have worked really well, I realized that I've neglected one ritual that transformed my life. It was early on in my career and, in an effort to get noticed for future promotions, I wanted to put into practice one piece of advice that I heard repeated many times in career success books---"dress the part!" At the time, I wasn't earning much so I had to use a different method.
I set aside a little time on Sundays to put together various looks for the week ahead.
Making outfit choice selections on a laid back Sunday afternoon is nothing like the experience of having to throw something together just minutes before you have to flee to work.
Without the immediate sense of urgency, your level of creativity heightens.
Suddenly you are able to see new combinations that weren't nearly as obvious before.
It's like shopping at a small boutique, except everything in the "store" already fits.
On Sunday nights, there's enough time to try on outfits that you haven't worn in a while.
The goal is to have an entire week of outfits (head to toe) prepared before the session is over (accessories and all).
Put on some groovy music, and play with the infinite number of combinations based on what you currently own.
I got in the grove, I was like "what if I wore this jacket with these jeans?" or "what if I pair this skirt with these heels?" Ideas just flow out of me.
And this was years ago, way before inspiration boards and fashion blogs. If you are overwhelmed with the process, you have an infinite amount of sources to turn to for inspiration.
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