How to Be a Fashionista

There is nothing more glamorous than fashion. Skinny jeans or the latest pair of sunglasses, your job is to be on top of every trend. Tell the season not by the weather, by the latest must-have accessory. Be recognized as a fashion pioneer and the first to know what's in. Be a fashionista.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

1. Go shopping. Save every penny in order to prowl the aisles at stores like Barneys New York and Bergdorf Goodman. When you can't find what you're looking for at the department stores, head to the boutiques. Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga and their counterparts have dedicated stores in posh areas.

2. Hire a fabulous stylist or personal shopper. Have them keep track of trends and do the legwork. Ask a helpful staff member from your favorite boutique. Let her find the clothes so all you have to do is glide in to try it and buy it.

3. Attend the major fashion shows in Milan, Paris and New York. View the clothing on the catwalk. Going to a fashion show also allows you to compare your style with other fashionistas.

4. Subscribe to "Vogue." The fashion bible keeps your sense of style to date on clothes, hair, make-up, shoes and bags. Get a head start on biggest trend next season. Read features articles about major players in the fashion industry, from designers to models to socialites.

5. Throw away, donate or otherwise rid yourself of clothing items that aren't brand new and cutting edge. Determine, as a fashionista, what a lot of people on the street are wearing. If you see it too many times, it has become mainstream and "out."