Something about this Fashionista’s seafoam green tote, her lightweight bubble-sleeved jacket, her subtlety-studded top…something about her distressed jeans, her silver bangles and embellished flats…something about all of this makes her so understatedly cool. Maybe it’s the loose fit of everything or the color combinations of the green, the brown and the light washed denim. Or maybe it’s her awesome glasses! One thing for certain is that this Fashionista has put together a great spring look that’s uniquely hers.

The look is relaxed; her jeans are relaxed, her hair is relaxed. I feel relaxed just looking at her, but in an inspired, ‘let’s go shopping’ kind of way. I can’t exactly define her style the way I could categorize a preppy or rocker look. Her style has no agenda – it simply is. I love when an outfit looks thrown together rather than pieced together. Calculation is boring.

Budgets are usually tight which means you can’t change or update your wardrobe to the extent that you’d like. But you might surprise yourself by pairing worn-to-death items with other things in your wardrobe that you wouldn’t normally wear them with. Your attempt at a reinvented outfit might fail, but luckily it’ll be a mistake that won’t cost you anything. Literally. Summer is on its way so let loose, and don’t forget to experiment.

Hint: You don’t need to save metallic bangles for a night out or a more formal occasion. If you wake up in the morning feeling like you want to wear an armful of gold or silver – go for it.