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<\/h4>\nFor as long as I can remember fashion has fired my imagination and coloured my dreams. I grew up customising my Sindy doll\u2019s clothes and plastering my bedroom walls with torn out pages of Vogue and Elle. This suffused my creativity and awakened my innate love of fearless fashion.
\nHeading to Art School, with only a limited selection of parent-approved clothing, my individuality was somewhat inhibited! But constraint breeds creativity, so I raided my dad\u2019s wardrobe for cool, oversized pieces that I paired with reams of jewellery and the tiniest mini skirts I could get away with!<\/p>\n
When it comes to clothes, my philosophy is simple: be yourself! As a stylist, I help people connect with their individuality and channel the power of fashion to fortify inner confidence. That doesn\u2019t have to mean bright colours or bold looks that turn heads. It\u2019s simply about finding and honing your own personal style.
\nMany people tell me they struggle to create cohesive outfits, so I selected 3 classic occasion-types and describe how to style a look for each…<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nAt the heart of each look you create, should be at least one statement piece. Often, this will dictate the colour palette from which you\u2019ll build your outfit.
\nHere, the Stella McCartney joggers take centre stage. The floral print makes a bold statement, while the green acts as our highlight colour.
\nPairing with monochrome flatforms accommodates a busy schedule and looks \u00fcber-modern. The green cashmere sweater adds colour and the leather jacket brings a tougher edge.
\nAccessories maketh the outfit! Never forget them. Adding a necklace highlights the face, and the floral clutch creates a fun pattern-clash against the joggers.
\nDesk to Drinks Style Tweak: Hardworking women need hardworking wardrobes! Simply switch out the chunky necklace for sparkly earrings, remove the sweater and swap boots for stilettos. Drinks-ready in minutes\u2026 just add lipstick!<\/p>\n
Joggers: Stella McCartney, Cashmere: The Cashmere Centre, Leather jacket: Belstaff. Glasses: Victoria Beckham. Purse: Christopher Kane, Flatforms, stilettos and jewellery: Stylist\u2019s own<\/p>\n
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Occasion dressing can be tricky. Whether it\u2019s a graduation or a summer wedding in the West of Scotland, one thing\u2019s certain – the weather is unpredictable! It\u2019s therefore worth starting with a statement cover-up. This Temperley oversized trench is both pretty and modern. Wear cinched at the back to reveal the dress below. Keep the colour palette tonal and pair with complementary scarf to create verticals that elongate the figure. Shoes are key – match or deliberately clash them, but don\u2019t forget to consider them. Adding go-to black heels simply won\u2019t work.<\/p>\n
Style Tweak: Remove coat and dance the night away!<\/p>\n
Dress: Paule Ka, Coat and scarf: Temperley London, Shoes: Stylist\u2019s own<\/p>\n
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A bodycon dress is the hero piece you need to knock \u2018em dead on date night. V-necked, but not plunging, short-sleeved but not naked, this deceptively demure Victoria Beckham dress is subtly sexy. Colour-blocked in royal blue and black, the fabric is simply magic-making. It sucks you in and creates curves you never knew you had. It needs very little styling beyond killer heels and statement earrings.<\/p>\n
Style tweak: Raise the zipper at the back for a thigh-high split if your date deserves it!<\/p>\n
Dress: Victoria Beckham, Shoes and earrings: Stylist\u2019s own<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re struggling to say what you want with clothes, whatever the reason, get in touch – I\u2019d love to help you! Love Nikki xx<\/p>\n
All clothes featured are available to buy from Isabella\u2019s Wardobe<\/a> \u2018Gently Used Luxury Fashion\u2019 at 318 Crow Rd, Glasgow. Also thanks to the teams at Radisson Red<\/a> and House for an Art Lover<\/a> for their stylish venues. Shots by John Murray.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Nikki Oji, blogger and stylist imparts some pearls of fashion wisdom…
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