Style>Fashion

Fashions fade, style is eternal-YSL

Being a stylist and always having my nose in a magazine (currently reading It by Alexa Chung a MUST read for any fashion fanatic). I always hear the same questions, “Whats trendy?” “What is a MUST have for fall/spring?” “Where is the BEST place to get the latest trends?” 

Obviously there are certain things for fall and spring that are must haves(followup in our next post) and there are amazing places to always find something but most important thing I can stress is finding YOUR style. You can shop at the cheapest places and have no name brands in your wardrobe and its all about your style and how you piece things together. If you don’t love something don’t buy it, its that simple don’t buy something because you see it in a magazine or see it on a celeb if you don’t absolutely love it. Mixing high and low price pieces is one of my favorite things to do, you don’t have to have your wardrobe scream name brands to make yourself stylish. A few key things to think about while shopping for the upcoming summer season are;

1. If you don’t love it in the store and are convincing yourself even a little don’t buy it, it will just sit in your closet anyways.
2. Invest in pieces that you can wear multiple times, don’t be a one time one wear shopper. If its a little more expensive I like to think about at least 5 outfits I can make in my head with that item and divide the price by amount I can wear it so I justify spending the money.
3. Color is the easiest and one of the cheapest ways to jazz up and outfit. A basic bright color tee, shoe, or necklace can be an easy way to transform one of your favorite outfits. ( I live in black jeans, and ankle boots so adding a colorful tee or blouse spices up my outfits)
4. FIT FIT FIT if the fit is off in even the most expensive piece you look sloppy and wasted your money. Alterations are so important and usually inexpensive
5. Be confident. Nothing is more attractive and makes you look stylish and feel amazing than being confident in your outfit

Happy summer shopping.

-The Mermaid