How To: Developing Your Personal Style


Developing Your Personal Style – In no way do I consider myself a style guru but what I do think is that over the past year my style has started to evolve.
I was the type of person that used to dress for people and I now I’m completely against it – I say, NEVER dress for someone….you need to wear what YOU want and what YOU feel comfortable in!
Here are a few tips on developing your personal style…..
Developing Your Personal Style – On a Budget
Don’t go crazy and start throwing out your ‘old‘ wardrobe – all you need is some imagination and a little bit of time.
Do you have a pair of ripped up jeans that you don’t wear anymore? Why not buy a piece of colourful material to stitch underneath the rips – this will add a pop of colour to your look and completely revamp them!
T-shirt too small? Don’t throw it out – If it’s a round-neck, turn it into a V-neck or even better – make it an off-the-shoulder t-shirt….
Developing Your Personal Style – Accessories
Yes! You don’t need to go crazy and throw out your clothes or go on a spending spree for new things, whilst it might be fun – not all of us can afford to do that when we get bored with our current wardrobe.
All you need to do is buy classic/timeless accessories and statement jewellery – along with a couple of dainty pieces that you can play around with.
Think outside the box – wear a chain bracelet with a small bandana wrapped as a bracelet!
Developing Your Personal Style – YOU
The most important thing to think about is YOU!
YOU are the one that needs to feel comfortable in what YOU wear and only YOU can develop your personal style.
Don’t dress for anyone, don’t try to impress anyone – wear what YOU feel comfortable and happy in and your style will become unique to YOU!
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Well written and very insightful. Love it.
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Such a great post Layla! Ur posts are always so well written and I always enjoy reading them:-) I completely agree with wearing what you want and not dressing for someone else.
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Thank you so much Elizabeth – I’m glad you agree as this is what a lot of people don’t do which is a shame! You should put yourself first and be happy! That’s the main part of staying positive, happy and beautiful! 🙂 xxx
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You couldn’t have said it any better.I totally agree with you and this is very insightful and will help many of your readers
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Awww thank you so much – glad you agree! 🙂 xxx
Love this post! You share so many great ideas. I think too that it’s more about combining and changing up things the right way. Accessories are a great way to add more glamour to any outfit. xo Carina
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Thank you so much – glad you like the post and found it helpful! “:) xxx
I think I am amongst a huge band of people who don’t even know what their personal style is. The latest trends completely suck us in I think and I just want somewhere to breathe haha xx
Hahahahahaha!!!! Be unique and happy in what you wear – that’s it! 🙂 xxx
I love this post! It’s so inspirational and I agree with everything you’re saying. I love fashion and dressing up. I agree that you have to dress for yourself no matter what body type you have.
Awww thank you so much – I’m glad you like it 🙂 xxx
Love this !
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Awesome tips! It’s so important to dress for ourselves!
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Really nice article Layla! I completely agree!
I’m definitely on the team of not throwing old clothes away. You will end up wearing even the ones you thought you never will.
Thank you so much – I’m glad you agree!!! Yes, it’s all about having fun, being comfortable and making things work for you! 🙂 xxx
I love that you ultimately say that personal style is about being comfortable, and feeling your best in the outfit!
Lovely, post! <3
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100% in agreement with you here, Layla! And , I just had a ‘light bulb’ moment after reading this post. I have been planing to donate my old white jeans that is a size too big for me but thinking about it now, I might just destressed it and make it into a boyfriend jeans.
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Awww thank you so much Shireen, I’m so happy that you agree and love the light bulb moment – I cannot wait to see what you do and how they look, they’ll look fab on you as anything would look gorgeous on you!! xxxx
Great post!
Have a nice week-end!
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So true! Great post.
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so nice post my dear
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This is a great post. I really like having some pretty accessories, I think they just make everything look prettier 🙂 xxx
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Thank you so much – yes, it’s all about having cute accessories and just thinking outside the box at making things unique for you! 🙂 xxx
I think your personal style is developed through time, my style has changed as I have gotten older 🙂 I used to be all about the black (and I still love it) but as I have grown older I really enjoy playing with colour.
Like your style, you really look lovely!
Talking of colour, I have just uploaded a post which is full of colour and style, it’s swimwear 🙂 would love to hear your thoughts http://www.shehearts.net x
Yes, it’s all about being happy and being comfortable in what you wear – your style will develop over time and with age…..it’s all good though but the main thing is to be happy and comfortable and never dress for anyone else! 🙂 xxx
Great article! I’m totally agree. Dress for yourself not for somebody else! <3
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Yaaaaay – glad you agree! 🙂 xxx
You couldn’t have put it any better, Layla. Great tips!! 🙂
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Thank you so much hun! 🙂 xxx
These tips are great and I totally agree with you – you shouldn’t dress for someone else! When you start dressing for someone else, it’s no longer your own style because you wear what other people want you to wear.
I’m still kind of trying to find my own style and I’m definitely going to use these tips!
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Awww thank you for your comment and it’s nice to see that people agree – you should always dress for yourself and be happy in what you wear! 🙂
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Thanks for this. It’s really helpful and important to be happy with the clothes you’re in. I know that when I wear something I hate or if I think I’ve gotten it ‘wrong’, I feel so uncomfortable. I’m working on my personal style.
Mich x
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Awww thank you so much – it is important to remain comfortable in the clothes you wear yes!! 🙂 xxx
These are all such great tips – it really doesn’t have to cost £££ to embrace your own style 🙂
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Thank you so much – exactly, it really doesn’t have to cost you a lot to have your own style and make things unique! 🙂 xxx
Loved this post, Layla. I totally agree with you. personal style has nothing to do with brands and new clothes, but with personality and how you feel wearing things. Happy Friday, girl.
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Lenya
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Aww thank you so much – I’m glad you agree!!! It’s all about being comfortable and happy in what you wear! 🙂 xxx
Amazing style tips Layla! Love your arm candy 😀
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Style on a budget can be really hard but doable! Thanks for great post
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It is hard yes but definitely do able! 🙂 xxx