Guest Editor: Rachel Zoe, Stylist, Editor and Designer

With Award season under way and Fashion Week not too far off, the first few months of the New Year for style icon and mom of two, Rachel Zoe, can get quite busy. She shares with us her favorite down-time activities and the resolutions she plans to keep no matter how packed her schedule. Read along to see why you should do the same to have one stylish 2016.

From Rachel:

I can’t help but live by my own rule of always taking an extra 5 minutes to do something that makes you feel better about yourself before taking on your day (or night!).  Whether it’s adding a lip or putting on a coat of mascara, I think 2016 should be the year when you do the same.  A few of my suggestions to take control that effortlessly elevate your style:

A little black dress is something every woman should have in her style arsenal and the simplest silhouette to transition from day to night.  Trade in your flats for a heeled bootie and yours with a bold lip for an effortlessly glamorous look in the New Year.

Adding a coat of mascara is one of the simplest steps for a fresh-faced look. In less than minutes, you can look and feel better.

I always want to spend more time with my 2 sons…I can’t get enough of them! All the time, particularly in the New Year when work can get a little overwhelming, I like to carve time out to cook and bake with my boys.