Five Easy Ways To Improve A Basic Outfit

This may look like your average style guide, but it's actually your average style guide simplified. Ever wonder how your favourite model-off-duty (Cara Delevingne) pulls off her basics without deviating into boring territory? Ever wonder how fashion editors stay unique all the time without busting their budget? Ever wonder how you can turn your white t-shirt into a style statement? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have stumbled upon your perfect list. This basic guide is here to help you pick out the best accessories to compliment your white-tee and jeans. Let's face it, some of us don't have the patience to pick out an elaborately extravagant look every single day and need a little help finding that one piece that can take our outfit from simple to every photographer's dream. Are you ready?

NUMBER 5: The Vibrant Scarf

When trying to figure out what to wear, take your tips from Giovanna Battaglia. This woman knows what she's doing. This may look like a basic grey sweater dress, but Battaglia transforms into a fashion editor extraordinaire with this vibrant printed scarf.

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NUMBER 4: Show Stopping Shoes

If it's alliterated, than it's most definitely true. A pair of killer shoes will transform any outfit. Don't be afraid of a wild color (no more black!) and even dare to try a print, because sometimes a crazy shoe is even better than a crazy outfit.

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NUMBER 3: A Statement Necklace

Your plain white tee will never look better than with a statement necklace. If you're planning a casual day and have no time to change for your night out, this might be just what you need to prepare yourself for a 5 a 7 with the girls.

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NUMBER 2: A Printed Handbag

Preferably, an animal print. Nothing says "I know style" better than a bold handbag. While most will opt for their basic black, some of us prefer to make a statement with a bright pink or some stripes. If your wardrobe consists of basics anyway, who wants a black purse?

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NUMBER 1: A Killer Hat

Nothing makes a statement better than some wild headgear. Not sure if you're ready to walk out the door? Add a hat to your look that suits the season. Trust me when I say that this will turn you into an instant fashion girl.

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Are you ready for your close-up?

Ponder it,

Bella

Things To Do With Your Little Black Dress

Thanks to Coco Chanel, the Little Black Dress is currently a closet staple. All hail. It's also important enough to be written in capital letters.

The LBD is one of the most important items in a woman's wardrobe. Have a work function, but nothing to wear? Pull out that LBD. Got a last minute invite to your co-worker's wedding? LBD. Going out with the girls but not quite sure what to wear? LBD.

The Little Black Dress has solved nearly all of our problems. The only problem it does present is that fashion girls don't really like to wear the same thing over and over again (but that's not even a REAL problem). The solution? Amp Up Your LBD.

One of the best parts about a Little Black Dress is that you can wear it with nearly ANYTHING. Add a crazy shoe, a sparkly belt, or a statement necklace, and you've transformed your look from classic to "WOW". Not bad, eh? The LBD is known for its versatility, which is exactly what makes it so special. Sure, you can go buy a panoply of little black dresses to ensure that you aren't caught wearing the same one twice, but you can also fool the eye by accessorizing the right way.

Here are some of the various ways to wear your Little Black Dress.

Coloured Pumps

Wear them with coloured pumps like Julianne Hough for that pop of colour.

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Belted

Wear it with a belt like Jourdan Dunn (preferably metallic for some added oomph).

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Statement Necklace

Put on a statement necklace like Leighton Meester (on high necklines only).

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Bold Blazer

Add a sophisticated blazer like Liv Tyler (to make it work chic).

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Red Lip

My personal favourite? Add a red lip a la Marilyn Monroe like Ashley Madekwe (can't go wrong).

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Like these looks? There are still many more options. Experiment and transform your little black dress. You'll come to find that it is the best purchase you ever made.

Bella