As a fashion blogger, a common question I often get asked is ‘how would you describe your personal style?’ I’m not gonna lie, at first I answered this query with a confused, raised-eyebrow look. **Insert emoji with confused face here** Translation: I knew what my personal style was, my mouth just couldn’t put it into a few, simple words.
If you were to ask me now I would say modern bohemian with a sprinkling of timelessness. Although my slightly-cringey description of my personal style now seems as clear as some sort of recipe, it wasn’t always this way. Personal style is something that develops with age and continues to develop throughout our lives.
But one things for sure; personal style is all about expression. It’s our personality, tastes and vibes expressed through fashion as a form. It makes us feel confident. It makes us feel unique.
‘But what is MY personal style?’ I hear you girrrlll! Keep reading for five simple steps to help you develop your own personal style.
1. Find a handful of celebs whose style you love
A quick google of ‘celebrity street style’ will give you a whole caboodle of fashionistas. Select a handful whose styles you really admire. The trick here is to choose something you would feel amazing in wearing yourself.
Got your list? Give it a good look over and jot down what these fashionistas have in common. Maybe they all have a preppy look? They wear a lot of colour perhaps? Or maybe they echo to a certain era in style? And here you have the elemental underlay of your own personal style…
2. Find 2 outfits you already own that you feel fab in
We all have those failsafe go-to outfits that we feel a million dollars in. Get out those babies! Now ask yourself, what is it about this that makes me feel so confident?
- Is it a particular colour or shape?
- How does it flatter your body?
- Does it give off a certain vibe?
- What fabric is it made from?
Once we know the answer to these questions, it will help us make better clothing choices in the future. The result? A wardrobe full of fabulousness! 
I will always feel awesome in this dress.
Why? 1- The slits elongate the legs. 2- Timeless fabric. 3- quirky shape. 4- Draws in at my slim waist. 5- Chambray blue suits my skin tone. 6- Gives off a laid-back, yet classic vibe.
3. Be Open To The New
If you’re not happy with your personal style, chances are you’re not taking enough risks! Do you live in your denim? Try a quirkier denim dress or shirt. Taking those all important baby steps are massively important in personal style development.
Disclaimer: Trying something new is one thing, doing a full-blow Miley Cyrus is on a whole new (disturbing) level... (Photo from ibtimes.com)
4. Think Of Yourself As A Pinterest Board
The key rule of personal style is: DON’T PUT YOURSELF INTO ONE STRICT CATEGORY. You ARE NOT just one type of chocolate, you are a combination of the whole darn box! (Anyone else really want Quality Street now?)
Think of yourself as a Pinterest board, you are many elements of different style types. After all, it’s so boring to be a stereotype! Be the trend setter instead!
Think of yourself as a Pinterest board, you are many elements of different style types. After all, it’s so boring to be a stereotype! Be the trend setter instead!
Speaking of Pinterest boards, start an inspiration board where you can pin anything you come across that you really like and inspires you. This can be anything from the hottest bloggers looks, to a pair of shoes from a random boutique, to a certain print on a wallpaper.
5. Know Your Body Type
Think of your fave fashionista, why does she always look so stylish **swoon**? Chances are that she knows her body type like the back of her perfectly moisturised hand. And you can too…
Thanks Daily Mail, for this cheeky diagram!
Now, it's time to highlight your best ass..erm, I mean assets! Are you a pear shape? Draw the eye to that teeny waist/ Lean column? You've got those legs, honey, show em off! A general rule is- let the fabric skim and hide those bits your not confident on and have it come in or sit snugly around your hot bod parts!
I feel like body types is a whole other article..... Coming soon!! (#bookmarkthissite)
I feel like body types is a whole other article..... Coming soon!! (#bookmarkthissite)
How would you describe your personal style?
Rachel
xoxo