Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Hope 2013 is a stylish, elegant one. Here are some resolutions to kick start your year… -- The ‘bulging’ closet but nothing to wear: I am a victim of this- my wardrobe is spilling clothes, but everyday I can easily complain that ‘I don’t have anything to wear’. There’s the stuff I bought because I was feeling down, feeling happy, had a baby or two- oh- and the classic: “its a bargain”. It’s time to edit your wardrobe. Be honest, if its been buried there for over a year then you are not going to wear it so eBay it or donate it. -- Avoid oversized clothing: As comfortable as it may seem, roomy clothing is just wrong and its time to get it right and part with them. Stick to clothes that actually fit and embrace your assets to the maximum. -- Same face: Like fashion time to reassess your make-up. No need to wear the same look you wore to college because ‘it suits me’ or ‘it’s me’… Lets face it the bare face is you and makeup is to enhance or compliment.  Check out the latest foundations that suit your skin and its needs, Eyeshadow textures have become easier to use some you can just smudge on with your fingertips and done. There are some cool lipstick shades out there other than nude, have a go. -- Take fashion risks: It is s easy to opt for the same looks and palettes everyday, but have you ever stopped and looked at your self and noticed that you own 4 black skirts in various styles and fabrics, but they are still 4 black skirts. Or you live in those knee high boots almost all year round, because they look cool. Girl, it is time to up the risks and move away from your uniform. It’s time to push yourself forward and fancy yourself as a bit of a stylist. Wear less muted shades, learn the art of accessorising and creating a signature look. -- Try a strong theme: There are so many trends on the catwalks but not everything that walks on it is for you. Don’t wear something that overwhelms you. You still need to appear before the dress. Keep the trend simple and classic. You can experiment with a separate rather than a full on look. -- Plan your looks: Try on your looks ahead of time. Enjoy your clothes and play dress up and see what works with what and what’s missing to complete your look. Also find alternative ways of wearing things. Tried and tested looks are always a winner. Take a cue from celebrities, they always plan their red carpet event looks. -- Take inspiration: Check out Pinterest, Tumblr or Instagram. These sites are the easiest, most exciting way to get wardrobe, beauty or even interior-design ideas…and they’re free! If you’re not sure how to use them, come check out our pages.  Start up your own mood board on my favourite (pinterest) compiling all the trends, celebrity styles, street styles that you can relate to and use that as your guide. --- The views expressed by the author do not necessarily represent or reflect the editorial policy of Arabstoday.