STYL’D LIFESTYLE • FASHION • BUYING CLOTHES
• BLACK STYLE • TRENDS • BEAUTIFUL
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Well hello there beautiful fabulous you
Welcome to the shortest, yet most effective and honest style advice that your ever likely to get from your own personal stylist, me. I am a woman who has a huge collection of shoes. How huge? Well put it this way, I give Imelda Marcos a run for her money. I also have a pretty fly wardrobe as well. I do however have a confession to make: I love shopping. No really I looooovvvveeee shopping! You know what else I love? Making women look and feel a million bucks (without necessarily having to spend much). Clothes have the power to transform not only how you look but also how you feel. You can go from feeling drab to feeling fabulous by just putting on your favourite pair of shoes. You can turn a big bust into a moderate chest or a woman with no waist into an hourglass of magnificence. You name it; the right clothes can create magic. So without further ado, let’s delve into the three most common mistakes I see women making Every. Single. Day. Think you make one, two or all three of these mistakes? Don’t fret; I’ve got your back. We’ll sort these out and put you on the path of fabulous dressing without the fabulous price tag. Love
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Not only do they make you look bigger but also often times they are sooo uncomfortable
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- MISTAKE # 1 -
BUY ING C LOT H E S I N THE W RONG S I Z E
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his one really does break my heart! No matter what size your booty is, there is no need to try and hide it by wearing some kind of sack! If you’ve got it, work it! Women, especially if they feel that they are carrying more weight than they like will buy clothes that are a size or two bigger. In working with my clients I’ve come to realise they feel it makes them look smaller.
Oh and by the way, buying clothes that are too small is probably worse. Not only do they make you look bigger but also often times they are sooo uncomfortable and you spend your time plucking them out of spaces they shouldn’t be in. Not the best look! So the rule here is: Learn what works for your body and please don’t just go by a size label as every designer is different. Wear clothes that doesn’t make you bulge or swim, you are beautiful, trust me!
Unfortunately the reverse is true. It actually makes them look bigger! Now, let’s have a moment of honesty here, I’m not exactly a Victoria Secret model, so you are unlikely to see me strutting my stuff in a tiny pair of hot pants… but I rock beautiful fitted outfits like I’m paid for it. There’s no need to hide who you are, you just gotta learn to work it. And that’s what I’m here for!
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BLACK GOES WITH EVERYTHING
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ow unless you are Morticia Addams or work for MAC, you do NOT have permission to wear nothing but black. Contrary to popular believe, black does not go with everything nor does it make you look 10kg slimmer (trust me it doesn’t). Now, don’t think I’m hating on black, I love black, it’s a sophisticated colour but it can be used strategically, not as a canvas. Combining black with your favourite coloured jacket or a beautiful scarf can really make your outfit pop. I believe all black projects a desire not to be seen and you, my friend, are a beautiful woman who needs to be seen! So the rule here is: Steer clear of the funeral look. In fact, if you want a basic matching colour, grey is a much better option. Conveniently grey is massively in vogue at the moment!
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Your fashion choices reflect your personality, don’t be led by the crowd, get creative and let the fashion trends inspire you rather than dictate to you 8
- MISTAKE # 3 -
WEARING TRENDS EVEN
THOUGH THEY DON’T SUIT YOUR BODY SHAPE
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his one is a big one! Just because it is in fashion doesn’t mean you should wear it or it will flatter your shape.
Remember when crop tops came back into fashion? Now try and get that one out of your head! Fashion trends are fun, I’m a big fan but trust me on this one, there is always a way to take or replicate a trend which will flatter you and your shape. You are a master of your own look, not a slave to fashion. Now I’d like to caveat this with a few thoughts. One of my pet peeves with the fashion world is the ‘you are this shape’ chart, where you have to pick if you are a ruler, hourglass, pear etc. I don’t believe that there are a finite amount of body shapes; in fact every body is different. And this is why it’s so important to understand what works for you and what doesn’t. Some trends work, others don’t so I’d rather you choose a ‘style’ and rock it with confidence. So the rule here is: Your fashion choices reflect your personality, don’t be led by the crowd, get creative and let the fashion trends inspire you rather than dictate to you.
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here you have it! Three of my simplest tips to help you make fashions decision which will show off just how incredible you really are.
I don’t mind where you are on your physical journey, if you want to get bigger, smaller, broader, bootier (I’m sure that’s a word, right?!). What I do mind about is that you make the best choices for yourself today.
I often have people challenge me on how much I love fashion and call me vain etc.
So YOU feel fearless and fabulous EVERY day!
I suppose I kind of get it, but here’s my theory: The way you present yourself is not just a reflection of what you feel inside. Sometimes it’s what changes how you feel inside. When you pop on your favourite outfit and flick a lick of lipstick on your perfect pout you can feel invincible. And isn’t’ that what we need? I read a statistic that 97% of women don’t like something about their appearance!. That’s a horrific statistic. So many women don’t know how to dress to make themselves feel invincible, and that’s what I aim to do. I work with women who are keen to UNDERSTAND what makes them look and feel amazing. Women who are willing to try just a couple of different things to really make the most of what they have right now.
I’d love to get to know YOU and what you want, if you are ready to overhaul that wardrobe of yours, go on a fabulous shopping trip or just understand the basic principles of dressing your body I’d love to hear from you. I do Skype consultations to get to know you, your body, your needs and your budget – and best of all they are FREE! You heard me! I’m that committed to dressing your incredible self I’m giving you your first consultation free. Just email me at hello@styledbykim.com.au with a preferred day and time that suits and we’ll get started! There’s no obligation so grab your spot now. Remember, you don’t have to have the body you want, but with me you’ll love the body you have now!