Happy 2011 F21ers! We hope you all had a fabulous and safe weekend. Now that holiday feast days are over and you’re all Auld Lang Syne-d out, it’s time to focus on the new year ahead. Deep-clean that closet! Dust off those dumbbells! Try on all the new threads you purchased with those gift cards! There’s so much to do and accomplish in 2011, how EXCITED are you? We certainly are. In fact, so excited, that we drew up 21 resolutions for your resolving pleasure.
1. Dress the part
2. Be prepared
3. Learn to walk in heels
4. Don’t be afraid to ‘excess’orize!
5. Take fashion risks
6. Do one DIY project a month
7. Try an exotic food
8. Stop using books as paperweights
9. Change nail polish before it shows signs of chippage
10. Get inspired
11. Make memories. Record them in a journal.*
12. Shop smarter
13. Start a new exercise routine (cute workout gear is a great motivator)
14. Discover new music
15. Meet new and interesting people…
16. …But make time to reconnect with old friends.
17. Embrace obsessions (the healthy ones)
18. Show no fear when faced with mismatched outfits. They’re coming back.
19. Travel more
20. Get over vampires. (We know, it’s hard, but they’re so last decade.)
21. Seize opportunities
* Speaking of journals, you’ll need a cool place where you’ll be able to record all your thoughts, feelings and memories in 2011. Leave us a comment with your New Year’s resolution and you’ll be entered to win one of five Keel’s Simple Diaries. (You’re totally welcome.)
We used random.org to generate our winners. Congratulations to Geneva, Alysa, Julie, Catherine and Afua! Enjoy your new Keel’s Simple Diaries!
Fashion Face-Off delivers not one, but TWO powerful ponchos in the ring today! Scan a critical eye over these worthy opponents and select the winning look.
On the left there’s Robyn from Twitch Vintage wearing Forever 21 boots… On the right The Culture Cynic‘s Chomy in a Forever 21 poncho.
Cast your vote for Fashion Face Off Saturday!
It’s FREEBIE FRIDAY CONTEST TIME! First person to answer the below question correctly wins this great prize: a new outfit (approximate value $60)! What is the retail price of the fur trimmed jacket from this week’s Way To Faux Oslo blog post?
Here we are – the final stretch of 2010. RSVPs to parties are sent and you have a date (we hope), but what to wear? Bid adieu to the decade in a sleek black body-con with light-catching accessories and killer heels. It’s the end of the year, so go bold! Here’s a sampling of sartorial suggestions to spark up some outfit inspiration. It’s time to go out with a bang, ladies. Muah!
Get the look: 1. layered bracelets $8.80, 2. leatherette sequin clutch $15.80, 3. watson jeweled stilettos $29.80, 4. combining elements earrings $4.80, 5. faux diamond filigree ring $6.80, 6, sequin glitz fedora $10.80, 7. satin bow clips $3.80, 8. sheer sequin scarf $9.80.
Here we are – the final stretch of 2010. RSVPs to parties are sent and you have a date (we hope), but what to wear? Bid adieu to the decade in a sleek black body-con with light-catching accessories and killer heels. It’s the end of the year, so go bold! Here’s a sampling of sartorial suggestions to spark up some outfit inspiration. It’s time to go out with a bang, ladies. Muah!
Get the look: 1. layered bracelets $8.80, 2. leatherette sequin clutch $15.80, 3. watson jeweled stilettos $29.80, 4. combining elements earrings $4.80, 5. faux diamond filigree ring $6.80, 6, sequin glitz fedora $10.80, 7. satin bow clips $3.80, 8. sheer sequin scarf $9.80.