Alright guys, this is the last resolution check-in until the final reflection at the end of the year. If you haven’t a clue what this post is referencing make sure you first read about my 2015 style resolutions. Then, catch up with my progressions from the first and second check-in posts. I’m sharing my progress with you all, but this is also your time to think about your own resolutions. Are they still holding up? Have you totally drawn a blank on what they were? We may be a day away from October, but it’s not too late to make a change!

So, how am I doing?

Resolution #1: Find a good skincare routine.

• Status: In Progress.
• Challenges: As always, the main challenge with finding a good skincare routine is wanting to try so many products but also making sure my skin has enough time in between to breathe.
• Reflection: With only 3 months away from the end of the year, I have a feeling this is going to be an ongoing journey. The most recent trial and error was with the Clinique items I mentioned over the summer. Overall, I wasn’t impressed with the products so I’m back to my original routine for the time being.

Resolution #2: Invest in a quality foundation routine

• Status: Complete. I accomplished this resolution early in the year by finding Lancome’s Teint Idole foundation.
• Challenges: No challenges for this quarter.
• Reflection: I noticed that even after finding a high-end foundation routine, I still kept an open-mind with other products. More recently, I tested out L’oreal Pro-Matte foundation and love using it as an alternate to my high-end foundation.

Resolution #3: Put more Business in my Business Casual

• Status: In progress
• Challenges: Shopping my own closet made me realize my wardrobe is severely lacking in the business department. While I have a few key pieces I rotate consistently, I could definitely benefit from expanding my collection.
• Reflection: I’ve somewhat taken a step back with this resolution. This time around, I haven’t been in the mood for heels. My preference for flats this quarter put a damper in my workwear. That’s not to say you can’t look professional in flats, I just would like to step my work wardrobe up with heels.

Resolution #4: Shop my closet more often

• Status: Complete.
• Challenges: It’s finally Fall, which means fall fashion is everywhere. Fall fashion is prime shopping time, so this resolution is definitely a challenge right now.
• Reflection: This resolution made me realize that I used to shop for new things before seeing what I already own, and I’ve turned that around. I still love to shop and will do so on occasion, but I’ve started to plan it rather than spontaneously spend. I find that I love and wear my purchases more when they aren’t an impulse buy.

Resolution #5: For every new item, donate an old one.

• Status: Complete.
• Challenges: No challenges for this quarter.
• Reflection: Although this is considered complete, I still want to do one more mass closet purge before the year ends.

We’re in the final stretch, and most of my resolutions are complete. I’m hoping I can end with a bang, but I have a feeling at least one will be carried into the next year. How are yours going?