Fashion changes I achieved in 2013...

It has been my second fall season where I had a style and a plan. So my first chance to reuse from last year, supplement and upgrade, and refine. I spend more time reusing outfits than trying new right now, but I still think about what I am achieving to encourage myself from shopping.

in 2013 I have
1. started wearing bras (nope, not for support) but for looking better in my clothes
2. started wearing makeup everyday in order to make my entire look more polished
3. started carrying makeup so I can touch up if needed (but I never remember so obviously something to work on for 2014)
4. bought within a budget (maybe 110%) but dang close!
5. traded up from ok/cheapo versions of items that made a look work, to fab ppp items that make a look rock
6. learned to make a seasonal/wardrobe plan, and stick to it
7. found a way for me to browse stores, which I do love, yet resist buying everything I see (got control of my addiction I guess)
8. established a lounge style for home use that is not totally embarassing to be seen in
9. started a public casual capsule that gives me something to work on in 2014.

in Fall 2013 I finally tripped over my style and have been honing it. It is becoming more habit than it was before.
I am very happy at where I am.

What did you acheive this year?

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jenanded

Veteran

Jayne sounds wonderful. Will down more coffee and think more fully. I have found acquiring a second wardrobe for things I am not wearing is keeping me really focused on what works and real holes... so don't think I am randomly shopping so much. Still buy too many heels when I can't do a full day in them at all.... off thinking....

Caro in Oz

I'm impressed

Mine is a summer capsule wardrobe. It's the first time I feel ready for our hot summer. I have a small group of cotton & linen clothes that work on their own but also work back with my trans-seasonal clothes.

I'm also working on minimising my clothes but this is more of an ongoing process.

DonnaF

1. I look consistently more put together all the time even if I am not going out.
2. Thanks to YLF, I actually measured and figured out that I should be in a 28 band bra and not a 32 band.
3. I bought my first nice (non-drugstore) lipstick in over 20 years.
4. Vests work for me as a 3rd piece because they keep me warm/warmer without restricting my movement or getting in the way, so my utility vest and down puffer vest have gotten a lot of wear in a short period.

deb

You did a great job this year. And you are able to put it on paper. I am creating my year end list now. Worked on it this afternoon and I still have a lot of pondering to do.

Suz

(website)

Wow, Jayne, that is so impressive! You are a really hard worker and fast learner. I am in awe of all you have achieved and your ability to remember and articulate it. From the tiny (carrying makeup) to the huge (buying close to budget), you are an inspiration.

I haven't yet made a list of what I have achieved but your post is encouraging me to think about that. Thank you.

jayne

glad you enjoyed it. I have been pondering a bit as I find myself lacking new goals for next year. I guess it will be better to reinforce the old goals!

Ginkgo

Wow, you're a champion, you've identified your style and carried through on a plan.

My latest project is upgrading my "at home" wardrobe, where I am 90% of the time, on a few acres of gopher tunneled ground. Last week I bought a pair of Lucky boyfriend jeans to look a tad more current.

How did you get your shopping addiction under control? I had not shopped much for some years prior to ylf, but man, once the shopping genie is out of the bottle it's hard to put him back.

Susie

Wow, that is a very impressive list. I want to think more about this so thanks for getting me started!

I enjoyed reading your list. Not sure of my own. Will have to ruminate a bit.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

This needs to go on the "Pat Yourself on the Back" blog post. Well done, Jayne.

Happy

Active Member

Top of my list would have to be finding this website a few months ago! The simple and wonderful idea of putting together capsules for different parts of my life was illuminating. And challenging! I'll be working on this all next year, too.

2. Consistently adding a third layer/topper when possible. Wow that adds polish!

3. Shopping at the beginning of the season. What fun that is...great selection and I get to wear the items all season.

Very fun question! I'll be continuing to think...

Lisa

Nice job! You accomplished quite a bit this year. I added more patterns to my wardrobe in the form of tops instead of my usual way which is scarves. It really helped mix up my look more. I also added some really trendy items as a refresh for my classic pieces.

rachylou

Wow! Really good. You're so clear headed. I'm hoping I've gotten better about sticking to my own personal style, altho I can recall a few battles during the year in this regard. I emptied a lot of storage bins too, which should make my mum very happy - she gets some of her basement back. Lol.

I should pin my style goals to the wall for 2014, so I don't forget them throughout the year. Of course, I need to get them articulated first...

cheryl

Wow, you have made some great progress. I enjoyed reading about it. I will have to give some thought to what I achieved.

Jewell

I was thinking the same thing as Angie. Kudos Jane, these are all great achievements! Your post is inspiring me to ponder my own achievements for 2013 as it will soon be time to set new style goals.

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

This was delightful and very inspiring to read! Well done

Sveta

You go, girl. Well done!

Marina

Nice, that is quite an impressive list. Puts mine to shame anyway, I still haven't mastered non-embarrassing home attire.
I guess my personal achievement is starting to wear more skirts and less make-up. I should make one of these lists for next year and try to keep to it. My first goal will be wearing more colour in my outfits and sticking to my shopping list. There, I said it.

Lantana

Yes Jayne, underwear and make up are two areas of improvement for me too. I was fitted with an excellent bra style for me and bought several matching sets. I had my makeup done professionally and bought the appropriate bits n pieces so now I can do my own.
I started Pinboards to help me refine my style. I've pinned capsules and outfits that I wear IRL onto one Board. When I see clothes online that I want to buy I Pin them onto this board to see how well they will go with what I already have. I find this an effective brake to my online purchases.
I've established loungewear capsules that I'm really happy with.
All in all I feel like I'm getting somewhere.

rute

wow! You must be proud.
This year I didn't tought much, but had tons of fun. I tried new styles and new shapes, I stepped outside my confort zone!

Anonymous

OMG!! You are my fashion heroine. I am going to watch you closely and try very hard to follow in your footsteps.

lyn67

This, year I was quite happy with my wardrobe, too! I have to think deeper about exact achievemts, but your's is a great job, a big pat on the back:-)

Gosh you all are so nice. I should have prefaced the intro that it took 2 years to convince to wear a bra and makeup! things don't go so quickly here

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