MEAGHAN SMITH PERSONAL STYLIST

“For me accessories create and define a woman’s personal style. The bag she carries, the watch on her wrist, her jewelry, her sunglasses, her shoes all define a look that is her signature.” – Ralph Lauren

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If you’re not keen on the buttons on a top, dress, jacket or coat – replace them.

That’s what I did with this blazer I’m wearing below.

I bought it online, and when it arrived I didn’t like the buttons that were on it, so I bought some new ones from Lincraft, and I swapped them over. It completely changed the look.

I’ve also updated quite a few old pieces in my wardrobe over the years by putting on different buttons. In fact, on my “to do” list is to find some diamante buttons and put them on one of my crisp white shirts, and I also saw pearl buttons on something recently and thought – I could do that!

Just one simple, inexpensive way to refresh your wardrobe.

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Once you’ve built a good wardrobe of foundation pieces in neutral colors, then each season, rather than buying a heap of new clothes, (unless of course, you want to) all you need to do is add a few of-the-moment pieces that will refresh your look, give you more outfits and make you feel modern.

By updating your wardrobe this way, it also means that when you combine a new piece (maybe trendy, maybe not) with something you already have in your wardrobe, it’ll feel like you. (As opposed to a whole new trendy outfit that can feel a bit overwhelming.)

In this photo you can see a suit (let’s imagine is several seasons old), is given a new look by adding a trend piece – the waistcoat.

You could do the same with an old blazer and a modern new pair of jeans, or a simple navy dress and new season boots…

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If you’re ever wondering what color to wear under a jacket, an easy (and chic) option is to just wear the same color or similar shade as it.

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