STYLE BY SONECA

IMPROVE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE WITH SIMPLE MINDSET SHIFTS

By Soneca Guadara

Mindset is so important when it comes to your personal style. Think about it: when you get up in the morning and you’re in a bad mood, or worried about something going on in your life, or feeling intimidated about what the workday might hold that translates to your style. Even I am guilty of it – yes, stylists have style challenges too! We tend to grab items that hide us, rush through building an outfit or even just throw on the same look you wear every other day of the week. No time spent; no fun spent; no empowering moments.

The truth is style – like life – is a mindset. You must get up and choose to make an outfit decision for the day. Think about the other side of it: when you make the choice to see the world as something that inspires you or when you say a big yes to the possibilities that the day might hold, your whole mindset changes about yourself, your work and the possibilities that surround you. You approach the day with positivity and purpose, and that can affect everything.

This goes the same for your fashion choices. Each day decide to put on something that makes you happy, that makes you feel like the fabulous, dynamic and unique person you are. Why not show off your personality and style? Why not try something new – mix stripes with florals, wear a graphic tee with your blazer, put on a pair of yellow heels or bright pink lipstick? The bottom line is that the choice is yours, and every day you owe it to yourself to get up and choose style.

Or how about you go into your closet, and you feel it lacks abundance. How many times have you opened your KINDNESS closet to feel you have nothing to wear? It’s pretty jammed with clothing, but as CONNECTS you scan up and down you feel helpless. A simple way to shift this lack of abundance is to flip to the positive attitude of gratitude and abundance. No matter the size of the act, random Think about others and how less for acts of kindness can leave a large and tunate they are. You will then start to lasting impact. Instilling kindness in your children can be as simple as ensee that you are abundant and that you couraging them to take part in simple do have clothing to wear. (and fun) activities like these: Have you ever gone into a fitting room and every time you try something Sidewalk chalk: Inspire creativity in your little artist by using sidewalk on, you have a negative connotation chalk to write uplifting messages or towards yourself? I’m too old; I’m not draw colorful images in your neighthin enough; I don’t have a tan; I’m borhood. too tall; etc. I’m sure you’ve felt that not “enoughness” – who hasn’t? Shift Wildflower seeds: Sprinkle wildflower your mindset by changing your attitude seeds along your next walk to add towards your self-identity. Say kinder pops of color for others to enjoy. things to yourself. Think of your future self and how you embrace that today. Notecards: Pick an uplifting design 110 BC TheMag WINTER 2020 for your child to share his or her You can shift your mindset to create thanks with a teacher, send a sweet the result of better style by not limit note to a friend or family member or ing yourself to the negative beliefs our write an inspiring message to mail to mind tends to develop. You can then a child in need. shift your mindset to create the result of better style. Cookie dough: For a delicious way to put a smile on someone else’s face, Soneca Guadara is a personal fashion stylist choose your favorite cookie dough who makes her clients feel beautiful and confident. When Soneca is not working her magic assisting her clients, she can be found working and bake a sweet treat to surprise a neighbor or family member. - Volunteer for a nonprofit that’s close Elise Chassen Sopov, MS, RDN Nutritionist & Exercise Physiologist Elise Chassen Sopov, MS, RDN backstage at New York Fashion Week, working on location shoots and contributing as an to your heart. Individual & Group Counseling Nutritionist & Exercise Physiologist on-air fashion/style expert and style writer. - Surprise someone behind you in the Exercise Programming Individual & Group Counseling drive-thru line by paying for his or her order. Exercise Programming You can follow Soneca on her Instagram – @StyledBySoneca – for weekly - Leave an extra tip at your favorite tips. restaurant or for your grocery deliv- 334 Kinderkamack Road ery person. Oradell, NJ 07649 Elise Chassen Sopov, MS, RDN, CLT Find more ways to inspire acts of kindness, give back to your community and support your neighborhood at secukindness.org. 1376 Pompton Avenue Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 201.262.6060 elise@nourishyourbodyllc.com nourishyourbodyllc.com

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