Hi lovelies,

When a Formula-1 racing driver signals their intention to pull into the pit lane and ask for a quick spruce up - that is, in fitting new tyres, enjoying light maintenance, or replacing the steering wheel with an alternative, we understand that because of the several miles they have raced around the track at breakneck speed, a little tune-up is more than necessary so that they can continue with the race and flourish in longevity, knowing that the pull-in will cost some time now in order to save time later.

It’s strange, then, how so few of us take the same attitude to ourselves. From balancing a career to a family to trying to make your dreams come true, most of us are go-go-go at all times. Unfortunately, all this is bound to do is tire us out and fray us at the edges if we feel unable to properly gain that tune-up ourselves.

But more than just tuning up your health (through juice cleanses, light fasting, good sleep, self-care and exercise), we can take the same approach to switch up our style, especially if we feel it’s become a little drab or outdated. Let’s consider a few techniques for achieving this, in the best possible way:

Repaired Accessories
After we’ve worn certain clothing or accessories for a while, we might not see their condition gradually deteriorate over time. For instance, washing a shirt a dozen times may mean that its color becomes slightly washed out, but over 200 washes? It might be time for a replacement depending on the quality of the garment. Repair of clothes and accessories can be worthwhile too, as services like Fast-Fix can help repair and maintain your jewelry or other accessories like watches.

The Colors Of The Season
It can be worthwhile to think of how to update our color palettes based on the season when designing what outfits we might wear. While blacks, greys and browns work well in autumn and winter, it might be that in the midst of summer, we wish to become a little brighter. Lighter clothes, such as light scarves rather than heavy woolen textured options, and balancing our jewelry and its color can make a great difference. When you become more present in how you dress for now rather than what you may have liked, you can adapt your tastes in a way that constantly feels fresh. The best part? A little goes a long way.

Tailors, Fittings & Adornments
It’s good to have your clothing refitted from time to time, especially if you’ve fluctuated in weight. This may be cheaper than acquiring new items and can help you keep hold of clothes you love, like a jacket that means something to you. Additionally, having tailored clothes designed can be perfect for formal or event wear, while sometimes learning how to sew and practicing your own adornments (such as well-designed rips in jeans) can help you look and feel anew.

With this advice, we hope you can tune up your style in a way that works for you, most of all having fun with the entire process.