When we say “Dressing for Success on a Budget”, we automatically think of a wardrobe full of clothing from a cheaper store. Not so. You need very little clothing to dress for Success. It’s about quality, style and how you mix & match. What you are going to do is invest in key items in good quality fabrics with a fabulous fit. These items should be timeless and should last you at least 5 years if not longer. You are then going to add more on trend items to this collection of basics to extend your wardrobe and take it that much further.
Here are 10 Tips on other ways to Dress for Success on a Budget:
Spring Clean your Wardrobe, you may find items you forgot about & you can re-use or put together differently. Donate your shoes to the Robinhood Foundation.
Visit your Tailor. Alter a garment. Slim down a leg or shorten a skirt. Change the buttons. These ideas can automatically revitalize a garment.
Swop clothes with a friend who is the same size. Why not organise a “Swop Party”?
Update your wardrobe with a TREND Colour to suit your Colouring. Have a look at the latest Pantone Report for Spring/Summer 2016/17. Book a Colour Analysis to find out your season and which colours make you radiate.
Add a current Accessory. This will immediately update your wardrobe.
Invest in more plains and less prints. You will have more to work with. Prints are limiting & date easily. Know what prints are classics & which ones are trends. Classics will last longer.
Keep an eye out for Sales, buy investment pieces on Sale from good quality stores.
Follow the 70/30 Rule: 70% Timeless garments & 30% Wow factor items. Put these together & you have 100% Success.
Work out the “Budget Cost per Wear Formula”: Cost R100, Wear it 10x in a year = R10 per wear. This way you can see if buying that garment is worth it.
Mix & Match – Can the garment work with another 3-5 Styles in your wardrobe? We need to be able to create different outfits by utilizing the same garment.
Go ahead! Give it a try! You will be surprised how easy it is. If you battling, give me a shout and I can help you to look your best.
You are invited to Style Me’s next workshop. A wealth of knowledge will be shared at this exclusive event. Definitely not to be missed! Please email me to book: daniyel@styleme.co.za
“I have enough clothes & shoes. I don’t need to go shopping.” -said no woman ever. Yet this is how I felt when I went through Lizanne’s wardrobe. She did not need to buy another thing! We still went shopping for a few new items to add into her current wardrobe. With her colouring being Autumn, we focused on buying clothing in her colours and added a few beautiful, more current yet classic accessories.
“Thank you Daniyel for time and the love. Most of all your gift of creativeness made me alive again from within. Words can just not describe how i’m feeling today. Looking forward to many more work with you. God Bless” -Lizanne Jasmin
Lizanne, I have really loved our time together. You are a woman of character, intelligence & strength. Add Style to this and it transforms you into one beautiful woman! I will never forget that moment when you brought suitcases to my office. We spent hours going through your beautiful investment pieces & your gorgeous handbags. With good investment pieces you had endless options. I have definitely met a woman who takes shopping to a whole new level. I was extremely happy to be the new owner of your fur wrap which you didn’t feel comfortable in. An item which I will love wearing in years to come.
Thank you goes to Vanessa from Hair by Vanessa for doing Lizanne’s hair. We wanted a cut which was going to be manageable but yet classic at the same time. Vanessa really did a fantastic job. Make up was done by myself, Daniyel Berry from Style Me. I decided a natural wash of colour over the lids & lips would suit Lizanne’s personality. Eileen from Bright girl Photography took these beautiful pics which really capture the essence of Lizanne’s classic & natural personality. Eileen has this wonderful way of bringing out the best in her client. Lizanne, you look absolutely gorgeous!
The wardrobe capsules below which Lizanne received after her shopping spree are definitely the cherry on the top of any cake. At the end of the day, every women wants to know how to put together their wardrobe. I make it really easy which helps you save time and money. You can literally print them out and stick them on the inside of your wardrobe and know you have got it together. I use your investment pieces and put your wardrobe together for you. Definitely a winning formula with my clients.
During the Make over we always indulge in delicious food. At the end of the day food, clothing and lipstick all make us feel fabulous! This is what make over day is all about.
Laura-Leigh (Lizanne’s daughter), Myself & Lizanne at the end of an exhilarating Make over day! Happy Ladies!
If you want a full make over or just a colour or figure analysis, maybe a wardrobe consult then contact me on info@styleme.co.za
I just love reviews! Keeps my creative energy on a high 😄Thank you Tamlyn Perry! I loved our day together.
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“Just because you don’t have a prince, doesn’t mean you’re not a Princess.” Read Laura-Leigh’s story about how she has developed confidence through this life changing experience.
“Well my mom spoilt me with a wonderful course done by Daniyel Berry at Style Me. The course was on how to pack your luggage in 7kgs and still get over 74 outfits. I was absolutely shocked that this was possible. We had an awesome champagne breakfast at the course.
A week later I met with Daniyel to do an extreme makeover. She decluttered my wardrobe of accessories, bags, shoes and clothes. I learned so much from her, like which colour palettes I should wear with my skin tone and what garments suit my body shape. It was a breathe of fresh air as I have been through so much in the last 15 months. My life has changed drastically when I fell pregnant, got married, had a premature baby and divorce all at once. Along with the support of my mom, this experience has been amazing as it has boosted my confidence and outlook on life. I never knew something as simple as a wardrobe change would make me feel this good. I now have a personal shopper, Daniyel Berry, who is a lovely, pleasant & fabulous woman. I don’t have to shop again for myself. Thank you so much mom, I love and appreciate you for giving me an experience of a life time. Here are a few photo’s of my journey with Style Me.” – Laura-Leigh Jasmin
I love this pic of Laura-Leigh, you can see the confidence & strength coming through strongly. “Character, Intelligence, strength, STYLE. That makes beauty.” – Dianne von Furstenberg
Laura-Leigh, you are such a strong woman to have gone through so much in the last year. You are a conqueror!
Laura-Leigh loves make up, she loves experimenting with new shades. Today I decided to give her a very natural eye with an exciting pop of colour by adding a fuscia lip. We had a make up lesson at the same time!
Thank you goes to Eileen from Brightgirl Photography for capturing Laura-Leigh’s beautiful personality. Eileen really draws out the best in her clients. Without Vanessa, my clients would not look this glam. I love working with Vanessa! She has unbelievable talent when it comes to hair. Hair by Vanessa.
I went through Laura-Leigh’s wardrobe, photographed every item we were keep & then took pics of what we bought, I then put together 20 capsules of how to put her wardrobe together. Below is one of the capsules she received.
Laura-Leigh, Daniyel Berry & Lizanne Jasmin (Laura’s Mom) The end to an exciting day but the start of a new life and a new Laura-Leigh!
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