{31 Days of Green} Day 19: FIND YOUR SIGNATURE STYLE

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Inspired by an archived piece on Slow Fashioned, I've been mulling over my signature style and style personality this week. Sure, I know what I like {loop scarves, pearls & ruffles} and don't like {lace}, but I stumbled and stuttered when thinking about my signature look. Distressed to think I didn't have one, I went to my drawing boards {Pinterest and Polyvore} and worked up a how-to game plan. So here are my five easy steps for identifying a signature look – helpful to me and hopefully helpful to you, too!

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#1. DETERMINE YOUR LOOK: Ask yourself: what do you like to wear most? What image do you want to project? Are you edgy, preppy, hippie chic? For inspiration, think of celebrities whose styles you try to emulate at times. Perhaps the classic Reese Witherspoon or casual-chic Jennifer Anniston? Or maybe it's the over-the-top Lady Gaga. We won't judge! Create a style board on Polyvore or "pin" collections and ensembles on Pinterest to make the process easier and more visual.

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#2. CLEANSE YOUR CLOSET: Now that you know what looks you like best, cleanse your closet! Only keep clothes that maintain your look and accessories that complement your style. Those pre-partum jeans you think you'll fit into once you get back to your pre-baby weight even though your hips somehow shifted by way of birthing an 8 pounder? Get rid of them! Stay on track: your signature style awaits.

#3. WEAR THE RIGHT SIZE: If it doesn't fit you or make you look fabulous then why is it in your closet? If you haven't worn it in the last 6 months, are you really going to wear it in the next 6 months? It's taking up precious signature style space!

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#4. FIND YOUR COLOR PALETTE: You take days {possibly months} figuring out the perfect paint color for your home renovation project. Put in the same effort when figuring out which hues work best for your skin tone and hair color. 

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#5. GET A FLATTERING HAIRCUT: A great haircut {long or short} is the final piece of your signature look. Your hair is your most constant accessory, after all! Find something flattering and manageable, and stick with it!


So there you have 5 steps to find your signature style. What do you think?


Tomorrow I will tell you more about my signature style. And coming on Friday: a Merah Muda giveaway!
xx WelltoDo

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