16/06/2017
5 Fashion Rules & Principles That Work at Home
-Color Palette. Thoughtfully selecting three to five colors to use in your wardrobe and your home decor helps to focus your time shopping, saving you the trouble of things not pairing well. We all know "matchy matchy" is out, but coordination is SO in! If you are feeling adventurous, make sure one of your colors is a bold pop. Switch out this color every season or once a year, with your accessories.
- Composition is key. On a body or in a room, the shapes, details and size of things matter. For example, a petite person may feel like she can't pull off a floor length duster confidently because she feels like she's drowning in it. Similarly, a canopy bed in a tiny room just doesn't make sense.
Draw attention to the good. It's so much more fun to think about what we want to draw attention to, versus what we want to hide. The same thing is true for a space. We should draw attention to our favorite keepsakes, pieces of furniture or architectural elements through the use of color, shape and light.
Opt for texture vs. more pattern. I love pattern, but choosing ones I won't tire of can be hard. Shopping within a color palette allows you to identify the patterns that will work quickly. Often people wonder how to wear a bold pattern more than a few times without it being obvious, though. When I hear this, I encourage people to experiment with texture in their color palette instead. Try a luxurious piece in a raw silk, cashmere, a fuzzy angora, or leather and you might just satisfy your craving.
It has to feel like you. Eclectic is in; genre mixing keeps things fresh. Instead of trying to fit yourself into a style box like bohemian, minimalist, retro, or classic, notice what you are drawn to. If you gravitate to a piece that is in your color palette and accentuates your favorite features (whether it's on your body or in your home), chances are there is a way to style it that will feel like your own. Listening to what you are drawn to and investing in that, will give you confidence, which is more important than having the latest trend. Signature style, baby!