MEAGHAN SMITH PERSONAL STYLIST

Do you have an ultimate fashion wish list? I do.

There are things I’m always searching for – like the perfect pair of jeans, the best white t-shirt, and a great navy blazer, and then there are the things I dream about. That’s what I’m talking about here…

These lusty pieces are always timeless and what I consider to be very beautiful. (Almost like works of art.) And generally, what I imagine to be out of my reach, which somehow adds to their allure.

A few things I fantasise about are: a Cartier Tank watch, a YSL Peacoat, and the Hermes Kelly bag (vintage is fine 😉 )

I also love the Trinity ring Grace Kelly is wearing in this photo. (Also, by Cartier. )

The three bands, in rose, yellow, and white gold, represent love, friendship, and fidelity. So lovely.

And while it may have been designed almost 100 years ago, (in 1924) its style is still modern today – highlighting just what a classic it is.

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If you’re having your jeans cropped and not sure where to tell the alterations person to take them up to – show them this.

*Just above the ankle bone.

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You don’t always need to buy something new to update your look, it can be as simple as restyling (or remodeling) the pieces you already have in your wardrobe.

Things to try…

Combine unexpected pieces – For example, wear something casual with something dressy, like a suit jacket with your jeans or a logo t-shirt with a pants suit.

Put two colors together that you’ve never paired before – like black and brown or pink and navy.

TIP: Take notice of what colors some of your favourite labels are teaming together.

Experiment with different proportions to what you’ve become used to. If you’ve been wearing loose tops with skinny bottoms, try something loose on top and loose(r) on the bottom.

Scrunch, push up, roll, undo, do up, half tuck, full tuck, belt, tie, etc, etc…

And finally, pull out those things that hide at the back of the wardrobe that haven’t been worn in a very long time and see if you can come up with a new way to wear them. And remember, if they no longer work for you, they might be great for someone else.

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If your new jacket or coat (or skirt) features a *vent, then generally you’ll find two small threads in the shape of an X (securing the vent) that need to be carefully snipped and removed before you wear it.

The vent stitch is designed to keep the garment from getting wrinkled and creased during transportation to a store and while it’s hanging on the rails or in storage.

If the stitch is still in place once the jacket’s on the body, it can prevent the garment from fitting and falling the way it’s supposed to. (i.e. It might make it pull across the hips)

*A vent is a vertical slit at the bottom hem of a jacket, coat, or skirt to allow for ease of movement. (e.g. Back in the day they were designed to make horse riding easier.)

**It’s easy to forget. I’ve done it myself and I’m sure to do it again. ?

You can see in this pic, that the vent stitch here is yet to be removed.

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