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  • A Guide To Being Brave With Your Fashion Choices

    A Guide To Being Brave With Your Fashion Choices

    Do you look at people who wear bright colors and patterns and unusual shapes and wish you could be more like them with your fashion choices? You’re not alone! Lots of people wish they could be more adventurous but they don’t really know how to do it – they’re scared of what others will think, worry they’ll look silly, and overthink it to the point of staying in their comfort zone when it comes to clothes forever and ever. Well, worry no more! This guide is going to help you to finally break out of that comfort zone and be brave with your fashion choices all while staying true to yourself. Staying true to yourself is key when you’re looking to be more adventurous with clothing – read on to find out how to do it:

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    Start Off Small

    Don’t worry about wearing an absolutely crazy outfit and feeling silly all day. Start off small! You can click here to get a feel for some unusual jewelry you can try, or you could choose a patterned pair of shoes or a scarf. Do something courageous and make it a small baby step. You can’t be expected to completely change your style up in a few days, so just take your time with it and build up your confidence when it comes to your style. You’ll gradually get a feel for different things you like to wear.

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    Know What Works For You

    You can’t copy anybody else’s style. The key is to know what works for you – it’s all about developing your own personal style and knowing what you love to wear. Figure out the colors that compliment you and those that you enjoy wearing, as well as the shapes and patterns you feel great in. Pay attention to how you feel every time you get dressed. If something didn’t work for you, why? Was it the material, the color, the cut? If something did work, why? Take pictures of yourself every time you feel great so you can get ideas!

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    Oh, and don’t forget to go through your current wardrobe and get rid of anything that doesn’t make you feel awesome. Be vigilant. If you haven’t worn something in a year, chances are, you won’t wear it again.

    Don’t force yourself to keep something if it doesn’t make you feel amazing. Getting rid will give you space to bring new, awesome clothes in!

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    Completely Ignore Rules And Trends

    Don’t even worry about the ‘rules’ and ‘trends’ that magazines like to talk about. Trends come and go, but true style stays forever. Work on your sense of style. Break the rules – mix metals, clash colors, and wear patterns head to toe. Avoid trends like the plague unless you really, truly love them and know you will get your wear out of them. Be your own authentic self and avoid the noise coming from those around you.

    Have fun with your clothing and make sure you are choosing items that reflect your personality!

    Thoughts???  Let us know in the comments…


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  • The Art of Accessorizing

    The Art of Accessorizing

    It is all in the details, is something that we often hear associated to fashion. And in truth, it does make a difference. No matter how much your outfit is slaying, it is going to look even better if you have got the right accessories to make the outfit pop. Small things like jewelry, scarves, or bags, can tie an outfit altogether and complete the look. Style queen Victoria Beckham has even said in an interview here, http://www.stylebarista.com/victoria-beckham, that she loves accessories and a good pair of sunglasses, and a go-to handbag, can hide a multitude of sins.

     

    There is a certain art to accessorizing, though; not everyone can achieve the same look, given the same items. You do have to know what works best and what is simply too much. So here are some tips to tricks to help you style your outfits and accessories better, to make sure you’re looking on point this season.

     

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    Multi-Purpose Scarves

     

    It is important to remember when styling an outfit, that things like scarves are just to be worn around your neck. In colder seasons they do serve a practical purpose for keeping you warm. But in summer, you can mix up how you use them. Tie a pashmina around your waist, or use a neckerchief as a bracelet or necklace. They can even work as an accessory to your bag to make it look more stylish.

     

    Update Old Looks

     

    Being up to date on each style each season can be hard to keep up with, let alone costly. So one thing that you can do is to bring an older season style into the current season by using accessories. It could be an old skirt brought up to date with some platform sandals, for example. Or making an old slogan tee and ripped boyfriend jeans more modern with some futuristic-looking ankle booties. The options are pretty endless.

     

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    Mix Metals

     

    For your jewelry and accessories, then mixing up the metals that you use is something that is going to limit the potential of your accessories. If you’ve got a platinum or silver engagement ring, much like the ones here, https://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/designer-rings.aspx, you might not think to mix them up with yellow gold or rose gold. But it can, and does, look good. Add some above knuckle rings in different metals, along with some bangles, and your hands and wrists will be looking fresh.

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    Pops of Color

     

    Monochrome, or going for all black or all white outfits, is something that is never going to go out of style. But to up the ante with the outfits, adding pops of color with your accessories is the way to go. It could be a hot pink cross-body bag with black tees, sandals, and tee, or some vibrant pom-pom sandals with an all-white summer dress. It gives the outfit a quick and easy style update.

     

    What are some of your top accessory styling tips? It would be great to hear what you think.