Suz: first I want yo say that I think you have hit a style high this year. Your outfits all look effortless. I think you had a great year. Thank-you for starting this thread.

1. This is my biggest goal this year. Update my make-up and skin routine.
I have done this but still not totally happy with the make-up.

2. Organize the closet so it is more functional and I can see easily what I have. Find a way to organize handbags.
The closet is better. Handbags still not where I want them to be.

3. Shop for spring and summer as it is my dominate season.
I think I accomplished this.
4. Update my glasses.
I did this but I am going to take another crack at it in 2015. I just don't like
Them as well as I think I should.

Thank you Suz for this thread, it will get me thinking about next year's goals post which I'm looking forward to seeing on Angie's blog.

This is what I wrote:

I really enjoyed reading everyone’s style goals! I love the way Shevia summarized her goal, which I couldn’t agree with more: “To hold out for the thing I really want and get rid of everything I already have and wouldn’t buy again.”

I feel I am doing much better here. But sometimes I do hold out for what I really want, and that item is a disappointment to me. The Helmut Lang Schist Envelope ankle booties are an example. I actually ordered these in early August, and paid full price for them. And I hate to pay full price. I have several expensive, much lusted after pieces I ordered this year that were then returned. Lesson: what you really want, may not really be what you want.

My other goals: 1) shop for Spring early and 2) come up with a better Summer work outfit plan.

Check and check.

I am also interested in better defining my style persona. I have never felt this was important as my style has been more driven by “new-I like-I buy-now I make it work (or not) for me.” Now I want some direction such as Angie’s “Simple, Modern, Bold, Clean and Dressy” descriptives.

Suz, I agree with Denise- you add tremendous value and insight here on YLF and it is so appreciated. Your style journey has taught me so much and continues to do so. Your outfit posts and other posts this year have been beyond inspirational! Thank you!

Wow - texstyle, Denise, Debbie -- thank you so much! It is a funny thing that when we share about ourselves we sometimes help others more than we know. Anyway, the feeling is mutual, since you are all incredibly stylish (and inspirational) women.

Debbie, I was going to say -- post some possible new frames for us! I know how difficult specs shopping can be. Also, I hear you on handbag organization. Mine is definitely less than stellar. I have them on hooks on the back of doors in various places but they don't all fit.

Denise, I think your focus on your workwear (and insights gained thereby) was probably key to an important style evolution. That's just a hunch. But I'll be watching.

Texstyle, your patient focus on dressing for the actual life you lead is a real inspiration for me. Thank you.

Elly, that was a big ambitious list of goals. That you partially met any of them is remarkable. I know how hard it can be to build a wardrobe basically from scratch. It takes much patience as well as more money than most of us have at any one time. You have blossomed in your new things!

Since I am new to this forum, I didn't have any set in stone goals for 2014... but I love seeing this, and am going to implement it for this next year!