My style has changed A LOT over the years, and yours probably has too. Even looking back on my blog and the outfits I used to wear, I cringe. Even though my style has changed and is always evolving, it has always been very balanced as in very feminine meets masculine. I’ve also always loved that extra detail or added pop of personality on any clothing item or accessory.
That is not to say that I have not fallen victim to certain styles or trends that just weren’t me. Ask any of my family or friends and they will tell you that at my core, I am a glamour girl. Boho is just not really my vibe when I’m getting dressed, but I dressed that way for awhile because it was ‘cool’ and it still is! It’s just not my thing.
This year, I have been on a mission to only buy what I really love and look inward a bit more when I’m making purchases that match my lifestyle and my personality. AKA reinventing my style to match how I feel (vixen meets glam meets laid back)…and I want to share all of the steps that I took and continue to take to reinvent your own style.
+ Step 1: Identify your look
Is there a celebrity’s style that you’ve admired? A style blogger’s style? If yes, think about what it is that makes their style what it is. Maybe it’s their casual, effortless look with a pop of glam, or boho vibes, or full on vixen. Once you’ve identified this style, head over to Pinterest and look up those exact looks, and get to pinning. Pretty soon you’ll have a board full of style inspiration to help you shop or shop in your own closet to combine certain pieces together.
+ Step 2: Plan with precision
As the saying goes, fail to plan, plan to fail. Make an assessment of your current wardrobe situation and then draw up a plan around what is missing from your closet. For me, I’d like to add in more basics that have that extra glam detail and accessories to layer.
+ Change your beauty routine
New clothes are not always the answer if you’re looking to reinvent your style. A new hair style, hair color, and/or new makeup application can dramatically transform your look.
You’ve may have read my many hair sagas – I’ve gone from natural brunette to platinum blonde and back to brunette over the last 6 years. And it’s true what they say: your hair changes with your life changes. Personally, I feel brighter literally and figuratively with lighter hair & you might have noticed that I am verrrry slowly taking it lighter. My muse (style and everything) is Erika Jayne – LOVE HER…but I don’t think I will be going that blonde anytime soon.
+ Discover brands that match your style and budget
The investment of a sartorial restyle can be buffered by knowing what brands suit your style and budget.
Here is a list of my favorite brands:
For basics:
For dressing up:
Missguided – 50% off sitewide right now!
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