by Farhat Hussain

Created on: July 04, 2009

Its every woman's dream to dress like a top model drenched in designer gear. However, our pay cheques suggest otherwise.
Not to worry! You don't need wads of cash to look picture-perfect. Just a few must-have items and you'll be the envy of your friends and enemies.

Never underestimate the power of accessories!

Many women simply throw on their torn t-shirts and tattered jeans without giving it a second thought. While this can provide a quick and easy solution to getting dressed, it is not the ideal look-good and feel-good ensemble which we all want to achieve.

No matter what you decide to wear be sure to team up your outfit with accessories to match. These can include earrings, scarves, bangles, necklaces, rings, hats, bags, headbands, clips and other hair accessories. The secret is to look as though you spent time in choosing what to wear and accessories do just that without taking up too much of your time! It's the easiest way to add some glam to what you're wearing, so be sure to have plenty of accessories at your reach in all colours, shapes and sizes!

Dresses scream suave!

Clothes, clothes and more clothes!
The problem with most women and shopping is that they don't know what to shop for. Undeniably, they pick up anything that's a sale item thinking that they're getting a bargain. So much so that they don't realise how unlikely the chances of wearing them are. If this sounds like you then you're in desperate need of help!
To create the perfect feminine look we all long for, dresses are the key feature for every woman's wardrobe. They add a great deal of sophistication and are guaranteed to give you presence in every room you enter. Best of all, they can be worn for any occasion! You can get smart dresses, casual dresses and occasion dresses in endless styles that never go out of fashion. A smart investment and a great way to get away from the t-shirt and jeans!

Don't overlook the not-so-obvious details!

Contrasting and layering. They may seem to be very simple concepts but ones that many people forget. Don't be one of those people!
Too much of the same colour in your wardrobe can often spoil your look. It often takes away any shape that clothes can provide as you will just be wearing one block of colour. Contrasting is a great way to spice up your dress sense and give you some originality as well as create shape. Clashing colours can also create a similar effect to ensure unpredictability but only within limits. Contrasting is your best bet and you can do this with the use of your accessories.
Layering also achieves a similar goal as contrasting. It shows that you have paid attention to your appearance and gives an edge to your look. Both irreplaceable and understated, layering can be achieved with long cardigans and short tops either under or over dresses.

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