We’ve all been there. You spot a girl on your commute and it’s love: meaning, you want to shop her entire look (‘Must. Buy. Track. Suit.’) or go home and rethink how to wear your clothes in a completely new way (‘Why didn’t I think to do that with my white shirt?’).
That’s the power of great personal style. When you see it, it makes you want to figure out how to be the coolest, prettiest, sharpest, most superlative version of yourself.
In the second instalment of five, we talk to stylist, blogger, fashion marketing guru and motivational speaker Freddie Harrel about her singular personal style.
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"The piece? The co-ord. I love culottes, and strong fabrics that hold the shape of a piece. I love dressing up. I went to a Christening in this outfit and a little girl asked me why I was wearing a costume, which made my day!"
Dahlia top and trousers, and Asos sandals, all Freddie’s own
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"This co-ord is bright, colourful, bold and eye-catching. Pieces like this really suit my style, they speak for me."
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"I’m a messy thing. I throw everything together and, if I like the look of it, I roll with it. I really believe we’re made up of several inner characters. I definitely have a few dozen of them packed under this fro.
So I like for each look to reflect one of those personas."
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"There’s so much attitude going on with this outfit,
I would finish it off with retro-style Asos heels to add a bit of diva to the mix. You can also pair it with brogues for a more preppy finish, or an oversized knit and Converse for a sportier feel."
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"A long trench could take this to a classier place, but the possibilities are endless."
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"My attitude? Don't overthink anything and don't try to please everyone."