Nostalgic Creativity. That is my Style Statement.
And it fits me perfectly (as it should). I discovered just how sentimental I am and how much I am ruled by my imagination, my likes and dislikes (beyond the obvious, some things really surprised me!). The key now is to live knowing what I discovered, to apply it to all aspects of my life from shopping for a new bag, buying a new couch to my wellness routine.
All of this was possible with a book that I recently purchased called Style Statement, which contains a workbook to find your own Style Statement, examples of other people's statements and tips and journaling exercise to help you carry your new found statement into your everyday life.
Here are some quotes taken from the books' Manifesto of Style:
"Feel free to change. When you discover something true about yourself, put it in action regardless of who you were yesterday".
"Pay attention to what attracts you. One of the most powerful questions you an ask is, what am I drawn to?" (this relates a lot to Rebecca Purcel's tip on honing aesthetic skills I mentioned earlier).
"Chose for your heart, and your life will fill up with things you love. What works is what feels right".
To see the other 17 - you will just have to buy the book! They are all good - and I am going to copy them into my journal to keep them close.
One of the authors, Danielle LaPorte, has a pretty interesting blog too. If you get the book, or already have it - please share your own style statements with me. Check out Kari over at Artsy Mama for her journey of finding her statement.
This books sounds amazing...I just ordered it off Amazon...thanks for sharing...would love to see these women in person. Have a great day, Roberta
Posted by: Roberta Philbrick | April 08, 2009 at 10:47 AM
I got this book recently...am having a hard time figuring out my "style statement" so far. I will though....I want a label! Something to define myself. There's a sense of confidence in those two words I think. I just dunno what it is yet!
Posted by: Teresa McFayden | July 08, 2009 at 12:01 PM
OMG! I had no idea you read this book too & had your style statement. How funny that we have similiar ones. I think your nostalgia is for a later time than mine though. It's a great book, isn't it?
Posted by: Laura Bray | August 18, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Well done! I can see how "Nostalgic Creativity" would encapsulate you perfectly.
This book really is extraordinary. I LOVED the process and arrived at "Cultured Focus", which suits me to a tee. I've written a bit about it here, if you're interested http://isawyoudancing.blogspot.com/2010/03/more-on-labels.html
:-)
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