By: Katrina Kinney
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Did you keep them? Did you say goodbye to 2017 and hello to 2018? Have you thrown up your hands saying, “It’s got to get easier!” or, “I quit”?
May I be honest with you? In one regard or another I have done all the above and, yes, even thought or said that bad four-letter word: quit. Not as much now but, yes, I have had days when I wanted to be an ostrich by burying my head in the sand.
A new year suggests a new slate to work with, and spring allows us to renew our slate. This is the time of year I enjoy doing a few new DIY projects for our home. New pillows, new curtains, new flooring or fresh paint on the walls, etc. How refreshing it is to walk into a room after making these small changes. It makes me smile. In the process, some spring cleaning has happened. Yes, oh yes, we even find some hidden treasures along the way that have been forgotten about.
So, let’s talk about a new you: finding your flare and your style that’s hidden but not lost in time for spring. Are you thinking, “But I want to lose a few pounds, feel more confident, not stressed in getting dressed”? Did you know it is as easy as doing a few small changes? It is that same feeling you get when changing out those curtains and pillows. Those are the finishing details of the room. Accessories are the finishing details to complete that pulled-together look that allows you to walk out the door with confidence in a matter of minutes. And, yes, even a few tricks can give the look that you have dropped 3 to 5 pounds without going to the gym.
It is time for you to visit your closet and find some hidden treasures within it. Go ahead, bring them out to work with your already core wardrobe. You have a core wardrobe, correct? Moving forward, let’s grab a few items to update your style for the season. Some items you are going to need are polka dots, vertical stripes, tropical floral prints, wide-legged trousers, asymmetrical tops and—last but not least—lavender and violet. The Pantone color for spring is Ultra Violet. Keep in mind, items on this list may be those hidden treasures within your closet, while others might be the items to add to your shopping list. The good news is you do not need numerous amounts of everything, just a few of the ones you like to wear.
Let’s take a look at some of your core clothes with the treasures you just found.
Using your style pieces and adding the details can make all the difference. In each one of these pictures you can mix and match the shirts, fashion accessories and bottoms for four or more looks. Looking at the pictures, would you believe you have more than two weeks of different outfits? Are you ready to take the closet challenge?
My theme for this year is “All New All You.” I enjoy helping women find their style hidden among the clothes within their closet. Let’s find your core wardrobe and make your shopping list. Contact me for a free 30-minute closet consultation.
Katrina Kinney is Personal Fashion Stylist and Wardrobe Consultant since 2000. She attended St. Johns River Community College, and has taken courses in both business and fashion design. In 2008, she started coordinating spring fashion shows informing audiences of upcoming styles.