{"id":3406,"date":"2022-10-01T07:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T21:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/?p=3406"},"modified":"2023-09-08T12:16:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T02:16:20","slug":"style-on-a-budget-guide-stylist-central-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/style-on-a-budget-guide-stylist-central-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Stylish on a Budget: Sam’s Guide to Being the ‘Queen of Budget Style’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Sam and Jordi Woods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With all of the demands life can put on our time and budget, it is no wonder many women and mums find themselves putting their needs way down the priority line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not only unfair, it is also not a healthy way to value oneself. Being a mum to adult children I know only to well how true this can be. I (Sam) can clearly remember times when buying a new outfit or having a beauty treatment or hair cut was not something that I could do without thinking or budgeting way in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have to say working in the fashion industry for over 35 years (much of when my kids were very young) I earned my eputation as \u201cqueen of budget style\u201d first hand. Even today, when I don\u2019t have to think as much when shopping for something for myself I still love a bargain! As long as an item fits well, feels fabulous and is good value then I don\u2019t care where I bought it\u2026in fact the overalls in this image (far right) are from Best & Less and I have worn them to death!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are some of my quick and simple tips and \u201cstyle hacks\u201d to feel and look good on a budget that I personally love to do and find my clients love to try also!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in a hat or cap<\/strong> \u2013 It will give your outfit a bit of a wow factor plus they are awesome when you don\u2019t have time to style your hair!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do a style swap<\/strong> \u2013 If you are on a budget (or even if you aren\u2019t) raiding a friend\u2019s wardrobe and letting them do the same to yours is not only fun it is great for the environment too! Sharing clothes means they get worn more hence, keeping them out of landfill for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think outside the wardrobe<\/strong> \u2013 It isn\u2019t always what we wear that makes us feel stylish. Sometimes just styling our hair in a different way can give us a lift and it doesn\u2019t cost anything except maybe the price of a few bobby pins. There are some great \u201chair hacks\u201d on the internet these days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get out of your exercise gear<\/strong> \u2013 It is too easy to fall into the trap that for comfort you need to wear your tights. Grab a pair of your dressy pants or a maxi dress and team them back with a sneaker to dress them down. Or add an old work Blazer back with your pull on pants and a tee for a relaxed but structured style. Unless you are cleaning then why not wear your \u201cgood\u201d clothes any and everyday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flat lay and photograph outfits<\/strong> \u2013 This is something clients actually pay us to do for them because it not only saves them time of a morning getting dressed, it also stops the \u201cwhat to wear\u201d dilemma that can be frustrating and depressing. Having images of outfit suggestions on hand is a great reference if you get invited somewhere at the last minute too as it not only means you don\u2019t have to panic with \u201cwhat will I wear\u201d it also stops those impulse buys. Flat laying and \u201cplaying stylist\u201d in your closet could possibly unlock items that you forgot you had or make you see them in a whole new light not just they way you have always worn them. TIP: When flat laying outfits be sure to add in accessories and shoes. It is all about creating a total look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a shopping \u201cwish list\u201d <\/strong>\u2013 This helps stop those purchases that may seem like a bargain but are really not what your style needs at the moment. When making your wish list use pictures and even brands you may not be able to afford, that way you will be able to keep an eye out for less expensive copies. This process also works on the law of attraction\u2026watch how quickly items \u201cjump\u201d out at you at the shops or online that you may have other wise missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a style vision board<\/strong> \u2013 We do this a lot for clients in our \u201cStyle Update\u201d session as it helps bring to life the pieces, colours and styling you may not normally see yourself wearing. Having images of other people wearing outfits you love is a great way to \u201cmimic\u201d looks and imagine them in your wardrobe. It is also a visual reference as to the types of items you are attracted too so when you come across these pieces you know they will work back for the look you are trying to achieve. The Style Vision Board example featured is actually one I did for myself (Sam) for Autumn\/Winter 22. Yes, both Jordi and I actually do this process for ourselves too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling and looking our best does take some effort but it doesn\u2019t have to be expensive or overly time consuming. A little pre planning and prioritising some \u201cyou time\u201d can pay dividends in the long run. I have always said \u201cif mumma ain\u2019t happy ain\u2019t no one happy\u201d so think about your \u201cyou time\u201d as a gift to everyone as you won\u2019t be the only one benefiting! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vibrantly yours, Sam & Jordi xx<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding styling and fashion is one thing. Having a super\u2013natural flair for making everyday people look incredible is another. Once you\u2019ve met Sam and Jordi Woods<\/strong>, it\u2019s hard not to catch their infectious passion for dressing to match your own lifestyle, personality and charisma. Through their consultancy \u2018Vibrant Concepts\u2019, Sam and Jordi have transformed the lives of thousands. Let Sam and Jordi show you how to look and feel fabulous everyday at their Style Studio in Erina \u2013 learn the art of illusion dressing, colour matching, styling, translating fashion trends and savvy shopping with their unique VC Signature Styling Systems and services that are truly personal and really work! To contact Vibrant Concepts phone 0425 221 676.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Stylish on a Budget: Sam’s Guide to Being the ‘Queen of Budget Style’<\/a><\/blockquote>