Fashion is all about doing something new and being the first to try something

Fashion is all about doing something new and being the first to try something

Do your "homework" on fashion

When you don't study, you don't know about it well enough! Not for school in this case, but instead you need to study up on fashion. Start with the magazines lying around your house, even if they aren't completely about fashion. For example, Genevieve, fashion, Vogue, TW magazine, Complete fashion Magazine etc. These have some advice on fashion, despite it not being solely about fashion. As long as the magazines are from this year or somewhat current, they are a good place to start. Find tips on what is new and what staples from your own closet you can use. Look for the pieces that you see multiple times, because then you will know they are in style.

While you are doing your "homework", keep a journal with all of the looks and clothes that you like

 Jot down pieces of clothing, colors and outfits that you like. Separate them into things that you own and things that you want to add to your wardrobe. Use pictures from magazines or words. This will be where you base your new look.

Check out the items of clothing, jewellery, accessories, etc that you already have and see if there is anything that you can use

Keep in mind that you cannot change you style over night. Also, you want to incorporate you personal style into what is in fashion. If you are "preppy" mix your blazer or polo with a funky skirt . If you wear a plain T-shirt every day, try to layer them with a cardigan or add some cool jewelry or an interesting scarf.

Have good hygiene

Think about this: A fashionista wants others to notice a cool girl with a killer sense of style, not an acne face. Smell nice too by using perfume and deodorant. Take care of yourself. Also, remember that you don't need makeup to be a fashionista.

Get a unique or cool hairstyle that suits you

Ask your hairdresser for what you'd look good in. You could also wear your hair in different ways everyday. Be sure to know what your face shape is however. The some of the different face shapes are oval, square, heart, pear, round, oblong/rectangular, and triangular. After you know your face shape, then you can do your hair.

 Don't forget to accessorize and wear good shoes

 A great necklace can complete a look. Before going out ask yourself whether your outfit is missing something or if there is too much. Also, shoes can completely change your outfit, so make sure your look is put together with a great pair of shoes. If you want to go for something sort of casual but really cool and put together, use flats. Try flip-flops for a casual, summery outfit. For a formal outfit, try heels. If heels scare you, try a low espadrille, because they will stay on and usually are pretty comfortable.

Put every thing together

Go back to the journal you made earlier and try to put together some new looks. Find a full length mirror and just try on lots of things until you find some outfits you like. Don't be afraid to step out of the box - fashion is all about doing something new and being the first to try something.

Now that you are a fashionista, keep up with the trends but remember to always be you! You don't want to just be a trend follower. Also try to be a trend setter! Good luck!