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WTF is my Style IQ?

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When I used to get dressed to go on a night out in my early 20s, one of the the ways I kind of knew that I’d got my outfit perfect was generally just a gut feeling. It’s difficult to put into words. It’s just a feeling in the pit of your stomach that you know that something looks right. This gut feeling is what I used to help me work in high fashion when really I had no previous background in it, other than working in a stockroom in River Island. I’d never actually dressed anybody, or put outfits together for people, but when I went to my interview at Harvey Nichols, they didn’t know that.

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R.I.P The Capsule Wardrobe

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Capsule wardrobes are dead. Yeah, I said it!

If you’re even a little bit interested in your personal style you’ll have come across the concept of a capsule wardrobe. They’ve been the hottest thing for a minute now, but if we’ve reached peak capsule wardrobe, why am I proclaiming they’re dead?

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Working with textures to achieve an effortless look

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Want to know a secret that will help you achieve that effortless put-together look?

Working with textures is a way of putting together an outfit that can really make people take notice but in a very subtle way. It’s not as loud or obvious as wearing bright colours or bold prints. But while it may be a little more understated, it definitely doesn’t lack impact when done right.

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My Style Philosophy 2018

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It goes without saying, over time, people change. This includes their values and beliefs. My own values and beliefs have evolved since I started this blog and helping people with their personal style. While there are still many things I believed in when I first started that hold true, there are others I’ve discarded or picked up along the way.

So how has the way I approach personal style and fashion evolved recently?

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What Exactly is an Outfit?

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On the face of it, it may seem like a question with an obvious answer, but I feel it’s one I need to spend some time on.

Why?

Well, after working with clients over the years I feel the definition of an outfit is one thing that’s often misunderstood. Although it may feel trivial at first, it can have a massive influence on your wardrobe, which in turn, can lead to them becoming overstuffed, stressful mornings and painful comparisons.

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