Welcome author Linda Mercury, today’s guest blogger who has some definite opinions on conquering the world in style. We love you, Linda!
And if you have a chance, swing by Jenna Bayley Burke’s blog today where I’ll be talking about losing weight and eating healthy.
Author: Linda Mercury Blog
Author of the Blood Wings Series from eKensington
Just like everyone else, I hold firm opinions on how to weed one’s closet. There are websites and books and professional organizers galore (not that I procrastinated or anything doing *ahem* research for this). But not one of them mentioned what I hold to be true.*
Own nothing that does not look superfantastic on you.
Do not wear it if you do not feel like you can conquer the world in it.
Try every single thing you have on. (You don’t have to do this all at once even though it is a highly satisfying experience.) If you don’t automatically pop one hip out and say, “Hell, yeah”, get rid of it. Donate it, re-tailor it, sell it on eBay – whatever. Do what you must to make sure that your clothes highlight your best feature, no matter what that feature maybe. If you have elegant graceful hands, rock those bracelets and cocktail rings and fluttery blouse cuffs.
If you are dealing with body hatred, this exercise could be uncomfortable. Breathe. Try only a few pieces on. Don’t push yourself.
And in the words of Oneangrygirl.net, “Start a revolution. Stop hating your body.”
Bio
Linda Mercury left behind her varied careers as a librarian, art model, and professional clown to pursue writing. She’s interested in writing, romance, Middle Eastern History, reading, organizing, cooking, hand-made silk Turkish rugs, and the Nike of Samothrace.
Spread the word, THE RESOLUTION TOUR – January 1 – 9, 2013, is off and running! If any of the resolutions below sound familiar, you might want to check them out:
Maggie Jaimeson – Take a Vacation
Jessa Slade – Get Organized
Paty Jager – Volunteerism
Linda Mercury – Creating a Literary (or Creative) Life
Jenna Bayley-Burke – Eat Healthier
Cassiel Knight – No More Procrastination
Cathryn Cade – Take Time for those OTHER Creative Passions
Susan Lute – Reduce Stress: Find and Follow Your Bliss
Posted by Linda Mercury on January 5, 2013 at 6:22 pm
Thank you for hosting me today, Jamie! It’s a delight to be here.
Posted by Jamie Brazil on January 5, 2013 at 7:04 pm
Linda, it’s a pleasure. I enjoy your style.
Posted by Jessie on January 5, 2013 at 8:14 pm
Interesting idea – I might have to try that, one day when I don’t hate my body.
Posted by Jessa Slade on January 6, 2013 at 3:34 am
We should do a fashion show where we bring our whole closets and then do a catwalk where we crowdsource the keep it or ditch it decision.
Posted by Jamie Brazil on January 6, 2013 at 4:10 am
I’m in!