Fast Style Hacks

Achieve Insta-stardom easily with these nifty shortcuts, just tick the boxes and cement your chic dresser status!

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Achieve Insta-stardom easily with these nifty shortcuts, just tick the boxes and cement your chic dresser status!

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Do The Knit Slip

Commit to the layering trend in our city’s climate without breaking a sweat. The rules are to keep your inner layer lightweight and the outer layer sleeveless. Score!

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Keep It In A Box

Sling this striped boxy beaut over your shoulder and you’ll be all set to conquer the streets, hands free! Proenza Schouler bag from Club 21.

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Add A Pop Of Red

Day or night, a bold swatch of red lipstick can instantly make you look runway ready. Lipstick, $49, from Chanel.

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Gget tied up

You will definitely make an entrance in laced-up heels. Opt for a pair with a striking block heel and you’ll be all set to strut effortlessly in style. Heels, $149, from Zara.

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Choose Stiff Jeans

Forget skinny jeans. Slightly stiffer denim with a slouchy oversized shirt, is the new effortless chic.

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Collar Up

Put a power spin on any outfit with a crisp white shirt. And if it works for Ryan Gosling, it will certainly work for you too! Shirt from Anne Fontaine.

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Put A Belt On It

Buckle up to take your outfit from basic to streetslaying. Bonus: The result is extremely figure-flattering.

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Work The High-Waist

Channel vintage chic with an A-line high-waisted skirt. This cut brings out your itsy-bitsy waist. Win! Skirt, $330, from MSGM.

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Go bold with prints

A fun printed skirt easily makes the best out of a plain white tee, even on those days when you don’t feel like dressing up.

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It’s smart to colour co-ord

Forget about matching your shoes to your bag. The new chic involves syncing your clothes with your shoes.

Karen Walker sunglasses, $368, from On Pedder.
Karen Walker sunglasses, $368, from On Pedder.
Le Specs sunglasses, $108, from The Editors Market.
Le Specs sunglasses, $108, from The Editors Market.
Dita sunglasses, $970, from Eye Trendy.
Dita sunglasses, $970, from Eye Trendy.
Sunglasses, $329, from Miu Miu.
Sunglasses, $329, from Miu Miu.
Get Caught In Sneakers

Not just for the gym, designer kicks will elevate your everyday wardrobe to inject posh sporty vibes. Sneakers, $235, from Bimba Y Lola.

Was hing Isn’t Always Necessary

We don’t mean walking into a party with muddy kicks but refrain from keeping your sneakers squeaky clean, the worn-in look is cooler.

Dare to pair Fact:

Trainers go with so much more than just basics, try them with a feminine midi dress. It works!

Colour-blocking Is Fun

Why choose one shade when you can go for five? A smart combination of colours can do wonders to lift your monochromatic ensemble. Almost like walking on sunshine…