Hello lovelies,
Happy Monday! I hope you’ve all had a fabulous weekend? I’m mega excited with today’s feature as the gorgeous crew from LookBook Store guest post by offering their top tips on updating your fashion essentials for the new season! Time to sit back, relax and discover how you can organise your upcoming wardrobe essentials…
With the changing of the season comes the need to update our capsule closet must have’s. Yes, you’ve read it right, so let’s take these simple steps on how update your wardrobe this season:
Step # 1. Take an assessment of your existing wardrobe
Nope. I’m definitely not talking about school assessment. But the very first thing to do before updating your wardrobe is to assess the clothes that you already have. You might have one or two pieces on your closet that you’ve completely forgotten. Believe me, assessing your wardrobe might be a little tiring on your part but it’s so worth the effort.
Another thing about assessing your closet is you’ll have a time to reorganize your clothes!! This can also help determine what colours you need to update your winter wardrobe or what fashion failures you’ve stashed away at the back!
Step # 2. Mix and match
A single piece of clothing can be a lieutenant to an army of fashionable outfits. The best example for this is a simple white top.
For instance, a simple white top can be fabulous by adding a chunky cardigan.
Oversize Open Front Cardigan – Pink
Or pair it with some jeans for a more casual look. And for a business-casual ensemble, take it up a notch by adding a coat and blazer.
Asymmetric Fit-and-flare Blazer – Grey
You can also pair your white tee with a pencil skirt for an office look.
Or, wear it with some leggings for a funky street style.
There is absolutely NO fashion limit for a white tee.
Step # 3. Create your own personal look book
Take some photos of your new outfits to keep track of your clothes. Not to mention, taking pictures of your outfits can help you figure out which ones can be paired to create different ensembles. Plus, you can experiment with your picture perfect angle.
Step # 4. Add a belt
You might haven’t realized it yet but a great belt can be a thin line between dull and fab. So it makes total sense to buy a good quality belt this season such as this one…
Smooth Plate Stretch Waist Belt
Step # 5. Statement Accessory
What’s nice about statement accessories is that it can work well with casual jeans, and they can give an oomph to your office outfits too!
Step # 6. Patterns
Never be afraid to wear patterns this season
Step # 7. Leggings under dresses and skirts
Add a more playful feel to your dresses and skirts by wearing leggings underneath… it’s also a great way to stay cosy on those chilly days!
Hollowed Floral Leggings – Grey
Step # 8. Add a vest
A faux fur vest adds sophistication to any of your outfits by giving that sassy rock-chick look.
Step # 9. Add a blazer
Blazers are by far one of the most versatile pieces you can ever own. They’re casual-, cocktail-, work-, school-, and date-friendly.
Double-Breasted Faux-Wool Coat
Step # 10. Sweater
Aside from sweaters being perfect for these cooler months, another reason I love sweaters is because they can be paired with skirts, shorts, pants — whatever!
There you have it… top tips on how to update your winter wardrobe in a jiffy and without breaking the bank! Do you have any other steps that you’d like to share? If so, I’d love to read them so get sharing on the comment’s section below.
A huge thanks to Stephanie & her team over at the fabulous LookBook Store for getting in touch… if you haven’t already checked it out then do pop over for some fun fashion browsing 🙂
Cheerio Chums!
Such a great post Karen! I know that I am going to have to really assess my clothing when it comes time to make the big move! I am afraid I have TOO many clothes! Any tips you could offer a clothing hoarder would be greatly appreciated lol. I am thinking it’s going to have to be a project that I will have to get started on soon! 🙂 xo
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Thank you so much Katie 🙂 Sounds like you have the complete opposite problem to me – I always complain I have far too little and tend to spend my year living in my staple basics lol I’d say get all the items you don’t need rounded up and sell them on E-bay as a bundle!! A friend of mine cleared out her wardrobe and ended up ditching 7 tops and 4 pairs of trousers… she managed to get almost £100, which I thought was pretty darn good!! 😉 Happy organising chum Xo
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Yeah I was thinking I should sell the items that I don’t want and could really make a lot of money that way because I would be getting rid of more than your friend lol. In the past, I would give my old clothes to friends but those were my “skinny” clothes that I hung onto forever lol. I would really like to lighten the load before we move but then again I have a friend who might benefit from my clothes after we move back to Michigan. It’s not that I don’t like the clothes myself I just have too many and need to stop buying clothes lol. I have clothes I haven’t even worn yet haha. So I will have to think of what I want to do with them soon. 🙂 Xo
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Oooh decisions decisions miss Katie!! Well, I guess you could split it onto 2 piles – sell and save. That way you could make a few extra dollars and of course your friend could benefit from a few nice items! Just a thought but good luck on having your clear out… I’m sure once you get it sorted you’ll feel a great achievement chum hehe 😀 Oh, and of course go easy on the clothes spend thereafter!!! lol XXX
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Haha thanks for the advice Karen! That is a good idea! 🙂 xxx
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Great post, Karen. I shall be taking some tips! Oh, and I just love that fit-and-flare blazer…I need one of those in my life! 😀
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Thank you lovely lady 😀 Glad you enjoyed it!! Isn’t the blazer blooming gorgeous?! I think I need to invest in a few myself Amanda!! I feel a shopping spree coming on 😉 lol thanks for stopping by huni xo
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It’s amazing! I am seriously considering buying one! And me too, me too! We all need a BIG shopping spree from time to time. It does the world of good…not so good for the bank balance though! xx
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Love this post Karen! Definitely taking your advice and having a wardrobe re-vamp! You know I am a huge fan of faux fur vests, and love the pink cardigan! 😀 xxxx
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Hey huni – so glad you enjoyed it!! I think we all need a closet clearout every once in a while… and of course you can’t go wrong with faux-fur vests and oversized cardi’s right?! Just wish I was able to squeeeeze into those denim shorts too lol Thanks for stopping by Xo
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Love it! Definitely a post to come back to when i next do a major revamp! Xx
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Thank you Fiona 🙂 Glad you like it and good-luck with that major revamp! Xo
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This is my favourite post so far of all time! Thanks & brilliant work!
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Awwwh thank you so much huni, delighted you like it so much!! 🙂 Xo
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Viva the white top eh! I’ve really overlooked how easy it was to create different looks with one simple item!
Loving the photographing idea also, very easy to forget staple items we already have & double up on them!
Love this post, will be bookmarking this for when I tackle my wardrobe! Xx
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Thank so much for stopping by huni – glad you enjoyed the post & hope it helps during your wardrobe clearout 😀 Yes, the white top is so simple yet goes with so many things – need to invest in a few more myself 🙂 Xo
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Loved this Karen! I’ve been in the process of slowly clearing out my closet to make room for new pieces. My rack is shrinking and my sister’s closet is bulging! Every time I go back home, I have a carry-on full of goodies. It’s nice for her, but it’s also nice for me since I feel so…clean! I can’t wait to start shopping for new clothes.
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Thank you so much Romy ❤ so glad you enjoyed it!! Wow what a great sister! I'd love mine to come over with a suitcase full of fabulous things any day… unfortunately we're completely opposite shapes so that ain't happening lol Sounds like you're really having a good clear-out… the exciting part comes when you fill your rails with new goodies!! *woo hoo* 😀 Xo
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Ha ha! Thankfully my sister wears the same size as me. And, totally! I’m excited to start shopping again. In a couple more months though, I have a few more gym sessions to squeeze between now and then. :-p
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The beauty of having a same size sister!!! hehe 😀 Enjoy your upcoming gym sessions lovely 🙂 Xo
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Currently at work and this has made me SO happy – love an organization post! Am going to read it and take notes on my break 🙂 Xx
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haaa, Jessica this makes me smile as organisation posts are my fav too – anything before and after with a good clear-out inbetween gets my vote too lol Hope you enjoyed the read huni & thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂 Xo
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I need to organize…I can’t fit an other item in my closet if I wanted to! Time to send some items to my daughter in Texas!
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What a lucky daughter you have Shirl 🙂 I’d love to say I had a full closet of clothes to sort through but I seem to be collecting less and less over this last year – I think my appreciation for bargains has diminished slightly! lol Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂 X
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This is such a great post that everyone can find helpful!! I love going through my closet and reorganizing everything, I always end up finding pieces I had completely forgotten about!!
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Camilla
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Hey huni – so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your kind comment ❤ I love a good clear out too Camilla -I agree, there's no better feeling than unearthing some awesome fashion finds you'd long forgotten about hehe 😀 xxx
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I really need to do this. I always find it so hard to match an outfit together just because my clothes is a disaster zone. I’m hoping once I have sometime for a little spring cleaning I can declutter and remove some clothing and add more updated fashion into my wardrobe. Love this post!
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I meant to say my closet* is a disaster zone.
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lol no probs 🙂 X
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Thanks so much lovely – glad you enjoyed it so much 😀 I think we all need a good closet clear-out at some point Jen, I must say though this year I have bought anywhere near so many ‘bargains’ so it won’t be as bad as other years – I was getting rid of stuff that still had sales tags on them *shakes head* Hoping you enjoy your de-clutter… the fun part comes when shopping for the key items to refreshen it all 😀 XXX
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I usually take advantage of the after holiday sales, everything is marked down 50-80%, I can’t pass it up! 😀
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I know what you mean – sometimes its just too tempting!! I need to make sure the bargains I’m buying are bargains I will actually commit to wearing lol X
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True or it’s just a waste of money no matter what.
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That too Jen!!! 🙂 X
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Great tips! Btw, I just posted my #TakeBackWhatsYours post 🙂
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Thanks huni 🙂 I just popped over to read it – amazing Jamie, loved it!!! Well done you for getting on-board the campaign huni ❤ XO
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Thanks! And thank you for doing it first!
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you are just so fabulous! i love all those tips especially the mix and match and accessories ones! i definitely love using those to help refresh my closet
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Oooh what a comment Britney – wish I could take all the credit but the awesome guys at LookBook Store are all to thank 😀 hehe So glad you enjoyed the post huni – I reeeeeally need to update my accessories! I’ve far too little in my humble opinion lol x
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Ohhh well they are awesome for writing it and you are awesome for hosting it lol you really should do something about the lack of accessories!!
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Awwwh – what a lovely comment!! You’re such a gem ❤ Yes, I think you're right – it's about time I sorted my lack of goodies out Britney!!! 😀 Xo xo
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You are a gem too 🙂 and yes it is time!
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❤ xo
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Such a super post! I am all about staple pieces myself that are versatile and go with most anything. I realized I was essentially wasting my money on ‘trendy’ items!
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Thanks so much for dropping by huni 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! I agree, a select range of staple items is much healthier than a wardrobe full of threads you’ll potentially never wear again! I’ve discovered that this year after clearing out my closet and coming across so many sale items I bought and never wore!!! Such a waste *grrr* X
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Why haven’t I tried pencil skirt with a white tee yet? Gosh.. I must soon take that step.. Thanks for the tips Karen, really helpful 🙂
x Asha
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I know, it’s such a great combo right?! I think it looks fab 🙂 No need to thank me huni – all down to the lovely team at LookBook Store! I just hosted their fab post 😀 Thanks for stopping by Asha Xo
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