InStyle

I often notice that people like to buy and wear outfits that are trendy and up-to-date, but forgetting about how well it would fit and suit her/his posture. It may go very well for some people, but it may also jeopardize others’ look. They buy what they see in television, magazines, advertisements, etc. The follow what the celebrities are wearing.

Please raise your hand (as if I can see you do it he he he…) if you agree with the following:

STYLE IS A PERSONAL STATEMENT.

I always believe in and hold onto this. I do see magazines at times just to see what’s latest in town. I can like or dislike the displays I see, up to me. However, more often than not, I would restrain myself of buying something (clothes, bags, or footwear) that I quite take a liking BUT it becomes so… common. It’s a funny antic of me, most of my friends told me. If I really like the model, I would look for something which has certain uniqueness and makes it less common. Funnily enough, sometimes the less common means simpler.

I have certain style to which I have abode loyally. One obvious example is my hairstyle, which has never altered significantly since my primary school era. My mum asked me to have fringe when I was in primary six. But I used hairpin to keep the fringe from falling down to my forehead and maintain my ponytail. In my third year in university, she suggested that I perm my hair and cut it in shaggy style. I followed her idea but it didn’t result in much different. My hair may be curly, but still in ponytail. I left the curly hair because it is just such a waste of money, but keep the shaggy style. And BINGO, with the ponytail. Last year in a hair saloon my mum and I had a quarrel over my hair. She insisted that I dye and highlight my hair. The saloon sissy has even chosen the perfect color that goes perfectly with me. My mum also insisted that I change my hairstyle to follow Dian Nitami’s style (at least). Me, I was more than happy to keep my natural hair color and trademark hairstyle (no other than a neat ponytail). Just for the sake of the saloon sissy, I finally gave in by letting him joyfully highlighting my poor hair.

About fashion, I still stick to my style since being a teenager. Casual, sporty. Sometimes smart and casual. Sometimes elegant and casual. It depends on the occasion, but “casual” has always been the keyword. I think simplicity and your own positive aura can exude more gracefulness and captivating elegance. My friends used to say that I am lucky to inherit my mum’s posture (FYI, she was a runway model once) which can contribute to my favorable style (Thanks Mum!!!). Although I have to admit that I am (very) far less graceful and elegant than her =P. She is my one role model in fashion. I think I learn my style from her.

I dress up as I wish and also depending on my present mood. I can dress up rather feminine one day, but wearing my lovely shorts and loose t-shirt on the next day. But all must give me comfort and self-confidence by wearing them…

Human being is a visual creature. What you wear is the window from which the world is connected to your very soul. Your style is the walking billboard for your own identity.

So, is anybody also up to the following sentence?

STYLE IS A PERSONAL STATEMENT.

If you can be yourself, why should you follow the crowd?