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Looking fashionable with a well put together wardrobe is an essential in today's world. It does take a lot of time and effort to be fashionable, however, and it can be expensive. As a matter of fact, many effective fashion ideas are quite easy. Read on for great advice.

A trendy new purse can make an outfit look fantastic, but always make sure it matches your other bags too. For instance, if you have to carry a purse and briefcase together, they should match each other. Also, make sure you don't carry two different kinds of bags.

Pull your hair hip hop hats for men up and off your shoulders. Longer hair can really be a pain to deal with during busy days at work or school. If you do not have time for a more elaborate style, just pull it into a cute bun.

A classic combination is black and white. You are likely to see many folks wearing this combination. This is great news for you as it's simple to use this in your own look. In the world of black and white combinations, the possibilities are infinite.

Keep your makeup kit simple. Only choose the products that are in the colors that go well with your skin. Just plan for a typical day and remember special events as well. Like other items, makeup will go bad when it has been opened for too long. Bacteria can build on it, too.

Haircare products which offer moisturizer are the best to use on hair which goes frizzy on a humid day. These products help to shield the hair from outside moisture. Be sure to stay away from "volumizing" products too since they have wheat and rice in them.

For a skinnier yet fashionable look, disguise those extra pounds with a black blouse worn over dark pants or a dark skirt. These colors help to remove bulges and make your body look better. Make skirts more comfortable by using an elastic waistband.

If you are overweight, never wear clothes that have a horizontal stripe pattern. These will make you appear wider than you are. The best stripe pattern for everyone other than extremely thin woman is vertical stripes, as they make you look taller and leaner.

For boots and sandals, wedged heels are hot. Most women love this heel type, as it lengthens and slims the overall appearance of their bodies. They look especially good when created from natural fibers such as wood, cork or wicker.

If you are wearing a plus size and want to look smaller, stay away from floral patterns with large shapes and flowers. Larger shapes can hurt your image of trying to look thin. Wearing clothing with smaller flower shapes will take the focus away from your size and make you appear thinner.

As you can now see, you don't have to spend a lot of money or use all of your time in order to utilize good fashion ideas. Just try one or two on for size this week. The mirror will show you the difference.