I am trying to improve all aspects of my life and that even includes the accessories I own as I now know accessories are what can make or break an outfit whilst some will also help clothing and footwear last longer than it currently does. I am all for looking better and items lasting longer now as I learn the direction I want to take my style in at long last. I want to look smart, luxurious and put together, not like I have just rolled out of bed and thrown on the first thing I have come across that day. This is why I have done and audit of things I have and things that I could do with potentially adding to the wardrobe to help me achieve the looks I have in mind and here is what I would love to add...

Shoe Trees

The shoes I am buying are a lot different to pairs I already own and I want to make sure they hold their shape as much as possible instead of them getting ruined far too quickly. For my loafers and smarter trainers I plan on buying I would love to pick up some wooden shoe trees to add to the care of them and hopefully expand their life.

Shoe Horn

I am terrible at treading down the backs of shoes I own trying to put them on and I want to change this so that I can hold onto shoes for longer and keep the backs in much better condition. I can't decide if I want a wooden or metal one of these although wood seems to be standing out to me that little bit more. I just want to have backs of the shoes that last more than a few months.

Debobbler

If I am going to take care of my clothing I want to take care of it at all levels so a debobbler would be the perfect addition to my wardrobe. Some of the nicer pieces of clothing I own have started to bobble a bit over time so I know that one of these devices would help keep my clothing looking fresh for longer and they are pretty reasonably priced too which is always a bonus. If this adds even a few month extra to my clothing's life span then it is well worth the purchase.

Valet Rod

Now this is a little bit of a niche one however, I don't have the space for a valet stand so a valet rod is a compromise. This would be great to have on the wall so I can pop the next day's outfit on before I go to bed that day. This would just make getting ready so much easier and gives me the chance to really plan my outfits and put some effort into them. Again I don't need to spend a fortune on one of these but it will make life that little bit easier.

Jewellery Box

I really want to invest in my jewellery going forward and if I am going to be doing that I need somewhere to store it so it is well protected when I am not wearing it. Right now the pieces are just in my drawer in my wardrobe but that needs to change so I am looking at hopefully picking up a Stacker's jewellery box that I have built to make sure everything has the correct storage. I just can't settle on what I would like from there. 

Watch Box

One of my 10 year goals is to have a dream watch collection and again if I am spending on nice watches I want somewhere to store them where they won't get damaged so the plan is to get a watch box that my collection can grow into as there is no point in getting one that holds two watches if I plan to own more in the near future. Again I have seen some of these boxes on Stackers that stand out to me but I guess time will tell which I end up going for.

Abbott Lyon Watches

As I build that dream watch collection I would love to add in some reasonably priced more feminine watches into my collection and Abbott Lyon have some absolutely fantastic watches available and I am spoilt for choice when it comes to which one is going to be my first purchase. Each watch looks like it would add a different layer to my outfit when wearing it so it is time to sit and plan that first purchase.

Abbott Lyon Jewellery

Whilst looking at watches I have realised just how many nice pieces of jewellery Abbott Lyon have and again I need to sit and work out which bits I want to purchase first. My goal is to have the perfect rotation of gold and silver pieces for all occasions. This should be easy to achieve with Abbott Lyon as they have the perfect everyday pieces and the perfect elevated pieces and they usually have offers on too which should help me build the perfect collection without breaking the bank.

Holland Cooper Cap

I am on the hunt for the perfect caps to add into my rotation this year so that I am not wearing my Ralph Lauren one all summer like I did last year. I seem to be getting drawn into the Holland Cooper collection at the moment and I would honestly love to add a few different ones into my wardrobe going forward. From simple ones to ones with bigger prints there is something to go with all outfits I have in mind for the warmer weather. Again though I need to decide which to get first, I am thinking maybe the most versatile one.

Coach Card Holder

Slowly but surely I am getting used to using purses however, I don't always want to be taking a big purse and bag out, quite often I would only need to take a few cards and a few notes out with me which is where a card holder would come in handy. I have seen a few different ones available on the Coach website which I like so I am hoping I can get to a store to pick the one I like the best. The criteria for this is stylish but won't break the bank.

Ralph Lauren Belt

I am needing to wear belts a lot more often and I am now seeing them as something that can elevate an outfit so it is time to upgrade from the £4 Primark men's belts to something with smarter looking hardware. I absolutely love the buckle of the Ralph Lauren belt plus the one I like is reversible making it more versatile. This is a purchase that will possibly be better suited for when I lose my weight and hit my goal size so I have time to think about this one.

Prada Sunglasses

I have got a bit of a sunglasses addiction and have found more than 10 pairs within my wardrobe lately however, I think it is about time I finally caved in and treated myself to the Prada pair I have had my eye on for a while. Granted they are going to be an expensive purchase but should be worth it as sunglasses are something I wear loads all through the year. 

I am determined to upgrade my accessories over the next year and further into the future so I can use simple items to elevate my outfits and add that finishing touch. Granted this might take a while due to the costs involved but I am looking forward to being able to go out and find those perfect pieces. Maybe I will start off small and work my way up with the expense of purchases.

See you soon

Lucy

If I want to shift this weight I really need to lock in now to make a big difference. My goal is to be at least 30 Kg by the end of 2026 so I really need to get going with things to see that drop and my confidence grow which is one of the main things I want to see from this weight loss journey I am on. I know that if I really knuckle down now I can see a change and possibly push for more than a 30 Kg loss before the 31st of December however, I also know that I need to get rid of that gym anxiety I have got and also sort out my eating habits but those are a topic for another day. Thanks to that little bit of gym anxiety I am not getting the most out of my gym membership but from today that changes as I make much better choices and set out a solid plan to get rid of this weight once and for all and get that confidence back in myself.

Going forward I want to make sure I am hitting the gym 3 times a week as a minimum whilst throwing in a home gym session where I can, although I say where I can I am going to be looking at making these sessions a priority so if I block an hour on a weekend to do this home session then there is no excuse to not get it completed. If I am doing 3 gym sessions a week plus a home gym session then progress should be well and truly taking place and I should be getting stronger as well as losing the weight.

Alongside the gym I want to attend my boxing sessions weekly where possible. If I don't have an event on a Wednesday or a football match to cover I will be heading off to an hour long boxing session which is a mix of bag & pad work with a fair bit of fitness. I used to gain so much from these sessions when I attended regularly so I want to make sure I am attending as many as I can going forward. If I lock in on these sessions the difference in my weight monthly could be a massive change as they are demanding but fun.

For the rest of the year I want to add running into my fitness regime. This is something I have wanted to add for a while now as mentally I feel the benefits even if I just do a 1 Km run. I know that I can make some great progress with my cardio fitness if I add running into my routine so maybe it is time to make sure I am locking in and building up to running greater distances. The running will have weight loss benefits but it is the mental benefits I would like to gain the most out of this as it will help other areas fall into place much easier than they currently have been doing.

If I am going to be increasing the workouts and the intensity I really need to make sure I am allowing myself the correct recovery going forward too to minimise the chance of injury but also make sure I am performing at my best each session. Recovery is something I have neglected in the past and learnt the hard way on why it is important so I won't be making the same mistake twice.

Each week I will be doing a minimum of an upper body session, lower body session and full body session in the gym and then on a weekend I will finish off with an hour long home workout using the equipment in the home gym. Thrown into the middle of the week I will be swapping the gym for a boxing session and to make sure I am running at the end of two of my gym sessions and my home gym session I will be throwing in a bit of a treadmill session which may vary in length one day may be 1 Km and others may be a bit longer. On the one day in the gym that I don't run I am thinking of doing a bit of a swim to finally get use out of the pool at the gym I attend.

By doing all this I am hoping that I will finally see the scales drop and work towards that big end goal. But I am also hoping that my fitness overall really improves and mentally things get much better. I feel like locking into a solid routine will help build discipline in life to help towards other goals I have too but I guess we shall see on that one. One thing that should happen though is my confidence should massively improve and whilst I am losing weight and need to replace clothing I can take that opportunity to build the dream wardrobe I have in mind but again more on that another day.

As I say I have some very big plans for this year and the weight loss in my eyes is one of the biggest priorities going forward so it is time to see how this plan works out for me and if it provides me the structure I need. It is time to lock in and put the effort in now to make a difference, let's hope at the end of March I am reporting on some good progress.

See you soon

Lucy