Hey everyone!! Welcome back to Jones Magazine, I’m excited you’re back for another read! 

For today’s post I’m doing an advice column!! I posted on my instagram story asking for any and all questions you might have about fashion/lifestyle! I was super happy with how many questions were asked and I’d love to answer them all but I decided to choose five! 

I hope you enjoy “In My Humble Opinion” and don’t forget to like and comment! 

Q: “What are some ways you can recycle clothes?”

A: I love this question! When it comes to recycling your clothes you can always donate them but I think it’s fun to get creative with it! Something super fun you can do is a “clothing swap.” Basically, you and your friends get together and swap clothes. This is a great way to add to your closet while also getting rid of things you don’t wear anymore! Another thing that you can do is upcycle. Upcycling allows you to create something different out of what you already have. It can be as simple as cropping an old hoodie or you can distress any of your denim that you want to give a new look. Not only is this super fun but recycling your clothes is really great for the environment!

Q:”I’m bad at shopping and have no fashion sense, help?” 

A: My biggest piece of advice is to find inspiration. Look on instagram, pinterest, youtube or if you want to go old school, magazines. Take inspiration from your favorite influencers or celebrities then make it your own. And don’t be afraid to experiment with different looks, find something that makes you feel confident and roll with it. As for the shopping part I suggest taking a friend with you, someone to hype you up and make it a fun experience! 

Q:”How do I know if I can pull something off?”

A:For this one I’m actually going to ask you some questions! Do you like what you’re wearing? Do you feel confident in what you’re wearing? If the answer to those questions is yes then you can definitely pull off whatever look you’re going for. Fashion is all about expression! What makes you feel confident and put together? It all starts with your mindset, if you think you can rock an outfit or a new trend you can. It doesn’t matter what other people are saying or doing, wear what makes you happy!!

Q:”How can I become more confident?”

A:Wow! This is a question I could write a book on! First things first, you have to accept who you are. These are the cards you were dealt, embrace the game and play with what you got! It’s totally normal to have insecurities, everyone does and that doesn’t mean you’re not a confident person! It’s your mindset about those insecurities that change the way you see yourself. I strongly believe that confidence comes from within. If you love who you are as a human being it will be much easier to love your reflection too. Wake up everyday knowing you have so much worth and continue to better yourself. Confidence isn’t a destination by any means, it’s a lifelong journey. And lucky for you, I wrote a post all about confidence (you should check it out)!!

Q:”What is your advice on how to stay positive during quarantine and isolation?”

A: This is a tough one because I’m still navigating through that and this craziness!! It’s so important to stay positive during all of this uncertainty but it’s also so important to recognize the severity and heaviness of it too. My biggest piece of advice is to not waste this season. Use this time of being at home and not having to be everywhere all the time to rest. And I don’t mean sleeping all day, I mean find things that bring you joy and peace. Use this unexpected time to grow and appreciate what you have. Make a quarantine bucket list and do things you never had time to do. Talk to the people you love, check on them, be there for them. This is a hard time but there is a silver lining in everything if you choose to see it. Take this opportunity to grow and share that love and positivity with the people around you! We’re all in this together!

Thank you to everyone who asked a question! I appreciate you all!! See you next time! Like & Comment