Fall has always been a natural period of re-invention for me. I'm not sure if it's due to the leaves dropping, the extended amount of time I have to spend inside, or left over from my school days. Whatever the reason, fall is prime time for a makeover, and who better to look at for inspiration than rock stars. The front-women of our favorite bands, and the pop stars we see again and again are always changing things up, and there is no reason you can't as well. Here are some tips on how you can get in tough with your inner rock goddess:

Rock star tip #1) Re-inventing yourself isn't about changing who you are, it's about refocusing your attention on what attributes you would like to project to the world. If anything, it's about being even more fundamentally you, distilling that which makes you unique, and then projecting that outward. I worked my way through the book Style Statements a while ago and would highly recommend it as a way to get in touch with what that fundamental essence is. You don't need a workbook to figure it out, though. Just take some time to get in touch with yourself. Play little girl style dress-up with your closet. What are the things that make you feel most yourself in a sexy and playful way? Stick with those, and build from there.

Rock star tip #2) Detox Your Inner Dialog. We all have our insecurities, but you don't have to let them rule your life. One thing that is essential to a good performance is confidence. If you don't believe you are any good, no one else will. Sometimes, this doesn't naturally come through, which is where the inner dialog comes in. You want your inner dialog to be something more like a sexy romance novel and less like Bridget Jones Diary. You are collected, and cool, and doing amazing things with your life. Focus on the things you are proud of instead of your faults. Everyone is human, so don't beat yourself up.

Rock star tip #3) If Anyone Doesn't Like You, F*** 'em. Who would rock stars be without their "who gives a d*mn" attitude? You have to have thick skin to face the tabloids any of the multitude of jerks reviewing on line,  or to really get anywhere in the music industry. For every door that opens, there will be a hundred more that have slammed in your face before that; you just can't take rejection personally. Certainly, constructive criticism is helpful; mean spiritedness is not. Learn to tell the difference between the two. If it falls into the latter category, don't give it another thought

Rock star tip #4) Rock what you got. It's all about working the distinctive features that make you who you are. We are humans, not Barbies. Don't let any one else's standards define how you look at yourself. This fits with #3 as well. The people who would judge you based on appearances alone are not worth your time or energy.  At the end of the day, the only person whose opinion matters is yours, so love what you have. Take care of it. Moisturize, bathe, buy products that make you feel like a sex kitten. I am personally a fan of lacey undergarments. I have a classic hourglass figure and wearing pin-up style undergarments makes me feel proud of my wonderfully awesome curves.

Rock star tip #5) Have fun. All work and no play makes a very dull girl. As with all rock star tips, personalize it. You don't have to be out at a club every night drinking way too much tequila and dancing on the bar to be a rock star, you just have to know how to do the things that make you feel alive and seek those situations out. Like eating good food?  Take yourself out to a fancy dinner. Challenge yourself to find new things you enjoy. Maybe ballroom dancing is your passion, but you've always been too shy to get out those dancing shoes. Maybe you've always wanted to learn how to surf or sail; go for it already! If you are always censoring yourself , telling yourself to be practical or moderate, you will miss out on a lot of amazing experiences! Don't do anything that makes you feel horrible, but do push your limits a little bit. You will be amazed how good it feels to do new things, meet new people and even lose control a little bit, provided you are in a (relatively) safe environment.

So there you go. Five tips to nurture your inner rock star. Whether you are owning the office or the stage, I hope you find these helpful.