Fashionista
Tricks of the Trade
A fashionista is someone who lives and dies by the latest
fashion, like the Carrie Bradshaw character in Sex and the City. When
you own and wear the latest fashion trend and can turn heads
wherever you go, it makes you feel powerful and "in the
know."
But there are a couple of problems with being a
fashionista:
1. It's expensive
2. Not every trend works on your body
3. You risk being a lemming
But what's a girl to do? You have to follow
the latest trend, right?
Not necessarily.
Here's a simple way to look like you're following
the latest trend without spending the time or money to
do so:
1. Know Your Body
Not every trend looks good on every body.
If the current trend is all about arms but you
have killer legs, for example, stick with styles that showcase
your legs, even if they're so "last season." It's
about YOU, not the clothes, so pick the clothes that best
showcase YOU.
2. Opt for Classic
Silhouettes
Classics are called classics because they have been
fashionable for years or even decades. A sheath, a pencil
skirt, wide leg trousers -- all should be in your
wardrobe. Then, like a chicken that can be fried,
barbecued, roasted, or stuffed, dress those classics up or down
as the occasion demands.
3. Go Cheap on Trends
Like the latest handbag? Shoe? Scarf?
Boot? Then buy it as cheaply as possible and
wear the devil out of it until the trend passes. NEVER
spend a lot of money on trends - they'll be done and over
with before you can pay off your credit card. Instead,
invest in the classics you wear every day (see above) and buy
those trends at discount.
4. Develop a Signature
Sienna Miller does Bohemian. Cameron Diaz does
jeans. Anne Hathaway does shoes. Pick your favorite
accessory, apparel, or color, and become "known" for it as
a fashionista. A signature ups your unique factor and
cuts down on lemming (following the crowd) accusations.
5. Change Your Hair and Makeup
Generally, changing your hair and/or makeup is cheaper than
buying clothes. Keep an eye on the fashion runway hair and makeup trends
and let your inner fashionista reign supreme.
Following fashion can be expensive IF you follow every trend
you see. So don't. Instead, determine the best
styles for your body shape, build a base of classics, and add
trends as cheaply as possible. It's the easiest way to be
a fashionista...on a budget.
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