Okay I’m putting this out there….“I’m nicer when I like my outfit!”  I saw this on a friend’s Facebook page and thought it was just too good not to share!  And truthfully….this really hit home with me!

Shoes, belts, and handbags most definitely make me a nicer person. So, let’s start with the base of all niceness…shoes! My favorite style for spring is the slingback.  A pair of Chanel cap-toe slingbacks is the ultimate in a luxury shoe. Be sure to look at some less expensive copies on our Pinterest board.  And if I owned a pair of Ganni’s slingback kitten heels in snake print…I think I would be extra nice!

Belts are our friends….because they complete an outfit and mainly because they nicely cinch our waists. A trendy way to wear a belt is over a suit, blazer, or coat. We love how a long wrapped silver belt cinches a white pantsuit.  Styling a cocktail dress with a belted blazer helps maximize the pieces you already have in your closet. Sounds like someone is taking nice to the max!  

Belt bags are still on-trend and can be worn two ways…around your waist as a belt or over your shoulder as a cross-body bag.  We are loving the resort vibe a Max Mara belt bag gives a white pants ensemble. A street style star shows us how to stay on trend by draping a belt bag over one shoulder. And we think a pale pink leopard print dress worn with a pink Gucci belt bag is especially nice!

So what do you get when you pair an “it” bag with a style influencer?  That would be a whole lot of niceness! And please know, when I say “it” bag, that doesn’t necessarily mean an expensive designer bag.  Translucent bags are so on-trend and you can spend as little or as much as you want. My style hack is pairing an inexpensive clear bag with a designer clutch.  How genius and nice does that sound?

My go-to look is a blazer and a blouse.  BTW….having a go-to look definitely makes me a nicer person.  I am always on the lookout for a statement blouse. That way I can push my blazer sleeves up and show off the beautiful cuffs.  I’m loving a Floryday lace and ruffled button down shirt…perfect for my springtime go-to look!

I’m pretty sure anything in animal print will bring out your inner niceness!  That’s because it’s considered a neutral and goes with every color and texture.  I have a major crush on snake print skirts and pants. Wear them now with a sweater and booties.  In a few months, wear them with a white blouse tied at the waist and sandals….twice as nice!

I don’t know about you, but I love how being “nice” has its perks!  And one more thing….don’t forget to “have a nice day!”

Holley Williams is a personal stylist specializing in closet inventory, seasonal shopping, closet organization and wardrobe consultation.  Contact Holley at [email protected].  Be sure to check out Holley’s updated Pinterest board here.