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Favorite part of the day

Picking an outfit has got to be one of my favorite and least favorite things to do.  Whenever going anywhere, we always ask ourselves… What on earth should I wear? Trust me, that’s me everyday of the week, whether I’m going to work or simply going out to hang with friends.  But the beauty in fashion is how fun and exciting it can be.  Instead of seeing it as a chore, I started to see getting ready as a way to express how I may be feeling that specific day and what makes me feel the most confident in my own skin, all while also thinking about the weather of course. 

Where it all started

Growing up in Brooklyn, New York means that I have been surrounded by various different types of fashion styles my entire life.  From vintage clothing to the various modern styles of that time, I always loved to incorporate bits and pieces of all of these different styles into one.  This is definitely one of my biggest blessings in life because it has ignited my love for fashion at such an early age.  My mom would always dress me up as if I was a little doll and looking back at old pictures helps me better understand why I am the way I am today.  Going to college in Delaware was definitely a culture shock when it comes to fashion styles and how what I was used to wearing, was not worn there.  Although it made me uncomfortable at first, I learned so much about embracing differences within culture, fashion, and diversity.  Moving back to New York after college made me so much more excited to continue expressing my growing love for fashion with people who had different styles than me.  

Step 1:

When I begin to pick an outfit, I always start with what bottoms I'd like to wear.  I usually always base my outfit around my bottoms because they are the biggest deciding factor when it comes to the weather.  Bottoms can vary by length, thickness, and details.  All of which, the weather plays a huge role.  After choosing my bottoms, I then decide which top would look best with it.  Now, I know, tops also can vary drastically from length, to sleeves, and to fabric.  But that honestly just makes this process even more exciting, in my opinion.

Step 2:

Now depending on the weather and which season it is, my favorite part about picking an outfit is choosing which jacket or coat to wear to put the cherry on top.  A coat or jacket definitely brings your whole entire outfit together and can completely change a basic, plain outfit into a trendy, exciting outfit.  I have way too many jackets, but I am truly obsessed with each one.  From furs, to trench coats, to various different types of leather jackets, jackets can always bring necessary details to an outfit.

Step 3

Lastly, one of the most important parts of putting together an outfit is the shoes and accessories.  Shoes also can vary drastically, but when I’m deciding which shoes look best with my outfits, I always tend to go the route that would make me feel the most comfortable.  COMFORT IS KEY when choosing an outfit because this will ultimately make you feel the most confident within yourself.  As far as accessories, this definitely varies person to person.  I personally love to keep it simple and tend to wear jewelry that holds special significance in my life.  However, I love seeing others express themselves with funky, colorful jewelry that really elevates an outfit in ways I didn’t even think was possible.  And that right there… is the beauty in fashion.