For many of us, fashion is a passion. It’s how we express ourselves and show off a sense of style to the rest of the world. We take time to cultivate a personal style that makes us feel confident and comfortable in our own skin. But fashion isn’t limited to clothing hanging in a closet. In fact, the closet itself can be a fashion statement. With a little creativity you can incorporate your sense of style into almost every aspect of everyday life.
Dress Your Bed Up
No place on earth is as intimate and personal as your bedroom. Every aspect should be a reflection of your style and personality. Not to mention, the bed is a great focal point for showing off your keen ability to pull together a look.
Start with the mattress. Even though they aren’t seen, high quality mattresses are the foundation of the bed. A good night’s sleep can’t be sacrificed, no matter how good the bed looks. Next, move on to selecting comfortable sheets. Since the sheets sometimes show at the top don’t be afraid to go for a bold color or print.
The real fashion comes into play when you’re choosing pillows, throws and comforters. The texture, print and arrangement will all impact the final look.
Display Clothing as Art
The many fashion museums around the globe are a true testament to clothing’s artistic roots. Handcrafted, couture pieces of clothing are every bit as impressive as a painting. Instead of oils and watercolors, the artist’s medium is cloth and thread.
It’s now in vogue to display your favorite designer duds rather than hiding them away behind closed doors. Floating shelves for high-end dress shoes, watches or shades are a fantastic way to save space while creating visual interest. If you have a vintage piece or expensive one-of-a-kind article of clothing you can preserve it while showing it off with a framed display that hangs on the wall.
Decorating with clothing can be tricky. It can easily look out of place if it completely deviates from the rest of the décor in the room. Using clothing as art can also look odd if you don’t display it so that it looks intentional.
Pick Stylish Pet Swag
We live in a world where there are jewelry lines for French bulldogs. Every year pet owners spend millions of dollars on clothing, collars and leashes for their ultimate accessory–their dog. Some people may do a double take of your decked out dog, but fashionistos don’t sweat it. They want their canine companion to look just as stylish during an al fresco lunch or walk through the shopping district.
Pull Together a Stylish Entry
The first part of a home that guests see is the entry. It sets the tone for the entire house, and first impressions are everything. Take the time to give your front entry an infusion of fashion so it gives guests the right idea about your sense of style.
First things first, declutter the area. No outfit or area of your home is going to look put together when there’s unnecessary clutter. Plus, front entries are usually tight spaces. Less clutter will make the space seem more open and inviting.
Now turn your attention to the door. There are many elements that go into the door’s look:
· Architectural style
· Material
· Paint or stain color
· Windows
· Knobs
· Locks
· Knockers
· Peepholes
The door is the first thing people will come in contact with–literally. What kind of message do you want it to send before a person enters your home? Once they’re through the door give guests a sense of your style by prominently displaying a statement piece of art or furniture within eyeshot.
Up the Style of Your Mobile Devices
One thing that most people have with them every day, no matter where they are and what they’re wearing, is their smart phone. Cases and accessories give you the perfect opportunity to make a fashion statement every time you take a call or make a text. If functionality and protection are the top priorities with a case you can still give it personality with a decorative PopSocket or pair of designer headphones.