I used to think there was nothing worse than rushing to get ready on a Monday morning. Then I realized that the worst part is arriving at work with no confidence in my appearance. To banish the Monday blues, I developed five tips that make Mondays better.

Plan Ahead
Take a few minutes Sunday night to plan your Monday fashion. Lay out everything you’ll need, including outfit, shoes, and beauty products. This will streamline your Monday morning and give you extra time to grab a coffee.

Dress to Impress
Don’t give into the temptation to wear easy or comfy clothes. Attack your workweek and hit the office runway looking your best! Take a risk with your fashion and wear something fabulous. When heads turn and compliments roll in, you’ll be glad it’s Monday.

Wear Your Favorite Shoes
Mondays are tough. To cheer yourself up and enjoy a confidence boost, wear your cutest shoes. Bonus points for high heels! Sometimes, I even plan my entire outfit around my footwear. One great idea is to pick brightly colored heels and pair them with a neutral outfit of black, white, or gray.

Add Fun Accessories
I know Monday mornings feel gloomy, but you don’t have to dress like it. The quickest way to boost your mood is to layer fun accessories onto your outfit. A choker looks amazing with nearly every neckline. Pack your lipstick and phone in a sparkly clutch; they’re not only for nights out! Add earrings and sunglasses, and you’ve completed your look.

Tap Into Your Inner Beauty
If you followed my tips and planned your outfit Sunday night, you’ll have a few extra minutes Monday morning to settle your spirit before work. Do whatever works for you: meditate, pray, read poetry, or listen to beautiful music. A calm inner self leads to a relaxed expression on your face, which will do more for your appearance than any beauty products.

Accessorizing is the art of adding that final touch that makes an outfit memorable, striking, and fun to wear. The right accessories are what elevate clothes to an outfit.

Don’t be shy: The point of an accessory is to be noticed, and a good one will be. Embrace being noticeable! Rebel against anyone who’s ever chided you for being too loud or taking up too much space through what you wear. Stake out flashing sign posts about who you are, why you’re here, and how you’re feeling, and look great doing it.

If all the world’s a stage, we’re our own costume designers, and the art of costume design is one of being true to a character and conveying as much as possible about them through accessories. What do you want to show the world about you?

Fashion is something we as women love! We crave the newest items and trends. Well, we have a new secret that we are ready to reveal. Fetish Junkee is a hot online shoe and accessories shop that carries the latest and trendiest items any young woman could want! We had a chance to briefly chat with FJ owner Courtney Troutman to find out her inspiration, how she got started, advice to any other like-minded fashionistas, and more! We asked her to describe her style in three words. She says, “Unapologetic, Poetic, and Sensual.” The perfect combination for a woman finding her place in the world.

Read full article: Fetish Junkee: Courtney Troutman

Thoughts by Courtney:

After reading this Bronze Mag article, I was like, “Wow! Is that me?”  I find it to be a blessing to be able to be a blessing to someone else just to share my story and inspire others.  I couldn’t be more overzealous and in awe of myself.