With a welcoming nod to 2011, now seems the perfect time to wrap our mind around making our lives easier and better, at least from a fashion and beauty aspect.
Maybe it's a beauty routine that needs consistency, a closet that's out of control or a better way of thinking about our self-image or age that will get us prepped and primed for another year.
With that in mind, we gleaned some quotes from celebrities, asked professionals to share their ideas and found little nuggets that just make us feel good.
• Amanda Jenkins, master hairstylist at Arrojo NYC: “Don't take your stress out on your hair. Tightly twisting it causes breakage.”
• Regina Dowling, Oklahoma native and founder of Glamour24-7.com: “Each year, one of the most glamorous things you can do is go shopping in your own closet. You will rediscover some old gems you forgot you had, and you can clear out the many things you'll never wear again. Give them to someone who needs them the most by donating the items to a nearby shelter. What an incredible feeling you get by doing that. There is nothing more glamorous than giving.”
• Natalie Portman, actress and new face for Miss Dior Cherie: “I think true elegance is just comfort in oneself.”
• Cindi Shelby, owner of Ruth Meyers: “Don't get in a rut by buying clothes and accessories that look so similar to what you already own. Push yourself out of your comfort zone to try a new color or style.”
• Alex Mendez-Kelley, owner of The MakeUp Bar: “It's never too late to get started on a good skin-care routine. Even women in their 50s can see vast improvement in their skin. It's never too late to learn a new trick, and it's certainly never too late to start with skin care. It's about forming good habits, and you're never too old or too young to start a good skin-care habit.”
• Bob Benham, owner of Balliets: “Accept yourself as you are and let your inner beauty shine through.”
• Actress Joan Collins: “I refuse to be defined by my age.”
• Trichology salon co-owner and stylist Greg Welchel: “Everything in the winter dries out, hair as well as skin. Shampooing less frequently, and the use of moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, along with a leave-in conditioner, will leave your hair shinier and healthier looking. Whenever possible, leave a little moisture in the hair by leaving it ‘cool to the touch' when blow drying. Control static electricity by spraying hair spray on a brush, and brush it through the ends. As silly as it sounds, rubbing dryer sheets on your hair helps as well. And, of course, it's always important to use a styling product of some sort, or your hair will fly away with static.”
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