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Coat:MNG|Sweater:Zara|Dress (worn as skirt):Sfera|Bag:Vintage|Booties:Asos

Layers are at their chicest when staying within a similar color family. Length is also created, but without the severity of a purely monochromatic palette.

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Blouse:H+M|Pants:H+M|Wedges:New Look

There's nothing more beautiful than the classic white button-down. Contrast its simplicity with a piece more striking than a black pencil skirt or khaki Dockers. You don't have to take your sartorial cues from Office Space. Here, Ilanka uses a floral print to add dimension and visual interest.

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Tank:H+M|Skirt:Zara|Bag:Zara|Wedges:Mother's|Necklaces + Bracelets:H+M

It's hot out there! Ilanka keeps it cool in light fabrics, using a pale cerulean as her pop color.

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Jacket:H+M|Tank:H+M|Shorts:Jane Norman|Booties:River Island|Sunglasses:H+M

A print can offer that pop usual found in striking hues. Ilanka takes a neutral palette up a notch by incorporating floral high-waisted shorts that don't clash with her existing color story, but complements it.

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Blazer:New Look|Top:H+M|Skirt:H+M|Booties:Asos

Ilanka bumps up her neutrals with a striking graphic print. When wearing something that undoubtedly will catch the eye, make sure there are no competing elements elsewhere in the outfit.

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Blazer:H+M|Tank:H+M|Jeans:Vero Moda|Booties:River Island|Necklaces:H+M

Stripes are at their best when made to do wardrobe work. Here they inject some visual interest to Ilanka's somber palette.

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Blouse:H+M|Shorts:H+M|Wedges:Bershka

Ilanka is not timid when it comes to bold colors. But she cleverly wears a toned down hue in her shoes to play up the brilliant brights on top.

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Jacket:Current/Elliott|Dress:H+M|Booties:Bershka

The best way to Secret warmer days is to integrate pretty prints on flirty silhouettes. No need to catch a cold, though. Until it's warm enough, remember that chic jacket and the right tights.