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Color Theory: When broken down, it's quite literally the study of color. Designers and artists use it regularly in their work, but something that may not be as obvious is that it also works in fashion, too. Fashion is an art form, after all, which means many theories in art still apply.

And guess what? You're already using color theory in your everyday dressing without even realizing it! When you mix colors together, even neutrals, you're using principals of color theory. What exactly are the principals?

GLAD YOU ASKED.

What They Wore | The Bold Type Velvet Jumpsuit

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Ir's been a minute since I've featured a What They Wore & when I saw this jumpsuit on The Bold Type (if y'all still aren't watching that show I don't know what to tell you) I knew I wanted to do one. 

How Fashion & Self Care Go Hand In Hand

'Self care' has been a content buzzword for quite some time, our minds automatically picturing a face mask and bubble bath and a good book. But it's a lot more than just surface level, the act of self care being one of "protecting one's own well-being & happiness"- which means taking care of yourself from the inside out.

Which means that style actually plays a part in your self care as well.

Hear me out.

A Week In Outfits | Chic Outfit Inspiration

*Technically five days but it counts as a work week so* 

When I got the idea to do another one of these type posts I thought about planning out the week's looks beforehand, but that wouldn't be true to my normal routine! So every look was chosen the night before (after checking the weather, of course) & I've linked everything at the end of the post, similar items or exact!

Four Tips To Always Looking Put Together

There's something about an outfit that looks perfectly put together, especially if in reality all you did was use a few tricks up your sleeve. Having simple tips to pull from when you don't have much time or you just want to look a bit more chic can make getting dressed easier. 

Read on for four of my tips (plus a bonus tip!) to always looking put together!

Leveling Up your Wardrobe 101 (On A Budget)

If you've found yourself wondering if it's time for a style refresh but not sure how to do it on a budget, this is the post for you! It is entirely possible to do without spending a ton of money on new pieces- you can take things to the next level with what you already have in your closet as well as adding in a few extra things.

These are easy tips to help you get out of a style rut, spark your creativity, or just breathe new life into your wardrobe.

Here we go:

Style Psychology | Why I Started Practicing Intentional Buying

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In the year-ish that I haven't shopped fast fashion (Forever 21, SheIn, etc) I've noticed a shift in the way I shop. No more late night browses on the F21 website, clicking 'add to cart' so many times my eyes glaze over. No more opening my closet a month later only to be hit with a resounding chorus of "why did I buy that??" See, when I stopped buying fast fashion, I finally started taking my own advice & doing what I preach to y'all about doing.

A Trick To Adding Color To A Neutral Look

A style goal of mine for 2020 was to level up my wardrobe a bit, and that means adding some pieces to it. I like to buy a little at a time when I need it- it helps keep the impulse shopping at bay- and I found a few new additions on a recent (virtual) ASOS run. 

A 2020 Mood Board + Letter From The Editor

For the past few years, I've made a vision board for the coming year and I don't know if sharing it on the internet for all the world to see is considered back luck- hope not! The new year always makes me sentimental (it's the Cancer in me) & the fact that it's now a new decade was a double whammy. 

2019 Style Plans Check In (Plus My Plans For The New Year)

At the beginning of last year I shared my style plans with you and since I've been talking about creating style goals, I thought I'd check in with my plans & see how I did, plus tell you my plans for this year. It's important to have a plan for your style, whether you're just starting out in creating one or, like me, have already settled into one and are just wanting to tweak it a bit.