Going Nowhere Fast Style-Wise?

Here are eight ways to tell if you are stuck in a style rut:

1. Is there a lack of color in your closet? Do you have 50 shades of grey or black, from tees to suits?
2. You own more yoga pants (women)/athletic pants (men) than you own tailored pants.
3. Your first thought when dressing is to “be comfortable.”
4. You never get compliments on your appearance. Do others ask if you are tired?
5. You experience no joy or excitement when dressing each day.
6. You’ve had the same hairstyle and/or make-up for five-plus years.
7. You decided—over two years ago—not to buy new clothes until you reach your “goal” weight.
8. Your closet is full, yet you have nothing to wear, or you wear the same 20 percent over and over.

Here are eight ways to move OUT of that style rut:

1. Color is CONFIDENCE and ENERGY! Learn to harness it and discover your personal POWER COLORS. You will be shocked at the way you feel!
2. Evaluate your wardrobe and detox your closet from anything that isn’t honoring your NOW body or bringing you joy.
3. Put a full-length mirror where you dress each morning – and use it before, during, and after you dress.
4. Create positive affirmations and hang them up where you will them see each and every day.
5. Learn your body shape – this alone will save you much time, energy, and money.
6. Create a style vision board. Use magazines, catalogs, and your phone to gather visuals of what you would like to move toward in your style.
7. Change one thing. Many times making one positive change motivates you to continue.
8. Create a team of advisors. By investing in your team, from a manicurist and hair stylist to personal wardrobe stylist and image and confidence coach, you can do what you do best — and they will always make sure you look and feel your very best.

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