6 Ways to Find a Style That Sets You Apart
Six trendsetters show you how to dress with personality—whatever your style.
By Lambeth Hochwald
Shala's Picks
Choose Mood- Lifting Tones
"Dark, heavy colors tend to drag me down—I'm drawn to beige and pink. A monochromatic outfit can make an impact, too," says Monroque.
Think Cheap
"Plastic bangles immediately and affordably add color to an outfit."
Know When to Be Bold
"If I wear a notice-me outfit, I have to be ready for the attention. I once wore a jumpsuit with a cape, and people were coming up to me to talk about it! If I don't want to deal with that, I'll go with something more demure."
Browse the Whole Store Visually
"I scan the racks by color, then fabric and texture and price. I look for things that resonate, that jump out from the rest."
Coat, Rachel Rachel Roy. Necklace, Xunda. Bracelets, Sobral
"Dark, heavy colors tend to drag me down—I'm drawn to beige and pink. A monochromatic outfit can make an impact, too," says Monroque.
Think Cheap
"Plastic bangles immediately and affordably add color to an outfit."
Know When to Be Bold
"If I wear a notice-me outfit, I have to be ready for the attention. I once wore a jumpsuit with a cape, and people were coming up to me to talk about it! If I don't want to deal with that, I'll go with something more demure."
Browse the Whole Store Visually
"I scan the racks by color, then fabric and texture and price. I look for things that resonate, that jump out from the rest."
Coat, Rachel Rachel Roy. Necklace, Xunda. Bracelets, Sobral
From the February 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine