Tanvii is one of my newest blogger buddies. She always has a good attitude, unrestricted and free style, and a dash of wisdom. Check out her recipes too – healthy and delicious! I’m so glad I “met” her – her fun and easy vibe and lovely outfits always put a smile on my face!
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Today, I will sharing a few of my personal styling & shopping tips. Running a personal style blog means being under a public scrutiny and detailing every single item you decide to wear. However, if you are smart and efficient about your purchases you can definitely get bang for your buck.
Closet Rules
First, clean out of your closet. Anything you haven’t worn even once in the past year needs to go [except for your wedding dress, of course!]. This is the biggest hindrance in your path of becoming the next fashion icon. Trust me!
Organize your closest according to the space and utility. For example, I hang all the tops/blouses/dresses which I wish to wear in the season within my immediate reach. Then I organize types of clothing together (t-shirts, tanks, etc.)
‘Use’ all your clothes easily!
Once I have worn an outfit I stack it at the bottom of the pile or hang it right at the end. Then I use my ‘other’ clothes and make an effort to style things differently.
Styling Rules
Keep it minimal. I often find people getting their outfit right but going over board with their accessories. Ideally wear accessories according to the occasion and your outfit.
Keep in mind the neckline of the top/dress, the hairdo, color palette of the outfit and shoes!
99% of the people get their shoes wrong. They should complement the outfit, but not stand out or distract from the overall look.
Shopping Rules
I always, always only buy things if they meet all the following criteria:
And just to prove my point below are two collage
1. Top – Urban Outfitters, bought in September 2009
2. Trousers – BCBG, bought in May 2010
Great post! Some of my pieces must have cost me $0.01 per wear I put them on so much!
Great tips! I love that bow and heart necklace, and agree that it is easy to overdo it with the shoes. You’ve made me want to clean out my closet to make room for my fall goodies!
such solid tips!
I agree with the “seeing myself wear an outfit in at least 3 different locations”. these tips are great and you look fabulous with the trousers!
Love the fashion tips here! I think I live by the same rules. Or at least try too! If I don’t love it I wont buy it!
Rachael
What an intro. I am blushing! Thank you so much for having me here! 🙂 I enjoyed doing this post!
Great tips! I need to both buy new clothes and clean out my closet.
love this post!! so cute!
xoxo
b
Love Tanvi!!! And these are such great tips. I’d take styling advice from her any day 🙂 xoxo
What a great post! You are so right about needing to get rid of things that you haven’t worn in a year. I am so bad at that but need to clean out my closet soon. Thanks for the tips!
absolutely love this post! Very helpful!
xo
thanks for the tips! i’ll use them once i finally find a place to live and have a closet!
Great post, Tanvii! I love this, you have such great tips, so fabulous to see you here! XX!
I love this post girlfriend 🙂 Who would have thought you could justify purchases like that? I will have to use this technique from now on! Hope you are well and fabulous gorgeous. Sorry I have been so MIA! Ahhh 17 days to go!! xoxox
What GREAT advice and MAD style you have!!! Thanks for sharing!
This post is practical and informative – I enjoyed all the lovely ‘Tips’ – When shopping for clothes I usually try and purchase excellent quality – last much longer I find. XX
I just cant get myself to throw stuff away:-( I always feel that it will come back in fashion..
so agree with u abt shoes..
I like the tip about seeing urself in 3 different styles before buying the top..
Great tips that are !00% true. Tanvi has great style and mixes highs and lows very well!
You might be right about getting rid of unworn items, but I do like to give them a chance first; I pull them all out and challenge myself to wear one thing each day. If day after day i have no desire to wear them, then they can go.
I do love thinking about cost per wear — even a splurge can feel like a bargain!