Your 2021 Christmas Gift: Feeling confident and beautiful - Rachele Gonzaga

Your 2021 Christmas Gift: Feeling confident and beautiful

And in a blink of an eye it’s now December.

Amongst the million things we all need to organise before Christmas, have you already allowed yourself to think about what you will wear during the 2021 festivities?

Since we all became mothers I am pretty sure this question has become less and less relevant for the majority of us.

However especially during this pandemic that has taken a huge toll on all mothers, I thought it’s worth sharing ideas on how to look fabulous and confident for all the upcoming celebrations and why investing in a new outfit IS always a good idea!

Far away seem to be the days of putting ourselves and our outfits first. The days of spending guilt-free on our wardrobe and making a consistent effort to feel and look beautiful.

In reality I would love for every woman to use this 2021 festivities season to invest again in themselves starting with their clothes, starting with a feeling of confidence and empowerment that months of homeschooling, isolation, fear and endless house chores have wiped off so quickly.

And even if the clothes we used to wear the previous Christmases and New Years do not fit anymore it’s not an excuse to keep on waiting that they will fit again one day while counting on the “temporary” clothes filling our wardrobes.

It’s time that we look in the mirror and accept the body, the shape we have and enhance it with the clothes that feel right for us.

So when thinking about Christmas presents for friends, family and colleagues let’s not forget to save some budget on at least one new stylish item for ourself.

A few ideas on where to start from?

1- Why not investing in that accessory of your dreams that you have put your eyes on since a while, knowing it would just be perfect for you. A sparkly crystal headband, a colourful pair of earrings, a cuff bracelet: they all can instantly elevate your whole look!

2- Do you want to look amazing in a new dress but you know already you will not wear it on many occasions? Have you thought about renting? So many platforms offer this option nowadays. My favourite one is Hurr: the selection is great, all sizes are available and customer service is impeccable.

3- Go vintage: have you tried to find some hidden gems in second hand stores around your area? You can find so many beautiful items waiting for you to be brought home and given a second life. Also if you buy from charity shops you are also contributing to a greater cause which is always a bonus.

4- Last but not least: up-style what you already have in your wardrobe and mix and match in a new original and courageous way the items you already own! If you find an online Facebook Style Community they can also advice on what looks best on you.


Are you ready to start with these simple ideas?

Good luck in making the effort in investing in you and allowing yourself to look beautiful and feel empowered!
And remember your style is unique to you and when you are wearing clothes you love you become immediately unstoppable!

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Rachele helps new mums with a style transformation so that they can powerfully step into the most confident version of themselves.

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