A new year in fashion and beauty is upon is, and you know what that means. Many style mavens will bid adieu to this past year with strong plans for self-improvement in 2014. Are you ready to change? I know I am!

To make successful resolutions, you’ll first need to reflect back and analyze yourself. Think about which trends worked, and which didn’t. Plan a strategy for beauty routines you hope to implement during the entire year. Don’t let your big plans fizzle out come mid-February. Stay firm, focused and educated along the way. The rewards will be worth it.

Here are some ideas for better beauty outcomes in 2014: