Happy Monday and Happy May, dear readers! I simply cannot believe we’re nearly half-way through the year…where did the time go? As a kid, I remember the school year progressing at a speed slower than a snail race but now that I am all grown up, it amazes me how quickly time goes by. Another thing that amazes me is how much I have learned since my grade school days. Every day is a lesson and what we take from it helps us become better people. So, on that note — and without getting to deeply philosophical — I thought that today would be perfect for talking about what every girl (and I mean grown up girls) should know by now, in terms of style.
1. Be Your Own Personal Stylist. Stylists can help us find and/or define out personal style with ease because they know what works best for each unique individual. Similarly, you should know the important base factors that will help you achieve maximum style and beauty. These include knowing: Your skin tone, which will help you choose the right shades of makeup for your skin; Your face shape, which will help you determine which hairstyles flatter you the most and your body type, which will help you choose and wear the clothes which will accentuate your best features.
2. Let Yourself Be Inspired. Trends will always come and go and, consequentially, your personal style will alter. Many of us have the tendency to gravitate to a particular style, but that doesn’t mean we can’t let ourselves be inspired by what’s atypically us. I, for one, am an addict of dark colors (mostly black) because they are “safe” and uncomplicated. However, I am always fascinated by a pretty print or brightly colored garment or accessory, which I allow myself to appreciate and, in some cases, incorporate into my predominantly demure style. It’s these little pops of inspiration that help polish my (and your) personal style, as well as create a unique combination of what is unexpected.
3. Embrace Your Signature Look. We are all unique. We all look different (even twins!), act differently and think differently. Similarly, we should dress differently. You may think it’s tough when all the clothes at stores all look the same and bought by many others but, in reality, it’s not what you wear. It’s how you wear it. Sure, you and your BFF may pick up the same fitted blazer from the same retailer, but that doesn’t mean you’re both the same. Your take on that same cropped jacket is totally different than your BFF’s. And it should be. This unique sense of style is what makes up your signature look and, oppositely, your friend’s.
What’s your view on personal style? Have you defined yours and kept it? Or do you like to redefine yours with the times? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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