Ahhh, it's that time of year, when we look at our weather apps only to find that yet again it's TWELVE outside and yet again we have to pull on our frumpy wool socks, snow boots and our parkas. YAWN! February is the time of year when I am SICK of wearing my winter gear and ready to go outside with nothing but a cute sweater on. But, alas, we have lots more winter to go and March is going to be snowy (or so I hear). So, let's brainstorm how to breathe some life and color into our boring, played-out, tiresome winter wardrobes.
I do these myself, and it always makes me feel a little bit better, and like spring just might be around the corner! Maybe.....
Three words: BRIGHT. LIP. COLOR.
Nothing will make you feel better about the sludge on your shoes and the drabness of dirty snow all around. Do it, if you don't know how a YouTube video that will show you is just a Google away. There, no excuses left for you. Do a classic red if these colors are too punchy for you, or a light stain if you don't dig a bold lip. Sometimes I get people staring at my lips but then I get a compliment and I realize, those other people were staring because they found it interesting that I "did" my lips and that I made such an effort. Making an effort to get dressed is kind of a lost art...you have to have the courage to make an effort and to try something new and bold. Trust me, you'll get a rush from it. :)
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Bright nails!
There is something fun and cool about seeing an unexpected bright nail peeking out from a pair of woolen mittens or a black puffer. It's also a nice, safe option if you're too shy to try the bold lip. I love to do a coral-y red usually reserved for summer in the winter, looks so nice paired with all my greys and blacks. You don't need to go get a manicure, sit down to watch your fave TV show and you can do them and have them dry by the time it's over! I do mine every Sunday night.
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A Colorful Accessory
You probably already have one in your closet, that's the beauty of this one. Get out your pink scarf, your green Chuck Taylors, your royal blue tote, your yellow sunglasses -- whatever! That "summer" accessory is probably all you need to freshen up your winter basics!
Start 'playing' in your closet and I bet there are tons of combos you've never thought of if you can just think out the box and stop referring to everything as having a particular "season". I urge my clients to buy as "seasonless" as possible. The wardrobe possibilities are ENDLESS when everything can be paired with everything else, all the time, depending on the weather.
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Last but not least: BE Creative & Make an Effort!
Wear a colorful silk scarf tucked into your coat, let colorful socks (tasteful ones) poke out in between your shoes and pant hem (or a little showing at the top of your boot!), bust out your bright "summer" bag and wear it cross-body with your puffer. You'll know when things don't go together (don't bust out your straw summer bag). Let your gut be your guide and wear your style proudly!
The moral of the story is don't give up if you're in a rut!! It makes me sad when I see people out and about (and especially at their place of employment) and I can tell they have totally given up. Whether it be due to weather (um, last time I checked there are nice clothes for bad weather), or due to not caring (the saddest thing ever), we all can choose to start over at any given moment. Sure you'll get the comments, "Where are you going?" and "Why are you so 'dressed up'?" for a while, but if you just can let those comments roll (and consider the dress of the person dishing them out) I promise you they will stop when you consistently show up looking nice.
Even better...you're likely to eventually inspire others to step it up and dress nicely for their day too! It's a positive ripple! :) :)
Happy Winter!
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