December 2014 - Page 3 of 3 - A Latte Lipstick

Each season I take inventory of my closet. This allows me to really see what my closet is full of and what it is lacking for the upcoming weather. Doing this prevents me from aimlessly shopping around and picking out clothes or shoes that I don’t need just because It’s Winter Now! I’m sure I need it… If I do that, I end up with one hundred pairs of cozy leggings and absolutely no tops to go with it. Awkward.

Shop for all the essentials first. Essentials I would recommend:

These are all good neutral pieces to have for winter. It’s easy to make multiple different outfits by mixing and matching these neutral pieces. Then, you can go crazy with the accessories to make a completely different look. Buying these essentials will help you save money, while still looking fresh with fun jewelry, scarves, or shoes!

Footwear

Boots (Black/Brown)
Rain Boots
Black/Leopard Flats
Cozy Warm Boots

Outerwear

Neutral coat
Statement coat
Rain Jacket
Gloves
Hat
Cozy scarves (statement/black/brown)

Tops

Long sleeve (black/white/brown)
Statement sweater
Neutral sweaters (black/white/tan)
Button up cardigan (black/white/tan)

Pants

Leggings (black/brown)
Black jeans
Standard blue jeans

Obviously your favorite neutrals may be different than mine. I’m not a grey fan and would choose brown over grey any day. Pick the best neutrals for your own skin tone.Some of my favorite go-to brands for neutral items are James Perse, Michael Stars, Three Dots, Steve Madden, and Dolce Vita.

What is your winter closet full of?

Energy is one of our most important resources, something that we cannot spare. It’s what keeps us moving in our daily activities, keeps us creating goals, and keeps us reaching them.

The thing is, this is no secret. Yet, you (and me, I’m not playing the blame game here) are not letting yourself keep and maintain your optimal energy levels because your are feeding yourself bad foods, not getting enough sleep, and ultimately depleting all your energy.

As Kimberely Snyeder(whom I adore) says in her book The Beauty Detox Foods,

Energy is what keeps your machine(body) running as it is supposed to. Without it, it won’t work properly. Energy is in charge of flushing toxic waste out of your body, recreating tissues, and maintaining your ideal weight. Also, it keeps your skin glowing, your hair flowing, and your body going. Oh yeah, I’m so hyped on energy I just made a rhyme about it.

One of the major culprits of energy is…Digestion. Of all things I want my body to do, digestion steals most of my energy. The answer? Eating easily digestible foods. Our bodies were not created to digest complex proteins and chemicals. By choosing to change your diet to non-complex foods, you can conserve your energy to do other beneficial things, like creating beautiful dewy skin and long hair.

Easily Digestible Foods:

Vegetables
Sauerkraut – also aids in digestion of other difficult foods
Brown Rice
Oatmeal
Fish

Difficult Digestible Foods:

Animal Protein
Dairy
Fried Food
Hot Peppers

Animal protein has a very complex protein chain, making it difficult for your body to break down and digest. Steer clear when you can! I’m not going to be able to cut it out completely, but am going to try to reduce my intake to 2-3 times a week. Looking at you, quinoa and beans.

Archives for December 2014

Essentials for your Winter Closet