MEAGHAN SMITH PERSONAL STYLIST

Once you’ve found yourself a cool pair of sneakers try wearing them with unexpected pieces from your wardrobe.

The skirt you wore to your child’s christening, the slim black pants you wear to work or the trench coat you save for weddings or meetings.

Sneakers can add a freshness to your wardrobe by casualing (I may have made that word up) down some of your more formal pieces – so that you’re wearing them rather than just looking at them hanging in your wardrobe.

REMEMBER to keep your sneakers looking like they’re fresh out of the box – rather than like you’ve been out working on the farm in them.

TIP: Note the length of this skirt with the sneakers. Be careful you’re not wearing your skirt, with your sneakers, at a dowdy unflattering length.

See how some of the women who inspired me while I was recently in Paris, wore their sneakers here 

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It’s time to start thinking about what your wardrobe needs for spring.

Go through it and consider what should be replaced (ie what’s looking tired) and what gaps need filling. (Preventing you from creating more outfits).

Do you need fresh new t-shirts, have you got great shoes to wear when it warms up and do you have at least one casual jacket? (Ie not a coat and not a cardigan)

Maybe, if it works for your style and lifestyle – a denim jacket?

(If you already have one, does it still cut it? Does it still look current or has it become outdated?)

If you need help working out what gaps need filling and/or filling them you can book in for a styling session here

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The newest addition to my wardrobe is this navy velvet blazer.

You can spend a squillion dollars on a fancy designer blazer but if it doesn’t fit properly (ie the shoulders, the armholes, the length, the sleeve width, the sleeve length, the back seam and the lapels) it’ll never look great.  (*If you’d like to learn how to know when a blazer fits you perfectly book in for a styling session with me here)

If it’s not quite right, leave it behind in the store or commit to having it altered.

TIP – The shoulders should always fit perfectly because it’s too hard to have them fixed..

This one was on sale for $39 and it fits just right. (I also bought it in black)

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I’m taking a *trip at the end of this month for a couple of weeks.

So…..if you’ve been thinking about booking in for a Wardrobe Overhaul,  some outfit planning or shopping in preparation for spring, now’s the time to do it (while I still have availability before I head away).

I’m also taking bookings for my return in mid September (Which can start to be the beginning of crazy time in the lead up to the Spring Racing Carnival, so secure your appointment now)

Don’t miss out!  (Email me here for my availability)

(Keep in mind I take shopping appointments til 7pm Monday – Thursday.  I’m squeezing in as many sessions as I can, to get you ready for spring, before I go)

You’ll be able to follow my trip (what I pack, what I discover, what I buy, where I go, what I do and what I’d recommend) on Instagram here.

You can read what styling services I offer here

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