How I did it: It took me 3 years do to a low budget and a hesitancy to fall for quick buys. I did an inventory of my closet, got rid of things that I wouldn't want my future boss to see me in even at the grocery store (stained, ripped, AC/DC shirt), and placed aside items that could be incorporated into my big girl wardrobe (Nice fitting, un-stained Ramones tee).

Then I slowly added a piece at a time, and learned how to use kitchy vintage items to spruce up a mainstream outfit.

Lessons & tips: Know your body type. I am curvy and petite so those tunics from last season were a no-go, but the cinching belt fad is rocking for my hourglass.

Resources: Tim Gunn
Stacy London and Clinton Kelly
http://www.academichic.com/

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Oct 12, 2009, 01:50PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer