Coleen McLoughlin's 10 Tips for fashionistas

By Stone Martindale Mar 24, 2007, 21:15 GMT

Coleen McLoughlin, EPA/ACHIM SCHEIDEMANN

Coleen McLoughlin is footballer Wayne Rooney's girlfriend who has made a career out of being a conspicuous consumer WAG.

In the UK website Truly Scrumptious style article, she shares her top ten tips for successful clothes shopping and making yourself look like a proper bird:

1. Shop For Now - It's a gamble buying a smaller size hoping you'll lose weight - you'll probably waste money.

2. Don't Bulk Buy - Lots of people go out at the start of of season and buy in bulk. Shops filter their ranges through gradually, so don't blow all your cash at once.

3. Leave Your Man At Home - If you are shopping for yourself, go by yourself. I hardly ever shop with Wayne, he just gets bored. 

4. Keep Focused - Go through your wardrobe and hit the shops with a clear idea of what you're looking for. Know what suits you and don't follow a trend for the sake of it. 

5. Accessorize Last - Buy the dress first, then shop for accessories. Take your dress with you and match it to accessories when you find them. 

6. Add Sparkle - A clutch bag is a perfect way to add sparkle to your look, and is ideal for a night out.

7. Instant Glamor - Chandelier earrings are great for a glam finishing touch. I have a pair of diamond studs that I leave in.

8. Try Something New - It's important to at least try different looks. Your reflection in the mirror might surprise you.

9. Ask for help - Shop assistants can be a good sounding board. Ask them what they think and why. Find out what other customers in the changing room think too.

10. Make an investment - It's worth splashing out on a classic handbag or designer shoes that will last for years.