Welcome the lovely Alyssa from The Glossy Life!
Hi Fizz and Frosting readers! I’m Alyssa, popping over from The Glossy Life to help Lauren ring in 2013 in style. I was so excited when she reached out about this guest post––style resolutions for 2013 are something I was planning on challenging myself to, and what better way to be held accountable than to share my resolutions with you all! These are all admittedly fairly simple, but I can’t wait to give them a shot–make sure I stick to it!
- Wear more color: Standing in front of my closet the other day, I came to the realization: I’ve become a New Yorker. Everything was, you guess it–black. It’s not that I don’t have favorite colors–I love yellow, red and any pastel that comes my way, but I’ve built a wardrobe that can be describe generously as neutral. Ick. Nothing wrong with that, but I’d love for the color of my wardrobe to match my personality and style. I see a bright 2013 coming.
- Heels, heels, heels!: I’m a flats girl, through and through. Between commuting and multiple knee surgeries, it seems like a natural choice, yet every time a strap on a pair of heels, I feel more–I don’t know. Taller? Sassier? Girlier? Whatever it is–I want more of it!
- Hello, scary styles: I’m pretty adventurous–there’s usually nothing I won’t try once, but there are a few styles that scare me every now and then. Hats? They look terrible on me. Leather pants? Not sure they’ll be friendly to my rear end. This year, I want to take more risks and try fashions that make me a bit nervous. You never know what you’ll end up loving!
- Bold lips, 24/7: I usually reserve lipstick for fancy occasions, like a night out with the girls or a date, but for 2013, I’m looking to go bold with my lips more often. I’ve already begun to stock up my collection!
- Closet shopping: I’ve worked the past few years on buying investment pieces to build my wardrobe, so the goal in 2013 is to shop my closet instead of shopping in stores. I’m hoping it will force me to become more creative with my clothes and learn where the “holes” still exist–only then will I go shopping (maybe…)!
Thank you, Alyssa! Be sure to drop by The Glossy Life. A DIY guru, fashionista, and baker extraordinaire, Alyssa has something for everyone on her gorgeous blog!
Thank you so much for having me, Lauren. This was SO fun!
Great resolutions!! I want to try to wear heels more often too. I think maybe it’s time to start moving some of my heels under my desk at work to slip on after my commute – because really, I’m never going to put on heels to run around the city all day!!
Kristina
Kristina does the Internets
I do the same thing, Kristina! Flats to work, then switch them out at my desk. Plus, it keeps my heels nicer longer!
These are some great fashion resolutions..I want to try some bolder styles too!!
xo Olivia
This Looks Good On You
Thanks so much, Olivia! I totally want to go bold in 2013 🙂
Yay, love alyssa! Haha, hello scary styles! I’m with you on that one! 🙂
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
You’re always so sweet, Yi-chia! We’ll be adventurous together in 2013 🙂
These style goals are awesome! I definitely need to shop my closet more 🙂
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Thank you, Annie!
Oh my goodness, I should have added closet shopping to mine!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
You can still go for it! 🙂
Definitely with you on trying out scary styles!
Sea and Swank
Right? I love that “scary” is different for everyone, but it’s still a challenge!
Wearing heels is one of my biggest goals for 2013 as well! I should definitely add closet shopping to my list since I’m beginning not to have any room left for new clothes! Great resolutions Alyssa, thanks for sharing!
xo jen
Thanks so much, Jen! I’m starting to run out of room for clothes, too. Never a good sign!
Love Alyssa – and love this post! All great resolutions for style.
Isn’t That Charming.
Thanks so much, Emily! xo
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These are all great resolutions Alyssa! I need to work on building up my wardrobe so that I can shop my own closet more often.
I’m with ya! I’m working on buying investment pieces that I’ll have for years.
Great goals! I should add all of them to my list this year too 🙂
Thanks, Leigh!
I need to closet shop more myself! Oh, but the lure of pretty new things …
SUCH a lure! Usually, I try to make sure I can imagine wearing a piece at least three different ways with things I already own. It works pretty well!
Yes to closet shopping! I’m hoping to buy less and liven up some of my pieces that I haven’t worn for awhile in unique ways. Also, obviously a fan of this layout – gold and hot pink for the win!
xx,
Maya
Thanks so much, Maya! I love gold and pink together, naturally 🙂
I totally agree with you about the closet shopping. I’m going to do much more of that this year. And I want to wear more color as well.
http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com
It’s so hard for me to stay away from the neutrals, but I’m going to try!
Great list of resolutions! I want to incorporate more color into my wardrobe too… including a pair of colored heels. Cheers to breaking out of fashion ruts. Have a great day!
Thanks, Stephanie!
I especially love the bold lip part of the plan. I need to put my lipsticks to use!
Jenn
With Luck
Me too! But first things first–I need to do something about my chapped lips!
love all of these, so much!
So sweet–thanks, Grace!!
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Bisous! :* Marie
getting into more color was definitely something that took a bit of practice for me – I was doing dark alllll the time ( and I’m pretty far away from NYC haha). Playing around with new colors has been so much fun and its not like you have to go crazy with them! just little pieces here and there. good luck!