Fashion stylist, blogger and author of the book The Capsule Wardrobe Wendy Mak says you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on new pieces every season to update your look.
Instead, Wendy says there are some timeless ways to reinvent yourself that won’t break the bank.
“One of my most common style mantras is never stay dull,” Wendy says. “It’s so easy to lose your fashion mojo and fall into a rut – I see it all the time with my clients, particularly with new mums and women who are losing confidence as they mature. They wear the same things or stick to the same brand over and over and again.
“Next thing you know, BOOM! You’re wearing the same ratty tee and shorts you wore last year–even though you swore you were going to replace them a few summers ago.
“Changing your look isn’t necessarily about impressing other people – it’s about reinvigorating the energy you’re putting out into the world.
“It’s easy to look fresh and current without stocking your wardrobe full of the trendy new clothes every celebrity is wearing, which will look dated next season. Once you’ve got your capsule wardrobe – your key foundational pieces – right, you can always rely on these tried and true ways to look trendy without the celeb budget. And best of all, if you shop right, you can revamp your look for less than $50.”
- Change up your lip colour
“A super easy fix, a new lipstick is a quick way to change your look – especially if you’ve been sporting the same lippy for years. With a swipe of this season’s shade, you can literally just throw on a white tee and jeans and you’ll still look on trend.
I’m a huge fan of Kat Von D’s Studded Kiss range for a striking lip, and this season’s colours are deeper reds, browns and burgundy.”
Kat Von D’s Studded Kiss in Nahz Fur Atoo hits all the right notes this season
- Change up your sunglasses
“Worn the same pair of metal-framed sunnies for years? Break away and try a coloured or plastic frame, or a completely new shape. Be adventurous! Getting uber-trendy with your sunglasses gives a total diva look. My best tip is to take a selfie in the store with your new sunnies, and that’ll show you what you really look like with your new shades on, rather than peering through the shades.”
- Get a fringe
“In both the southern and northern hemispheres, fringes are very now and we can expect them to stay for at least another season (or long enough to grow it out if it’s really not working for you).”
- Wear big earrings
“Fine jewellery has had its moment but the right statement piece will always be in. Just like with lipstick, big earrings can completely transform a plain white tee and jeans into a production. The bold, colourful earrings with pom poms and tassels that we saw emerge last season are still in but updated with South American-inspired colours and styles. Over-sized hoops will also be big (no pun intended) throughout the rest of the year, courtesy of Khloe Kardashian and LaLa Kent (from Vanderpump Rules).”
- Add a scarf
“If you have a bunch of wardrobe staples that you regularly rotate (ala The Capsule Wardrobe) then you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of a scarf. And I’m in good company; pay close to attention to Jennifer Aniston, Elle McPherson, and Elizabeth Hurley and Miranda Kerr, and you’ll notice just how often they’re wearing a scarf.
A scarf brings instant magic to your outfit. It adds colour and draws attention to your beautiful face. It also adds a new dimension to one of your regular outfits on the cheap.”
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