Tip of the week: Locate your favorite clothing item.

We all have clothes in our closet that we love. So instead of looking at a magazine for inspiration, search your closet and just alter some of your favorite looks.

Step 1: Pick out a few of your favorite items in your closet.

Step 2: Examine why each item is your favorite. What color shirt do you look best in? Do you prefer midi or mini skirts? Does chinos fit you perfectly? Do you love stripes or floral?

Step 3: Go buy some more!

Color: If there is a color that you really love to wear, try incorporating different shades of that color into your wardrobe. Instead of owning five black t-shirts, try adding a gray shirt. If you really want to explore, try buying something silver.

Material or style: If you love the material of those pants, check the tag and try searching for that material online. If there is a specific style that hugs your body in the right places, purchase more of that style and change the material or pattern. You may be surprised on what you will find!

Pattern: If you love floral, instead of owning a bunch of floral dresses, try buying floral necklaces. That way you won’t look like you are always wearing the same clothes. Even if your favorite pattern is not floral, incorporating a pattern into your accessories is great to add edge when you are wearing a plain outfit.