How to be Stylish AND Practical: Personal Style 🌸 Ep. 1

Practical Style Guide: How to be stylish and practical at the same time?
Your Aesthetic + Your Lifestyle = Your Personal Style. 🌸 Ep. 1
1. Define practical into 7 elements (fabric composition, silhouette, cut, structure, washability, comfort, quality)
2. Define your personal ideal style (this can be a loose definition and shift over time)
3. Understand some pitfalls of romanticising: your body, your aesthetic and your budget, also romanticising the ‘new and shiny’.
4. Use this creative tension between the 7 practical elements and your 3+ style words to craft outfits that fit YOU uniquely
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About Me: My work-in-progress mission statement is centred on creating connection and community between REAL life women. Building each other up to discover more of who we are, especially through the lens of personal style. As a mum of littles, I am finding myself again slowly through style.
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[@dixydarlin56]

Such a good idea to define what it is about your always-in-the-wash garments that makes them your favorite. For me, it's always burgundy, soft, and comfy. Used to be a worn college tee, but now it's two loose boho/prairie babydoll dresses.

[@AlannaLightheart]

It's a great litmus test for what we reach for on repeat ✨️ the dresses sound dreamy (i am moving into dress season here in NZ with spring and summer)

[@agelessglamournotyourmamas688]

I have a real problem with shopping for my fantasy self. What I have learned is to purchase things second hand from a charity shop for my fantasy pieces. I enjoy them and then declutter them when i no longer enjoy them. Less guilt and better for the planet.😊

[@AlannaLightheart]

I do the same! My local op shops are definitely a go-to resource for me - especially when there's a blurred line between "is this fantasy me or real me" 😭

[@shirleytx7]

I am so easily influenced , love colorful and shiny things, and enjoy thrifting. I have to remember how old I am and what is realistic for my lifestyle. Such a great video thank you.

[@AlannaLightheart]

The reality check can hit so hard!! But I do believe in wearing colour at every age, look at Iris Apfel (not that she had a regular lifestyle like most of us 😅)

[@DeeDee-dv5cv]

I am 74 and just love fashion. I have looked at 100's of blogs etc over several years and I stumbled across yours today. I never leave a comment but today you inspired me to do so. The content was spot on, how we love a world of fantasy I suppose it's the little girl coming out in us. I remembered when my youngest son was too big to pick up and I could finally wear white, I felt liberated. Now as a retiree more time is spent at home and one needs once again more practical clothes. So as a women who likes to dress I buy more smart casual and tend to dress up or dress down a lot of the same clothes. I have learnt that accessories are my best friend. So more practical but stylish ideas are what I am looking for these days. Good luck with blog and I look forward to following you. 😊

[@AlannaLightheart]

@@DeeDee-dv5cv I am so honoured you left me a comment to read - thank you for this little snippet into your life! There are so many chapters in our life (especially as women, I feel) and the practical requirements are just a fact of life. We can either fight them or flow with them - and find ways to keep inviting in the stylish aspects as we do so. I'm so glad you're here! ✨

[@Maha88815]

I consume A LOT of style content, and your video is one of the truest/ most common sense video. I’m so glad I found your channel. Very excited for the next episode.

[@AlannaLightheart]

Oh my goodness, that means the world to me! I consume a lot of style content too haha :p I hope I can keep providing value :)

[@barbarathompson6220]

New subscriber! I really appreciate the way you explain your style points and tips. It's like I'm chatting with a sweet friend. I do like being feminine yet practical with those stand out pieces sprinkled in that just step up my style. Great video!

[@AlannaLightheart]

I'm so glad you're here! I feel the same way, love having a natter :) feminine and practical are definitely part of my 'guiding star' words at the moment as well ✨👯‍♀

[@margreetdegraaf4078]

So glad I found you ❤ good luck growing your channel 👍

[@AlannaLightheart]

It is so sweet of you to comment and send your good wishes, Margaret 🥰I'm so glad you're here and I hope you have a wonderful day

[@tedbot2653]

I enjoyed your content, point of view and “About Me” mission statement. You have a lovely soothing voice. Good luck growing your channel!

[@AlannaLightheart]

Thank you for being here 🤗 I'm having so much fun and it's all about creating community and connection for us to learn together ❤️

[@anagalvanayala3344]

i already love your channel omgg,,, i know a lot of people needed to hear these advices 😭❤ tysm for this video

[@AlannaLightheart]

This is the love I needed today 🥰💃 thank you for being here 🤗

[@lifeoflee09]

Love this. Would love to see some personal examples

[@AlannaLightheart]

I would love to dive deeper on this topic I feel like we just grazed the surface here! Stay tuned for more and thank you so much for your feedback :)

[@RO-wy5lx]

Great style tips! I love the Japanese style too. Rosie 👩‍🦳 75 Toronto 🇨🇦

[@AlannaLightheart]

Hi Rosie 👋 nice to meet you 😄 I'll have to visit Japan and see it in the flesh some day 😊

[@RO-wy5lx]

Uniqlo in Toronto is a Japanese casual wear retailer ❤️

[@AlannaLightheart]

@RO-wy5lx I am very drawn to their simple style of clothes, but we don't have a Uniqlo in New Zealand! Will try to find one when I'm on holidays in Australia soon...