MEAGHAN SMITH PERSONAL STYLIST

Of her unique personal style, Vogue UK’s fashion director, Lucinda Chambers says ..

“Shabby, disheveled, boho — I know all those words. I know I don’t look smart. I’ve tried. I just can’t do it. I think it’s a lot to do with hair. My hair never will behave itself, but also I never, ever want to look sexy. It sounds odd, but I never really want to be noticed. I’ve found a way of dressing that really suits me and my personality. I really like to be comfortable in my clothes. I don’t like to look after my clothes. If I’m going to wear a dress that won’t look good if it’s creased, then I’d much prefer to wash it and make it creased so I don’t have to worry about it for the rest of the day. I’m aware that I probably disappoint, but I suppose I’m just a bit too bloody-minded.”

If I had to describe Lucinda’s style, after looking at lots of images of her, I would say it’s unconventional, creative and individual.    She wears lots of color and beautiful eye catching fabrics and mixes things that don’t necessarily go together – often nothing matches.  “Ethnic mixed with English with a bit of Scandinavian and kitsch all together”  Her clothes are always decorated with interesting pieces (i.e. shoes, bags, earrings, sunglasses, belts and necklaces)  Her style is never mainstream and she appears not to be a follower of trends.  Lucinda looks to me like someone who is completely comfortable in her own style and knows exactly the image she wants to portray.

Here’s a challenge for you…If you had to describe your own style what would it be?

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“A woman’s dress should be like a barbed-wire fence: serving it’s purpose without obstructing the view”

– Sophia Loren

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I did a poll on my Facebook page recently asking people to tell me whether they wore a watch or not.  As I’d imagined many people said they no longer need one because they just use their phone.

But rather than just think of a watch as being something we use to tell the time, think of it as something that decorates your clothes and helps to show your personality in the same way a belt, bag, a pair glasses or shoes do.

Just like all the things you have in your wardrobe and your accessory collection, think about whether the watch you own is something that represents your style.  For example, if you like to wear pretty, feminine clothes a man style chunky watch might not feel right.  Similarly, if your style is classic, tailored, maybe a little bit minimalist, a delicate watch with sparkly detail, probably wont work for you.

And if you’ve got a watch you love, draw attention to it. (And your delicate wrists)  Don’t just keep it hidden underneath your clothes.  Paint your nails, wear a ring, roll up your sleeves and/or team it with one or two bracelets. Make your fabulous watch a feature of your outfit.

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Most of us have a cardie in the cupboard.

They have many purposes.  We keep one on the back of our chair because the office airconditioning means we often need to wear something long sleeve despite how warm it is outside; we carry one with us in case it cools down while we’re out and about and we use one to cover our arms if we’re wearing something with no sleeves.

But did you know a cardigan can also be worn as a top?

You can either wear nothing under it, wear a camisole or as I often do, a tank top/singlet.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again and again, challenge yourself to wear your clothes in different ways.  You’ll find if you do this you don’t need as many things in your wardrobe as you thought you did.

TIP: If you’re big busted experiment with styles that have v-necks, narrow sleeves and high armholes.

*Take care of your cardies.  Don’t just throw them in the wash with your towels.  Read the washing instructions and follow them.  Some require hand washing and some can be washed in the washing machine on a gentle cycle.  If the fabric starts to get small balls on it gently remove them with a de-piller,  (See here) or if you’ve had it for a while and it’s looking tired, consider whether it’s time to let it go and replace it.

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