How to Be a Trendsetter

Being a trendsetter can be a daunting task. You see, being a trendsetter is not about the trend or the clothes or the shoes or whatever- being a trend setter is all about confidence and you can't buy that- but you might be able to cultivate it. That along with the right attitude and everyone will want to immitate even your grubbiest hanes t-shirt, because hey, if your wearing it, it must be cool.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• A Fashion Icon
• Visa Card
• Dark Sunglasses
• A Place to Showcase your Coolness

1. The first thing you'll want to do is identify someone who embodies a style and ideals that you want to emulate- your muse. My fashion icon is Audrey Hepburn I love her free spirit, warmth, youthfulness and her syle was classic and sexy. When I am channeling her, people notice. There is probably someone whom you already have in mind, or you wouldn't even be wondering how to be a trendsetter. It doesn't have to be a celebrity just someone who you think has the stuff- you know what stuff.
2. Next you want to figure out what style makes you feel good- because if you are uncomfortable- thats not cool or confindent. Read the fashion mags, go to the mall, see what's on the shelves. Match edgy pieces with a classic- like a graphic T with a cashmere cardigan or a custom made shirt with a skull and cross bones tie. Have fun.
3. Your confidence will come when you know you look good, when you feel it. No matter what you are wearing- if you feel good then everybody will notice and be drawn in. That's what sets the trend. Everyone wants to feel good and if they see you feeling good and strutting your stuff people will think if they have that shirt or jacket or dress or tie, then they will feel as good as you. Thats human nature. Thats being a trendsetter!

Tips & Warnings

• Try to immitate a style, but still make it your own. Go with a concept rather than a mirror image.
• If it doesn't feel good- then it doesn't work.
• Buy clothes that fit properly, an ill fitting expensive shirt will look just like an ill fitting cheap shirt.
• Accessorize! They finish off and polish a look- your not dressed with out accesories-the bag, the watch, the shoes, the necklace....
• Sexy is not too tight- confidence is sexy period, it doesn't matter how much skin you show.
• Less is more with jewlery and make up.
• Shoes are critical- invest more in your shoes than anything else- never compromise your footwear, ever.