Sometimes it’s the little touches that take your outfit from average to enviable. Celebrities have stylists to calculate all the complicated nuances of putting together a look, but we aren’t all so fortunate… luckily, tFS has put together some celeb-inspired styling tips and tricks to help you give your look that extra oomph!
Tip #1: Surprise ‘em with Grass Green Nail Polish
English pop star Keisha Buchanan wore a rust-colored silk blouse and body-conscious coral skirt to Jennifer Hudson’s party at the Ivy Club in London, but what really made her look pop was her unexpected grass green nail polish. The contrasting colors stood out and worked this spring’s bright color blocking trend.
Get the look:
1. O.P.I. Go on Green! – $ 7.82; 2. Ultra Safe Karma Organic Nail Polish in “Froggy” – $ 9.99
photo: WENN.com
Tip #2: Try a Pleated Trouser
Kylie Minogue looked like a true traveler in pleated khaki trousers as she headed through Heathrow airport on her way to Japan to continue her Aphrodite tour. Her pairing with a mahogany belt, peep toe wedges, sheer white blouse, and fedora made for a chic spring outfit comfortable enough for travel. Look for pants with a tapered shape to keep the look current.
Get the look:
1. Topshop Camel Belted Pleat Front Tapered Trousers – $ 61.25; 2. American Apparel Calvary Twill High-Waist Pleated Pant – $ 75
photo: WENN.com
Tip #3: Add Color with an Embroidered Leather Belt
Actress Samaire Armstrong attended the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G launch party in an understated grey top and ruffled black shorts, but her colorful embroidered leather belt set her outfit apart. Having trouble finding something similar? Don’t be afraid to check the men’s department; belts like Samaire’s are often categorized as a male accessory—not for long!
Get the look:
1. Urban Outfitters Nepal Leather Belt – $ 34; 2. Free People Vintage Bolivian Sache Belt – $ 148
photo: Nikki Nelson/WENN.com
