The girl staring back from the glass

Part of being a great stylist is knowing how to create hot looks with what you have at your disposal. Most women, and a few men, have a plethora a costume changes right in their own closet. my plan includes 10 articles of clothing, 20 different accessories, and 30 days of different looks. the clothing pieces consist of a pair of skinny jeans, cargo pants, a dress skirt, a casual shorter skirt, a white button up blouse, a black button up blouse, a camisole or tank, a colorful t-shirt, a sweater or shrug, and a nice jacket. The accessories will include: black flats, leopard print heels, white, low-top Converse tennis shoes, high heel chunky sandals, novelty kitten hills, a chunky gold necklace, layered necklace or silver chain necklace, gold hoops, silver hoops, a black watch and a colorful watch, a chunky bracelet set, wide black belt, skinny black belt, red patent belt, red patent big purse, great sunglasses, a clutch bag, and boots. take these items and mix and match to create different looks. The details may change but the concept will stay the same. If you are resourceful and determined, you can look great. As long as you are clean and put together, you CAN pass for a fashionista. Be your own Personal Stylist by taking advantage of the free advice you get from magazines, t.v. shows, and the Internet. If you go to a crowded mall and people watch, You will at least see how you DON"T want to look. Living on a shoe string budget is a reality for many of us and even more of a reason for always striving to put your best foot forward. my "never fail, go-to outfit" is just about impossible to screw up. Begin with a basic pair of dark jeans, skinny or boot-cut, wide leg or slim, wide pants or high waisted, but never ever low waisted, unless you are still a teenager or a very small twenty something. They don't tend to be very flattering on most people, especially if you are short and weigh more than 100 lbs. (and want to be taken seriously). It's more than a pair of jeans, it is the image of yourself that you want to portray to others and most importantly, pleasing the one staring back in the mirror. The jeans should be "topped" with a basic soft t-shirt, preferably in a solid, darker or muted color, like deep purple charcoal, or heather gray. My new, MOST FAVORITE color this year is navy blue. It's my new black. The shoes should be a sexy, but comfortable heel, maybe a leopard print, or patent red. Finish with a chunky necklace, medium size hoops, a big watch and some bracelets. Start with this look and then build from there. Some of the details may change depending on the climate. For example, brutal summer heat may require crop jeans or long denim shorts, cute thong sandals, and less jewelry. The basic concept to keep it simple and think it through is the same. The first step in my "10-20-30 concept" is to put your arsenal of fashion together and begin fashion brainstorming. Follow your new and improved "fashion gut"and ALWAYS put your best foot forward (in fabulous shoes of course).