- To become better at decision making (blaming my indecisiveness on my star sign - Libra's are supposedly rubbish at making important choices)
- Read 25 quality books
- Be more like Kate Middleton
I'm not even joking with the last one. Kate Middleton is far from being short of admirers, and, without exaggerating, I certainly believe that we could all learn a thing or two from her. Buzz Feed even published an article yesterday titled '27 Times Kate Middleton Proved She Was The Most Flawless Human in 2013'
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| Baby, you light up my world like nobody else... |
This woman can really do no wrong. She has a baby - she looks good. She goes to boring events - she looks good. She stands next to Prince Harry - she looks good. So, in 2014, it is my aim, no, my duty, to be a bit more like Kate Middleton. If you decide to be a copy cat, follow my decisive guide to being just a smidgen more like Her Royal Highness.
(Being decisive and following in K-Middy's footsteps. Killing two resolutions with one stone before 2014 has even begun. Kicking butt already, I like it.)
The Hair
Can we just stand back and appreciate how Kate Middleton's hair always remains beautifully wavy without falling flat? In my quest to be more like my dearest princess, I bought some large curling tongs so I too could get the oh-so typical Kate waves.
HA. HA. HA. Good one.
I think the curlers thought that they could trick me, because basically achieving any type of wave that is acceptable to leave the house in is very difficult indeed. And when it does go vaguely right, it is so momentous that it requires at least 15 selfies and a Snapchat to everyone you know.
Can I also just say that it's a really nice colour?
The fashion
Because I'm not a mega-millionaire/not everyone would bend over backwards for a lock of my hair, I can't afford Kate's stylish yet demure wardrobe, I'm going to have to try and re-create sophistication on a much smaller budget. Tips to consider:
The Make-Up
Such a perfect human being probably does not need any physical adjustments, but those she makes just bring out the little green monster in me. Once again, her access to the best brands definitely have an involvement in the angelic glow-y quality of her skin. Ethereal even.
She doesn't over-do it on the make-up, coz she's a princess lyk, but always takes a tip from yours truly (or so I let myself believe) by always using just a touch of eye-liner to emphasise the eyes.
Of course, for a more comprehensive guide, follow this WikiHow on how you can replicate K-Middy's make-up at home. I tried to find a guide complete with cheesy, absurd stock images... but, alas, with little avail. This one will have to suffice.
The Smile
Well, I mean, apparently it's down to thousands of pounds spent on dental whitening, but it's nothing that cannot be replicated at home. Easily available, whitening shampoo or an at-home whitening kit will be needed.
But, more importantly, the trick is to know when to smile. To keep things simple, just smile when out in public. It's what Her Royal Highness would do.
The Work
Even managed to divide this one into two sub-sections. I'm pretty fancy. Much like Kate.
Education - She became even more sophisticated in my mind when I realised that she studied History of Art at St Andrews University. It just seems like a sophisticated subject.
So, to be more like her, ditch all of your true ambitions and do History of Art. It may bag you a prince.
Charity work - Yes, she probably has to get involved to keep up the image and whatever. But, she does genuinely seem like she cares and is passionate about what she gets involved with and wants to use her status to make a difference. So why not, in 2014, aim to better yourself by trying to better the lives of others.
Now that's a thought.
Right now, I may be more 'The Princess Diaries' than the Royal Princess, but we can all hope/pray that by the end of 2014 I am just a little bit more sophisticated/classy/princess-y.
Keep me in your New Year's prayers
L x
(Being decisive and following in K-Middy's footsteps. Killing two resolutions with one stone before 2014 has even begun. Kicking butt already, I like it.)
The Hair
Can we just stand back and appreciate how Kate Middleton's hair always remains beautifully wavy without falling flat? In my quest to be more like my dearest princess, I bought some large curling tongs so I too could get the oh-so typical Kate waves.
HA. HA. HA. Good one.
I think the curlers thought that they could trick me, because basically achieving any type of wave that is acceptable to leave the house in is very difficult indeed. And when it does go vaguely right, it is so momentous that it requires at least 15 selfies and a Snapchat to everyone you know.
Can I also just say that it's a really nice colour?
The fashion
Because I'm not a mega-millionaire/not everyone would bend over backwards for a lock of my hair, I can't afford Kate's stylish yet demure wardrobe, I'm going to have to try and re-create sophistication on a much smaller budget. Tips to consider:
- There is no outfit that a jacket cannot improve
- Princesses can wear jeans
- A hat can improve an outfit. However, there is a strict line between fascinating (tried to make a hat joke. Failed to make a hat joke) and Princess Beatrice and Eugenie.
- Being pregnant is no excuse for slacking in the style department (hopefully this will not be a problem for me in 2014. Well, apart from this post-Christmas food baby)
The Make-Up
Such a perfect human being probably does not need any physical adjustments, but those she makes just bring out the little green monster in me. Once again, her access to the best brands definitely have an involvement in the angelic glow-y quality of her skin. Ethereal even.
She doesn't over-do it on the make-up, coz she's a princess lyk, but always takes a tip from yours truly (or so I let myself believe) by always using just a touch of eye-liner to emphasise the eyes.
Of course, for a more comprehensive guide, follow this WikiHow on how you can replicate K-Middy's make-up at home. I tried to find a guide complete with cheesy, absurd stock images... but, alas, with little avail. This one will have to suffice.
The Smile
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| SMILE AND WAVE, KATE. SMILE AND WAVE. |
Well, I mean, apparently it's down to thousands of pounds spent on dental whitening, but it's nothing that cannot be replicated at home. Easily available, whitening shampoo or an at-home whitening kit will be needed.
But, more importantly, the trick is to know when to smile. To keep things simple, just smile when out in public. It's what Her Royal Highness would do.
The Work
Even managed to divide this one into two sub-sections. I'm pretty fancy. Much like Kate.
Education - She became even more sophisticated in my mind when I realised that she studied History of Art at St Andrews University. It just seems like a sophisticated subject.
So, to be more like her, ditch all of your true ambitions and do History of Art. It may bag you a prince.
Charity work - Yes, she probably has to get involved to keep up the image and whatever. But, she does genuinely seem like she cares and is passionate about what she gets involved with and wants to use her status to make a difference. So why not, in 2014, aim to better yourself by trying to better the lives of others.
Now that's a thought.
Right now, I may be more 'The Princess Diaries' than the Royal Princess, but we can all hope/pray that by the end of 2014 I am just a little bit more sophisticated/classy/princess-y.
Keep me in your New Year's prayers
L x
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