Happy New Year!
HCG couldn’t be more excited that the year 2010 has finally arrived. We already know it’s going to be the sickest year of our life (mainly because 2010 will consist of an entire year of HCG. 2009 consisted of only half a year of HCG).
With the new year comes the dreaded new year’s resolutions. We know resolutions are played out, but they can be helpful (not like Lenten sacrifices which can be way too difficult and depressing). Mainly, resolutions put a little fire under your ass and give you motivation to stop being a slug.
HCG proposes a challenge to your 2010 goal: don’t make the same old BS resolution. You know what we’re talking about – “I want to work out more. I want to eat better. I want to learn more about poodles.” Same shit, different year. Spice it up! Resolve to do all those ordinary things PLUS something different. We’re not saying you need to completely change your life – just try to make it more awesome (emphasis on “more” – if you’re reading HCG, you’re already awesome).
For example, CF has made a great resolution: wear something that makes her feel fabulous every single day. HCG cannot think of a better 2010 resolution. MR and I engaged in a similar exercise with our work wardrobes a few months ago, and it was really fun (we called it “wearing something sassy”).
I was particularly proud of myself for taking this mantra to heart as shown in the photo above. I was headed out to breakfast the morning after my friend K.Max’s wedding in Carlisle, PA, and I could have just thrown on skinnies, flats and a v-neck. Instead, I sassed it up with Louboutins, my favorite black cape (Uniqlo) and beret (H&M). That tiny bit of effort got compliments from our waitress and more than a few stares (I know I was a little gussied up for central PA), but more importantly, it made my day. I practically floated (or flew, since I was wearing a cape) down the turnpike back to Philly.
Anyway, our point is this: try harder. Especially when it comes to getting dressed. We know it’s easy to just throw on whatever – who cares what those people at work think anyway? We don’t care about those people either. We care about ourselves. Looking great translates to feeling great, and THAT is our 2010 goal.
HCG resolves to help you look great and feel great in 2010. It’s going to be awesome. We promise.
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Hey HCG!
love this resolution… about 5 years ago my resolution was to not go to Wawa in my PJs! this is a good reminder to try and always look fab! love the blog!
Hi Annemarie! I love your Wawa/PJs resolution – it’s so easy to do that! Then, you see someone you know at Wawa and you try to hide (there is no worse feeling, believe me). I’m so glad you like the blog – thanks! Happy 2010 :)
FYI, I printed this out and put it up in my cube. Note: so as not to look like a creepy stalker, I deleted the picture, though it was a very awesome pic.
C: I am extremely flattered that you found this post cube-worthy! And no worries about the deletion of the photo – it would be pretty creepy hanging in your workspace.
Ugh. I am glad that you wrote my resolution. I read this Monday morning as I sleepily got ready to go back to work after a week and a half off. The weather was frigid and I was going to wear my stupid gray sweater and black pants. After perusing this post I decided to freeze and wear a dress with tights and my new Christmas bracelet. I felt much more awesome than I would have in that stupid, old sweater.
CF: You are living testament to how HCG changes lives, and I am glad you took the plunge and wore something cute on your first day back to school. I love the intensity with which you hate that “stupid, old sweater.” I hate it too. We need to do a winter shopping trip soon.
So this is not totally related to this post, but it was the closest thing I could find.
The Bitchens are watching Launch My Line (Bravo’s second attempt at replacing Project Runway) and Lady Gaga is a guest on the show. She had to pick a fabric for the designers to use in their avant-garde look that embodied her personality. What did she choose you may ask? She picked red hot vinyl. Yep, the no-pants wearin’ diva choose a fabric all of the designers least wanted to see, but it comes as no surprise to the rest of us. Got us thinking though, what would be our personality fabric. I think I would choose a herringbone as it is classic and durable. What would HCG pick for herself?
M. Bitchens: We love that your comment not only mentioned our beloved Gaga but managed to pose quite a challenging question. After consulting with Mrs. Bitchens (our most fabric-savvy friend), HCG has chosen two fabrics that embody our personality: (1) cashmere in the colder months as it is luxurious, soft on the skin and expensive; and (2) double layer chiffon in the warmer months as it is light, floaty and ethereal (and often costly to tailor). Your selection of herringbone is perfectly fitting to your personality.