Though you might feel a bit like a teenager when you start putting one of these together, know it will help you have a firmer definition of what matters to you and the uniqueness that informs your style. This is a fun exercise in thinking about every aspect of yourself and putting into one visual space. Purchase a large bulletin board or even use a blank wall in your home if you feel like going big with this!
Find images and/or small items you can hang on a tack that visually represent the following:
- Personality
- Loves
- Spirituality
- Philosophy
- Hobbies
- Passions
Now that you’ve done that, think about what you love the most for each of the items in the list below. Find images/items to include on the board:
- Textures
- Colors
- Smells & Tastes
- Flowers, plants and trees
- Places
- Inspiring Books
- Music
- Art
Once you have this board together and filled with images that matter to you, take a picture of it so you can take it with you when you shop. You’ll be far less distracted and more focused on what is expressly “you”. Seeing all these visual representations of yourself in one space will help you have a stronger sense of who you are and what you like. This strong sense of self will be revealed in the way you express yourself through style.