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For most of us who can only sing about Christian Louboutin, Gucci, etc., there is creativity involved in looking chic without breaking the bank. And for those of us who have seen Heidi Montag dress, well… you should know looking cheap doesn’t mean being chic.
5 ways to simply stay chic 
1. Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn, and stay classy by wearing black and white. It’s hard to mess up this look . Dressing in black and white might just leave people wondering how much you spent.
2. Shoes are a budget savior! You can find them everywhere and anywhere for great prices. Leave your sneakers at home and wear a heel or boot to dinner.
3. Looking so good has never been so easy! Nowadays, thanks to the gloriousness of H&M and Forever 21, you don’t have to pay a fortune to get cute clothes! These stores will not only guide you in the right direction, but give you a boost toward fashion-forward styles.
4. Layering and pairing, layering and pairing, layering and pairing….need I say it again?! This is the best advice anyone can give you when it comes to looking effortlessly chic. Who has money to spend on 3 or 4 expensive items? Take that one nice jacket that you got for your b-day and pair it with the tank in your closet from Wal-Mart along with a scarf from Target and you’re good to go.
5. Break out of the rut! It’s easy to get caught up in corporate america or college life, but it’s time to break free people! You’ll never once see a women’s business suit on a cover reading “TREND ALERT”…unless your watching CNBC or a presidential debate. So don’t dress like you’re working or sitting in class 24/7!
Stay Chic, Stay Classy, but most of all Stay Creative!
Let’s Be “Real”
Posted on: December 10, 2009
Often times it seems like there is a disconnect between the “real world” and parts of the “fashion world”. I believe this is partly due to the fact that if you are a celebrity, live in NYC, or LA you can basically get by with wearing whatever you want. As cool as this sounds (wearing whatever you want) it can sometimes create an illusion well…that you can wear whatever you want. However, for the other millions of people who don’t live in the city, aren’t immune to public criticism, or aren’t a celebrity, wearing an outlandish outfit or dress that barely covers your butt, is going to get you some dirty looks and don’t be naive to think you won’t be a topic of conversation.
So how are we “real” people suppose to differentiate from what the top “stars” or fashion magazines advise us to wear this season. Listen to our “real” instincts!
1. First, if the style is not flattering don’t wear it! For example… who in their right mind would wear harem pants besides M.C. Hammer (and is he really in his right mind)?! There is nothing flattering about having a baggy crotch hanging low while the pant tightens around your ankles.
2. Second, if it’s never been in style it’s not going to magically come back in. I was flipping through a popular magazine where the models were each wearing a different patterned skirt with a different patterned top that didn’t match. Not only are patterns difficult to match, but wearing mismatched patterns together have never and will never be in style. When wearing this look, it’s as if they dressed in the dark. Matching colors and patterns together to compliment or accent each other won’t ever go out of style, so why try to change it?!
3. Third, the futuristic look won’t be in style in 2010 and won’t be in style in 2030. Just because it’s the future doesn’t mean we will all suddenly forget about comfort and start dressing like robots! Seriously.
There is something to be said about being fashionable without having to look like a fool. Some celebs and designers have this down while others seem to live in another world. So for those of us “real” people who want to be stylish and trust in fashion magazines to guide us in the right way, don’t take that risk. Use your common sense! Don’t have any? Find a friend to help. Just remember, there is a difference in taking a risk and wearing something completely awful. Example: risk = leopard print shoes with a colored dress, hideousness= see through lace top or lace leggings.
Reality Chic 