b'TOP TIPS: STYLINGRegardless of whether you choose to wear high end, high street or charity finds, its all about making your wardrobe reach its maximum potential. Heres what goes on in my head when I am close to tapping in my pin: Tip1:Knowyourshape.WereallTip4:Theaddons.Accessorising is differentandthankgoodnessforthat.often the starting point of my outfit; be it a Identifyingyourshapewillmakeyourscarf; a bag; a pair of earrings or a neon wardrobe selection so much easier. Stylebangle.I can play it safe with the outfit advisors often compare us to our five-a- (double denim, navy on navy, a simple dress), day: apples, pears, runner beans etcas anknowing that my added extras will do the easywayofworkingoutifyouaretophard work. heavy, bottom heavy or as lean as a bean.Tip 5: The big 3. For me its all about It all starts with great fitting underwear, thencolour, pattern and texture. Not just in what balancing our proportions and throwing inI wear, but what I enjoy at home: from some styling illusions. A fashion magic show.glassware to record sleeves; from ceramics Tip 2:Know the tricks. I am often toldtonailpolish.Whenitcomestomy Oh, you can wear anything. How I wishwardrobe, I use blues, greys and earthy I could. The truth is that its about avoidance:tones as a base and layer on with brighter black; turquoise; shoe-string straps; empirecolours(orange,neon,pink,metallic); linedresses;scoopednecklines;clingyvibrant prints (stripes, florals, tartans) and cotton fabric or low cut jeans dont do memix up my textures (tweed, leather, wool). any favours.I am a devotee of support underwear, investing in quality hosiery and a well fitting bra. Finally, I dress to suit my shape and skin tone. Tip 3:Online v showroom. Browsing andbuyingonlineisanefficientwayof shopping,butImconvinceditswhere fashion blunders can easily occur. Before youve even looked at the length of the dress, youve clicked, paid and the Postie is popping a left with neighbour card through your door. Do your research first; pop in store,spendtimefindingoutaboutthe brand, the sizing, the cut and the fabric. then click away. Page 59'