Feeling like you are less than fabulous? It's time for an intervention. Don't worry, nobody's gonna beat your door down or push a camera in your face while they make embarrassing comments about you. You can intervene on your own behalf and upgrade your look with the following tips!
1. Read all the fashion magazines and start a "look book". A look book features tear sheets from your favorite magazines with looks that you would like to wear or recreate. My magazine recommendations: Harpers Bazaar, InStyle, People StyleWatch, Lucky, Elle, Essence, and Vogue.
2. Stop buying articles that don't make sense. When you choose random items instead of items that go with what you already have, you are wasting money. Use the items in your wardrobe that are already fabulous, and coordinate them with other items you find. Unless you've lost weight, it's highly unlikely that you will need an entirely new wardrobe.
3. Accessorize properly. Bold jewelry is in now. Statement necklaces and bangles can be used to accent any outfit. Mix and match them with different outfits. A huge cocktail ring on one hand is very chic. For great jewelry check out Kenneth Jay Lane, Aldo Accessories, Forever Love, and Vivre.com
4. Bag it! A great handbag is essential for day-to-day wear, but it can also make or break an outfit. if you can't afford the designer ones, you an find similar bags (not knock-offs) in less expensive versions in department stores and online. Baghaus.com has great bags that are similar to designer ones.
5. Be prepared to take a look from day to night with a simple change. I try to dress for the just-in-case situations on a daily basis. Meaning, what I wear to work, should be able to take me to a party or dinner at night. Sometimes I even keep extra shoes or shirts in my car! Keeping that in mind, figure out what you can tuck inside your trunk!
6. Know your sizes, but know all designers are not the same. While I'm a 2 in Bebe, I'm a 6 in Nicole Miller dresses, go figure. If you're unsure about whether or not an outfit will fit, try it on for size!
7. Never be afraid to experiment with different looks. While traditionally I'm minimalist, I also love glamorous looks and I'll even slide in a twinge of Boho. Fashion has no rules, but DON'T go overboard!
8. Get a great cut. This not applies to clothes but to hair as well. Find a hairstyle that complements you but doesn't define you. In other words, you should be your hair not the other way around. Own your look and work it.
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