F I V E !

Happy 5th birthday, Simply Chic Styling!

In celebration of my work anniversary, I'm sharing five top-5 lists below, including my style goals for the year. What about you? Do you have resolutions for your personal style in 2019?

5 Personal Style Goals for 2019

• Buy Less - Sometimes, all the consumerism I'm bombarded with brings me down so this year, I'm making a big effort to buy less. Much less.

• Invest in Quality

• Joy - Everything I wear has to bring me joy, a la Marie Kondo.

• Authentically Me - My word of the year is AUTHENTICITY, which means I only want to wear clothes that reflect my true self.

• No Fuss - I love simple, streamlined pieces. Please, nothing fussy.

5 Favorite Purchases in 2018

• Mid Rise Jeans - Mid rise AND petite? Thank you, Gap!

• Chelsea Rain Boot - This Chelsea style is much easier to walk around in than the tall version.

• The Perfect White Tee

• Bead Bracelets

• Long Sleeve Dress

5 Favorite Blogs

• Damsel in Dior

• The Mom Edit

• Becoming Minimalist

• At Home: A Blog by Joanna Gaines

• Runners World - In 2019, I'm giving trail running a try. And after a 5 year break, I'm signed up for a triathlon!

5 Favorite Clothing Brands

• Rebecca Taylor

• Parker

• Gap

• Athleta

• Uniqlo - Perfect for modestly priced basics.

Top 5 Books Read in 2018

• Educated, Tara Westover

• The Great Alone, Kristin Hannah

• Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens

• Becoming, Michelle Obama

• You Think It, I'll Say It, Curtis Sittenfeld

Thanks for reading and all the best wishes for a healthy and happy 2019!

Elaine