Weed out the "baggies, saggies or pinchies". If it doesn't fit, you don't want it in your closet.

Give your shoes a 'spa day' - take them in for a polish (yes, women, we need to do this too!) and replace heel tips if necessary.  I recently had my knee boots polished and what a difference - they look brand new! 

Retake your measurements so you'll be a better shopper. This will be extra-valuable if you do a lot of shopping on-line where you may need to compare your numbers to the sizing numbers used by various manufacturers, especially non-US sizing. Click HERE for a useful on-line conversion chart! 

Browse some magazines and clip out images that especially appeal to you. Spend some time thinking about what drew you to them - was it color, shape, texture? Think about incorporating some of those aspects into your wardrobe.

For example, this picture is one I just loved on Pinterest.  Now, typically I'm not a lace and ruffles gal, so why would I select this particular photo as one to save?  Because I do love drama in dressing, and I think the back of this dress is spectacular. That's the element that spoke to me.  

Visit a store or two you've never shopped in before - venture out of your comfort zone and try on 5 items you've never thought of wearing in the past. Surprise yourself!

Don't get stale - get style! Get regular infusions of energizing ideas and motivation - browse new websites and blogs (as a start, sign up for mine for weekly beauty and style-talk.)

If you need some help getting started this year, give me a call at 415-729-1008 or email me.  We all need a little boost now and then - just trying these few 'baby-step' concepts will get your new year off to a great start!