First things first: Major props to all of You YLF-ers and your fabulously wide range of personal style - you illustrate on a daily basis that it is possible can look appropriate for any occasion and be stylish and wear things that you love!

I didn’t want to officially be a No[repeat]vember-er, but managed not to repeat any outfits since during the month of November and diligently photographed everything I wore. A visual log of outfits for the month turned out to be a great tool in assessing what works for me and why I like it.

I know Angie always recommends assessing one’s bra, specs and hair first when renewing or refreshing your style. I had specs and bra down, but never gave my hair a second thought! I see a huge difference in my overall presentation looking at my WIW photos pre and post haircut.

After poring over my collection of looks, I picked my favourites: #1 Sparkle Bandit, #2 Dark and Stompy, #3 WIW (and love), #4 Whisper not Shout, and #5, the Poetically Named “November 6th”.

...and did Angie’s “5 adjectives” assignment from a couple of years ago (http://youlookfab.com/2011/06/.....our-style/).

I haven’t come up with a catchy persona yet, but I am much more confident in my clothes. I am also pleased to have a set of words to test potential purchases. Hopefully armed with what I have learned I can make better shopping choices in 2014.

Do you see what I see? What are your adjectives? Did they change over the last year?

Here's what I came up with:

Luxe: I don’t have an unlimited budget, but I want to give the same impression with my look that causes Heidi Klum to look at a dress made of flowers and candy on Project Runway and say “it looks expensive”. I like items to be in pristine condition and of substantial-looking fabrics. Things should fit well and suit me. Jewellery may be costume, but it is probably subtle. I think this is where I need the most work. Note to self: Cotton T-Shirts often do not look luxe!

Cultivated: By which I mean the dictionary definition, “Refined and well educated”. I want to feel more current, which means being knowledgeable about trends and shopping with an informed eye for the ones that work for me. Pristine, nicely made things that fit well belong in my wardrobe. Anything tired or worn should be culled.

Effortless: This applies both to individual pieces and whole outfits. I am loving fluid fits and fabrics with a bit of drape. In the past I have tried to incorporate brights, but I feel best in lower contrast colour combinations, and that’s okay. My hero pieces are interesting and easy to style; for example, my heart print J.Crew Blouse and Black and Blue Zebra cardigan. Anything that requires complicated layering or a very specific outfit to look good doesn’t make me feel fab.

Feminine: My figure helps here, as does hair style and makeup. I don’t want to be girly, and womanly doesn’t sound quite right either; I just know that I feel amazing done up in a dress and sky-high heels. All of my favourite looks have distinctly feminine components: heeled shoes, a skirt or dress, ladylike hose, sparkle, or jewellery.

Rogue: “Playfully Mischeivous”. My favourites incorporate some whimsy, tough elements, or both. This captures my nerdy and band tee-shirts, figural prints, moto-inspired pieces, and spikey loafers! As a teenager I was equal parts goth and twee, as the spirit moved me. Post-college I bought lots of dull basics in order to look grown up. I felt like a dull, confused, business-casual robot.