"Viehacks": Viejas Fashion Hacks

HACK “strategy or technique for managing time more efficiently...” in the styling world it translates to “tips and tricks that make a difference on how you look or that make your life easier”  

Ana- Before the internet exploded with people sharing their fashion hacks; I had a few styling hacks of my own. My favorite internet hacks are the ones that show how to wear beautiful handkerchiefs as blouses. I tried it recently and I had a lot of fun!

Here are my other top styling hacks. For hacks 2-4; visit our insta: https://www.instagram.com/viejaswithstyle/reels/

1. A wooden hoop goes a long way

2. A pair of scissors is your best friend 

3. Backwards can be fun. Just avoid the “Celine”!

4. Hold it together and make it useful. Use belts to close open jackets and dusters, use belt straps in pants to hold a fanny pack in place

Viejas, just remember to have fun! 

Corina - I have spent a decent amount of time on social media learning about all different kinds of tricks and hacks related to beauty and fashion, which honestly, I do not use. However, I do have a few that I do use which I learned from my hairdresser, my mom and a friend.

Shiny Hair – I frequently get stopped at stores, on the street and at social gatherings by people who ask what on earth do I do to make my hair so shiny. Having healthy strands and a healthy scalp is a big contributor to my shiny hair. However, the following hacks always help. I apply coconut oil at least 2x a month and leave it overnight. I also use shine products such as Dry Shine by J Beverly Hills or Super Skinny Serum by Paul Mitchell. NEVER apply it directly to the hair but always spray a small amount on the tip of your fingers and “brush” over your hair. 

Keep “items” Together – I mix and match everything I own; however, there are certain items that I always wear together. I store them with each other in my closet so I save time when getting dressed. For example: I keep tops and necklaces in my closet that I often wear together in the same hanger. 

Pendant Scarf – Sometimes I use a scarf as the “chain” for a pendant. I have a couple of large pendants that seem too bulky to wear with a chain, so I hang them from a lightweight scarf to create a necklace. I always place the jewelry in the middle and then adjust the scarf in different ways depending on what kind of top I am wearing.  

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