People who are instantly stylish to me don’t box themselves into a certain style / trend! They wear what makes them happy regardless of what’s popular and I think that’s HOT!
Something I've realized working in one of those fancier stores is that stylish people are outfit repeaters. They would wear outfits they love over and over again and just change the accessories/shoes/hairstyle and it would look so different every time
I have this long fuzzy, red plaid duster that I wear every fall/winter. Very big, very obvious, and I re-wear it to the point when I first wore it this fall everyone at work was like “oh! The duster’s back! Now it’s really fall!” Like, opposite to people being put off by you re-wearing things, I find the practice of having signature pieces is actually very comforting to people in my life- almost like the piece is a recurring character in a book or tv show. which sounds a little odd maybe, but it’s true- and more so if the piece in question is really comfortable and really feels like “you”.
Love the newish hair color! I think baggy pants are incredibly stylish. At 72, I wear what I love, tho' I find I'm often the only woman in my retirement community wearing baggy pants. My sister who's 2 years older frequently tells me she tries to dress "age appropriately." I wonder if others my age think I dress like a toddler. 😂
Instantly stylish: statement piece, with at least one element in their outfit that’s polished. It could be hair done and baggy clothes, or messy bun with sleek trousers. That contrast a long with the statement piece is chef’s kiss 💋
I think its so stylish when people aren't afraid to dress however they want when they want, I try to do it myself, sometimes I go for an earthy granola vibe (my go too) or I like to dress in a more baggy modern art student vibe, with pearls and gold. I honestly think you had to pick an aesthetic and stick with it but I realize thats so unrealistic because I love so many aesthetics.
I also have super sensitive ears and what I found that works for me is getting hooks in a material I can wear like solid gold and switching out all the cool dangly earrings I thirft. I also take skinny small hoops and add charms to them and it has allowed me to wear WAY more earrings than I ever have. This changed my life.
This sounds great and like just what I need! What exactly do you mean by a hook? Do you have a brand or an example? I can't really find what you mean online
@@pauliene25I think she means like what you would buy if you wanted to make your own earrings - so it will be the bit that goes through your ear. Then there’s a tiny loop in the metal on the front where you could loop/attach the rest of the earring. I bought some niobium ones for my sensitive ears on Etsy, and then used some small pliers to open up the small loop on the front. I sort of? Took my other earrings off their hooks and put them on these new hooks?? Sorry now that I’m explaining it’s hard to explain! I think I just searched “earring hooks” + the metal I wanted them made out of on Etsy but I’m sure other places would sell them too!
Yes I was just going to comment this!! A simple small pair of good quality hoops can be so versatile and all u need is some pliers to put on the charms :)
Alexa! I’d love to see a “shop my closet” series! You mentioned in this video that you’re worried people don’t want to see the same clothes all the time, but I actually am a little bummed I don’t see some favorites more than once. And when you wore that denim vest as a shirt a bunch, I was pumped every time I saw it! Definitely iconic. So maybe “shop my closet for X weather” or “shop my closet to style this piece.” I would love to see what your personal staples are!
Matching sets just make me think people have their life together and are so stylish. Doesn't have to be a suit, even matching track suits, like get it, A+, you are a style icon.
"I love people who wear funky whimsical cardigans with a theme" boosted my confidence knowing alexa would think I'm stylish bc I LOVE those!! I have crocheted a star and moon granny square cardigan with purple accents and I love it sm. I get so many compliments whenever I wear it!! after making it I realized I kind of need a bunch of cool themed cardigans like that so I'm currently making a strawberry one and want to make lots more in the future :)
It's been 3 years since people started complimenting me by my style/clothing. It's been 3 years that I only dress in second hand items. I've realized that before that I was deeply restricted by the items available in fast fashion stores rather than being true to the style I've always wanted to have. The price was also an impediment. I've never dressed cheaper, prettier and with better quality clothing than today.
@@claudia4632 I've also realized that I've stepped up my fahsion game ever since I started thrifting. I still like some of my former fast fashion outfits but I absolutely love the outfits I create with my thrifted items. Thrifting definitely makes you take a moment to figure out YOUR personal style instead of just following trends. And it also makes you think more creatively and out of the box. All of these things just level up your style so much. Plus, like you said, it's cheaper and more high quality! And more ethical, too. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.
@@claudia4632 100% this. I’ve never dressed better than since I started buying all of my clothes second hand and checking labels to see what fabric things are made of before I decide to buy them. I always get complimented on my outfits now and it is always second hand pieces that I love. I feel like I have a true personal style now instead of just a closet full of cheap fast fashion that will begin to pill and fall apart within a few wears.
@@traceytrotter9934 I’m not sure I’ve only had the one pair, but I also have a pair of converse which I also love but my feet hurt more when I wear the converse. But to be honest for me personally boots are more supportive for my feet then any sneakers m/tennis shoes
But it's more realistic for us viewers to wear our clothes more than a few times! So when you work a favorite piece into your outfit again I appreciate that
for your earring issue you, should try out surgical steel or titanium. they are both piercing grade (along with gold) so it's super unlikely that there will be any irritation. i know it's been a game changer for me!
Totally agree with the signature item! I follow a strange mixture of style creators with very different asthetics, and i loooove spotting a piece that ive seen worn before! Like your denim, jennas knits, nikki sky's bags, west desperados capes... it makes me feel like theyre actually wearable and functionable.. and stylish.
I always end up complimenting on people's purses/bags. In my mind most people only have a few bags, and sometimes its a "its not going to match everything I have so lets get unique" bag or one they have quilted.
😊 Yes, I think it's our passion❤️🔥, drive, devil may care confidence, & commitment that truly sells style. 💜If we LOVE it; if it makes us feel 🎉 JOYFUL 🎉; or, like we're ready to 💪CONQUER the world🌎〰️that amazing 🪄magic will be magnified in us. 🤔Even hardcore minimalists who follow more narrowly defined & strict fashion formulas can look exceptional in the same 32 pieces worn over & over again. Fit, quality, color, silhouette, etc. can be key considerations in how effectively we carry something off, but we should never underestimate the importance of attitude & mission. We all have tried gorgeous garments that look absolutely stunning on someone else〰️only to find that on us they invoke some sort of discomfort, scorn, shame, or negativity😔. If any piece overwhelms our body or senses, we often need to pass on it. In some cases, we can do a simple style tweak to make it work. Tuck it in, turn it backwards, button it differently, layer another item over or under it, add an accessory, etc. ✂️Sometimes it requires we change the hem, neckline, or other detail to make it truly work. Even style experts have fashion fails. We're allowed to experiment w/our wardrobe, look for inspo, & play with our clothes. Rework it until it pops or let it go. In addition to serving a specific purpose, dress code, or climate〰️our clothing needs to enhance our mind, body, & spirit too. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)
😊 Yes, I think it's our passion❤️🔥, drive, devil may care confidence, & commitment that truly sells style. 💜If we LOVE it; if it makes us feel 🎉 JOYFUL 🎉; or, like we're ready to 💪CONQUER the world🌎〰️that amazing 🪄magic will be magnified in us. 🤔Even hardcore minimalists who follow more narrowly defined & strict fashion formulas can look exceptional in the same 32 pieces worn over & over again. Fit, quality, color, silhouette, etc. can be key considerations in how effectively we carry something off, but we should never underestimate the importance of attitude & mission. We all have tried gorgeous garments that look absolutely stunning on someone else〰️only to find that on us they invoke some sort of discomfort, scorn, shame, or negativity😔. If any piece overwhelms our body or senses, we often need to pass on it. In some cases, we can do a simple style tweak to make it work. Tuck it in, turn it backwards, button it differently, layer another item over or under it, add an accessory, etc. ✂️Sometimes it requires we change the hem, neckline, or other detail to make it truly work. Even style experts have fashion fails. We're allowed to experiment w/our wardrobe, look for inspo, & play with our clothes. Rework it until it pops or let it go. In addition to serving a specific purpose, dress code, or climate〰️our clothing needs to enhance our mind, body, & spirit too. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)
HVe you tried getting a gold base, such as studs with a loop or hooks and then adding cool charms to them? And then you can just change the charm out when you’re feeling something new? I have my ears stretched and I have a ton of cute earrings that I just put on special hooks (kidney hooks) and boom! I can wear all of my earrings. I also have sensitive ears, so I was shocked when the stretching worked. Have you also tried medical Grace titanium? It’s great for sensitive ears.😊
Loving your bangs. I recently got my hair chopped off into a pixie cut and since then I wear a lot of scarves to keep my neck warm. I get compliments all the time. So YES to scarves.
Have you tried unplated stainless steel? Unfortunately silver girlies have it easier, but as long as the section that actually goes in your lobe is unplated you should be good!
I love signature pieces, I think they are so cool. I like watching people who has the same thing with them like handbag, watch, or rings. they're just very personalised and you can tell what kinda people they are
I wear bandanas because the pressure of it helps me against migraines, and I often feel like such a dork with my bandana on, but you thinking it’s cool adds a whole new perspective ❤❤❤
Have you tried titanium earrings? My piercings' holes were getting inflamed, I believe from the zinc present in steel earrings, so I decided to buy titanium piercings and earrings and the problem went away. They're pretty affordable and don't tarnish.
I got a newsboy cap for Christmas. My boyfriend read my Christmas list and asked what is that so I said imagine a newsboy from the 20s what kind of hat do you picture? He responded "like Fievel? The mouse?" LOL yes exactly
The bangs look so great on you! Thank you for another wonderful video Alexa. Also I feel you on the sneakers which is such a bummer because I walk everywhere so if I want to keep my feet healthy, I have to opt for not-so-exciting sneakers... WAH WAH. Also everyone should rewear clothes, especially ones that make them happy! How else are we gonna be sustainable with our fashion? I love this leather jacket of yours! To me, a striking lip color is something that makes a person instantly stylish! I can't deal with the smudging/transfer/worry I, unbeknownst to me, look like the Joker, so people who wear bright or dark lipstick have all my respect and admiration and it just makes them look so cool. Also, tall boots seem instantly fashionable as well, like knee or even thigh height. :)
Have you tried earings where the studs are made of surgical steel? I have sensitive ears too and those work for me aswell as gold. Though, I don’t wear earrings every day so that could aldo contribute.
I find myself thinking someone is extra stylish when they match their clothes to their vibe. Like when a person wears an outfit that just really makes sense for their personality it feels so cohesive and not contradicting it’s self. A friend of mine can literally look like the most stylish person wearing sweats just because she has the laid back swagger to pull it off.
This is so random but I used to feel the same way about bandannas until I brought some front pieces out, and also folded the bandanna over on itself a few times so the tail end was shorter!! I feel like you have to customize it to your face/head shape lol. Now I wear them a lot in the summer!!
I super agree on all of these! One time i fell out so much over my friend’s whimsical Halloween sweater that I think she was wanting me to tone it down. But for real, it makes me smile somewhere deep in my soul. And I remember when you said you couldn’t do a month of Christmas sweaters, but I was secretly hoping you would do a week. Because they are wonderful!!!!
People with a signature personal style exude so much confidence! You can wear trends but style is so personal and that's what makes an outfit cool. Totally agree about sneakers. I normally only wear some kind of heel so I feel like sneakers are cute on other people but weird on me. I also never leave the house without earrings.
Dresses over jeans is something I'm literally foaming at the mouth to try. A lady that works at my college wore like dress pants with a mini skirt the same color over it and OMG SHE LOOKED AMAZING!!!!
I feel like people who are stylish have a gift of knowing what works for them and its always nice to see . And if alexis is reading this i love watching your videos they always bring me joy and make me smile . I do want to ask though did you ever think about thrifting MENS clothing ? It would be interesting to me at least . Thank you and keep spreading the joy & love your awesome . David w ❤❤❤❤
Have you tried wearing surgical stainless steel earrings? I’m super sensitive too. Can’t even wear gold plated. But stainless steel is hypo allergenic and more affordable ❤
You can buy gold plated or even solid gold ear hooks and needle nose pliers and then buy any earrings you want and exchange the hooks for your own golden ones. Then you can wear any earring you want
Alexa , an sensitive ear earring “Hack” a friend recently did for me, that has opened up a world of affordable possibilities. She bought earrings backs in a metal I can wear and replaced the backings on cute earrings I normally could not wear. Obviously some types of earrings would not lend themselves to this DIY but lots of the earrings just have a charm(s) that are easily attached to a new hook, wire, lever, or hoop made of a metal you can wear, in your case gold.
I may be reading too far into this but I hope you're feeling okay girlie! You seem a lil bit not so with yourself in this video (it was still a good video! I just meant, how you speak with yourself) and I wanna say you're a killer person and I appreciate YOUR style and the videos you create for us (^: Hope you are taking care of yourself and being kind to you 💛
Aww you’re so sweet!! Honestly I was not feeling myself while filming this video and the upcoming Sunday video, I’m feeling extremely burned out and I actually just got a horrible cold too so I’m going to be taking a full two weeks off just to take a step back because I was literally going on energy zero which I’m ashamed that I couldn’t be in a better headspace but yeah, sorry if it wasn’t my best 😭
I feel you on the hats, I have very straight and fine hair, which means it bascially disappears if I wear anything on my head, I have fallen in love with balaclavas though, because I can pull them back so you see the front of my hair or let some strands out, and it looks so much better than any hat ever could on me
For me instant style comes with balance. Like I enjoy the juxtaposition of dress pants with cool sneakers and a relaxed sweater. Dressy meets casual. Or actual aesthetic balance. Like if you are wearing flowy pants or a maxi skirt on the bottom, maybe go with a more fitted top. And I think jewelry ties a look together and shouldn’t be overlooked
My signature piece is my winter coat haha. I have one winter coat and I wear it from October until March and I’ve had it for 10 years! It’s perfect and I never want to replace it haha
Hi Alexa, Great video, again! Wanted to say about scarves: I have hundreds of them, and never really learned how to wear them until my 50s. You will likely find that scarves are kinder of an older person look and feel.
For anyone who has super sensitive ears!!!! Get a tube of neosporin and get the product to the edge of the opening. Insert the base of your earring unto the tube and get it covered in neosporin, then put it in your ear! I have super sensitive ears and this always works for me!
It took me a long time, but I finally decided (realized) what my signature necklace would be. I had a Madewell necklace that I'd just bought on sale, but I ended up wearing it almost every day--I just loved it and thought it looked so good on me. It tarnished after awhile, so I replaced it with a much better quality necklace that's also chunky and gold (the brand is Missoma). I put a couple of charms on it that my mom won in high school, so wearing those charms reminds me of her.
The hair looks so good!! I think there’s such a thing as earring converters for people who don’t have pierced ears to wear earrings. Maybe you could try that & then u wouldn’t have to worry about putting it in ur ear! It converts to clip on!
I feel the same for jewelry, but don't take yourself down! I wasn't a jewelry kind of gal either, then I got gifted a couple of pieces that were from my grandma and I started hunting the markets wherever I travel to for nice handmade jewelry, even custom one can be super nice if it's crafted with love. Now I have a small collection of pieces I wear all the time and they make me feel super special anytime I put them on.
I hope I'm not late and you'll see this cause it was literal game changer for me. I also have same issues like you regarding earrings(I can also wear silver but off topic). Get yourself golden hook(the thing that goes into year) and you can hang literally anything on it without having irritation. There is limitation still with it but it's way better than nothing
It doesn't work for every type of earring, but I've gotten around my super-sensitive ears by wearing smallish infinity hoops (titanium for me) and then I swap out the regular hooks on dangly earrings for closed hooks and attach them to my infinity hoops instead of actually putting them in my earlobes.
Clock necklaces were something that was introduced to me through a vid of yours, and I could not stop myself from purchasing one, because the level of character they add to an outfit is amazing! So I think this type of necklace makes you instantly stylish. Next, I wanna mention a brand that I think is stylish (their pieces) and that is praying (or prayingg) I don't know the correct spelling! But I love that brand!
I sadly can't do titanium or steel 😭 I've tried in the past and my ears always get infected! solid solid has been the only thing that hasn't caused any irritation
For earrings, could you focus on ones that you can put onto a basic solid gold base? I do that for clip ons since I don’t have my ears pierced, I’ll look at regular earrings that can be pried off the base and slapped onto a clip on one 😂! Just a thought, cause I feel you with the earring fomo! So many things to agree with, and I also love item repeats. That’s the fun with capsule wardrobes regardless of their issues, just enjoying your pieces more and getting good wear out of them! 🙌
One tip for the earring issue and someone who also has such sensitive ears, all I could wear was gold! Look for earrings that have wood or plastic posts, they won’t irritate like metals!
The sock thing could be because of your climate. I’m in the UK and I don’t think I know anyone who isn’t intentional with their socks. Whether someone is sporty and wears branded sports socks, or other brands and designers, or cosy argyle socks, funky stripes, characters on socks. It’s multi-generational. My mum would choose pretty ones, I currently have cat faces across my toes, my brother would wear dark colours or stripes. It’s such a thing. Probably because we’re more likely to wear them every day apart from a small part of the summer when sandals come out. I will say that here in Cornwall, my mother-in-law is one of those people who can’t wait to get her flip flops on, and wears them in what I consider to be weird times of the year, but the Cornish aside, you never know when you will need to take your shoes off when you enter someone’s house, so you want cute socks on! 😊
Have you tried implant grade titanium earrings? Most good quality piercers use it because the metal is literally made to stay in someone’s body! I’ve had piercings that refused to heal that I’ve switched to implant grade titanium and then they healed perfectly. Maybe that’s something to give a try, if you’re looking to not spend money on gold earrings?
When you said signature piece and then earrings I immediately thought of myself because since I have short hair I always make sure a pair of earrings on because I can’t really do much with my hair.
Bandanas never fit my big head but I like wearing them around my neck to have a convenient way to cover my face if I suddenly decide to paint or something.
❤Love to do a Rosie the Riveter style bandana, but rolled & tied on top they always end up falling right off my head in minutes😂. Also tried doing the boho chic 'kerchief style tied in back. Just looked & felt absurd doing that🤣. Neither a 📷 Hollywood starlet or 💪laborer going off to stomp grapes. 😊Thankfully, I love layering a variety of cosy solid & patterned scarves for extra Winter warmth🧣. I usually pick them to coordinate w/my coat or outfit. Experimenting more & more w/fashion scarves. They can add a fun pop of color, pattern, or personality. Size & fabric quality makes all the difference. Prefer butter soft over stiff or scratchy materials. Not a big fan of silk or silk blends😖. Solid larger scarves are 🆗️ as some kind of wrap. Smaller printed scarves suit me better as a 🆒️ accent around my neck, wrist, belt, or tote strap. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)
Man, I could never do the colourful socks trend. It looks cool on other people but it personally brings me traumatic memories from bullying. My mom used to buy me lots of colourful/patterned socks in middle school/early high school and I felt kind of neutral about them. Didn't love them, didn't hate them, but wore them with every outfit because those were the socks I had. That's until I realized some of my classmates have been mocking me for my socks for months. And of course it's considered stylish now 🙄. It's years later and I sill can't bring myself to wear a funky sock that is visible. It's either the short socks you can't see under your shoes or plain, neutral socks. It's not even like I love interesting socks and stopped wearing them because of bullying. It's more like something I didn't have an opinion on but I now hate (for myself) because of bad memories.
My hair is kind of short and I wear a hat every day. I just think it's a lot easier to wear hats when you have short hair. Of course it depends on the kind of hat (like a cowboy hat or fedora looks good w long hair) and the person, but y'know.
The etiquette in me can't pass hats worn indoors (that was so ingrained to me when I was a kid so I just choose to never wear one) I do love seeing them outside tho especially when people are fishing, in the beach etc
Theme sweaters are "teacher core". It seems like elementary teachers end up with a wardrobe of seasonal sweaters. My mom, aunt and MIL were all teachers and all had the sweaters for every holiday.
Alexa, have you tried titanium earrings? Titanium is medical grade and I don’t believe it’s possible to be allergic to it. That’s why professional piercers only pierce with it.
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Since CZcams I am dressing much more Boho which I love and was always embarrassed to wear it. No one in my friends group dresses that way so mostly they only tell me they like something rarely.
People who are instantly stylish to me don’t box themselves into a certain style / trend! They wear what makes them happy regardless of what’s popular and I think that’s HOT!
Something I've realized working in one of those fancier stores is that stylish people are outfit repeaters. They would wear outfits they love over and over again and just change the accessories/shoes/hairstyle and it would look so different every time
I have this long fuzzy, red plaid duster that I wear every fall/winter. Very big, very obvious, and I re-wear it to the point when I first wore it this fall everyone at work was like “oh! The duster’s back! Now it’s really fall!” Like, opposite to people being put off by you re-wearing things, I find the practice of having signature pieces is actually very comforting to people in my life- almost like the piece is a recurring character in a book or tv show. which sounds a little odd maybe, but it’s true- and more so if the piece in question is really comfortable and really feels like “you”.
Love the newish hair color!
I think baggy pants are incredibly stylish. At 72, I wear what I love, tho' I find I'm often the only woman in my retirement community wearing baggy pants. My sister who's 2 years older frequently tells me she tries to dress "age appropriately." I wonder if others my age think I dress like a toddler. 😂
Im 40, and when I wear baggy pants, I feel like I’m back in the 90s again and I’m a teenager. I love it 😅
it aint easy being the coolest person around!! i cannot wait to be 72, thank you for being stylish and fun
Im 63 and often see people stare at what im wearing. I think they are just wondering where I got it :) 😅
I'm just a teen, but I gotta say that you're cool asf. There's no age limit for style, fashion, and comfort!!
Instantly stylish: statement piece, with at least one element in their outfit that’s polished. It could be hair done and baggy clothes, or messy bun with sleek trousers. That contrast a long with the statement piece is chef’s kiss 💋
I think its so stylish when people aren't afraid to dress however they want when they want, I try to do it myself, sometimes I go for an earthy granola vibe (my go too) or I like to dress in a more baggy modern art student vibe, with pearls and gold. I honestly think you had to pick an aesthetic and stick with it but I realize thats so unrealistic because I love so many aesthetics.
I also have super sensitive ears and what I found that works for me is getting hooks in a material I can wear like solid gold and switching out all the cool dangly earrings I thirft. I also take skinny small hoops and add charms to them and it has allowed me to wear WAY more earrings than I ever have. This changed my life.
This sounds great and like just what I need! What exactly do you mean by a hook? Do you have a brand or an example? I can't really find what you mean online
@@pauliene25I think she means like what you would buy if you wanted to make your own earrings - so it will be the bit that goes through your ear. Then there’s a tiny loop in the metal on the front where you could loop/attach the rest of the earring. I bought some niobium ones for my sensitive ears on Etsy, and then used some small pliers to open up the small loop on the front. I sort of? Took my other earrings off their hooks and put them on these new hooks?? Sorry now that I’m explaining it’s hard to explain!
I think I just searched “earring hooks” + the metal I wanted them made out of on Etsy but I’m sure other places would sell them too!
Yes I was just going to comment this!! A simple small pair of good quality hoops can be so versatile and all u need is some pliers to put on the charms :)
you can also find really quirky, unique and cool clip on earings in second hand stores
Alexa! I’d love to see a “shop my closet” series! You mentioned in this video that you’re worried people don’t want to see the same clothes all the time, but I actually am a little bummed I don’t see some favorites more than once. And when you wore that denim vest as a shirt a bunch, I was pumped every time I saw it! Definitely iconic.
So maybe “shop my closet for X weather” or “shop my closet to style this piece.” I would love to see what your personal staples are!
Matching sets just make me think people have their life together and are so stylish. Doesn't have to be a suit, even matching track suits, like get it, A+, you are a style icon.
"I love people who wear funky whimsical cardigans with a theme" boosted my confidence knowing alexa would think I'm stylish bc I LOVE those!! I have crocheted a star and moon granny square cardigan with purple accents and I love it sm. I get so many compliments whenever I wear it!! after making it I realized I kind of need a bunch of cool themed cardigans like that so I'm currently making a strawberry one and want to make lots more in the future :)
The main thing I think makes someone instantly stylish is not showing fast fashion!
It's been 3 years since people started complimenting me by my style/clothing. It's been 3 years that I only dress in second hand items. I've realized that before that I was deeply restricted by the items available in fast fashion stores rather than being true to the style I've always wanted to have. The price was also an impediment. I've never dressed cheaper, prettier and with better quality clothing than today.
@@claudia4632 I've also realized that I've stepped up my fahsion game ever since I started thrifting. I still like some of my former fast fashion outfits but I absolutely love the outfits I create with my thrifted items. Thrifting definitely makes you take a moment to figure out YOUR personal style instead of just following trends. And it also makes you think more creatively and out of the box. All of these things just level up your style so much. Plus, like you said, it's cheaper and more high quality! And more ethical, too. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.
@@claudia4632 100% this. I’ve never dressed better than since I started buying all of my clothes second hand and checking labels to see what fabric things are made of before I decide to buy them. I always get complimented on my outfits now and it is always second hand pieces that I love. I feel like I have a true personal style now instead of just a closet full of cheap fast fashion that will begin to pill and fall apart within a few wears.
Similar for me is not being covered in logos. For some reason it's tacky to me to be covered in Louie Vuitton logos.
Alexa don’t hate yourself for any reason. Yikes. It’s ok to not like sneakers that isn’t even strange. We love you! ❤❤❤
Converse only!
@@traceytrotter9934 I have a lot of foot pain I much prefer vans myself.
@@LucyGooseyVault33 I love the 70's ones. Are Vans good for feet in general?
@@traceytrotter9934 I’m not sure I’ve only had the one pair, but I also have a pair of converse which I also love but my feet hurt more when I wear the converse. But to be honest for me personally boots are more supportive for my feet then any sneakers m/tennis shoes
@@LucyGooseyVault33 Totally agree. Boots are the best!
But it's more realistic for us viewers to wear our clothes more than a few times! So when you work a favorite piece into your outfit again I appreciate that
for your earring issue you, should try out surgical steel or titanium. they are both piercing grade (along with gold) so it's super unlikely that there will be any irritation. i know it's been a game changer for me!
Totally agree with the signature item! I follow a strange mixture of style creators with very different asthetics, and i loooove spotting a piece that ive seen worn before! Like your denim, jennas knits, nikki sky's bags, west desperados capes... it makes me feel like theyre actually wearable and functionable.. and stylish.
I always end up complimenting on people's purses/bags. In my mind most people only have a few bags, and sometimes its a "its not going to match everything I have so lets get unique" bag or one they have quilted.
When I think about it, what really makes people stylish for me is the feeling that a person feels good and confident in their outfit.
😊 Yes, I think it's our passion❤️🔥, drive, devil may care confidence, & commitment that truly sells style.
💜If we LOVE it; if it makes us feel 🎉 JOYFUL 🎉; or, like we're ready to 💪CONQUER the world🌎〰️that amazing 🪄magic will be magnified in us.
🤔Even hardcore minimalists who follow more narrowly defined & strict fashion formulas can look exceptional in the same 32 pieces worn over & over again. Fit, quality, color, silhouette, etc. can be key considerations in how effectively we carry something off, but we should never underestimate the importance of attitude & mission.
We all have tried gorgeous garments that look absolutely stunning on someone else〰️only to find that on us they invoke some sort of discomfort, scorn, shame, or negativity😔.
If any piece overwhelms our body or senses, we often need to pass on it. In some cases, we can do a simple style tweak to make it work. Tuck it in, turn it backwards, button it differently, layer another item over or under it, add an accessory, etc.
✂️Sometimes it requires we change the hem, neckline, or other detail to make it truly work. Even style experts have fashion fails. We're allowed to experiment w/our wardrobe, look for inspo, & play with our clothes. Rework it until it pops or let it go.
In addition to serving a specific purpose, dress code, or climate〰️our clothing needs to enhance our mind, body, & spirit too.
💚Bridget from Cali☘️
(using my pal's YT acct)
😊 Yes, I think it's our passion❤️🔥, drive, devil may care confidence, & commitment that truly sells style.
💜If we LOVE it; if it makes us feel 🎉 JOYFUL 🎉; or, like we're ready to 💪CONQUER the world🌎〰️that amazing 🪄magic will be magnified in us.
🤔Even hardcore minimalists who follow more narrowly defined & strict fashion formulas can look exceptional in the same 32 pieces worn over & over again. Fit, quality, color, silhouette, etc. can be key considerations in how effectively we carry something off, but we should never underestimate the importance of attitude & mission.
We all have tried gorgeous garments that look absolutely stunning on someone else〰️only to find that on us they invoke some sort of discomfort, scorn, shame, or negativity😔.
If any piece overwhelms our body or senses, we often need to pass on it. In some cases, we can do a simple style tweak to make it work. Tuck it in, turn it backwards, button it differently, layer another item over or under it, add an accessory, etc.
✂️Sometimes it requires we change the hem, neckline, or other detail to make it truly work. Even style experts have fashion fails. We're allowed to experiment w/our wardrobe, look for inspo, & play with our clothes. Rework it until it pops or let it go.
In addition to serving a specific purpose, dress code, or climate〰️our clothing needs to enhance our mind, body, & spirit too.
💚Bridget from Cali☘️
(using my pal's YT acct)
HVe you tried getting a gold base, such as studs with a loop or hooks and then adding cool charms to them? And then you can just change the charm out when you’re feeling something new? I have my ears stretched and I have a ton of cute earrings that I just put on special hooks (kidney hooks) and boom! I can wear all of my earrings. I also have sensitive ears, so I was shocked when the stretching worked. Have you also tried medical Grace titanium? It’s great for sensitive ears.😊
the darker hair suits you so much and really brings out your eyes!
Oh my gosh! Your hair is SO adorable here.
Loving your bangs. I recently got my hair chopped off into a pixie cut and since then I wear a lot of scarves to keep my neck warm. I get compliments all the time. So YES to scarves.
Have you tried unplated stainless steel? Unfortunately silver girlies have it easier, but as long as the section that actually goes in your lobe is unplated you should be good!
I love signature pieces, I think they are so cool. I like watching people who has the same thing with them like handbag, watch, or rings. they're just very personalised and you can tell what kinda people they are
actually id love to see a video of you styling a piece of clothing in different ways!
I wear bandanas because the pressure of it helps me against migraines, and I often feel like such a dork with my bandana on, but you thinking it’s cool adds a whole new perspective ❤❤❤
I get migraines too, I might steal this idea ❤
Have you tried titanium earrings? My piercings' holes were getting inflamed, I believe from the zinc present in steel earrings, so I decided to buy titanium piercings and earrings and the problem went away. They're pretty affordable and don't tarnish.
People who think you shouldn’t wear something more than once should not be watching thrift shows 🇨🇦
love love love that the picture references were of different body types/sizes/ethnicities. SO happy to see!
I got a newsboy cap for Christmas. My boyfriend read my Christmas list and asked what is that so I said imagine a newsboy from the 20s what kind of hat do you picture? He responded "like Fievel? The mouse?" LOL yes exactly
yess I agree with them all!! I would also add people wearing handmade or DIY looking pieces are instantly stylish to me 💫
The bangs look so great on you! Thank you for another wonderful video Alexa. Also I feel you on the sneakers which is such a bummer because I walk everywhere so if I want to keep my feet healthy, I have to opt for not-so-exciting sneakers... WAH WAH. Also everyone should rewear clothes, especially ones that make them happy! How else are we gonna be sustainable with our fashion? I love this leather jacket of yours!
To me, a striking lip color is something that makes a person instantly stylish! I can't deal with the smudging/transfer/worry I, unbeknownst to me, look like the Joker, so people who wear bright or dark lipstick have all my respect and admiration and it just makes them look so cool. Also, tall boots seem instantly fashionable as well, like knee or even thigh height. :)
Have you tried earings where the studs are made of surgical steel? I have sensitive ears too and those work for me aswell as gold. Though, I don’t wear earrings every day so that could aldo contribute.
I find myself thinking someone is extra stylish when they match their clothes to their vibe. Like when a person wears an outfit that just really makes sense for their personality it feels so cohesive and not contradicting it’s self. A friend of mine can literally look like the most stylish person wearing sweats just because she has the laid back swagger to pull it off.
This is so random but I used to feel the same way about bandannas until I brought some front pieces out, and also folded the bandanna over on itself a few times so the tail end was shorter!! I feel like you have to customize it to your face/head shape lol. Now I wear them a lot in the summer!!
I think accommodating hair length matters too
So agree about the cardigans and vests. When older ladies/grandmas compliment my sweaters, i know i'm doing something right.
I super agree on all of these! One time i fell out so much over my friend’s whimsical Halloween sweater that I think she was wanting me to tone it down. But for real, it makes me smile somewhere deep in my soul. And I remember when you said you couldn’t do a month of Christmas sweaters, but I was secretly hoping you would do a week. Because they are wonderful!!!!
People with a signature personal style exude so much confidence! You can wear trends but style is so personal and that's what makes an outfit cool. Totally agree about sneakers. I normally only wear some kind of heel so I feel like sneakers are cute on other people but weird on me. I also never leave the house without earrings.
Alexa! I love this video so much!!!❤
Dresses over jeans is something I'm literally foaming at the mouth to try. A lady that works at my college wore like dress pants with a mini skirt the same color over it and OMG SHE LOOKED AMAZING!!!!
What lipstick/gloss do you use?!! A make-up tutorial would be so nice!!!
you could get solid gold hoops or something and then add things that can hang on them! I have the same problem and need to wear gold!
I feel like people who are stylish have a gift of knowing what works for them and its always nice to see . And if alexis is reading this i love watching your videos they always bring me joy and make me smile . I do want to ask though did you ever think about thrifting MENS clothing ? It would be interesting to me at least . Thank you and keep spreading the joy & love your awesome . David w ❤❤❤❤
That animation at the end was so cute!!!
Have you tried wearing surgical stainless steel earrings? I’m super sensitive too. Can’t even wear gold plated. But stainless steel is hypo allergenic and more affordable ❤
You can buy gold plated or even solid gold ear hooks and needle nose pliers and then buy any earrings you want and exchange the hooks for your own golden ones. Then you can wear any earring you want
Alexa , an sensitive ear earring “Hack” a friend recently did for me, that has opened up a world of affordable possibilities. She bought earrings backs in a metal I can wear and replaced the backings on cute earrings I normally could not wear. Obviously some types of earrings would not lend themselves to this DIY but lots of the earrings just have a charm(s) that are easily attached to a new hook, wire, lever, or hoop made of a metal you can wear, in your case gold.
have you tried gold filled earrings? it’s cheaper than solid gold but the gold on the outside is chemically bonded so it’s fully waterproof
I may be reading too far into this but I hope you're feeling okay girlie! You seem a lil bit not so with yourself in this video (it was still a good video! I just meant, how you speak with yourself) and I wanna say you're a killer person and I appreciate YOUR style and the videos you create for us (^:
Hope you are taking care of yourself and being kind to you 💛
Aww you’re so sweet!! Honestly I was not feeling myself while filming this video and the upcoming Sunday video, I’m feeling extremely burned out and I actually just got a horrible cold too so I’m going to be taking a full two weeks off just to take a step back because I was literally going on energy zero which I’m ashamed that I couldn’t be in a better headspace but yeah, sorry if it wasn’t my best 😭
@@alexasunshine83 hi Alex will u make a vintage or non vintage heels/boots Tryon collection?
@@alexasunshine83 hi Alex will u make a vintage or non vintage heels/boots Tryon collection?
@@alexasunshine83 pls rest up and feel better! I can't have one of my favorite youtubers feeling not so hot 😭
I feel you on the hats, I have very straight and fine hair, which means it bascially disappears if I wear anything on my head, I have fallen in love with balaclavas though, because I can pull them back so you see the front of my hair or let some strands out, and it looks so much better than any hat ever could on me
I love your new end screen 🩷 🌸
For me instant style comes with balance. Like I enjoy the juxtaposition of dress pants with cool sneakers and a relaxed sweater. Dressy meets casual. Or actual aesthetic balance. Like if you are wearing flowy pants or a maxi skirt on the bottom, maybe go with a more fitted top. And I think jewelry ties a look together and shouldn’t be overlooked
these bangs are such a look for you!!!
Hi Alexa, I love that you are growing out your natural hair colour! It make your eyes pop 🩵
Love from Belgium!
My signature piece is my winter coat haha. I have one winter coat and I wear it from October until March and I’ve had it for 10 years! It’s perfect and I never want to replace it haha
I love these types of videos
Have you tried gold filled earrings?
Hi Alexa, Great video, again! Wanted to say about scarves: I have hundreds of them, and never really learned how to wear them until my 50s. You will likely find that scarves are kinder of an older person look and feel.
I love you new Two toned hair really makes you eyes pop. I love your ideas.
I agree with your signature ideas ❤ em.
For anyone who has super sensitive ears!!!! Get a tube of neosporin and get the product to the edge of the opening. Insert the base of your earring unto the tube and get it covered in neosporin, then put it in your ear! I have super sensitive ears and this always works for me!
It took me a long time, but I finally decided (realized) what my signature necklace would be. I had a Madewell necklace that I'd just bought on sale, but I ended up wearing it almost every day--I just loved it and thought it looked so good on me. It tarnished after awhile, so I replaced it with a much better quality necklace that's also chunky and gold (the brand is Missoma). I put a couple of charms on it that my mom won in high school, so wearing those charms reminds me of her.
The hair looks so good!! I think there’s such a thing as earring converters for people who don’t have pierced ears to wear earrings. Maybe you could try that & then u wouldn’t have to worry about putting it in ur ear! It converts to clip on!
I feel the same for jewelry, but don't take yourself down! I wasn't a jewelry kind of gal either, then I got gifted a couple of pieces that were from my grandma and I started hunting the markets wherever I travel to for nice handmade jewelry, even custom one can be super nice if it's crafted with love. Now I have a small collection of pieces I wear all the time and they make me feel super special anytime I put them on.
I hope I'm not late and you'll see this cause it was literal game changer for me. I also have same issues like you regarding earrings(I can also wear silver but off topic). Get yourself golden hook(the thing that goes into year) and you can hang literally anything on it without having irritation. There is limitation still with it but it's way better than nothing
It doesn't work for every type of earring, but I've gotten around my super-sensitive ears by wearing smallish infinity hoops (titanium for me) and then I swap out the regular hooks on dangly earrings for closed hooks and attach them to my infinity hoops instead of actually putting them in my earlobes.
Clock necklaces were something that was introduced to me through a vid of yours, and I could not stop myself from purchasing one, because the level of character they add to an outfit is amazing! So I think this type of necklace makes you instantly stylish.
Next, I wanna mention a brand that I think is stylish (their pieces) and that is praying (or prayingg) I don't know the correct spelling! But I love that brand!
hey girl! piercing fanatic here, try anodised titanium and surgical steel, it can be more affordable and shouldn’t irritate your ears!
I sadly can't do titanium or steel 😭 I've tried in the past and my ears always get infected! solid solid has been the only thing that hasn't caused any irritation
The clapping was so funny and cute to me HAHAHA
I really love Local Eclectic for jewelry. Their pieces have personality
8:56 YESSSS ❤❤❤
Your hair looks amazing!
Good morning Alexis happy Wednesday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter
For earrings, could you focus on ones that you can put onto a basic solid gold base? I do that for clip ons since I don’t have my ears pierced, I’ll look at regular earrings that can be pried off the base and slapped onto a clip on one 😂! Just a thought, cause I feel you with the earring fomo!
So many things to agree with, and I also love item repeats. That’s the fun with capsule wardrobes regardless of their issues, just enjoying your pieces more and getting good wear out of them! 🙌
One tip for the earring issue and someone who also has such sensitive ears, all I could wear was gold! Look for earrings that have wood or plastic posts, they won’t irritate like metals!
The sock thing could be because of your climate. I’m in the UK and I don’t think I know anyone who isn’t intentional with their socks. Whether someone is sporty and wears branded sports socks, or other brands and designers, or cosy argyle socks, funky stripes, characters on socks. It’s multi-generational. My mum would choose pretty ones, I currently have cat faces across my toes, my brother would wear dark colours or stripes. It’s such a thing. Probably because we’re more likely to wear them every day apart from a small part of the summer when sandals come out.
I will say that here in Cornwall, my mother-in-law is one of those people who can’t wait to get her flip flops on, and wears them in what I consider to be weird times of the year, but the Cornish aside, you never know when you will need to take your shoes off when you enter someone’s house, so you want cute socks on! 😊
Lol I put on the same hoop earrings when I try to look more presentable. It works. People perceive me differently when I add earrings.
my head is weird with bandanas and wrap around headscarves too! My head is a weird shape so they just slide off
Have you tried implant grade titanium earrings? Most good quality piercers use it because the metal is literally made to stay in someone’s body! I’ve had piercings that refused to heal that I’ve switched to implant grade titanium and then they healed perfectly. Maybe that’s something to give a try, if you’re looking to not spend money on gold earrings?
When you said signature piece and then earrings I immediately thought of myself because since I have short hair I always make sure a pair of earrings on because I can’t really do much with my hair.
Bandanas never fit my big head but I like wearing them around my neck to have a convenient way to cover my face if I suddenly decide to paint or something.
❤Love to do a Rosie the Riveter style bandana, but rolled & tied on top they always end up falling right off my head in minutes😂.
Also tried doing the boho chic 'kerchief style tied in back. Just looked & felt absurd doing that🤣. Neither a 📷 Hollywood starlet or 💪laborer going off to stomp grapes.
😊Thankfully, I love layering a variety of cosy solid & patterned scarves for extra Winter warmth🧣. I usually pick them to coordinate w/my coat or outfit.
Experimenting more & more w/fashion scarves. They can add a fun pop of color, pattern, or personality. Size & fabric quality makes all the difference. Prefer butter soft over stiff or scratchy materials. Not a big fan of silk or silk blends😖.
Solid larger scarves are 🆗️ as some kind of wrap. Smaller printed scarves suit me better as a 🆒️ accent around my neck, wrist, belt, or tote strap.
💚Bridget from Cali☘️
(using my pal's YT acct)
I like the cartoon at the end
Man, I could never do the colourful socks trend. It looks cool on other people but it personally brings me traumatic memories from bullying. My mom used to buy me lots of colourful/patterned socks in middle school/early high school and I felt kind of neutral about them. Didn't love them, didn't hate them, but wore them with every outfit because those were the socks I had. That's until I realized some of my classmates have been mocking me for my socks for months. And of course it's considered stylish now 🙄. It's years later and I sill can't bring myself to wear a funky sock that is visible. It's either the short socks you can't see under your shoes or plain, neutral socks.
It's not even like I love interesting socks and stopped wearing them because of bullying. It's more like something I didn't have an opinion on but I now hate (for myself) because of bad memories.
6:16 I need those heart drip earrings in a biblical sense
Aw Alexa called her sunshiners stylish 😊we learn from you, girl!
She’s RIGHT here! 😊🥰😝
I wore dresses over dress pants when I was a teenager in the 70’s. 🇨🇦
Just wanted to stop in to say your hair is amazing.
My hair is kind of short and I wear a hat every day. I just think it's a lot easier to wear hats when you have short hair. Of course it depends on the kind of hat (like a cowboy hat or fedora looks good w long hair) and the person, but y'know.
Watching Laini Ozark makes you INSTANTLY stylish!! 😊
4:03 omg where is that blazer from?
The etiquette in me can't pass hats worn indoors (that was so ingrained to me when I was a kid so I just choose to never wear one) I do love seeing them outside tho especially when people are fishing, in the beach etc
Does anyone know where this cardigan is from or what her @ is ??!! At 9:14
Theme sweaters are "teacher core". It seems like elementary teachers end up with a wardrobe of seasonal sweaters. My mom, aunt and MIL were all teachers and all had the sweaters for every holiday.
Alexa, have you tried titanium earrings? Titanium is medical grade and I don’t believe it’s possible to be allergic to it. That’s why professional piercers only pierce with it.
Lol I wear bandanas all the time but it's mostly bc my pixie cut looks a mess about half the time 😭😭
I can’t wear hats 😂 my head is huge. It is seriously a struggle to find a hat that fits
I love seeing people re-wear the same piece. Do't worry about it.
I cannot imagine a hat that would not look good on you, how about making a video exploring hats :))
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I would never comment on someone's clothes in a negative way..if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all
When i see someone wearing a cute sweater i find them very approachable
Since CZcams I am dressing much more Boho which I love and was always embarrassed to wear it. No one in my friends group dresses that way so mostly they only tell me they like something rarely.