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Informationen zum Autor Daisy Lewellyn (1980–2016) was a style expert and TV personality. The star of Bravo's Blood, Sweat, and Heels and the self-described Queen of Effortless Chic, Daisy Lewellyn covered the accessories market for In Style, Glamour , and Essence magazine and was a regularly featured style and beauty expert on major morning shows and national networks including Style Network, E!, and Fox. Klappentext Known as the Queen of Effortless Chic! stylist to the stars Lewellyn shows readers how to get more bang for their buck and build a great wardrobe for a fraction of the price. Inspired Style UNLEASH YOUR TRUE FASHION PERSONALITY You are just steps away from becoming a lifelong Bargain Babe. But before you brag about your savings to the girls, we need to tackle one essential step: identifying your personal style. It’s your fashion compass, the thing that keeps you on course when confronted with endless options. It’s what tells you a beautiful flowy bohemian printed dress is right for you, while that belted shirtdress has your best friend’s name all over it. Without having a sense of personal style, shopping will overwhelm you, and you’ll find yourself with a closet filled with clothes but nothing to wear. When you aren’t confident in your own vision, you wind up with purchases simply because (1) they were on sale, (2) your sister thought you looked adorable in them, or (3) a salesperson did some fast commission-boosting talking. None of those reasons are good for your style or your wallet. You might be looking to develop your personal style—which we’ll do in the next couple of chapters—but you have an intuitive sense of what you like and don’t like. You aren’t going to start wearing leopard prints and miniskirts all of a sudden when you’ve gravitated to tailored suits your whole life. The point is, a little self-knowledge can lead to a whole lot of shopping as you learn which stores, websites, styles, and designers work for you . Find Your Style Personality From shopping with countless women, I’ve discovered that many fall into at least one of the major categories below. Which description best matches your style personality? You may be a combination of two or three. Don’t worry, you’re not a style schizo. These are guidelines to get you thinking about your look so that when that oversize ruffled pirate shirt by a top designer that wouldn’t even look good on Heidi Klum has been marked down from a thousand dollars to a hundred dollars, you can walk away with confidence. THE CLASSIC GIRL You consider “trend” a dirty word. You love a crisp white shirt, a well-cut trench, and a wonderfully tailored shift dress in midnight black. Audrey Hepburn is your style icon. THE BOHEMIAN BABE You gravitate toward fabrics that have fluidity and ease and hate anything too tailored. The sixties style icon Talitha Getty is your fairy godmother. THE TREND-DRIVEN DIVA You love being current with the latest trends and styles. Your friends come to you to ask what’s in this season. Vogue and Elle magazines are your style bibles. THE POSH PRINCESS Your style is very pulled together and chic. You’re a fan of structured silhouettes and outfits that have a precise theme. Think Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl . THE COLOR-IS-MY-MIDDLE-NAME CUTIE You’re not afraid to tango with tangerine or salsa with saffron. A love for color ignites your mood. You light up the darkest rooms. Michelle Obama’s fearless choices inspire you. THE NOIR-IS-THE-NEW-BLACK BETTY Never mind what the magazines do or don’t say, black is the new black in your book. It’s your go-to hue no matter the season or the state. You prefer to loo...
