Fashion is expensive. Style is not. Some of the most stylish girls I know are certainly not the wealthiest.

If you look back in history of the women who are most memorable and most stylish, they were never the followers of fashion. They were the ones who were unique in their style, breakers of the rules. They were authentic, genuine, original. They were not following the trends.

Taking stock of what you own, when done correctly and thoroughly, helps dampen the urge to shop frivolously.

We all get a little rush of excitement at the prospect of buying a brand-new outfit for a first date, but this is not the time. You're much better off wearing clothes, shoes especially, that you've already tested.

It's empowering for women to have some tricks up their sleeve to help them look their best.

Some girls on the street don't have a lot of money, but they have the best style. It's not about being able to buy everything in the store.

Like most people, I've grown a lot more sophisticated in my style choices. I know myself and what suits me better now than I did when I was much younger and feel more comfortable in my own skin.