AUSTIQUE SILK JERSEY MAXI DRESS PURPLE SILK 906, 260 GBP
Ruffle-skirt taffeta dress, $417
Sequenced Stole Cardigan, 25 GBP
Black long line t-shirt, 5.50 GBP
Dark blue georgette shirt, 25 GBP
Stella McCartney Sequined fine-mesh cardigan, $1,395
Cashmere-blend jacket, $848
J BRAND 62213 GREY COTTON / SPANDEX 12 IN SILVER LAKE, 126 GBP
Report Signature Malin Pump - Black, $133
High-Top Metallic Sneakers, $52
Coconuts Night Life Flats, $40
Juicy Couture Bow Pave Studs, $40
URBAN DECAY DELUXE EYESHADOW - FISHNET (1.5g), 11 GBP
Ruffle-skirt taffeta dress, $417
Sequenced Stole Cardigan, 25 GBP
Black long line t-shirt, 5.50 GBP
Dark blue georgette shirt, 25 GBP
Stella McCartney Sequined fine-mesh cardigan, $1,395
Cashmere-blend jacket, $848
J BRAND 62213 GREY COTTON / SPANDEX 12 IN SILVER LAKE, 126 GBP
Report Signature Malin Pump - Black, $133
High-Top Metallic Sneakers, $52
Coconuts Night Life Flats, $40
Juicy Couture Bow Pave Studs, $40
URBAN DECAY DELUXE EYESHADOW - FISHNET (1.5g), 11 GBP
Fashion and style were two things I only really became aware of during my final year of study. I have some great, fashionable friends who helped me realise style is a personal thing and you can't just follow the herd.
Of course it took me a lot of bad purchases and unflattering choices to realise this...
About a year ago I began investigating how to discover my personal style. I found this article on College Fashion about a personal uniform and began thinking about my favourite pieces in my wardrobe and what I wear most often. Another blog that helped me alot was Charade and her amazing Dream Style Series. Just the exercise of taking everything out of my wardrobe and realising what I had in there was a revelation!
A big step in finding my personal style was researching what looked good on me. I took a look at this article on College Fashion and found i was a "Deep Autumn" I discovered some colours I had never considered wearing before! I also found being more critical in the changing room helped - taking in a lot of items and if something didn't look right learning to walk away...
I also started a "Style Scrapbook" - a notebook where I stick pictures from magazines that inspire me. I include pictures of clothing that I like, but also outfits put together by the magazines to help me sort out my daily outfits. I find Instyle, Madison and British Glamour are great for outfit inspiration - I love finding new ways to wear the clothes I already own!
Elements of my personal style I try to incorporate into my outfits include:
- Black. It's my base colour - I like it better with a bit of sparkle though!
- Bows - I have a pair of bow earrings I wear to work almost every day...
- Silver - I own a few pairs of silver shoes and wear them often with jeans and black pants
- Purple or cobalt blue - I find both these colours compliment my hair, skin and eyes and I always get comments when wearing them.
- Puff/Bubble hem skirts - I have a favourite grey one in a heavy fabric perfect for winter.
- Metallic and sparkles/sequins - Something I'm always trying to find more of!!
- One off, vintage pieces - I love owning something nobody I know has.
- Studs - Sandals, tops, earrings...
It's amazing what you discover when you begin analysing what you really like when it comes to fashion - it helps you find your own image and you feel comfortable in your own skin. I would highly recommend reading the above articles if you are trying to find your own personal style.
