STYLE SWAP TUESDAYS- HOW TO LOOK LIKE A MILLION BUCKS

Believe it or not, looking like a million bucks without actually spending a million bucks is just about to get a whole lot easier……………….if you continue reading this post. With a few sartorial hacks up your sleeves, you can dress and feel like a million bucks any day, everyday !

1) PAY HEED TO YOUR OUTFIT– an outfit planned ahead of time always goes a long way in make you feel confident. Take ten minutes, pull out the pieces you need, iron them, lay them flat on your bed or hang them by a hanger, not only will it be your ticket to feeling million bucks, but also save you time when getting ready. Pay close attention to the fitting of the clothing when shopping. Take it to a seamstress, if something feels off and you think: having a professional touch that up will give it the fit and feel. A few bucks towards tailoring now will count in the long run. Delicate feminine fabrics like lace and satin also give that luxe feel to your look. Remember to accessorize chic.

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I AM WEARING

dress- Banana Republic, in baby blue ( another pretty color )

mock neck top- Gap, buy same (similar in black )

heels- JC Penney, love this one

bag- Gucci, smaller version of mine

pom pom shoe clips- H&M , in pink with embellishment

2) TAKE TIME TO DO YOUR HAIR AND MAKEUP – this often tends to be the last thing on your mind, but believe me a freshly done hair and a little makeup are a huge determinant in feeling like a million bucks. Personally for me red lips and straight flat-ironed hair does the trick. If wavy hair is your jam, then go for it…… Need a five minute makeup look ???? Head HERE

3) SALE STALK – the above two were more about the physical aspect, but this one is the materialistic aspect in feeling and looking like a million bucks. A couple of things I would recommend investing in is designer bags and statement coats. Visit your local designer stores, make friends with the sales rep, get on their newsletter and check back during sale periods. You are sure to snag a deal on the bag or jacket you had been stalking. Your job doesn’t end here, make sure you take care of your investment. Always keep it in the dust bag, wipe it clean after every use, nurture it like a baby.

4) TAKE CUES FROM YOUR FAVORITE MEDIA PERSONALITY– in the world of social-media takeover, there is no harm in copying your favorite celebs…..sometimes. Watch how they dress, how they walk, how they talk and little details that make them this sought-after. A blend of the above and a little of your own personality will make a deadly you.

5) DIY- last but not the least: DIY. Don’t ever underestimate the power of a good DIY. As I had earlier said that bags and jackets should be your investment pieces, you should occasionally indulge in a stunning pair of designer shoes. But if you are like me : you would buy a pair of $5 polka dot pumps from your department store, add $6 pom-pom shoe clips to it and make it look like straight out of a designer showroom- WOOT WOOT ! A luxe-looking pair of heels takes your overall look up a notch.