Style changes for a new year

Happy 2019, Pulse readers! I can’t believe that I am saying this, but the new year is finally here! The new year brings loads of opportunity for new experiences and excursions. And although it is a total cliche, taking the start of the new year as a cue to try something new is strongly encouraged. 

As we are on the topic of the new and up-and-coming, I would like to point out that one of the top things that people gravitate towards changing to get the proverbial ball rolling in the new year is their appearance (hair, clothes, makeup, new workout regime, etc.). While I am sure that all of our readers are fine and fabulous just the way they are, if you are starting to get the winter blues and need to add some variety to your life, playing around with fashion and style is always a great way to do it. So here are the best (and easiest) ways to switch up your style to ring in the new year.

Get a haircut 

Or even a color change. If you are someone who loves switching up your hair every once and a while anyway, this will probably be your go-to. “What’s the move?” you might ask. Well, short hair is more on-trend than ever and is reflected in the popular pixie cut. “How about hair color?” Ombre is out, and more solid tones are stealing the current spotlight. So if you have been contemplating making the cut or trying a new color, now is the time.

Change up your cosmetics routine

What I mean by this: Try something new. If you have been using the same old products by the same old brands for the past year, now is the time to switch it up. Never heard of that product/brand? Give it a go! You can’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Tired of piling on the makeup? Wear a little less. Don’t wear any but would like to? Start with the basics, like mascara. There is no need to make your face into a five-layer cake at the start of every day.

Clean out your closet

I cannot stress this enough. My rule of thumb is that for every piece of clothing that I add to my closet, I donate one or two old things that I don’t use/want/need anymore. Weeding out the old to make room for the new will not only help to keep you organized, but it will also allow you to truly see what you do and do not have in your wardrobe, so that you can adjust as needed.

Happy New Year!