Fashion means more than how you dress. It is a state of mind. It is owning your look and projecting a bold attitude. When you're dressed in a good way, you're telling people you're a great person without speaking to them. The following fashion tips will get you started.

Spend your fashion money on basics. Purchase pieces that can work with each other and are timeless. You can wear an elegant black pencil skirt for years and still be fierce.

If you want to remain in style this season, try pairing black and white together. These simple colors are back with a vengeance. Many runway outfits are using this combination. You can certainly fit these colors into many of your outfits. You have a lot of choices with black and white pieces.

Remember that fashion is fluid, and keep your eyes open for new trends. Styles change season-by-season, and the best way to remain in-the-know is to read fashion magazines or blogs. They will usually point out new trends first.

Haircare products which offer moisturizer are the best to use on hair which goes frizzy on a humid day. It will offer protection to the cuticle and balance the level of moisture in your hair. Products that claim to "volumize" should also be avoided. Also, beware of anything that contains wheat or rice in the ingredients.

Beware of off sizing. Always try on clothes before you purchase them. A size four in one store may fit, but the same size may not look good on you in another store. Some brands have very different sizes from one another. If you are brave enough to buy clothes off an online site, carefully examine their sizing chart first. Also look for if you can return clothes if they don't fit.

Don't wear current trends just because they are what everyone else is doing. What can look great on a runway model could make you appear similar to a carnival act. Dress by your personal tastes, not by what is recommended that week. Trust your gut instincts above all else. Your instincts are often best.

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