wear it again. hmmm, might work it with a white blazer and flats for the office in the summer…
me
“The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” – Tom Bodett
happy and safe holiday season!
our choice of clothing can be one of our most creative forms of self expression
dress – femme carriere (2010)/pearls – (2009)/purse – aldo (2010)/ ring (2009)
bought this dress last winter because i really liked it. got the chance to wear it to an evening wedding in october at the art gallery of ontario. it was nice departure from the classic black dress.
me
discovery: this strapless cocktail dress was $30 at zellers (kinda like walmart)and i paired it with a lace blouse i already owned.
i was surprised at the compliments i recieved. it is one of my fav looks and the least expensive.
dress – pure, alfred sung (2009)/ black lace blouse (gift, 2007)/ stockings – hue (2011)/purse – aldo (2011)/ platform heels – 9west (2010)/ braclets – the bay (2009)/ ring (2009)
this look would make a great holiday party look. add a vintage clutch and accessories and its classic.
me
discovery – its holiday party time and it has me lookin’ in my closet at potential party bags. here’s what i’ve discovered:
bold & beautiful
french connection (2009) – purse and necklace/ blouse – topshop, (gift 2007) / nail polish – opi (gift 2010)
disco fever
aldo (2011)
wild thang
aldo (2008)
not so basic black
aldo (2006)
now all i have to do is find a party (…or two) to go to.
me
Swagger & Greys 