How to: Make Your Outfit of the Day

I've been cheating a bit lately. I've posted too many polyvore sets without detailing how I created the outfits. The fashion gurus always show us their outfit-of-the-day and then expect you to learn from their example. But I don't want you to walk away with questions on how to create a perfect outfit...

Building Your Outfit Of The Day
Step 1: 
Make the First Choice: Start by making a choice.

1. What do you want your overall look to be? (as in girly? trendy? flirty? sporty? relaxed? dark? happy?) 
2. What's one item you really want to wear today? (frog shaped earrings? ripped jeans? your favorite top? a purple smokey eye?)

Step 2:
Commit and Create: 

1.  When you want to achieve an overall vibe, look through your closet for clothes that remind you of the message you want to send. Basic tops are sporty, ruffles are girly, bright colors are flirty, cargo pants are kick-back. If you find two pieces that's great, your done. But, if you only find one reason #2.
2. Now that you have one item you know you want to wear, think about what will go with it. Your purple smokey eye with look great with a khaki top. Pull up a color wheel on google. Pair each other with the color opposite on the wheel.  

Step 3:
Accessorize and Stylize: 


Accessories don't have to match your outfit. Your earrings and bracelets don't even have to be the same color as your top or bottom--it's better if they're different. Let your accessories either tie things together, add a new element of edge (like with spikes), or...let them match your shoes.

Step 4:
Shoes:


Shoes shape your body. They can add color or be neutral. Choose your shoes based mostly the activities that fill your day (walking = flatter, sitting = more heels), then consider color, and finally choose the shoe that will make your adorable figure look its very best. :)


Step 5:
Hair and Make Up:


Finish off with a cute hair do. I love natural looks, but change is good so be playful with your hair. Make sure your make-up isn't overly matching...The best make up tip I ever read is "make up should decorate your face not mask it." Do what looks best and what you like best. (I have an obsession with matching with my lips or cheeks to my shirt.)