These are EASIEST ways to elevate your style (without spending money!)

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In today's video I'm sharing my 5 favourite ways to elevate your outfits so they feel chic, intentional and styled. And bonus! They don't have to cost a lot of money, and some don't cost anything at all! Let me know some of your go-to methods to give your outfit a chic and elevated boost!
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@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

What’s your fave way to give your ootd a boost?!

@thevanimaduray2235 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm short and overweight and wish I was tall so I could wear "oversized" clothes without looking sloppy. My favourite ways to elevate outfits are with big, glam sunglasses and pointy shoes. I recently bought a long blazer in a cream/pink colour and love the way it looks when I pop the collar and put my hair in a high ponytail/low bun. Now that we're transitioning to spring (southern hemisphere) I am definitely going to try rolling up the sleeves!

@mariechayka Жыл бұрын

Unexpected combining! That's my tool. Every time, when I feel that I'm fed up with all I was wearing, I mix the things that I thought were unmixable, feels very refreshing)) and really try to avoid buying new stuff on that point, because it never solves the problem

@_nixxie_ Жыл бұрын

Adding statement earrings. They can match the vibe or be contrasting but I immediately feel more myself and put together when I'm wearing bold earrings

@thriftingsuperstars Жыл бұрын

statement earings!

@lizzylake Жыл бұрын

If my hair looks good, I feel like my outfits work. When I'm feeling lazy and don't spend the time on my hair, nothing feels elevated!

@sbar17 Жыл бұрын

Would love if you could do a video on outfits that actually work for everyday vs outfits that are “standing in front of a mirror outfits”. I find that sometimes I love an outfit but the minute I take my hands out of my pockets and start walking it doesnt look as good, or the tucking gets untucked, or it just becomes too fussy to continuously fiddle with to get it to look nice.

@lizzylake Жыл бұрын

I love your channel. I felt so much pressure when I found minimalism. My husband was concerned that I was getting rid of everything but I saw people declutter with no regrets. Sadly, I now have many regrets and have realized the pressure to be a full minimalist was like a shitty crash diet and I gained all the weight back. I love your more moderate approach.

@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

I 💯 feel you! I felt the same ❤️ moderate and what works for you def has been a lot better for me. You got this!

@shreyds Жыл бұрын

1. All black 2. Tonal dressing/ monochromes 3. Jewellery and accessories 4. Play with your clothing - roll the sleeves, little tucks, buttons undone, tieing, etc. 5. Add some unexpected factors to the outfit - silk and denim

@tiashadae1143 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tiashadae1143 Жыл бұрын

I actually watched the video twice the lists are helpful for referencing aftewards for note taking and brainstorming based on the information provided in the video, 👏

@anontwofourfive Жыл бұрын

@@tiashadae1143 fair play, I hadn't thought of that

@tiashadae1143 Жыл бұрын

@@anontwofourfive np! 😃

@pajamamama5965 Жыл бұрын

@@anontwofourfive I think these lists are helpful because oftentimes I finish the video and then my brain only registers a few of the tips and not all of them. I usually finish watching the video and enjoy it. Then I look for a list like this in the comments because sometimes the words condensed down help me remember new ideas as I work in my own closet.

@kimjohnson8471 Жыл бұрын

I'm a "29" year old grandmother and have always liked the vivid hair colors I see younger women wear. Around a year ago, I took the plunge and went blue (been purple and copper too). My style is very much like yours but when I tell you the unexpected pop of color on my hair has been a game changer! Love...love...love ❤️ your channel.

@ladykadiijha Жыл бұрын

If u have a warm skintone try a brown/black, rust or a camel colour instead of black

@seanc9507 9 ай бұрын

That all black outfit with the trousers looks excellent! But I love your poses with your hands in your pockets, such an elegant look!❤

@sandykwan817 Жыл бұрын

I love this, and soooo timely. Have a girls' weekend coming up and I struggled with not buying anything for the outings planned. You've inspired me to work with what I have in my wardrobe and feeling good, knowing I already have abundant stylish items in my closet. Thank you thank you!

@ic1843 Жыл бұрын

Your videos help me think outside of the box! Also thank you so much for listing the links of everything which may be time consuming but please know it's very appreciated. Also you've opened my eyes to so many venders/companies that I love now and had no idea existed. In my minimalist journey and buying with intention, you've helped more than you'll ever know. So much of what you've shared rings true....thank you so much.

@Lolzadoodle8484 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of all black - it drags me down. It looks great on other people though! But I do love tonal/monochromatic dressing for sure :) my go-to monochromatic/tonal outfits are forest/olive greens, mustards, burgundy, rust, and browns.

@ylcalif3681 Жыл бұрын

Add in White & Beige. Too sophisticated for today's style to pair with silk pants so I pair it over waxed ivory jeans by Lafayette.

@elinarajaniemi Жыл бұрын

Makeup, makeup, makeup! 💋And a touch of drama (a hat, colorful gloves, a scarf or sexy stockings). My style is pretty classic, however I try not to look boring (and like everybody else) with little boosts like these. Sequins dressed down and metallics on daytime make magic every time ✨

@elisabetheriksson7787 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree about the all black. When I wear all black I feel like 10/10 ✨️ When I wear navy (or a combination of navy and black) I feel 9/10. When I wear white or light grey I feel 8/10. I love an all navy look if I want something softer. Or seeing my parents who give me a hard time about my love of black 😅

@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

I feel you! Haha I also get a hard time from friends and colleagues about my love of black too 😂 never change!

@lybo1581 Жыл бұрын

My entourage give me hard times too!! That's why I switched to navy, dark brown and dark green lol

@elisabetheriksson7787 Жыл бұрын

@@Christinamychas I've honestly tried to "change" but I always come back to black. If you look at my style over the last 10 years I've experimented a lot, the one constant - the colour black!

@greenjewel509 Жыл бұрын

My daughter, aged 40+, has been wearing all black for three decades. She looks like an undertaker, or some character from a spooky film. To me, it is unflattering, boring, predictable, and safe. Perfect for the lady who wants to disappear into the background & no contest alongside girls in glorious colour, who easily outshine her. She needs help, not encouragement!!!!!!

@elisabetheriksson7787 Жыл бұрын

@@greenjewel509 If you find black unflattering, boring, predictable and safe then YOU shouldn't wear it. If your daughter likes it then why does it matter? Don't you want your daughter to be happy? And don't you think a 40+ WOMAN should be allowed to wear whatever the hell she wants?...

@marycole434 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas here, these play well into my new venture - a no-buy year 😬💪👏 I also use double-sided fabric tape (Fashion Tape) to create shapes, looks, or small texture details. I often pull out the collars of button-downs to create a more dramatic v-neck look, which flatters my apple shape. I cut a strip in half and tape it down near the outside of the collar.

@Whisky-1203 Жыл бұрын

I’m definitely love a lot of colors in my wardrobe. Feel my best in red olive or brown. My favorite way to change look is with makeup or jewelry.

@laurenkinslow4629 Жыл бұрын

The teal cropped blazer 👏

@laurielansue4131 Жыл бұрын

Yes!! I notice and love it every time I see it!

@fammnak852 Жыл бұрын

Has she ever shared the brand? I might have missed it, I love the teal blazer too every time

@laurielansue4131 Жыл бұрын

@@fammnak852 I think she has, but it's super expensive and I believe she thrifted it. If you're reading Christina, I'd love a reminder so I can do a thrifting search of my own 😀

@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

@@fammnak852 it’s from aritzia - I’m not sure they have it anymore but they come out with similar pretty much every year!

@khalilahd. Жыл бұрын

Needed this for fall! 💜

@kawaiibread Жыл бұрын

Really love the takes on expected vs unexpected outfit combinations!

@freakishchick182 Жыл бұрын

Good tips! I love the silk top with jeans combo and the crisp crisp fold thing with your shirt

@kellylouisebrown4954 Жыл бұрын

I love a pink or red lipstick. Plus I have a few coloured knits to play with.

@SoNick25 Жыл бұрын

I look washed out in all black, so I prefer all navy, all gray or all brown! i add a scarf or statement earrings to boost meh ootd.

@comfort-and-joy Жыл бұрын

Delicious video. Thank you! You always put out such consistently high-quality, interesting, smart content!

@melissac.5948 Жыл бұрын

Christina, you’ve put together some great looks. I particularly like your blazers. And that croc bag is to die for. You wear black so well. But I as a Soft Summer have discovered that the deepest shades of charcoal grey, burgundy, midnight blue and emerald green substitute wonderfully for black. These colours work well with each other, with related hues and with white or cream.

@samdaza Жыл бұрын

So effortless yet elegant! Your best video yet

@LifeWithElyse Жыл бұрын

Love me an all black outfit. It’s my go-to when in a rash and don’t have time to put an outfit together. Love all these tips! 🙂

@thriftingsuperstars Жыл бұрын

Love this so much! Thank you for always mentioning color😭🙏🏼

@myname7303 Жыл бұрын

Ohhh Christina! I always see you in the same outfits and you always look fabulous!! You are inspiring me especially during “no buy September”

@happywifehappylife2670 Жыл бұрын

Christina, thanks for tips! Love your style❤️

@tinbernas5947 Жыл бұрын

thank you for these tips. appreciate it so much!

@thebessyeung Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips especially without spending money to elevate style. All black is definitely my go for tip.

@kinshasav Жыл бұрын

I love your hair pulled back. That looks elevated.

@myriambahri7320 Жыл бұрын

All black: I just cannot, tonal: great idea and might I add mix textures with this same tone; it works wonders.

@ros8986 Жыл бұрын

such a wonderful video - So empowering - great fashion, creativity with no spend. PS - Einzelganger's video "The Less You Want, the More You Have" might be something you will like.

@greatful1512 Жыл бұрын

Great outfits, Cristina 💙🤎🤍

@Janelou42 Жыл бұрын

Planning to declutter today, getting coffee first haha

@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

And snacks!

@zantolli Жыл бұрын

I watch most of your videos, but I really enjoyed this one!

@dorisparnell2668 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been incorporating scarves to my basics for a pop of style

@CorinnaOnTheRun Жыл бұрын

Fab ideas. Thanks, Christina

@sethrintatu Жыл бұрын

Great tips thank you. Helpful advice 👌

@Sara-mr1hs Жыл бұрын

Best thing about autumn: BLACK!!!

@mariechayka Жыл бұрын

Inspirational, thank you😌

@user-zn8xt4zz8k Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@cbeghin0514 Жыл бұрын

Love the tied belt in the all black look! Where do you get good quality leather belts?

@cindyboughen9933 Жыл бұрын

Christina you’re so awesome! Great video!😍

@kathrynp7595 Жыл бұрын

I love a all black outfit 😍

@janbeard494 Жыл бұрын

Great tips 😊

@thipham9140 Жыл бұрын

Where is your belt from? Been looking for a good width black belt and think this may be close to what I am looking for!

@ohcuriousrose1745 Жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS!!!! So helpfuuuuuullll

@janelandry6584 Жыл бұрын

I like the idea of playing with your clothes. That's great!

@ProfMcGonaGil Жыл бұрын

Love this!! Can you share your favorite brands for trousers and blazers? I’m working to get rid of some baby weight post partum and I want to get some nice trousers once I get back to my self

@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

Sure can!!

@zz-ic6vy Жыл бұрын

@@Christinamychas yes please share

@ylcalif3681 Жыл бұрын

Use your belt as a styling tool. For example, with an opened button-up blouse, take the ends and loop each end over the belt off-center at the front. It is a different way to achieve the French tuck look . . . cleaner and it stays in place.

@lynseyasmr Жыл бұрын

Love this video! What style of Levi’s are these? The black faded ones?

@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

Vintage 531! I’d say the 512s are similar

@almaloves672 Жыл бұрын

I think, something that usually gets left out is the use of fragrance or perfume, it's doesn't have to be a super loud smell, it can be something settled and can definitely change the way you feel about your outfit ( I just discovered your channel and I love your videos 😁❤️)

@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

For sure - I don’t tolerate fragrances well at all so never wear them myself. But they can be nice for others ❤️

@mdavisscadedu Жыл бұрын

Very helpful.

@evalindell2757 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@mansoor3159 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Christina your vlogs are so so beautiful and I really love your vlogs so so much you are my inspiration and I wish you reach 200K Subscribers very very soon!☺️❤️✨

@musicmakeuplover3025 Жыл бұрын

So chic🔥🔥🔥

@ChristineDunaway Жыл бұрын

Your cultural references are always awesome. Big Lebowski FTW!

@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

“Careful, man! There’s a beverage here!”

@zivile1848 Жыл бұрын

Loved you advice about going for a tonal look - even though I love black, I myself have very low contrast in my complexion, so all black look might look a bit harsh on me, but going head to toe navy or charcoal is a great and simple look!

@lizziebkennedy7505 Жыл бұрын

Charcoal is just gorgeous. I love it, too.

@gabrielas3602 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I love a red lipstick or fingernails

@jlb101 Жыл бұрын

Now that you have decluttered your wardrobe, do you find that you are slowly filling it back up again? I decluttered about a year ago, I got down to under a 100 items total, but it just seems like slowly I just keep adding more again..

@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

OMG def feel the same! I have been adding this year for sure but I don’t feel the pressure to have a minimalist wardrobe anymore. I try to stick to one in, one out so it doesn’t feel overwhelming, being mindful that I’m not decluttering just bc I may temporarily want something new. Mostly I’ve just been rolling with it.

@alisonloy7220 Жыл бұрын

Where is the beige/tan blazer from?

@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

Aritzia agency blazer!

@yukasumifather Жыл бұрын

beautiful.

@Jeaniweeny4242 Жыл бұрын

Excellent vlog 👌 🌹🌹👌

@mallorygraf8574 Жыл бұрын

I think in depends where you live. I notice that when I'm in San Francisco that black looks great but when I'm in San Diego black looks so out of place...hardly anyone wears black in SD whereas in SF...who doesn't wear black?😄

@lizziebkennedy7505 Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is so apparent in Australia, too. Down here in the south east, we have a lot of black, galleries, cafe society, etc. Go to Queensland, to the Gold Coast especially and black is only ever seen in a tux at a formal event, and a bikini, and that last one is unusual. The designer of a great beach brand, Tigerlily, said once that she couldn’t give away a black bikini north of Eden (between Melb and Sydney). I wear black shirt dresses and long tanks with palazzo pants when I’m there, but I totally recognise what you’re saying. I couldn’t live in the tropics - black is bad news when the sun is airfrying you! It’s so endlessly interesting to see these factors and influences. 👏

@FelixGaffiot Жыл бұрын

I used to wear super vibrant or dark lipstick. Then i moved to China, and COVID happened. I've been wearing a mask for almost three years now TT

@loriz369 Жыл бұрын

All black everything is me, and yes I’m an old lazy fashionista, lol.

@anthonykillings9816 Жыл бұрын

What about a iron you said

@candicehamilton2770 Жыл бұрын

Personally all black is not my thing my version is all navy

@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

Yes!! Love it!

@aerialkat Жыл бұрын

I have a cat. I can’t wear all black anymore! 😭

@Christinamychas Жыл бұрын

Haha I get it!

@lizziebkennedy7505 Жыл бұрын

I have two, always have. I lived in black for decades. There is awesome defluff tech available now.

@cynthiajohnston424 Жыл бұрын

May I suggest - no ripped jeans or frayed hems . An elevated look is well-made clothing for a true " finished " look , not a shabby , " faux poor " look .

@rekwa3860 Жыл бұрын

It very much depends on one's style. Ripped jeans or frayed hems don't look "cheap" if you style them with taste. It's not the most classically elegant look, but classical style is not the only one out there.

@cynthiajohnston424 Жыл бұрын

@@rekwa3860 As a person who worked w/ horses , I would not even wear ripped jeans in front of a client in my own barn ! Shabby jeans were put back to be used only for the " worst jobs " like painting & heavy duty cleaning projects . As I told my students who showed horses ( in impeccable show outfits ) : " You never get a second chance to make a first impression " . This applies to our daily choices as well . 💟

@lizziebkennedy7505 Жыл бұрын

@@rekwa3860 it’s becoming classic 😉

@lizziebkennedy7505 Жыл бұрын

@@cynthiajohnston424 Ah, La Differance! It’s what makes life so interesting. (When I take my daughter for equestrian lessons, I must look and see if there’s any distressed denim!)

@cynthiajohnston424 Жыл бұрын

@@lizziebkennedy7505 I always taught to be proud of your horse & present yourself well - nice jeans , clean boots , clean tack , etc. Not fancy , but " presentable " for lessons . There's a difference between jeans worn & laundered many times & those bought deliberately torn & frayed . 💟🐴