There's just something unique and unquestionably fabulous about some ladies.

They seem to have a super power for being able to seamlessly look polished and refined, no matter the outfit they have on.
I'll tell you why. It's all in the little details!!
Anyone could wear a white tee with a pair of jeans and look 'okay'. But to really look polished, you have to pay attention to your ensembles.
Luxury pieces or even staples do not necessarily give you a polished look, it's pairing them to work right for you, that does the magic.
So preserving a great sense of style at all times, is what the true goal should be.  Let's show you how to dress successfully and look uber chic.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Veronica Odeka

Eliminate The Excess

Start with decluttering your overall style. You could get yourself a style workbook or a consultation if need be.
The aim is to exclude pieces that do not fit into your style, in other to give room for the ideal one you are looking to create.
If you notice your entire ensemble looks too "all-over the place", a great idea is to take pieces out one after the other, until you are comfortable with the outcome.
In other words, don't wear too many contrasting pieces in one look.

Octavia Spencer

Veronica Odeka

A Statement Piece/Two Does The Job

When putting your looks together, go for one statement piece or two at a time.
Except for jewelry, this applies to nearly every other part of your wardrobe.
Statement pieces could be a croc handbag, nude pumps, print dress, sunglasses. pick one piece to shine.
Even with accessories, you have to go easy , so as to achieve a focal point in your ensemble.

Jennifer Lopez

Kefilwe Mabote

Don't Forget To Tailor and Fit

This rule is one to live by. Ensure always to tailor and fit your garments to your size!
That way, you don't look like you're trying so hard. If a piece you like is in a size bigger or doesn't fit, find a great tailor/seamstress to help alter and fit the garment without damaging the cut or pattern.

Alicia Keys

Tika Sumpter

Think Fab
Boring isn't allowed! Style icons such as Audrey Hepburn and Gabrielle union, definitely mastered the art of style by doing more better than average. 
Pair pieces like silk scarves, belts, scrappy heels and turbans with your outfits. Ruffles, pleats and sculptural details also make for polished look. Don't forget to add a pop of color!

Tika Sumpter

Veronica Odeka

The 'Third-Piece' rule

This is really not a secret. If you are going patterned or print , a solid or neutral coloured piece, (mostly a jacket would do) adds a polished accent.
Basically, its just adding a structured accent to your look.  Just enough to pull the look together.

Yara Shahidi

Majorie Harvey

Finally, the style code you should pair along with all your looks, is CONFIDENCE ! looking good includes feeling good too! Be sure to stay gorge. see you later. Bye!

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Written by,
Onyi R. Ben-Ukpeli

 Dear Vanestyle readers, the last couple of weeks has been rough for the citizens of Nigeria, particularly the youth and as a supporter of Nigerian brands, we stand in solidarity with the youth and their cause.

While we are committed to bringing you the latest news, tips, hacks and everything about the world and business of fashion, we are deeply saddened by the events that led to loss of innocent lives, looting of business and disrupt in the order of affairs.

We offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the fallen heroes of this movement.

We solemnly extend our empathy to our fellow entrepreneurs whose properties were torched and looted.

We Salute our courageous and gallant youths. Thank you for waking up at last. Thank you for deciding never to be silent in the face of injustice. Thank you for your commitment to accountability, unity, and integrity. Thank you for fighting for a better Nigeria.

May God bless us all

 Nothing says 'glamorous' like the little black dress(LBD) and of course, the little white dress(LWD)! 

Variety

Veronica Odeka

Practical

Megan Markle

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Ashley Graham

Gabrielle Union

Vanestyle's Guide To Styling Your  LBD and LWD

• To accessorize, pair with dainty pearls or diamond earrings and neck pieces. Don't forget your statement handbag or clutch . Scarves are also perfect to complete a polished lbd/lwd moment.
• Cinch with a belt and layer a blazer on either dress for a power look. Take off the blazer to enjoy a breezy evening out with Friends or a dinner later. A more stylish option is to drape a kimono over your dress choice.
• Pumps or a strappy heeled pair of any colour would add a great accent to the entire look.
• To get that smart look, go for a pair of your favourite sneakers.

Olivia Culpo

Establishing, managing and developing a business is a lot of hard work. Coupled with long hours, sacrifice, and a ton of stress, each day bears a new hurdle.

You deserve to be the best version of yourself, and if that version is looking slim at all times, then so be it!

Monochrome:
A common misconception is that monochrome dressing means wearing black and white (and sometimes grey). But it actually just means wearing separates of one colour. Any colour. Mono = one and chrome = colour, so, therefore, you can wear different shades of a single colour to create an overall tonal look.


Mixing Textures:
Combining different textures can make for a fabulous and interesting outfit as it lends an edgier look to your ensemble. one of the easiest ways to pull off a textured look is to combine two textures that are contrasting in nature, Layers are also a great way to showcase a textured look.


Mixing Solids:
Popularly known as Color blocking, The key is to find the right composition, be creative and Choose colours that have more or less the same wavelengths, Doing so creates the illusion of continuity. The  Harmony that comes from this is always pleasing to the eyes.

Prints:
There are a lot of rules out there about how to mix prints, but they're usually outdated and more focused on what "doesn't" work than what does. To make your print mixing work well, Focus on coordinating the print colours, the sizes of the prints, the similarity of the prints and the contrast Between the prints.