Editor's Pick: The Style Checklist, by Lloyd Boston

 

Happy New Year, fashionistas and friends!

 

'Tis the season for recharging, restarting and those good ol' resolutions. So while you're listing all of those amazing self-improvement goals like losing weight and being better about reaching out to friends/loved ones...don't forget to add one about style! Yes...style.

 

I'm not saying you need to resolve to shop more, but I am suggesting that you think more about your personal style and looking your best. Each year I try to make a style resolution like:"I resolve to purge all the ill-fitting clothes in my closet," "I resolve to find and wear the right type of bras/undergarments," or "I resolve to only invest in classic pieces and stop spending money on fleeting trends."

 

With that said, we'll need some help along this more stylish path and I can think of no better person than the brilliant Lloyd Boston, aka your BFF ("Best Friend in Fashion").

 

From the Today Show to Oprah, Boston has been inspiring women everywhere to cultivate their individual style. But beyond his countless TV appearances and his own show, "Closet Cases" on HGTV, Boston has authored four style books. His most recent, "The Style Checklist: The Ultimate Wardrobe Essentials for You," is my current obsession. (Yes—even fashion editors need expert guidance!)

 

The book outlines the key wardrobe pieces that will keep you in style, no matter the decade or occasion. Boston dispels the notion of "the more clothing you have, the better off you are." He unveils a defined checklist of clothing and accessory must-haves that will make each and every woman's closet a personal style treasure chest.

 

Here's a small sampling of the gems you'll find throughout the book:

 

- Why the black skirt is the key wardrobe piece that "grows you up," and how to determine the best silhouette for your body type.

 

-How to choose a good-quality, statement handbag without spending beyond your budget.

 

- What a woman's eyewear says about her and the five rules to follow when selecting a new pair.

 

-Why the white button-down shirt is the best fashion leveling device ever, how to select the right one AND how to care for it so the blouse remains white.

 

Happy style resolving!