You: “I’m so sick of what I wear everyday. It’s the same old stuff.”

Me: “Ok cool, what do you WANT to wear then?”

You: “Oh you know, something comfortable, and casual, but I used to have more time to look stylish …. now I’m busy, I have to run around after the (insert dependants here; kids, dog, hubby, besties)”

Me: “ok, but you don’t have to choose between being comfortable AND being stylish! Let me show you how”

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Pretty much the standard conversation I have with my clients, you my lovely blog readers, and even just random people I meet when they find out what I do.

You’re not alone in wanting to look good, feel good, but all whilst being comfortable in both your clothes, and your own skin.

And it’s really so much easier than you think.

I was talk to Chasing Hubby the other day about it, and he suggested that I do a four part series, giving you guys some quick and easy tips to update your everyday looks – and here is part 1!

So I’m not asking you to re-invent the wheel here, if you want to wear jeans + a jumper every day, you can totally do that! I’ve got some tips on how to elevate that style just a little, so you feel like you have a little funk back in your step.

I got SUCH a huge response from this #everydaystyle outfit I posted online last weekend. I just wore it to go have coffee on Sunday with the hubby and the wee one, but everyone loved it!

French Connection jumper | Jeanswest jeans | Alias Mae hightops

So let me let you in on a little secret. The outfit is just made up of jeans + a jumper + trainers…. I just choose to elevate some of those pieces to more interesting and fun versions of the usual suspects.

So this 4-part series will give you some helpful tips and tricks on how to elevate 4 basic items that most of us would have as part of our “casual uniform” starting with item 1  – The Shoes.

1. Think about the shoes you love to wear day in day out

These are your starting point. If it’s trainers, then look for a trainer that is a little more fancy. Maybe it’s made from leather (not canvas) or maybe it’s a different colour, or got a bit of bling on it, who knows, but start with what you know, but better.

2. Is there a slightly dressier variation on these shoes

For me, it’s the trainer to the hightop. The hightop trainer/boot is such a funky shoe but are just as comfy and wearable as your standard converse or vans.

3. If you think it might be pushing your comfort zone, DO IT!

This is the only way your style is going to evolve, by trying new things right?

When I first saw these cool blush pink trainers from Rubi, I wasn’t sure. They were either going to look a bit silly, or look BANGIN! And I am SO glad I tried them on, they are now practically my favourite shoes!

So there are some tips on how to elevate your shoe-style, now here are some shoes that can help you do that! And you’ll see that you don’t need a big budget to have cool shoes!

SHOP THE FANCY SHOES (l-r, top to bottom): Minx Willot Boots $239 |Schutz metallic sneakers from The Iconic $79.98 | Asos seahorse high top trainers $60.47 | Deuce “Penny” sneaker from Merchant 1948 $169.90 | Dakota trainers from Number One Shoes $39.99 | Alias Mae “Pascal” black nubuck leather hightops on sale $59.95 

So this is just step 1. We’ll work on the next step next week – Jackets! Elevating your style is just about taking baby steps away from your comfort zone, so if you want to give your everyday look a little lift, then start with your shoes. (oh, and if you think I’m telling you how to suck eggs, then you need to go and read THIS post 😉 )

Tell me, is there a basic item of clothing that you wear that you want to try and upgrade? Let me know in the comments below and we can have a play!

Until Next Time, In Love & Style Always,

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