Less is more. I truly believe in buying a few pieces with better construction.
Any item in your wardrobe should satisfy one of two criteria: utility and joy.
Only buy things that make your heart sing. If I don't love it, I won't buy it.
Matching your hat to your shoe to your bag, or your necklace to your earrings, has a tendency to look dated. Mixing up your accessories adds interest to an outfit, and can make you look much more modern and polished.
I'm not as snarky as I used to be.
The fashion industry [is] built on, and thrives on, our collective insecurity.