STYLE TIPS You Need To Know by LooksImage.com
About Michelle Gallant Fashion has always been my life. From the age of 15, I ve immersed myself in the fashion world. Every day my mom watched me change clothes and put together different outfits multiple times a day from the age of 5. I was so fascinated with how clothes changed me and how everyone around me was affected by what I wore! By the time I graduated from fashion college I knew I was passionate about helping people realize their own personal style and release their inner beauty. So now I m living my purpose! I help people make the most of their look, their image and their style every day. Michelle
Fashion changes, but style endures. Coco Chanel Style Tip #1 Alter Your Clothing It's important when you're investing in articles of clothing that become staples, like blazers and pants, that you have them tailored. It will ensure your money is well-spent, will make the piece that much more special and will make you feel great every time you wear it. After all, it only fits you.
Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world. Marilyn Monroe Style Tip #2 Resole Shoes You Love If you have a pair of adored shoes you have worn straight into the ground, why not spend some money getting them fixed rather than finding another pair that will never be quite the same? Naturally, this is more important when you have spent more money on the shoes initially, rather than a cheap pair of flats from Forever 21 or something similar.
I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet. Carrie Bradshaw Style Tip #3 Invest In Staples Coats, blazers, heels et al. These are the pieces that don't fall into the trends of the season, but will instead last you forever. It's better to spend more on one item then have to re-buy it multiple times due to poor quality.
I love talking about clothes with women; its like a code because women dress for other women Mindy Kaling Style Tip #4 Dress For Women Not Men If women dressed for men, we'd all be wearing body conscious miniskirts and dresses. This is why we have to dress with other women in mind. It actually makes getting dressed easier when you're dressing for style, not for sex, and your confidence will shine through because you'll be more comfortable in what you're wearing.
I'm like every other woman: a closet full of clothes, but nothing to wear: So I wear jeans. Cameron Diaz Style Tip #5 Denim Is Your Best Friend A good pair of jeans can change everything. As can a denim button-up or denim jacket. It is the best staple to have hanging in your closet, making any outfit casual (in the best possible way). A perfect pair of skinny jeans can take any top and make it look awesome, an easy way to look pulled together in an instant.
Trendy is the last stage before tacky. Karl Lagerfeld Style Tip #5 Don t Buy Trends That Don t Suit Your Body There are trends that we say 'I could never wear that' because it's too bold or daring, but there are also trends that we see and instantly know that they aren't for our body type. No matter what people say about being able to pull anything off if you have confidence, if you see something and don't think it will work for you, it probably won't.
And so... she decided start living the life she imagined just buy the darn Leather jacket Unknown Style Tip #7 Take Care Of Leather Real leather is expensive, so it makes sense to take care of it. But often this is one thing we overlook. Soon our favourite boots are destroyed and have salt stains from the dreaded winter. It only takes a few extra minutes to get our prized leather goods ready for bad weather so it's something to start doing... now.
Keep your heels, head and standards high Unknown Style Tip #8 High Heels Can Change A Whole Look We know they can be painful, and we know we've been warned they aren't good for our feet, but heels really can take a look that we're bored with and turn it into something we feel awesome about. Oh, the power of accessories.
Accessories are the exclamation point of a woman Michelle Gallant Style Tip #9 Watches Are Timeless Sometimes the thought of throwing on an arm party first thing in the morning can be intimidating, which is why watches are awesome. They are classic and can represent your personality. And if you invest in a good one, it could last you a lifetime.
I ll stop wearing black when they make a darker colour. Wednesday Addams Style Tip #10 Little Black Dress This is a duh tip. But having that dress hanging in the closet waiting for a special moment is a comforting thought and a style saver when you're scrambling to find something to wear.
Dress shabbily they notice the dress, dress impeccably they notice the woman Coco Chanel Style Tip #11 Stick With Looks That Work Sometimes the thought of throwing on an arm party first thing in the morning can be intimidating, which is why watches are awesome. They are classic and can represent your personality. And if you invest in a good one, it could last you a lifetime.
If it doesn t fit, it was ugly anyway! Unknown Style Tip #12 Don t Pretend It Fits We've all been there, standing in the dressing room and convincing ourselves that the button will magically stay closed when we get home (and then, of course, it doesn't). These are the times where we have to accept that our bodies have changed in one way or another, and buy clothes that fit. Because you know what happens to the clothes that don't fit (cue garbage bags being dropped off at Goodwill here).
Take care of your clothes like the good friends that they are Joan Crawford Style Tip #13 Pay Attention To Washing Labels Remember that time you threw two 'delicate' shirts in the washer and they came out the size of a Cabbage Patch Doll's wardrobe? Yeah, oops. We can avoid that by following the instructions that they apply on our clothing to keeps them the size we started with.
Being well dressed is a beautiful form of politeness Unknown Style Tip #14 Your Weight Changes A Lot, Update Wardrobe This goes back to the point of not pretending things fit when they don't. It's important to make sure our clothing fits, and though it's hard to admit that you've gained weight (trust us, we struggle with this) or when you've lost weight, you can ignore the fact and stick with the same baggy clothes. Either way, it's kind of a fun reason to update your wardrobe.
Sunglasses, like red lipstick, change everything Unknown Style Tip #15 Wear Sunglasses You only have one set of eyes, so why not protect them in style? It s so easy to get cheap designer knock-offs online, so go crazy with colours & designs that match those special outfits.
Buy less, choose well. Vivienne Westwood Style Tip #16 Clean Out Your Closet Those items that just seem to hang in our closet season after season -- or even year after year -- that we always say we'll wear, but don't, need to get tossed at some point. Donate them or do a clothing swap! You'll be making room for new clothes, which is always good. Better yet, incorporate the 'one in, one out' philosophy into your closet -- when something new comes home, something old gets permanently loaned to a friend.
Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it Yves Saint Laurent Style Tip #17 Think Strategically Assess your closet before hitting the mall. Figure out what pieces your closet is seriously lacking for the next season and attack the shops accordingly. If you really want to stay on track, make a list.
No matter how you feel Get up. Dress up. Show up. And never give up Style Tip #18 Work Clothes Need Not Be Frumpy Just because you have to dress office casual doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. Find well-tailored pieces and incorporate accessories and colour to create a more exciting look.
Always dress like you re going to see your worst enemy Kimora Lee Style Tip #19 You May Run Into An Ex It's always the days you run out the door to grab a coffee in your sweats or stained tee that you run into someone you don't want to see. This is why we should always dress like we're going to be seen by someone. This doesn't mean ball gowns in public, but a simple (clean) t-shirt and jeans will suffice.
People will stare. Make it worth their while Harry Winston Style Tip #20 When In Doubt, Overdress There's nothing worse than showing up an event underdressed. Maybe the invite didn't specify or involved the word 'casual' but everyone else dressed up not so casually. If you don't know what the dress code is, overdress. There's no harm in looking too pulled together, but you'll feel uncomfortable if you think you look out of place.
Changes outfit 27 times. Goes with the first option Unknown Style Tip #21 Colorful Umbrella s We love to whine about the rain, but if you have a stylin' umbrella, poor weather won't seem that bad at all! Plus, the brighter and bolder the umbrella, the better chance for compliments, right?
A woman makes an outfit her own with accessories Oscar de la Renta Style Tip #22 Accessories 411 Accessories can make or break an outfit. Always consider your necklines and the proportions of your clothing when choosing what will enhance your clothing. A statement necklace or a chunky bangle bracelet will reinvent an entire look. Updating your closet need not be difficult!
Just let me shop & no one gets hurt Michelle Gallant Style Tip #23 Be Prepared To Shop If you're shopping for that ultra-important dress, get a true feel for the fit by bringing your Spanx with you. And while you're at it, bring heels, lipstick, and a hairbrush. These will help you get a better sense of the final result.
People will stare. Make it worth their while Harry Winston Style Tip #24 When In Doubt, Wear Nude Pumps Matched to your skin tone, they're a pretty safe bet AND they make legs look longer. So wear them with that sexy top and skinny jeans!
The Joy of dressing is an art John Galliano Style Tip #25 Don't Overdo Belts We love to whine about the rain, but if you have a stylin' umbrella, poor weather won't seem that bad at all! Plus, the brighter and bolder the umbrella, the better chance for compliments, right?
I don t do fashion. I AM FASHION Coco Chanel Style Tip #26 Know Your Neckline Making note of what works for you and what doesn't is key and neckline plays a huge roll in this. The neckline is the part that shows off your pretty face, so be sure to get it right!
Real style is never right or wrong. It s a matter of being yourself on purpose. G. Bruce Boyer Style Tip #27 You Have To Want It If there's a look you like and want to wear, go for it. Just make sure you execute the outfit with confidence and no one will ever second guess it.
Everyday is a fashion show and the world is your runway Coco Chanel Style Tip #28 Steal From Boys Guys have it so easy. Their recipe to looking good involves a simple button-up and a nice pair of pants, so why don't we also wear this look from time to time? Even better if you can take your boyfriend's shirt and make it look like a part of your own wardrobe.
Life isn t perfect but your outfit can be Audrey Hepburn Style Tip #29 Vet Your Vintage Nothing comes back the same way, and the jumpsuit of NOW is not necessarily the same as a version from the '70s. Does that piece from your "archive" really work today? Ask a trusted friend for a second opinion.
Happy girls are the prettiest Audrey Hepburn Style Tip #30 If You Feel Awkward Your confidence is affected by what you're wearing, as sad of a thought as that might be. So if you're feeling selfconscious about your outfit, you're likely to be tugging at it or doublechecking that everything is in place all day and night.
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