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Luv thy layer

A favourite trend of mine at the moment is layers which are a perfect in-between season outfit option.My tip – to avoid looking stumpy try and choose a ‘base layer’ (the white in my case) that is quite fitted, avoiding A-lines and team with ankle boots or heels. Also think about colours, fabric and length when choosing...
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Bringing plaid back

Plaid is a big hit with celebrities and is a great winter print that is so versatileMy tip – experiment with plaid – if you’re not brave enough to try skirts, shirts and dresses, why not accessorise a simple outfit with a plaid scarf or headband.Try out different colours too. Reds and blues look great on brunettes, and...
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Summer favourite all year round

Just because the weather has cooled doesn’t mean you have to part with your favourite summer pieces.Simply adding a few layers to your summer favourite can transform a beach look into an outfit you can wear all year round.My tip – for the cooler months, stick to darker coloured layers to tone your summer look down.Team...
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DIY – the tube skirt

I am a big fan of DIY, particularly when it is a fashion trend that you may only wear for one season.My tip – do it yourself. This way you can have the latest in fashion, without spending the hefty price tag.This is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get a look that is ‘on trend’. Tube skirts are hot and so easy to...
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Contrary to popular belief...

HG and I did not get into a fight and decided to stop working together on I am Fashion and started our own blogs instead. (Even our mutual friends wondered about it!) We still email each other daily about the intricate details of our lives and random thoughts we have, and feel extremely empty when the other is away and has no access to the internet....
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Oversize me

This is one of the easiest, most comfortable and inexpensive outfits that anyone can throw together.Simply grab an oversized shirt – I picked this one up for $10, you could also borrow one from a boyfriend, brother, dad. Add a plain cotton cardigan, team with leggings, cinch at the waist with a belt and heypresto you have...
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The long and the short of it

I like this outfit not only because it makes me look taller than I actually am, but it also demonstrates a key tip to remember when styling your outfits - balance. If you are wearing shorter, fitted bottoms, balance your top half with something which fits more loosely. And vice versa, if you choose a maxi skirt, balance...
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One piece – 5 ways: More mileage from your fashion dollar

A favourite tip of mine is to load your wardrobe with transeasonal pieces that you can transform into different looks – tunics are great!My advice when buying these pieces is to keep it simple.Stick to black, charcoal or neutrals with a good fabric and simple design. This way you are assured you can mix and match easily...
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Thinking outside the square

This is an easy summer outfit that certainly doesn’t break the budget. Simple accessories like a scarf and belt transform denim cut-offs and a plain singlet into a statement outfit that anyone can put together.My tip is to think outside the square when styling outfits.The shorts are an old pair of jeans that I’ve cropped,...
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And so it occurred to me…

As the economy dwindles and the proverbial belt is tightened, it is more important than ever for people - you - to look and feel great…on a budget. I will scour the stores for the best fashion bargains and share my tips on how to style outfits and stretch your fashion dollars further. Leaving you looking and feeling great without spending the earth!So...
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