Welcome to another Fashion Monday!  I thought today we would talk about finding your style a little bit. What is your style? What makes you happy (when you were it)? Do you know what looks the best on you? Soooooo lets get going.

1. First thing we must know is our style…..not someone else…..yours. Of course, you always can use inspiration but find your style through your inspiration. Same thing with Photography….we all have an unique style…..same thing. Think right now….whose clothing style do you like? It may be a mixture of several people….that’s o.k……it is where you start.

2. Next. Find your trademark…..make it your own style.  It may be your sunglasses, your makeup, your shoes, your funky earrings…..whatever….is YOU!

3. Now….go shopping. Try on things you would never ever think of……you will be so surprised…..at what you find. Yes, this will take awhile but oh so worth it…..Make sure you also take accessories to the dressing room too…..belts, necklaces, etc.

4. Find your strengths and weaknesses…….is your hips full…..are you small chested…..do you have a baby pudge belly?????? These are questions you need to answer. If you have no butt…..like me….find jeans with pockets if you can….they add bulk. If you have great arms….show them!!!!!! You find your best asset and let it shine!!!!!!!!

5. Now…..you need to work with colors. Take an average dress or suit and put a colorful rose pin….a scarf or WOW earrings and you have your style : ). Don’t forget that neutrals don’t have to be black, beige/khaki and black……I have a peachy pink pair of JCrew shorts that I wear as a neutral….I think of them as khaki. Put colors and patterns together….you will be surprised how well they work and don’t look like to tried so hard : ).

6. Textures….I love them….I love mixing textures….silk with wool….shiny with simple….pearls with denim…..vintage jeans with a nice jacket and lots of necklaces….no earrings or just studs. Fancy skirts with graphic tees….

7. Layering…..but beware. about layering….it can add bulk….so just be careful about fabrics…..you must use thin, lightweight fabrics that “fall” flattering on your body. Another thing….don’t sacrifice looking good to layer….if it make you look bigger…don’t do it…..because is that not the ultimate goal for our clothing to look great on our bodies. Blacks and grays, grays and whites, and whites, beiges and browns all group and layer well……now was that enough ands for one statement…..

Over the weekend, we went to Pigeon Forge for a day out with the family. So I did just a little bit of shopping….the trip was more about just having family fun….so I went into 2 stores and that was it…..and that is probably a first for me…..EVER!

I loved the vintage cropped jeans. I love the way JCrew puts them with jackets and silk shirts.

I even like the shorts……

Both of these were at American Eagle. www.americaneagle.com

I also logged onto their children’s site and found a few cute items….that Sophie just might need for the Beach! www.ae.com/77kids

Sophie is like her momma….she loves scarves….we are running out of space for our scarves!

I also thought this image is a good example of  textures, colors and layering all in one.

Also want to say a quick Thank You to the emails that I have received about Fashion Monday.

Thank you and have a GREAT WEEK!