There are certain beauty and fashion tips that stay with you for years. There is something to be said about a magazine article or chapter of a book that sticks in your memory and keeps coming back to you when shopping. There was an article in a magazine once that I love, I can't remember what magazine it was or exactly what it said, but it was eternal. What it touched on was how to look rich without being rich. And not only that, but how to create your own style.
Here is what I remember and go to whenever I am out shopping the rows of racks the latest trends:
1. When it's summer time- nothing beats all white. Where it with confidence. Gauze-y dresses and tunic tops are classic styles.
2. Going off of number 1- think about your classics. Find an icon and imitate her. For instance, Audrey Hepburn or Marilyn Monroe. The trick- don't copy her. Invoke her style in your clothing choices. Trends are okay, as long as you think you icon would wear it.
3. Always consider your appearance beyond just the clothes. Keep your nails neatly filed and if you are wearing polish, pick a color that is related to your icon. If you don't have an icon, try a pale shade of pink, almost clear. This will give your nails a very healthy shine while looking fresh. Was your skin and moisturize all the time. Do not over tan. Heavy makeup is only appropriate if you are doing a magazine shoot, and let's be honest, not many of us have that excuse.
4. Find a good tailor and shoe repair man. Just because you bought a cheap pair of shoes or the most fabulous dress was on incredible sale but was only left in 3 sizes too big for you. If you find a good deal, it will only cost you a fraction more to get it to fit you perfect or reinforce the construction. If you want to go even further on the thight-wallet side- learn how to tailor and cobble yourself! I haven't gotten to the shoes yet, but it does save some time and money knowing how to sew clothing yourself.
5. Never, ever, ever! talk about money with people other than your closest friends. Even then, it's distasteful and rude to talk about money with people, so be careful about what you say. If you are trying to appear confident in your financial situation, the last thing you should do is talk about how much you have or don't have.
6. When wearing jewelry- gold on white is classic and crisp. But if it is costume jewelry, don't wear it if it loses it's coating. Then you just look like a cheap knock-off, and that is the worse than looking like you don't have money. Having a staple set of rings, bracelets, necklace and earrings that you wear on a day to day basis can be effective too, but will require a larger investment in the beginning. If you invest in some good stuff though, you won't have to "think" about accessorizing in the morning and still look attractive.
7. Continuing on jewelry, this point is deserving of it's own point. Never mix your metals. Don't wear gold earrings with a silver necklace. Just don't do it.
Finally, something you can't buy, is confidence. Walk with your head held high, with determination in your step, and assurance in your tone and you will ooze upper-class and wealth, even if you get caught in your sweatpants!
Do you have a go-to style that you feel makes you look well-off? Analyze it and duplicate it, over and over, so you always feel that confidence, even on your off days!
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