It’s nearly the new year and one of your new year’s point of action plans were to get yourself a hot new wardrobe. Maybe it’s time you looked fly for some dates, or maybe you want to show off your new six pack? Either way looking styling has never been so easy with this quick guide- when everyone compliments your superior fashion taste; smile and pretend it all came naturally. We won’t tell.

Right no excuses, we all know’s it’s just been Christmas and you are BROKE. We also know that all sneaky fashionistas, although they may smile nicely when you open up a package of beige petticoats from Aunty Beatrice again, is going to return everything with a label on it. Here’s my advice, ask for vouchers, if you want to buy for yourself wait for the sales and keep items that don’t fit and exchange them. It’s time to get your post-Christmas shopping on…

10 items you can’t go wrong buying this year:

  1. Nike sneakers- Nike has always been cool, but the recent trend towards “active wear” has launched them into a frigid territory. Pricy but worth it, your Nike sneakers have suddenly been promoted to work wear. People are wearing their Nikes with business skirts during the week, jeans on the weekend and their running tights in-between. Find a pair- just do it.
  2. Converse white- If you can’t get Nikes, get Converse. But only the white pair, mind. I don’t know how Converse white got its elite status but nonetheless, if you want to look cool, they are all the rage and more. Pair them with your favourite pair of jeans or cut off denim -you’ll fit into this season’s fashion mix like olive in a martini. Ahhh yeah…
  3. Ripped jeans- if it looks like you met a tiger before you met your friends, then buddy, you’ve done well. Cut your jeans at the knees or buy them ripped to pieces, this season is getting ragged- learn to like it.
  4. Jumpsuits (this one’s for the girls)- jumpsuits used to belong on the body of Beyonce and Rihanna but recently they have made their stylish way into the wardrobe of cute girls, like you and me. Your boyfriend will go nuts when you wear this to the beach. They add at least 3 extra hot points and if you sing an R&B song someone may come up to you thinking you are famous.
  5. Long Ts (this one’s for the boys)- now look, we know it’s risky, but brother we think you can pull it off. Boy’s T-shirts are hitting mid shin status and they aren’t shy. Wear them with your ripped jeans and pop the corner in your pocket- just incase anyone does think you are actually wearing a dress because we wouldn’t want that.
  6. Denim jackets– denim is in full stop. We couldn’t give you a fashion guide without throwing the classic denim jacket into the mix. Lurking around from chambray era and embracing 90’s charm, this season’s denim jackets are all about worn and washed. Go digging in your mom’s throw out stash or hit your local thrift store- older is better and denim just doesn’t wear out.
  7. Retro shades- if you thought people didn’t judge you for your sunglasses you would be entirely wrong. The right pair of shades can make or break a style status. This season’s hot accessories are bigger is better cat eyes. Or, if these don’t grab your fancy, go for a sci-fi tint- people may think you are from another planet or they may think you are really really cool.

Remember no matter what you chose to wear, the biggest crowd pleaser will always be rocking some self-confidence. Embrace your own unique style, or pick up a style from fashion trends, but at the end of the day, know that you are cool no matter what. God made you and he made you awesome.