Simple Elixir: THE MOST IMPORTANT FASHION SKILL: LAYERING

Coming from a tropical country with only two seasons (hot and very hot!) I am not used to layering or styling winter clothes. After living in Melbourne for nearly 3 years, I have finally mastered the skill of layering. With four seasons in a day, I am constantly mixing and matching different outfits by experimenting with different colors, styles, patterns etc. As for those of you who are living in Melbourne as well, this skill might just come naturally to you.

At first, most people get really nervous with the idea of layering but it is essentially just dressing up for comfort and style! I am going to give you a few tips on how to layer your everyday outfit without too much of a hassle.

1. Don't over think. Styling should be fun, so keep it simple and explore your style.

2. Remember that you have to layer up on colder weather and layer down on warmer weather.

3. Start by layering items with a similar tone (Black & black, black & grey, pink & cream, white & grey). After you get the hang of it, you can start experimenting with different color tones, patterns, accessories etc.

4. Express your lifestyle through the layers. For example, if you work in an office, you can wear a white shirt tucked into a pencil skirt and layer it with a tailored jacket or coat. After work, you can always take your coat off to change your look from office wear to weekend wear.

5. Try layering fitted outfits and with loose outerwears. This will help you hide the areas you want to hide and also keep you warm.

6. Scarves are excellent layering pieces that will instantly accentuate your look.

7. Just be yourself and be confident! There is nothing better than feeling good about yourself!

Today I mixed and matched my outfit tonally by keeping it at a darker tone. Then, I accentuated the look by layering it with an oversized scarf to keep me warm and also allowing me to layer down as soon as the sun makes an appearance.