Style secrets for looking fabulous without spending a lot of money, from J. Alexander, America’s Next Top Model judge and author of Follow the Model: Miss J’s Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power
If you don’t have a whole lot of money but still want to look fabulous, spray painting your heels different colors to keep on matching them with different clothing options really does work, especially if your dress or outfit can distract the eye away from the shoe as much as possible. You know, in case some nosy friend wants to examine them up close. You’ll save a small fortune, even if it is only a temporary option. Another way to make your heels appear especially high-end is to simply paint the bottoms of them red so they look like Christian Louboutins. Why pay $1,200 for a pair of shoes when that’s rent and groceries for a month in most towns? You can also use nail polish to decorate an old pair of heels with new patterns or designs. Let yourself go crazy. Chloë Sevigny once wore thick kitchen rubber bands on a pair of simple pumps as a fashion accessory and it got written up in Vogue as a trend item, so you never know what’s going to be a surprise hit. Just follow your fashion instincts and, most important, have fun. Also, remember that when you first try on a pair of high heels, you’re usually walking on a store’s carpeted floor. Make sure to practice on hard surfaces inside your own home before you debut them, and baby-proof any sharp corners!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
J. Alexander, the author of Follow the Model: Miss J’s Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power (Copyright © 2009 by Alexander Jenkins), has traveled around the world casting and coaching models for countless top designers. Now he is a television personality well-known for his work as a runway coach and judge on America’s Next Top Model.
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LEARN MORE
- Read Chapter 1 of Follow the Model: Miss J’s Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power
- Watch a video with the author and find out how he got his nickname, how he went from accountant to runway coach, and more
