For many women, including myself, being stylish does not come easy. If you’re like me, you envy the trendy people on Pinterest and Tumblr.  

I’ve learned that developing your own personal style is difficult, but with these five basic articles of clothing -- which you probably already have in your closet -- you can fool anyone into thinking you are a true fashionista.

1. Jean jacket. Take it back to the 90s, when wearing all denim was “in” -- especially after Britney and Justin’s appearance at the American Music Awards.  A simple jean jacket can transform any outfit into a stylish one and there are plenty of different ways to wear one: you can button it up and pair it with a formal skirt, throw it over a sun dress, or go the classic route and roll up the sleeves and wear it with a simple tee.

2. Plain t-shirt. A plain t-shirt can go from being plain to being the focus of your entire outfit. Buy one over-sized and it wear it off the shoulder, tie one side up and show a little slice of skin, or get a form fitting one and tuck it into shorts or pants.  The possibilities are endless with a plain tee. Walk into any local H&M store and find one for $5, buy a few different colors, try the different styles and you have your outfits for the week!

3. Converse sneakers. Depending on your style, you can have a lot of fun making outfits with these. Whether you have high tops, low tops, white ones, or navy ones -- they go with just about anything. If you’re bold, throw them on with your floral patterned dress. Or, if you like to play it safe like me, try pairing them with shorts and a plain t-shirt, which will give you the perfect opportunity to try out the new styles listed above. If you’re really feeling trendy, maybe even throw on a jean jacket over that tee!

4. Skinny jeans. They say you can never have too many shoes, but you also can never have too many skinny jeans. Once you find ones that flatter your body, buy them in as many colors as possible: dark, light, distressed, white, teal, etc. They can dress your outfit up or down and can easily transition you from day to night wear. Roll them once to draw attention to your flats, or show off your new booties, or leave them down and tuck them into your favorite knee-high boots.  Need to be at work after class? Wear your favorite white skinnies and pack a pair of flats and a blouse to replace the sandals and tank!

5. Sunglasses. Sounds pretty basic, but that is the beauty of it. Throwing on a pair of sunglasses can even make your post-workout outfit look fabulous. They don't have to be expensive designer brands, my go-to favorite pair was only $10! You can rock a pair of sunglasses with any outfit and, as silly as it sounds, they can be the accessory that completes your look.

Any of these suggestions has the ability to transform a boring outfit into one that will have everyone thinking you have a great fashion sense. They are basic, cheap and, most importantly, can be worn by anyone. Don't be afraid to try these style tips. Experiment with different accessories, make it your own and, trust me, you will have everyone fooled into thinking you are just as trendy as the people on Pinterest.