Inspiration | Manifesto of Style
January 9th, 2010
- Communicate who you are in all you do
- Style matters
- Self-awareness leads to true style
- Accentuate the positive
- People are like snowflakes – uniquely beautiful because of the details
- Pay attention to what attracts you (pay attention to what you love)
- Use your best every day
- Choose from your heart
- Beauty transforms
- It’s always a good time to be yourself
- Contrast makes things interesting
- You are the designer of your life
- Be selective about what you need
- What works is what feels right
- Commit to quality & it will commit to you
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I loved learning my style statement (refined adventure). I have already given away five copies of the book to friends! My style statement is something that I reflect upon whenever I am unsure of something I am facing. I tell myself “this is not to be feared…it’s an adventure” or ask myself “am I ready at this time for an adventure this huge?” My style statement even freed me to let go of books that I was hanging on to, but had finished reading or using for reference. I am continually refining my house, and realized that I could let many books go back into the world. I never really thought that it would have this much influence on me.
“I reflect upon my Style Statement whenever I am unsure of something I am facing.”
Love that Diane, and we’re thrilled it’s made such a difference in your life.
Carrie
I have struggled most of my life trying to be me. I am a deeply compassionate person. For many years starting in junior high school I made my own wardrobe. I have sewn since I was 12 years old. At one point I used to buy clothes at the second hand shops, always finding something I felt was me. It was easier to find clothes in the 70’s. Today I am in my early 50’s. I don’t feel old, but I certainly can’t wear what the teenagers wear. I was raised wearing skirts and dresses. That is how I feel comfortable, pretty and a woman. I have decided to go back to sewing my own clothes as I cannot find anything I can imagine wearing or paying for. Cheap clothes look bad and don’t fit. Expensive clothes are expensive. So I guess I will stick with good old fashion ingenuity and knowing what I look good and feel good in. I am going to order your workbook to do the style statement. Thank you, I receive your emails and feel your advise is positive and motivating.
Welcome Kim. Love to hear how your Style Statement discovery unfolds and thanks for sharing.