As the year draws closer to another one starting, its got me thinking about New Year's resolutions. Each year I seem to make myself the same promises which I inevitability end up breaking with in the first week. There seems to be something about New Year's that makes us all feel like we will be forgiven for our sins of the previous year. For my 2012, I'm thinking about making some Resolutions worth keeping - fashion inspired ones.
For many years I used to dream of a wardrobe filled with lovely 1950s inspired Pin Up clothing, shoes and handbags. This year I started my collection of clothing and shoes - the handbags were already on their way! For 2012 I am thinking a little outside the box for my resolutions. I want to make a promise to leave the house feeling confident and beautiful in my own skin. Let's face it, who doesn't feel their best when they are wearing their favourite shade of red lipstick, or with a few curls through their hair. Of course, I believe that beauty is on the inside. This being said, if you are feeling good on the outside, that beauty will radiate! My first resolution - always leave the house like you are going to bump into the one person you don't want to!
Now, that clothing collection I was taking about before. I have some lovely pieces by Bettie Page Clothing, Pin Up Girl Clothing & collectif - just to name a few & all available from Ruby Rebel Couture. As much as I ADORE the pieces I do own, I can't help but feel pangs of guilt about the lack of local designers hanging next to my leopard print couture. There is something ultra special about having something handmade. I only have a couple of pieces - 2 skirts made by myself for Ruby Rebel Couture & my gorgeous 1930s silk taffeta Wedding dress my mum made for my wedding day. In 2012 I need to change this. I have been eyeing off items from Hot Couture, Peta Pledger & Hellpixie for months now! Why don't I have these in my wardrobe yet? Resolution number 2 - Buy more local designer clothes.
Hmm, these Resolution seems pretty easy to keep. I may as well add a third, as third ones a charm - as they say,
I would say that i am like most women when it comes to my handbag. Perhaps not in the enormity of my collection - I honestly own dozens - but more so in the contents that I carry around in my handbag. If I didn't know any better I would say I was preparing for a zombie apocalypse. Why do I need 3 clear lip glosses in my bag or an empty water bottle & business cards from every shop I go into? The answer to this question is I don't. Its time to go on a handbag diet. No more shoulder breaking weight being carried around for no reason. Its time to switch from tote to clutch and downsize the unnecessary clutter on my arm. Resolution three - ditch the bag bulk!
Downsizing in style. Lux De Ville Lucky Me Leopard Print Kisslock.
Available from the Ruby Rebel Couture Facebook
So Rebels, what fashion resolutions will you make for 2012? I look forward to hearing from you all & hope you enjoyed my first blog.
Till next time!
Vegas Van Cartier for Ruby Rebel Couture
