Introduction to the guide

Dear friends

This guide is first and foremost a tool that I hope will serve you well.

Included, as you will see, are fashion tips and little tricks, for women(and

yes, men too) that will either improve or simply inform you about what

any wardrobe should have in order for the following question to no longer

arise(or practically no more): "What am I going to wear?”.

Finally, as this guide helps you, I hope it also inspires you to create your

own style. For style, as we know, must come from within. But sometimes we

need a helping hand.

Sincerely

Your personal stylist

Jackie M.

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Style lesson

"Fashion fades, only style remains. -Coco Chanel"

A. Introduction

Our style, in principle, evolves over time. Of course, a little instinct, flair and imagination

do not harm. But the most important in the creation of a style, of our own, requires only a

prerequisite:

⚫The knowledge of oneself, of what suits us, of what highlights us.

There has to be a balance between what we are and what we want to express through

our clothes (and by extension, our accessories). Finally, a good trick to better define our

personal style is to take inspiration from models like actresses, well-known models, and so

on. When we see what we like about them, we can better understand our tastes.

To have style is also to show a great independence in the fashion that surrounds

us.Our style must come from us.

To establish our personal style, we must therefore evaluate our lifestyle, and

thus avoid an imbalance between the contents of our wardrobe and our lifestyle.This

avoids unnecessary purchases.

The identification of our clothing needs is based on our answers to basic questions such as:

⚫How long do I spend at work, at home, in social activities?

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B. Style Exercise

Once our lifestyle is clearly established, we do the following exercise:

Take the circle below and divide it into spikes. Each tip corresponds to the percentage equivalent to the time spent during a typical week in different outfits. According to our lifestyle, the clothes found in our wardrobe must be classified into three categories (work, casual, dressed).

Once the exercise is complete, we must now look at whether the percentage of clothingwe have in each of the three categories is the estimated percentage of time we wear it.

In short, the secret of a successful wardrobe is to remember to possess clothes matched with our professional, social and recreational commitments.

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How to organize your wardrobe

1. The spring cleaning Review the contents of our wardrobe

a. Define your style and look at whether we lack essential elements of our wardrobe

b. Make a preliminary list of the key clothes that we lack to match our existing outfits and

an element that will add a trendy touch to our wardrobe.

2. Sorting times

a. Take out all our clothes and get rid of clothes that have not been worn for at least 2 years

b. Give the clothes that are too big or too small

c. Discard the damaged clothes

3. Try, retouch

Among the clothes that you decided to keep, rework them, refresh them question to

bring them up to date

4. Make your shopping list

On a sheet or tablet, list the missing essentials fromm your wardrobe like a white

blouse or a black skirt, and add them to your existing clothes and accessories.

5. Organize your closet according to the 3 basic rules

a. Place your clothes by categories: work, casual and dressed

b. Put away your off-season clothes in a separate closet if possible or in storage boxes

c. Place your light knits in drawers or on shelves and other items that do not require

hangers like hats, scarves, etc.

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How To Lose 5 Pounds Without Diet

Here are some foolproof fashion stuff to look thinner (and big) instantly.

1. Adopt delicate stripes at the pants

This ensures longer legs.

2. The size of the prints should respect your proportions.

On a skirt or trousers, the large prints bring out a wider silhouette. Keep the wider prints

for the top. A smaller print on dark pants are better for the bottom.

3. Define your waistline

Adopt a wrap dress or wrap-around sweater, for example to refine the waist.

4. A-line is for everybody.

Choose a high waist flared skirt to effectively camouflage your love handles. Skirts with

hemlines that stop just below the knee are always more flattering. In addition, it lengthens the

silhouette.

5. Prefer adjusted silhouettes, not tight or oversized ones.

The ultra-classic blouse worn inside the pants or skirt, with two detached buttons and a

fitted vest over it is a recommended look. It refines the waist and lengthens the torso. Forget

the oversized clothes and the boxy ones that weigh heavily on the silhouette.

6. Prefer high-waisted.

The high waist has a "slimming" effect. Opt for a flared leg pant in most cases. If you can

or want to wear "skinny" pants, make sure it is high-waisted. This avoids the “muffin top”

effect.

7. Dare to wear accessories

Tie your waist a wide belt decorated with a jewel loop, for example. The empire waist also

diverts the attention from the hips too strong and gives more volume to a smaller bust.

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8.Prefer materials that fall well

Cotton and tweed are the preferred materials. Fabrics such as silk and velvet can create

unflattering folds.

9. Give height to your legs

Wear a boot and skirt of the same shade of color. The same goes for the shoes.

10. Pay attention to the proportion of your accessories

The size of your accessories should be proportional to your silhouette otherwise they will

get lost. For example, if you have stronger curves, avoid anything that is mini (belt, handbag,

etc.). If you are taller, avoid the accessories that might weigh you down.

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The Essentials of a Women's Wardrobe

Tailor (jacket, skirt or pants)

Trench coat

White cotton blouse

Black dress in crepe or wool knit

Dark blue jeans

Turtleneck

White cotton t-shirt with a V-neck

Cotton or silk camisole

Twin-set (pullover and cardigan)

Peacoat(military style coat)

A hat

Silk scarf

Fancy(statement) necklace

Pair of pearl earrings

Fancy bracelet

Black or brown leather handbag

Fashionable pin

Quality leather belt

Pumps in a neutral or a pop of color

Boots with medium heel in a neutral color

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How to pack your suitcase without hassles

1. Determine your means of transportation a) by car (you can bring what you want) b) by air or train (light-weight, essential) 2. Choose classic clothes such as jeans, skirts, flared leg pants, a small

dress, a shawl and a shirt.

3. Bring 3 pairs of shoes a) comfortable b) boots

c) pumps or ballerinas 4. Pack accessories such as hat, scarf, a brooch and a pair of earrings for day

and evening

5. Place the heaviest items in the bottom of your suitcase It avoids crushing or dirtying our clothes. Put the shoes in a bag for this purpose or in a

plastic bag.

6. Place your jewelry in a transparent plastic bag (Ziplock) or in a cloth jewelry bag

7. Fold your knits, jerseys and non-woven fabrics for easy care over our shoes.

8. Put your light clothes like silk tops in coated with tissue paper and pack them last.

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The Seasons Palettes

Every woman has her “season” of colors. These are the colors which can illuminate our face

and make us look younger. Are you a spring, summer, autumn or winter?

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Your silhouette

Here, you will find closet essentials and style tips on how to dress your unique and beautiful

silhouette. Which shape are you?

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Sources

Photos : Pinterest

Jacqueline Mallet Styliste : www.jacquelinemalletstyliste.wordpress.com

Polyvore : https://jackie - mallet.polyvore.com/

Facebook : www.facebook.com/jackiemstyle

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jackiemstyle

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