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For those who love personality in clothing, it can get quite difficult in finding interesting items, especially at an affordable price. This is why 'thrifting' has become very popular.

What about the people that want fresh and new and not old and used? The are various shops around the city, but one must truly invest time in looking for the right things. If you are going to use a lot of colour, know which ones are your favourites and understand which colours complement one another. You can also colour block your looks. This way of styling keeps your outfits young and fresh. When colour blocking avoid using too much jewelry so as not to look comical, but chic.

To avoid an overflow of clothes you can dedicate one type of garment to be the statement piece like t-shirts or dresses. That way you can have neutral tones with the rest of the closet and match accordingly.

Try not to use more than 3 colours within the look including your footwear. Purple and yellow are good, vibrant colours that enhance one another and you can match them with white for the 3rd colour.

To make it easier you can also invest in African print to make an even bolder statement. The best thing about African print is that you can do many custom looks and you know that no one else will have that exact look. You can accessorize with matching turbans, bags, and belts.

Another thing to avoid when styling colour is bold makeup. Your makeup needs to be kept simple and minimal. Your hair should also be kept black, nothing too exaggerated, Be careful of lipstick colours and eye shadows. Instead, try using some lip gloss and mascara.

Summer is creeping in and not only do we change the clothes in the closet, but the shoes too. Just like the fashion industry, the footwear industry is booming with different and innovative designs every day. Do you know which type and style are for you?

People tend to only care and cater for the outfit and forget that the shoes they wear play a huge role in pulling the whole look together. A bad pair can easily destroy any outfit you were trying to put together. So how does one know what to choose and how to coordinate? There are 3 important things to consider when selecting the perfect shoe: Comfort, style, and function.

We can have as many pairs as we want in our closet, but we only end up overusing 3 pairs over the course of a long period of time. Shoes can reveal just as much as an outfit. Heels are usually reserved for corporate employees and special occasions. It is rare and would be considered ridiculous for a street vendor to wear a pair of 12 inch Louboutins, as it is inconvenient for the average street vendor.

The most important aspect of a shoe is its comfort than function and then design. Shoes need to be comfortable to be consistently used. In 2018, the running shoe or sneaker is the trendiest and sought after. They are sufficient as they allow you to move throughout the day and places without problems, but their design is not compatible with all occasions and outfits. You cannot wear running shoes to an office as they are too casual.

To pick the best shoe you need to look a the routine of your average day, consider the places you go to, the types of garments you own, and the people you meet. Wearing sandals knowing you walk through gravel roads is never ideal as your feet become dusty, so a closed shoe is best. If you are in board meetings all day and engaging with important clients then something aesthetically pleasing would suffice.

There's nothing wrong with carrying a second pair of shoes in your bag or boot of the car, especially if you are in heels all day. This just shows you the importance of comfort. Crocs are one of the most successful shoe brands to date. Many can agree that they are an eyesore, but people use them and serve a purpose for that customer.