Category: Style Advice

How To Wear Yellow Bags And Brighten Up Your Day!

How To Wear Yellow Bags And Brighten Up Your Day

So, starting from the psychology of colours, let me share with you that yellow is linked to happiness, optimism and the general feeling of good times. Nice, huh?

Using yellow in your outfit is like pumping yourself with vitamin pills. You will look instantly fresher and full of energy – without any risk of side effects.

Accessorizing with yellow is your best bet, if you are a little afraid of the colour’s brightness but still like to liven up your outfit with a bit of sunshine and take a rather boring combo to the next level.

In fact, with a bright colour like yellow, you shouldn’t embrace the colour from head to toe. After all, no one wants to look like a canary bird, right?

But to add this happy flair, a yellow bag will fit very nicely with an all white outfit, a black and white combination or blue jeans. It also looks fabulous with other neutral colours like beige, camel, grey, khaki or navy.

For ladies who like to colour-block, try one of these combos: yellow & teal (see Look 2), yellow & purple or yellow & pink.

Also, just for the record, you can use a yellow bag to brighten up your outfit for ANY occasion. No strings attached.

Check out these 3 Ways To Wear A Yellow Bag for your consideration. Enjoy!

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How To Wear Grunge Jeans

How To Wear Grunge Jeans In A Chic Way

In order to make grunge jeans look grown-up, you need to be mindful of the mix of fabrics plus the way you wear it. There are some core elements that will give any outfit an instant grunge twist.The more you use, the more grunge you will look:

1. Ripped Jeans. Think stone-washed, worn-out, distressed and dark jeans (like the one in the pictures above and below). Ripped jeans are a MUST for authentic grunge style. You could also do leggings these days, but it’s hard to imitate the worn-out look, so it won’t look as cool. Better stick with jeans.

2. Dark Colors. Grunge is all about black and grey. You can combine with other colours (even a little neon for clashing purposes), but the essential grunge look needs darkness.

3. The Print. Tartan, plaid and check are staple grunge patterns. I mean, who doesn’t remember the flannel shirt that was literally everywhere in the 90s? It’s important to wear one that is slightly baggy, stuck it into your jeans or wear it around your waist. Again, focus on a dark colour palette.

4. T-Shirts. The obvious thing is to wear a dirty looking Nirvana band shirt with your grunge jeans. However, I think it’s too much and too obvious (unless you are a REAL Nirvana fan, of course!). Instead, mix feminine lace with studs or a dark pattern on silky fabric to add a grunge edge to your outfit.

5. Layering. Some say the perfect grunge look has at least three layers from the waist up and two from the waist down. I say, at least it keeps you warm!

6. Chunky Boots. Or simply Doc Martens. Combat boots are key for any grunge look. Also, they have had their own fashion makeover and are now available in a variety of colours, making them more stylish. Even Jessica Alba wears them!

7. The Hat. A patterned baseball cap or a slouchy slogan beanie are the most characteristic, but for a more chic look: Choose a black floppy hat! It has some nice darkness appeal.

8. Heavy Jewellery. Feel free to mix & match bracelets and necklaces on top of each other. Crosses and peace signs should be somewhere in the mix. Or anything else that is chunky and mechanical looking.

As you can see, you can easily dial up and dial down the amount of grunge style in your look. Always wear something tailored and choose good fabrics to avoid a complete thrift shop vibe. Et voilà, here are your 3 Ways To Wear Grunge Jeans looks!

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How To Wear Leather Pants

How To Wear Leather Pants

Leather pants have become a wardrobe staple worn as freely as a pair of dark denim. They are no longer limited to the skinny, cropped variations of previous seasons either, but come in all sorts of variations now (even as sweatpants)!

If you want to stick to leather skinnies, do me a favor and make sure to buy the right size. Never buy leather pants a size too small hoping they will impress your date with their tightness or motivate you to get slimmer. It doesn’t work.

A very good idea, on the other hand, is to wear something more demure on the upper half. If you go too sexy and figure-hugging on the top, you are risking losing the chic and will end up looking cheap.

Layering is another great way to dress leather down: a chunky knit sweater or a flowy shirt topped off with a simple blazer. Add a pair of sleek ankle boots and understated accessories, and you’ll have a winning combination that is polished, yet super trendy.

Check out here 3 Ways To Wear Leather Pants!

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How To Wear Metallics Without Looking Like A Robot

How To Wear Metallics

The key styling rule is to keep things simple. When wearing something metallic, let this item be the star of your outfit. You might also want to keep the following tips in mind:

1. Don’t go overboard with jewellery and opt for a plain bag.

2. Choose neutral metallics: shimmery creams, sparkly greys, shimmery bronzes and golds. These colours are eye-catching, yet elegant.

3. Don’t wear anything very short or low-cut – unless it’s Halloween and your theme is “star of a futuristic movie”.

4. Instead, pay attention to a good cut that suits your body shape. Metallics can be very unforgiving. In case of doubt, don’t buy.

I hope you have realized by now that metallics is a pretty awesome trend. Sure, they are not for the weak of heart. But at least no one would ever accuse you of being boring, and that’s the best reason to try it, right?

Don’t forget to check out the 3 Ways To Wear Metallics for your inspiration!

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