The Formula: Olivia Palermo

This socialite has been known to make some pretty bold choices in fashion, sourcing alternative pieces and labels, but she manages to always look so well-put-together and chic. Follow these three rules of dressing to achieve Olivia's eclectic-sophisticate look:

1. Clash your textures and prints:

This mish-mash of plaid, tweed and a metallic knit cardi works, because Olivia grounds it with plenty of black.

One of Olivia's signature looks is wearing print on print and texture on texture. This can be a tricky trend to pull-off, so make sure your look doesn't spell out overkill and incorporate pieces in similar colours e.g.: blues with blues and reds with reds. Another rule of thumb is to choose separates that are simple in design such as the clean lines of a shift dress or a classic blazer. The idea is to basically counteract the busy prints and textures by employing simplicity in other elements of your outfit.

Hardware detail and a textured brocade skirt are worn in the form of classic shapes in neutral shades.

When mixing textures, make sure the fabrics balance out each other well such as grungey leather with the roughness of denim. Olivia harmonizes tweed, wool and a cotton shirt. Each of these materials have a Winter-y feel and don't overpower one another. 

You may not think to team tie-dye with pretty florals but its a win when you wear them in similar shades of purple, gray and blue.

2.  Always make it ladylike:

Olivia never negotiates her femininity when she puts together an outfit. She always looks classy and sophisticated. If you look at all of Olivia's outfits, she rarely sports a low neckline, favoring boat-neck and collared shirts - eternally chic. When Olivia does show off her pins in a pair of shorts or mini skirt, she always does so tastefully in a tailored style and keeps it demure on top. Clothing aside, Olivia always has perfectly groomed hair and make-up. She counterbalances an an otherwise androgynous look with feminine curls and pretty make-up.

Olivia tones down the masculinity of suit with long hair and rosy make-up

If you're showing of your legs, cover up on top

Olivia keeps it classy by favouring higher necklines and tailored shorts

3. Add pizazz with an unexpected accessory: Olivia keeps people guessing with the way she smartly accessories an outfit. She injects personality with statements pieces that contradict the style of the rest of her outfit. I especially love the way she has taken preppy stripes and a beige cardi combo, and muddled it with an exotic jewel neck-piece below.

Olivia gives this classic outfit a twist with some standout jewellery

The textured fluro clutch takes this outfit from simple to interesting

Bright yellow heels add fun to an understated gray suit.