Make a Stylish Splash in 2012

Get ready to have your most fabulous year yet with these 11 celebrity-inspired tips. These celeb-inspired resolutions will help guide the way to an ultra-stylish 2012.  Kiss the questionable sartorial choices and rash impulse purchases of 2011 goodbye and resolve to make this year your most fabulous yet.

Find Your Signature Style

Taylor Swift gets flack for her undying love of all things sequined, but we applaud the singer for figuring out what works for her and sticking to it. She's spared herself from years of embarrassing pictures by identifying what she loves (sparkles, red lips, cat eyes) and determining what flatters her tall, willowy shape (honestly, practically everything).

Be Selective with Trends

Not everyone was born to pull off sheer lace flares. Leave zanier trends to stars like Vanessa Hudgens and be selective. Should you pine for a questionably edgy item – say, Rihanna's neon gym shorts – skip the designer duds in favour of budget-friendly versions by H&M or Zara. There's nothing worse than being stuck with a $900 pair of gold lamé harem pants (just ask M.C. Hammer).

Get Glossy

Kate Middleton, known to many an Internet fangirl as "Princess Shinylocks," reportedly relies on Keratin-based conditioning treatments for her regal tresses. Those without a royal budget could benefit from washing their hair less often, finding a good deep conditioning treatment, and resisting the urge to heat style it every day. It also helps to find a go-to style for dirty, day-after hair, like this top-knot. 

Invest in Classics

When it comes to classic wardrobe staples like a luxe leather handbag, a tailored trenchcoat, or black patent leather pumps, invest in a quality piece. A classic quilted Chanel bag like Kirsten Dunst's will add an air of elegance to any ensemble, and is made to last a lifetime. At least one timeless piece can help to create an effortlessly timeless look.

Dare to Wear Colour

Not just anyone can get away with vibrant lavender locks like the living cartoon that is Katy Perry, but everyone should consider incorporating colour in a major way. A standard pencil skirt gets a breath of new life when paired with a canary yellow top and cobalt kicks.

Consider Shapewear

Gwyneth Paltrow has pulled back the curtain on her picture-perfect body, admitting that in addition to hours of toiling at the gym with her chirpy trainer Traci Anderson, she relies on shapewear to slim her silhouette. She once gushed of Spanx, "That’s how all the Hollywood girls do it!” Don't let ill-chosen undergarments ruin the foundation of your look in 2012. 

Swop your LBD for an LWD

It's time to give the little black dress a break. These days, Hollywood types like Jessica Biel are lightening up their short and sweet frocks, opting for little versatile, sexy, and refreshing little white dresses. LWD's are also easily paired with bold, colorful accessories

Weed out your closet

Paris Hilton says she donates nearly everything she wears, since she rarely dons a dress more than once. This helps her to keep her closets clutter-free (there's no point in owning so many Christian Louboutin stilettos if she can't find them). Donate or dispose of unworn, damaged, and ill-fitting clothing. Store pieces that require alterations or have sentimental value. 

Make friends with a tailor

Even the most elaborate designer dresses lose their charm when they don't fit correctly. Victoria Beckham wouldn't dare step out in a piece that wasn't tailored to her precise measurements, and neither should you. Make friends with an affordable tailor or dust off your sewing machine. Even the most minor tweaks can make a relatively inexpensive outfit look like a million bucks.

Wear Sunscreen

Tanning enthusiasts often insist that a deep bronze is both youthful and slimming, but it bears repeating: There's nothing more beautiful than healthy skin. Avoid the real deal and its potential hazards (wrinkles, skin cancer) by using fake tanner, if you must, but remember that many of the world's most glamorous women, including Dita Von Teese, are doubly radiant for embracing their natural skin tones.

Kick the habit

Some clothing items are just like fast food: They're familiar, comfortable, and leave you filled with regret. Just because that pair of low-waisted jeans is easy doesn't mean it's good for you. Banish questionable items for at least a month, and give yourself space for sartorial experimentation. Forced creativity can mean great things for your personal style!

via:stylebistro

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