Moments of Style
Some people may go for a spa day or a weekend getaway, but for me, the best way to ground myself again is to dress up in my best outfit. Styling outfits has always been my favorite way to get back in touch with myself and help me to feel my best. I grew up begging to play dress up with tons of different costumes and accessories that made me feel like a “grown-up.” As I got older, I realized I also loved the way these costumes were designed and wanted to eventually make one myself. Almost every day you could find me sketching dress designs on napkins, construction paper, (sometimes even my bedroom wall), that symbolized something I wanted to create. My love for clothes really immersed from this idea that I could create something larger than art and utilize everyday.
As I got older, a different realization stemmed from my sketch creations. Although I loved imagining different pieces, I also adored being able to pick out my outfit for school every morning and showcasing my personal style. I would pick out my outfit for the end of the week before the beginning of the week had even started, which brought me the best joy and structure into my daily routine. Being a shy kid in school, I was never the first person to start a conversation or go up and make a friend easily. However, fashion ultimately helped me gain this confidence to talk about something I’m passionate about or bond with someone over a specific piece they’re wearing. It showed me how to have a passion and have courage talk about something I love, that others find fascinating too. Shopping and finding pieces that made me feel beautiful as a kid was exciting to me, and now I love doing that for others.
I would describe my style as “boho-chic.” This also ultimately sums up a description of my life. I love the outdoors, yoga, being spontaneous, and traveling, however I also pride myself on my classier taste and fancier outings. This can be portrayed through my style in different ways. I balance my looks with bright colors while also focusing on neutrals and accessorizing simple looks to make them my own.
In the future, I would hopefully love to be able to style others as a past time or open up my own styling page where people can receive inspiration or advice as to how to style for an event.
