The Journey To Your Personal Style Starts Here…

Whenever I’m coming up with outfit ideas, whether that be for the spring or summer, I always find that my style inspiration comes from the way I define my personal style. Trust me, finding my personal style was no easy journey but after the warm feedback that I received from you all a few weeks ago when I wrote this article about my own style journey, I thought I would share with you three easy strick tricks so you can find your personal style too!

1. Understand what suits your body type
It’s important to remember that what suits everyone may not suit you! I’m incredibly petite so a lot of the times I find that very oversized pieces or other styles don’t suit me as well as they suit some of my taller friends! The key is to understand what suits you and use that to enhance your style. It’s the first step in finding your personal style!

2. Gather your inspiration!
Last month I wrote a whole post on where I find my style inspiration. Gathering fashion inspiration to create perfect outfits is another step in your style journey. It helps you define what you like and don’t like! For me, I find that movies and magazines are great sources of inspiration. I also gather a lot of inspiration from the designers I love like Christian Dior, Chloé and Isabel Marant. I have a huge book full of every single collection to come out of the House of Dior and I can always find something inspirational in there! If you’re not sure where to start, why not start here.

3. Be Fearless!
Don’t be afraid to try something new and trust your instincts. The whole key to personal style is that it’s something unique to you! Just because someone else hasn’t tried it yet, doesn’t mean you can’t! Don’t be afraid to go bold with your colour combinations or layer unexpectedly.

This is one of my favourite outfits because I think it’s so me. It’s got a touch of feminine with the very dainty ruffle skirt and all my layered jewellery. At the same time, there is a bit of edge with the exposed logo strap (this is Dior but how cute is this high street version? I’ve linked to some more below!), the oversized sweater and the sneakers. It’s the perfect balance that really speaks to my personal style!

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her three secret style tricks to finding your personal style with this spring summer outfit idea featuring Isabel Marant Etoile and Dior

Get My Look

Sweater: Massimo Dutti (similar via ASOS here)

Bralet: Dior (similar from Pretty Little Thing here, from Missguided here)

Skirt: Isabel Marant Étoile (similar via Pretty Little Thing here, Monki here and Free People here)

Shoes: Department of Finery

Find Your Personal Style With My Tips…

One of the style questions I get asked regularly, is “How do you define your personal style?” At first, I didn’t know what to say but over the years I have been able to define my personal style more clearly (If you’re interested in that answer, you can read about it here!) and I’ve learned the important lesson of how to find and define your personal style. I am so happy and excited that so many of you look to The Silk Sneaker for style inspiration, so today I wanted to share with you the three secrets to my personal style and how I found it (as well as a spring outfit idea that would be perfect for your fave statement sweater!).

1. I believe in investment pieces
Don’t get me wrong, I love Zara as much as the next girl but some pieces are worth the investment. Whether it’s a pair of trousers, a bag that I know I will love forever, or a pair of amazing shoes, I believe that there are certain pieces that are worth the investment. This is simply because they fit better, they last longer (probably forever; I mean I have accessories that my mom was wearing when she was in college that are still in perfect condition!) and they are eternally stylish. It’s also about pieces that speak personally to me that I know I will forever love and cherish (What I consider classic!). They are also the pieces that I reach for time and time again. For example, you all know how much I love Dior. My Dior bag was one of the best investments I made and it’s helped me curate a wardrobe that is so in line with my personal style!

2. I believe in contrasts and mixing it up…
My personal style is always a mix of two opposites, and it’s actually a great styling trick to use! If I’m wearing a designer piece, I like to match it with a high street piece (an easy way to make you’re whole look more expensive! You can read more about that here). For example, I’ve paired my Chloe sweater with a skirt from the high street and ASOS booties! If I’m wearing a very feminine skirt, I’ll pair it with an oversized sweater or sneakers. Great style is all about great contrasts! After all, one of the things that define my style is my mix of high street and high-end fashion!

3. I believe in not getting swayed by the crowd…
The key to finding your personal style is remembering that it’s personal. Trends can be fun but they are fleeting. If you don’t actually love those new Balenciaga dad sneakers, don’t invest in them or on the dupes either! Don’t be swayed by what’s trending if you don’t love it/it doesn’t suit you. A good question to ask yourself is would I wear this if it wasn’t trending? Remember, confidence shows on the outside and can really make an outfit!

Your style is constantly evolving and changing with you and it’s great to have your sources of inspiration (like me I hope!). The easiest way to find your personal style though is to stay true to yourself! That never fails me!

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