YOUR PERSONAL BEST Making the biggest impact you can on a daily basis may seem impossible, but it’s not! It just takes common sense and a bit of time AND going back to the basics. Take a look at yourself.  Are you doing everything you can to put your best “fashion foot” forward?  For most of us the answer is no. It could be time for a fresh start. If you are feeling out of control, making small changes can bring big results! BACK TO THE BASICS Accentuate your positives. Learn to downplay your flaws – everyone has them. Concentrate on creating a vertical, fluid line from head to toe. Focus on the fit of the garments and not the size in the label. Shoes and handbags should be polished and in good condition. Your handbag should not be over stuffed. Clothing should be pressed and free of lint (and animal hair!) Blouse buttons should not gap or pull. Accessories can create an impact and update a look. Dress in the classics and add only one trendy piece. Avoid plunging necklines, skirts that are too short and see-through fabrics. You should smell clean and not “over perfumed”. Make sure your makeup is current and not overly done. Don’t be trendy. (No dark lipsticks) Make sure your hair is clean. Your hair color and cut should reflect the current style (again, don’t go with the trend) Make sure your smile is the best it can be. White teeth and fresh breath are important. Your nails should look cared for with no chipped polish on them. Keep them on the shorter side for low maintenance. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE Where should we spend our hard earned dollars to look great and have lots of versatile looks? Here’s a great “go to” outfit.  It’s a no-fail look and you can wear it 14 different ways. It’s the simplest way to look chic every time. One piece can honestly make a wardrobe. Make this simple dress your all occasion staple. The sheath dress is a must have. Spend your money on this piece it’s an investment piece you will never regret. It can easily go from day to night with the rights accessories.

For example… Wear it alone Wear it with a jacket over it. Leather, suede or wool Wear a cardigan Add a pashmina or a cozy Add a trench coat Wear a statement necklace with it Wear a sheer tee under it or a sheer wool sweater Wear leggings under it Add a belt and cinch the waist Wear an ankle boot with it and patterned tights Wear opaque tights under it and a ballet flat Wear tall boots Add a scarf Add a vest GO THROUGH YOUR CLOSET AND MAKE A LIST OF WHAT IS MISSING Amid some mistakes you will find you have some reliable pieces…. fingers crossed. Cleaning out the closet, organizing the chaos and taking inventory of what you have will help you to be more creative in choosing your outfits. You have to be able to see what’s in there to make it work. NEXT TIME; For my …Next installment I’ll tell you what your workhorse items should be?? Your must have short list..