A Sense of Style
By Valerie Lee J.
Over the past several years I have attempted to be keen on what I wore and added to my wardrobe. Almost everyone would like to add a sense of excitement or color. Today I want to spend some time with the power of solid colors. For example black and white are nice, basic and effective. I found a gorgeous white bonnet hat from Nordstrom’s for less than $60. A pair of solid black flats always goes well with a black and white outfit. If you do not mind wearing ruffles, I found another beautiful shirt. A fifteen dollar white shirt from Miora will accent and stand out. You can find them 
inside the Boca Town Center Mall. It adds a saucy flair to a solid pair of black dress pants or skirt. This time of year I found it easy to locate a black blazer on sale. Virtually every mall store has them on sale now for the autumn season. To add a final touch, use a white or black scarf .
I tend to go around from shop to shop while I am at the mall and scavenge for bargains. I have to admit that I have not managed to buy everything at a bargain. When I say bargain, I am referring to items less than 200 dollars. Depending on your budget or your preference, you may want to spend more or less than 200 dollars as part of your wardrobe. Sometimes worrying over a budget can be a problem. Maybe soon the economic recession will be completely over. I am trying to hang in there (like most people I know) and strive to overcome this period. Visiting different retail outlets can be a fun escape, even if you’re just “window shopping.”
I have always enjoyed the chic or retro look because it has appeared to fit me best. That is what this outfit will give you. Ladies and Gents can switch it around a little to accommodate both parts of the spectrum. Hint: Gents use a more rounded rim to your hat and use a longer scarf.
The reason I chose black and white as a “staple” for your wardrobe is because it is easy to dress up or down. You can accessorize it with any type of jewelry. You are also not inclined to continuously update your wardrobe when you choose timeless pieces, so it can become a great savings.
My black and white wardrobe has many different accents to the style. Accessorizing is always important. While online shopping is growing at a rapid pace, I personally prefer to go inside the stores. The reason being is that it tends to be less overwhelming and easier to look at the selections that they chose to put together in the different departments. You have to find your own style, but if in doubt, begin with black and white. You cannot go wrong!
Valerie Lee J. is the author of The Changing Room, Fallen Artist and Rider. Visit her website at valerieleej.com to find these novels or for more information. She primarily focuses on families and relationships in her fictional novels. She enjoys the opportunity of walking around Wellington and the Palm Beaches during her down time. She enjoys looking into style because she wants to get rid of the notion that most writers are edgy and do not spend time on personal appearance. She works for a local college in Wellington and is part of a legal organization called Pre-Paid Legal.