Happy New Year and Fashion for 2008

First, happy New Year! We did it! Another wonderful year behind us, another promising 365 days ahead of us to fill as we wish. This is it. This is your year to finally make it happen. Want to lose weight? You can do it! Write down your goals, then get a plan and stick with it. Want to start that novel? Commit to writing five pages a day. Get a job you love? Start networking, checking Careerbuilder.com and shining in your current position until you find something you love. It's tough, but with a little perseverance, you can do it. If your goal is to get fashionable, luckily, this one's easy. Just toss the following before spring:

• skull jewelry


• French pedicures


• string bikinis


• flip flops


• sarongs

And add ladylike, retro pieces (it's all about retro this year). Choose:

• one-piece vintage-wear maillots


• pearl jewelry


• jewel tones


• straw hats


• oversize sunglasses


• stackable bangles


• platform shoes

More fashion tips to come...but start here for now. And get cracking on that body sculpting plan today!