The Journey Begins

Fashion has always been a passion of mine. I have gone through my various phases, switching from preppy to punk, all black to hippy, etc. I have spent years searching for my fashion style, diving into trends and trying to fit into some category. Over the past year, I feel like I have truly discovered my personal style. Yes, I still follow trends, but I now make them my own! I decided to start this blog because it was just time. People have always asked me for fashion and thrifting advice, young and old people. It was about damn time for me to do something about it.

I am studying yoga and contemplative psychology with a concentration in somatic psychology at Naropa University. Becoming a therapist has been my goal for a while now. I have had my head geared so far into the future that I haven’t taken any time to follow any of my passions. Since I started this blog and Instagram account, I have remained more present in the here and now! Instead of hyper focusing on graduating from school and finding a job within my profession, I am slowing down and enjoying the ride, focusing on things that are more accessible right now. I am LOVING it!

Fashion is my creative outlet. I wake up every morning excited to slip on something that fits my mood and my day. I always dream about my closet, ideas of how to put things together, how to make something more unique, and now how to make it fit my brand. What do I need to wear today? My outfits always match how I am feeling. If I am feeling sick, I wear my hip sweatpants with a band tee, paired with my checkered vans and a beanie. I feel snuggled up and it allows me to feel relaxed and comfortable. If I wake up in a spunky mood, I slip on my cheetah skirt and fuzzy sweater, paired with my platform DocMartens (which have consumed my life). I feel alive and confident. If I wake up annoyed, I usually go for all black. This sort of tells people to leave me alone which sometimes you just need! If I wake up and the sun is shinning, I slide into one of my favorite summer dresses, with an open back or cut out sides and pair it with my platform sandals. If I wake up and am heading the airport, I usually like to make a statement so I put on my tights, my sequin dress, and a long camo jacket. I plan an outfit for literally everything, even the grocery store. I am bold, I know that. Some days I get it wrong though. It all gets too complicated and I end up feeling uncomfortable all day. It doesn’t matter if the clothing itself is cozy or not, it only matters if it fits who I am that day.

I usually change three times a day. Honestly, if you asked me why I am not sure I would have an answer. I do stuff, so of course I have to switch into yoga clothes or running sneakers. After I change out of an outfit, it feels stale to put it back on again. Usually my mood is different, I crave something else on my body, maybe from tight to loose or bold to soft. PLUS, its fun! I have been changing through out the day since I can remember. I have always had people make fun of me, which I have never gotten, but yes I am sure from their perceptive I seem a little loony. Let them think that!

This all may sound a little manic to you and maybe it is. I plan every outfit for everything I am doing, even when I go to the grocery store. I used to not care as much, but the more I dive into fashion, the more obsessed I become with it. It gives me confidence. I like when people look at me, comment on my clothing, and do the whole up down eyes. As much as I don’t really want to admit it, I love the attention. It isn’t because it adds to my ego and puffs me up, it’s because I know people like what I am creating. People always compliment my clothing and I never take credit.

“I love your top”

“Oh my god right? Isn’t it adorable? I got it from Free People”

It isn’t about me! It’s about the clothing and I want them to get the credit that they deserve. It isn’t because of how I look but about how they look. Yes I am aware that it does look good on me and my body is able to highlight the pieces, but the credit is theirs and the brands that make them. Okay, I admit it, I am starting to sound a little crazy!

Overall, I started this blog because fashion is a huge part of my life. I stare at people on the street, like stare for way to long, because I am mesmerized by all the different styles. I am finally expressing my art form and I am so happy to be sharing it with all of you. I will say, I now feel a lot of pressure with choosing outfits, but HEY, I get dressed up to get a cup of coffee. It is just part who I am.