Sunday, May 3, 2009

My 2009 (Life)Style Resolutions: 2Q Update

* Develop my own signature style. My taste veers towards the classics but I am looking to add a trendier twist. Lipstick Jungle is a major inspiration.

Status: I still need to invest in more basic pieces, accessories and undergarments. I would like to buy more camera-friendly tops and need new dress pants for work. Would also like to buy some more summer and lounge wear.

* Sex up my shoes. I have decided to stand by my Converse (no pun intended) but my snow boots have to go as there are some cuter alternatives out there.

Status:
I need a pair of brown heels for everyday wear as well as some black sandals. That completes my basic footwear, which means I can invest in trendier shoes such as a red pair of heels. Still need new snow boots for the winter but have invested in some stylish boots for the fall.

* Finish cleaning out my closet. I did a major hatchet job in November but there's more work to do as it is time to part with some old friends and forgotten pieces.

Status: I haven’t done much since November. Not sure if I should wait until I buy more clothes or just toss, toss, toss.

* Transition from a relaxer to natural hair. I may end up straightening my natural hair but would at least like to give myself the option of being a curly girlie.

Status: It’s been six months since my last relaxer. Yippee!

* Schedule a makeover every six months. I am a recovering beauty addict who is now stuck in a makeup rut.

Status: Not sure what the hold-up is. If I don’t get around to doing it before my Memorial Day visit home then I will make it a priority once I return.

* Revise my Sunday evening beauty routine. I occasionally wash and set my hair for the week but am probably going to go the blowout route every other week. I am instead going to focus more on at home spa treatments. Nothing fancy, just a neat-and-nude mani and pedi, body exfoliation and enjoy a glass of wine.

Status: Hit or miss but trying to make more hits.

* Dust off my cookbooks and head back to the kitchen. I am sooo tired of eating out and would like to cultivate better eating habits.

Status: I have been cooking more regularly but tend to get tripped up by days that I have (last-minute) auditions.

* Do more downward dogs. I would like to go to yoga, and maybe some cardio, at least once a week. I miss my gym. Sigh...

Status: I had a major breakthrough a couple of weeks ago when I went to that early Tuesday morning Pilates class. Making it a part of my weekly schedule.

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