One thing that helps me anytime I’m shopping or trying to pick out an outfit is to keep in mind the image that I want to project to the rest of the world. Typically, this can be encapsulated in 3 words. At my current stage in life, those 3 words are: feminine, stylish, and successful. I came up with this idea in college, and back then the words were funky, fashionable, and… Well, I forget the other one, but you get the picture!
So whenever I’m standing in front of the mirror or examining an article of clothing, I ask myself “Does this make me feel feminine, stylish, and successful?” If the answer is no, then back on the rack it goes. This method really helps me spend wisely when shopping. It also helps me weed out the crap in my closet. For instance, I took one look at myself in a pair of boyfriend jeans and knew they weren’t for me. And while I’m often tempted by some of the cute cheap-y shoes I find in stores like Payless (and sometimes I give in), I know that I’m not going to feel particularly successful when they begin to fall apart.
This is not to say that I’m unwilling to take risks and try new things fashion-wise. Far from it! But I will say that the bulk of my wardrobe fits into my style mantra, and I enjoy developing a signature look. In fact, I’m all smiles when one of my friends sees me in a particular outfit and exclaims “That’s such a Kendra look!”
What about you guys? What three words best describe your style? If you’re still trying to figure that out, which 3 words would you aspire to?
P.S.
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