5 easy tips and tricks for changing-up your style

Instead of wearing the same skirt and top combination, try a different top, add a belt or wear a different pair of shoes.

It does take a little time to put different combinations together. I like to do this before the week starts. I hang a few outfit ideas together so I don’t have to think too hard about it in the morning.

Here are a few ideas to give you some inspiration.

Mix leather a lace: Mixing masculine and feminine pieces is fun and gives your look an edge.

Try mixing a lace top with a leather skirt, a pair of brogues with feminine trousers or a leather biker jacket over a feminine dress for evening. 

You don’t have to literally mix leather and lace. It’s more about not being afraid to mix textures and styles. To keep it looking chic, mix no more than two key pieces at once. 

Wear metallic during the day: Metallic has become a really handy basic. Think of how your favourite pair of silver sandals seems to go with everything? Now mix it up. 

Instead of just wearing your gold top for weekend glamour, consider pairing it with a classic black jacket or wear your gold high heels with a classic dress for daywear. 

Metallic accessories can also add a bit of bling to your every day look. A pair of gold chandelier earrings or statement necklace can add the wow factor to a simple outfit.

Pair stylish sneakers with a dress: Sneakers are no longer just for casual. Sneakers now come in metallic colours, wedge heel styles and funky colours. 

If you have a pair that you limit to wearing with jeans and shorts, try pairing them with your favourite dress or skirt instead of you sandals. 

Dare to wear a colour as a basic: Do you always pair your favourite colour with black? Why not give it the main stage? Mix your red trousers with a simple print, a denim top or turquoise for a real statement. 

Deciding to wear colour boldly can make a huge different to look. 

Embrace print: Do you have a printed item in your closet that you are avoiding? Well it’s time to haul it out because print can do wonders to hide all the fleshy bits. 

The key to looking good in print is that it needs to be fitted. Big and baggy print will just make you look bigger than you are.

If your printed item is shapeless, add a belt or have it taken in. Print is a wonderful way to revamp your look.

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