Your Family - April 2017

FASHION

APRIL 2017 19

How to discover the look that speaks to you:

1 

FIND YOUR STYLE ICON Most people are

more of a mix of styles: a little Sienna Miller with

a bit of Kate Bosworth and a dash of Mary-Kate

Olsen. To figure out who your main influencers

are, start with a Pinterest search of ‘style icons’

and save the images you like. You’ll start to

see a collection of people you can look to

for inspiration.

2 

PUT A NAME TO IT Take a second look at your

inspiration photos and focus on the outfits.

Choose a few words to describe the feel of the

looks. Are they feminine, flirty, modern, edgy,

bohemian, or classic? Settle on the words that

feel true to your style, and write them down for

future reference, as they’ll help you clarify and

define your look.

3 

SNAP THE GOODIES You know those special

days when you walk out the door feeling like

your most stylish self? Snap a quick picture

for future reference. These are the outfits that

epitomise your true personal style, and should

serve as inspiration for other outfits.

4 

CHOOSE A SIGNATURE PIECE Audrey

Hepburn had her cropped pants and ballet flats.

All fashionable women own a signature item

or two that become part of their style identity.

Yours can be as simple as a personalised piece

of jewellery or a leopard-print coat.

5 

TAKE NOTE OF REPEAT BUYS Have a

cupboard full of striped tees? There’s a reason

there’s an excess of a certain item. You purchase

them again and again because they make you

happy and comfortable. If the item is flattering

and works for your current style, there’s nothing

wrong with repeating!

6 

IDENTIFY THE ODD PIECE OUT Look at your

closet and identify the pieces that don’t fit with

the overall theme. Chances are, your odd piece

out symbolises a style you like but aren’t fully

comfortable with. If you’re trying to change

your look or trying for something new, consider

pieces that feel more like that aspirational item.

7 

PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS Is there

something people compliment you on? Whether

it’s your toned back or your hourglass figure,

wearing clothes that play up your best

assets always looks stylish, no matter the

current trends.

8 

KNOW YOURSELF Trust your instincts, and

wear what makes you feel like the best version

of yourself. You already have a sense of style, so

embrace it, and refine it, don’t fight it.

MAVERICK

New designers, avant-garde

cuts and bold looks. This

fashion forward group is

not afraid to experiment.

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