MEAGHAN SMITH PERSONAL STYLIST

Take out 2 – 5 pieces from your wardrobe that you really like, but never wear because you don’t know how to.

You know the things that just sit there unworn waiting for you to choose them – but you never do.

Pull them out, throw them on your bed and challenge yourself to come up with at least five ways to wear them.

If you simply can’t, then you need to decide..

1. Do I buy something else to go with it so I can wear it.
2. Do I ask someone to help me come up with a way to wear it, or
3. Do I send it on it’s way?

Hopefully you’ll feel inspired and keep working through the rest of your wardrobe.

Be ruthless..

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Just like the Little Black Dress, a great pair of black pants will work hard in your wardrobe.

You should be able to  wear them to an interview,  to dinner, to work, to a funeral, or to a fancy event.

The key is to find a pair that are right for you. For some it might be something very classic and for others, something edgier.  The most important thing though is to find something that flatters your body shape and fits you just right.

Challenge yourself to find a pair of black pants that make you feel good every time you put them on – not just a “they’ll have to do” pair.

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If you’ve ever given the inside of your home a fresh coat of paint, you’ll know the difference it makes.  Everything feels clean and new again.

The same thing applies to your clothes.  When you spend some time maintaining shoes, bags and garments, you breath renewed life into them.

Over the weekend I soaked white tees and shirts.

All I do is place the items in some Sard Wonder Oxy Plus (sometimes bleach) and cold or hot water (depending on the fabric)  in a bucket and leave overnight.  Then in the morning I’ll throw them in the washing machine and run them through a wash cycle.  When they come out they’re bright white.

Taking care of your clothes is important.  Maintaining bally knits or yellow stained under arms requires time we’d all rather be spending on more glamourous things (like shopping).  But really there’s no point buying a new pair of fabulous shoes, if you’re going to wear them with a pair of scruffy pants with a fallen hem.

*Always check the washing instructions on each garment and the instructions for using the detergents before you do.

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If you have an upcoming Christmas party you need to come up with an outfit for, instead of thinking I need to buy something new to wear, why not think, what do I already have in my wardrobe that could be dressed up with some fabulous decoration?

Try and imagine this outfit (pictured) without the red lips, sparkly bag and jewels and simple up-do. What you would have would be just a skirt & top (albeit lovely and in this case a very expensive skirt and top) – not an outfit.

Don’t underestimate what accessories (and the finer detail) can achieve – alternatively how bad accessories can ruin an otherwise great look.   *Remember Julianne Moore in these shoes?

*The key when you look at images like this is not to think, she’s 20 years younger than me, 2 feet taller and 5 dress sizes smaller….wearing diamonds and Chanel.  You need to be imaginative and creative.  When I first saw this picture one of the first things that came to mind was that I could make a similar necklace/choker to the one she’s (stylist, Caroline Sieber) wearing with a large vintage brooch and a piece of black ribbon.  The photo also reminded me of the impact a red lip can have and how it has the ability to bring all the attention up to the face.

If you want some help putting together an outfit for a Christmas Party, perhaps using what you already have in your wardrobe, email me here.   (If I can’t come to your home or go shopping with you, you can send me some photos and I’ll give you my thoughts and suggestions.)

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