Which Style Camp Are You In?

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Are you an up-to-the-minute fashionista or do you prefer to be cosy and comfortable? Do you fawn over this season’s IT bag or are you happy using a satchel you’ve had since you were a child? Who knows why some of us become fashion addicts while others prefer to adopt a more laidback approach to dressing, but regardless of which style personality we are, on the inside we all want the same thing - to look good on the outside. The best way to achieve this is to choose a style of clothing which both expresses your personality and flatters your body type. Read on for our guide to the looks which rock the catwalk and the high street right now:

PREPPY: Is Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl your style idol? If so, you may be suffering from a bout of preppyness. Preppy girls are clever and ambitious – their attire favours blazers, starched shirts and loafers mixed in with some cable-knit jumpers and knee-high socks. Labels like Ralph Lauren are the quintessence of preppy but you don’t have to pay a fortune to look like you’re worth one. Paul's Boutique is an affordable preppy option that can wrap you up for the winter with its warm fitted quilt jackets and tweed blazers.

EDGY: Are you dazzled by the wild and chaotic fashion sense exhibited by pop sensation Rihanna? If you are, then you’re an edgy girl. You favour bold prints and aren’t afraid to mix bright clashing colours, such as hot pink trousers with an orange t-shirt. Edgy girls like to make a statement and always want to stay on trend.

BOHO: If you read poetry and listen to soul music, you might be a boho chick like Fearne Cotton, a girl who always looks pretty even with her can’t-be-bothered style. Boho girls favour simple styles such as Lipsy-style casual day dresses with a cardigan thrown on top.

CHIC: Fashion-forward model and TV presenter Alexa Chung is the high priestess of the chic girl set. Chic girls always look polished and primped, with straightened hair and clean, sparkling nails. They wear heels, carry the latest brand bag and wear simple but elegant clothes such as Blonde and Blonde jackets and silk scarves.

POP: Do you like to turn up the volume at your local nightclub on a Saturday evening? Do you like to show off your fabulous body in something figure-hugging and attention-seeking? Do you dye your hair and paint your nails in loud and funky colours? If you answer yes to the above questions, chances are that you are following pop goddess Tulisa in the style stakes. The sassy singer isn’t afraid to flaunt it like she’s got it, favouring bodycon and bandeau dresses which make the best of her womanly curves. In the autumn, Tulisa will debut her first fashion collection for online retailer Bank Fashion, so you’ll be able to wear her looks as well as see them on her.