The G.O.O.D.S. Magazine Winter 2014 | Page 29

Everyone is making New Year’s Resolutions this time of year. They want to lose weight, make more friends, make more money, be more stylish, and be more popular. But, how about making a resolution to be a better you? Everyone has his or her own unique qualities. A few key things that make them authentic, have their own style and be different from everyone else. If you want to proudly stand on your own, and be the special you only you can be, here are a few key things you can do to become a better YOU. Forget what colors are in this winter. What is your favorite color? What colors do you think you look best in? What shade looks good against your skin? Beige verses white, or perhaps pastels verses vibrant hues? Or maybe purple is your signature color. Wear lavenders, periwinkles or your favorite plums and feel alive. As far as make-up goes, instead of wearing metallic blue eyeshadow because it is all the rage, what color looks best on your eyelids? Purples? Browns? Greens? Choose the colors you feel most comfortable with and wear those colors with pride. Or, if you are earthier, and going more natural is your thing, forget eyeshadow all together and claim a fresh faced, natural look. If you love wearing jeans and a t-shirt, but fear you look too dressed down in some situations that may call for slacks or even a dress, so what? Wear those great jeans and a nice tee and dress them up with a great pair of leather ankle boots, a gorgeous necklace and beautiful earrings. Have your make-up perfect and a cute hairstyle, and you are ready to go out for dinner at any trendy restaurant. Hair styles – if really long hair is in, and you want a pixie cut but fear it won’t look good on you, go to your stylist and ask them their opinion. You may just have the perfect face for a short do and you could end up looking fabulous. Or perhaps you are into accessories. You like having a scarf around your neck, wearing a funky hat, or chain belt or clunky bracelets. You’d rather carry a backpack than a purse, or you only like wearing sneakers instead of heels. Whatever puts a stamp on your unique style, don’t be afraid to go for it. If no one had the guts to be their authentic selves, we wouldn’t have a Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna or Jennifer Lawrence. Be true to your own unique look and don’t worry about what other people think. Go with what fashion suits you, rather than following trends. After all, no one can be a more original you than you. www.thegoodsmag.co 29