MEAGHAN SMITH PERSONAL STYLIST

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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Viviana Volpicella, a Milan based stylist,  is the first in a new series I plan to regularly have on my blog, showcasing the personal style of different women.

Viviana’s style is all about color, patterns, unique accessories and attention to details.   How she rolls a sleeve,  how she mixes unexpected pieces together and how she expertly clashes prints.

But what I always take away from any photos I see of Viviana, is her beautiful beaming smile.  Without doubt, her best accessory.

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Tomorrow why don’t you give yourself a challenge and wear a piece of jewellery you own, in a way you haven’t worn it before.

Perhaps it’s wearing a vintage brooch that was your Nana’s on your denim jacket, or wearing a pair of big statement earrings you’ve only ever worn in the evening with a t-shirt and a pair of jeans or wearing a long pendant necklace (shortened) like Diana Vreeland is wearing hers in this photo.

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Who’s got one of these fuzzy little things in the wardrobe?

Have a think about it…

Does this piece represent the style and image you want to portray?

If the answer’s yes, hang on to it and wear it with pride, but if the answer’s no, then get it out as quick as you can.

If your Nan made it and you don’t want to part with it, pop it the sentimental storage tub with your uni t-shirts and wedding shoes.

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