What's your Style Statement?

Every morning when I login to my computer there are about 5 newsletters if not more that I see that I have subscribed too. They range from technology, special events, news, search engine marketing hot topics to daily words of wisdom. Each one of these newsletter I scan, jot something down from and then reorganize them so I can get through my daily emails.

Today I did something different!

I was reminded of something new last week that jolted my energy into a new direction. I was invited with a friend by Amy Powers of Powers Public Relations here in Dallas, to go attend a speaking engagement of two women from Vancouver last Thursday. I was expecting to enjoy some appetizers and drinks, and to hear two women talk about high fashion. what I didn't expect was what I heard. Carrie and Danielle met under rather interesting circumstances that has know created a team powerhouse. these two incredible women shared with the intimate group that attended how when we decide to change or understand our personal style how much other aspects in our life can change with that. I don't mean style as in what designer label your wearing but as the ladies explain," Your Style Statement defines your authentic self. It is a compass for designing a life that reflects the true you. From your wisdom to your wardrobe; from your longings to your living room, your business, finances, and the parties you throw -- your Style Statement is where your essence meets your expression."

What I thought was so great about this, was that not only does their manifesto hold true for individuals but for companies and their cultures as well. Here is the manifesto start reliving the way you were born to live!

Manifesto of Styleâ„¢
Version 2.0

1. Communicate who you are in all you do. Consistency is power. When the various parts of your life reflect your essence, your life moves in the direction you want it to.
2. Style is multi-dimensional. Visual and sensual choices are driven by self-perception. Our image is the composite of our beliefs, history and desires.
3. Style matters. The design of your life can inspire or mire you. Every aesthetic and material choice sends a message to the world about who you are, and the world responds accordingly.
4. Authenticity is energizing, economical and efficient. The better you know yourself, the clearer your choices. Self-awareness leads to true style.
5. Accentuate the positive. Give your attention to the best, and the best will flourish.
6. People are like snowflakes - uniquely beautiful because of the details. To compare snowflake to snowflake is not very productive.
7. Pay attention to what attracts you. One of the most powerful questions you can ask is: What am I drawn to?
8. Working from the outside in can create deep transformation. Surface changes have the power to alter your inner landscape. (So yes, sometimes a new hairdo or work of art can change your life.)
9. Feel free to change. When you discover something true, put it into action, regardless of who you were yesterday.
10. True style is not dependent on wealth, and wealth does not necessarily create taste. Authenticity is not dependent on funding. On a budget or on easy street, you owe it to yourself to find a way to be genuinely you.
11. Cheap is expensive in the long run. Why buy twice when you can buy once? Commit to quality and it commits to you.
12. Use your best everyday. Life is too short to wait for a special occasion to bring out your finery, your treasures, your brilliance and the best of your love.
13. Choose from your heart and your life will fill up with things you love. What works is what feels right.
14. Beauty transforms. Its capacity to generate pleasure, healing, and connection is divinely powerful. Beauty affects its maker and beholder every time.
15. It's always a good time to be yourself. And it's never too late. Possibility exists all of the time, everywhere. You haven't missed your moment to be your most beautiful.
16. Only love is free - everything else costs. Whether it's with time, space, emotion or earthly resources, we pay for what we choose. Be selective about what you need.
17. Creativity + restraint = beauty. Overdone style leaves little room for newness, appreciation, or reciprocity. Hold back a bit. Allow for breathing space. Trust in the power of subtlety.
18. Contrast makes things interesting. Too much sameness dulls the senses. Find the twist.
19. Living is sensual. Engage life with all you've got.
20. Make more choices—moment to moment, day to day. You are the designer of your life. Be selective, creative, and intentional in every possible way.

So get out there, make a statement and do it with your style!

Danielle's Style Statement: Sacred Dramatic from Carrie and Danielle on Vimeo.