1. Get back to dressing femme. I know it’s all too easy to throw on some jeans and a big sweater, which I’ve been doing a lot lately, but that’s not really what my true style is about. I’m happier and feel better in my skin when I’m wearing something girly and flirty. I recently ordered a bunch of cute tights in different colors and patterns, which I hope will be a good incentive to get me into skirts and dresses more often.
2. Fancy makeup more often. Maybe not every day – it’s hard to do proper eyeshadow, eyeliner, and/or lipstick when you have to rush out the door to get to class – but at least more often than I’m currently doing it. I have so many lipsticks and eyeshadows that get worn so rarely!
3. Jewelry on the daily. I recently bought a blue topaz heart ring that I’d love to wear every single day. I’ve never been a big jewelry person, but it’s such a nice touch and it really completes an outfit.
4. Actively seek out new sources of inspiration. My style has been extremely ’50s-meets-’80s for several years now, and I’ve stuck to a few “comfort colors” like royal blue, turquoise, and hot pink. I still love those things, but it would be good to get outside my usual boundaries a little more.