Lifestyle Style Gigi Hadid's 7 Style Rules to Live By The always on-trend model shares her ultimate fashion tips By Brittany Talarico Brittany Talarico Brittany Talarico is PEOPLE's Deputy Style Director, where she oversees the brand's digital Style and Beauty coverage. This includes running lead on the Met Gala, which is among PEOPLE.com's top-trafficked red carpet events every year, interviewing the industry's top influencers (including all the Kardashian-Jenners), and breaking A-list celeb news (a New Jersey shore native, it is no surprise that her favorite interview ever was with Bruce Springsteen). Brittany is a style contributor to People Every Day Podcast and has represented the brand on national TV programs including Good Morning America and The CW's two TV specials on the British Royals. She joined PEOPLE from Cosmopolitan in 2013, where she was an Associate Editor. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 21, 2016 05:59 PM Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. 01 of 07 HAVE A GO-TO LOOK Splash News Online "I'm super-last-minute when it comes to putting together outfits. But 'Keep it simple' and 'Don't try to overdo it' have become my mantras. That's why most of the time my look starts with jeans and a T-shirt, then I add to it with statement pieces, like shoes or bags." 02 of 07 MAKE IT PERSONAL George Pimentel/WireImage "I'm crazy obsessed with monogrammed pieces. I always see articles that say, 'Gigi is so into the monogram trend,' and I am because it feels so personal. Right now my favorite is the Stuart Weitzman boot that I designed, which says Gigi on the sole." 03 of 07 INTEGRATE METALLICS INTO YOUR LOOK Jackson Lee / Splash News Online "I feel like silver matches with everything. Even though it's shiny, it blends in and it's not that flashy. You can dress the color up or down. I even made one of my boots [the Gigi Boot for Stuart Weitzman] in a chrome hue. It really goes with everything." 04 of 07 EMBRACE STATEMENT OUTERWEAR RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images "The secret to finding the perfect coat is to find one that makes you smile when you look at it, whether it's because of a bright color or an embellishment. If it sparks something in you, then it can spark something in whoever is checking out your outfit and maybe inspire them too." 05 of 07 CARRY SHADES EVERYWHERE Pierre Suu/GC Images "I hoard sunglasses. I have about 300 pairs. I love trying out new shapes and switching it up. Right now I'm really into tiny retro ones, and I actually stole a lot from my mom's [Yolanda Hadid] collection! They make an outfit." 06 of 07 EXPERIMENT FREQUENTLY Raymond Hall/GC Images "Sometimes people are prone to thinking they should choose one look and stick to it. But I like to explore different sides of my style, which you see a lot in my line for Tommy Hilfiger [shown]. If you embrace different inspirations, it's just a lot more fun." 07 of 07 ALWAYS ACCESSORIZE Jamie McCarthy/Getty "I like to layer necklaces. I wear a lot of Jacquie Aiche jewelry and lots of chokers. There such a fun accessory."