MEAGHAN SMITH PERSONAL STYLIST

If I can muster up the courage, I’m thinking about getting another hole in my ear.

I had my ears pierced the day I turned 18. My Dad wouldn’t let me get them done until then – and being the good girl that I was, I did as I was told.

They used a gun back then (not sure if they do now), and it was over quickly. I’m not sure I’m brave enough to have it done by a needle.

If you, like me, are considering getting your ears pierced for the first time, or a second (or third) time, you might want to read this very informative article before you do.  (I understand now why my holes are lopsided)

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If creating a longer leaner look is important to you, then one thing you can pay attention to is your handbag – the size and shape of it and where it sits on your body.

A wide chunky (maybe slouchy) crossbody bag that sits at the largest point of your hips, will make your frame appear broader (particularly if you’re petite) than a narrow structured bag that sits close to the indent of your waist.

Chunky, with a wide bottom and sitting on the hip.

Structured, narrow and sitting close to the waist.

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..add a brooch or two to your jacket.

Something old..

Something modern..

Something old with something modern..

A glamorous pin will add an individual touch to your work jackets, but it needn’t just be for the office. Try wearing a brooch with your blazer, jeans and a t-shirt.

Remember, it’s the decoration that helps demonstrate your unique style and add oomph to your outfits.

TIP – Wearing a brooch (or two) is a great way to draw attention and focus up to your face.  (Perhaps away from something else, that you’d prefer to draw attention away from)

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Even if you were wearing a beautiful dress from Chanel, there’s no way you could look stylish wearing a shoe like the one pictured above.  (Which I must say, is not mine)

I’m a big believer that the shoes are the most important element (apart from the underwear) of the outfit.

So…in preparation for the colder months of autumn and then winter, this is your Weekend Wardrobe Challenge.

Take out all of your autumn/winter shoes and (ruthlessly) go through each of them one by one, to decide..

1. If there are any shoes that need repairing or a good clean (This includes sneakers)
2. If any of them are outdated and need to be retired
3. If any of them are no longer required for your lifestyle
4. If any of them no longer work for your personal style and represent the image you want to portray
5. If any of them are too small, too big, too uncomfortable – and send them on their way
6. If any of them are unflattering.

This week I took these shoes to my local cobbler and (for $18) had new heels put on.  I then gave them a polish with Mr Sheen to shine them up.  I know that I’ll be wearing them through the next couple of months and well into winter so I need them in good shape and ready to go.

Next up…

Make a list of the various areas of your life (For example, work (weekdays), work (casual Fridays), weekend (casual during the day), weekend (going out), etc, etc)  Determine whether your shoes cover the areas you need them to.  Make a list of any gaps you need to fill.

Take a good look at what you have and consider what could be added to your shoe wardrobe to create more outfits with your existing clothes.   (ie a pair of knee high tan boots to wear with some of your dresses or a pair of white sneakers so you can wear some of the dressier pieces in your wardrobe, more casually)

If you are having trouble deciding what’s still current, what’s not, what should stay, what should go, what needs adding or ditching, and would like some help, you can book in for a Wardrobe Overhaul here (or read about it here)

Something to leave you with..

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