Fashion is defined by individuality. What is the best part about being a fashionista? Anything goes.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
The World is a Runway. Express Yourself.
As a fashionista you must understand a very important concept. Fashion is not black and white. Mixing a Chanel bag with a Forever 21 top can still be fabulous. A major way people are able to express themselves is through dress. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions in the fashion world and there are no rules. It is these differences that define fashion. If everyone in the world dressed alike, the world would be incredibly blasé. A fashionista shouldn’t worry about “keeping up with appearances,” she should worry about creating looks she loves.
British fashion designer, Alexander McQueen, stated “I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern - wearing head-to-toe designer has become a bit passe. It's a new era in fashion - there are no rules. It's all about the individual and personal style, wearing high-end, low-end, classic labels, and up-and-coming designers all together.”
Fashion is defined by individuality. Express yourself and take risks! The world is a runway and every day should be your big début. A woman’s clothing allows her to express herself without tangible rhetoric. Fashion is not about buying the most expensive designer clothing or having the newest designs from a collection. Fashion is about making a statement and feeling empowered.
Don’t become discouraged when a garment doesn’t fit right, is the wrong color, or looks better on a friend. That is the point. Everyone is not supposed to look the same in every piece of clothing. Love what looks fabulous on you.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Penny Pinching is the New Black
The fashion obsessed can easily spend an entire paycheck the minute they receive it. Here is some advice. Save money! Yes, this is much easier said than done, but it is a worthwhile commitment. This doesn’t mean a shopaholic can’t browse, but it is important to learn not to habitually make purchases on impulse. Most impulse buyers end up spending way more than they planned!
Instead browse for an item you really love and start saving for it. In the battle between quality and quantity, quality always wins. It is better to buy one quality item than 100 items that are mere junk. Demand the best price. Ever heard the old saying “You should never settle for less than your best?” Apply this saying to your clothing and see how fabulous your wardrobe becomes. Fashion savvy shoppers may not even realize how many ways there are to get great deals. Paying full price is not necessary.
An example of this principle is shown through Betsey Johnson’s merchandise. Betsey sells funky, trendy and eccentric high-end clothing that a fashionista can’t wait to get her hands on! Buying Betsey Johnson items at full price will quickly clear out your bank account, but there is good news. These items go on sale all the time. Every few months, Betsey will mark down her items and then allow customers to take an additional 40 percent off of the sale price. Just last week, in the Tysons II Galleria in Mclean, VA, a chic pink sequined short sleeve cardigan sold at Betsey Johnson. The cardi was originally priced at $228 and sold for $68!
Don’t be afraid to “penny pinch.” You deserve the best price! Penny pinching is the new black!
Canal Street After a Raid
Whats wrong with buying a bag without a name brand? Absolutely nothing. A simple black bag from Nordstrom or even Target can still look great! Fashion crazed individuals often forget this and stoop to crazy - not to mention dangerous - levels to get the brands they crave!
A Knock Off is a Rip Off
Every day designer crazed people flock to New York City's Chinatown in an attempt to snag knock off designer goods. Chinatown shops that carry fake items typically will have at least one wall with a hidden door built in. The hidden door opens to a room where the walls are lined with counterfeit Chanel, Gucci, Coach, Prada, and more. Why are people so crazy about these fake goods? Perhaps it’s the thrill of sneaking around and inconspicuously asking shop owners if they have any bags? The main reason seems to be that fashion crazed women want the designer name, just not the price.
Selling knock offs is illegal and if a shop owner is caught selling these items their business will be shut down. New York Police Department officers patrol Chinatown every day trying to stop vendors that are selling fake goods. Knock offs are not only sold in Chinatown, they can also be found in Flea Markets, on EBAY, and even on Web sites claiming to sell authentic goods.
The truth is: a knock-off is a real rip off. Not only is the production of these counterfeit items illegal, but these items are of terrible quality and fall apart in weeks to months. Over the years fashion hungry women purchase so many knockoff bags that they could have bought a genuine one.
The main reason why buying a knock off is such a rip off is because it demeans creative integrity. Fashion is art and a handbag is a sculpture. Designers spend countless hours creating handbags. For someone to steal that design and sell it is entirely unethical.
When it comes to debating on whether or not to purchase a knockoff the answer is simple: don’t do it. If you don’t want to invest in a bag but still want to look fabulous you can easily to so without reverting to purchasing a fake. Instead, check out Nordstrom’s BP Department or even Target. At either store you can purchase a simple black or nude bag in multiple different styles. These bags are inexpensive but still chic! A true fashionista can spot a counterfeit designer bag from a mile away. To be frank, being spotted with a fake is highly embarrassing!
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