Fashion...What is it and who dictates it?
The definition of the word fashion is as follows: noun -a prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, socializing, etc.
Now that you know the official definition of the word, what exactly does it mean to us? What IS fashion? Do we as individuals dictate our own sense of style and fashion or does Hollywood and the media moguls dictate what fashion is?
I think that perhaps it goes both ways. We may be exposed to all of the glitzy and high end designer clothes worn by the Hollywood starlets but let's be realisitc...how many average citizens of Anytown, USA have the means or occassion to wear most of what we are exposed to on television? This is where our own individuality enters the picture. We may take an idea from fashion trends that we see on television and put our own spin on it. It would be pretty difficult and quite costly to duplicate an exact outfit worn by the Paris Hilton's of the world, but what we can and what most people seem to do, is choose one must-have piece and build our own style from there.
The internet has made it easier than ever for us to shop around for the hottest pieces that were once only available in high end boutiques. You do not have to live in New York City or L.A. to be able to shop at the trendiest stores. Most of them are just a click away.
So, our advice is to find that one totally awesome piece, whether it be a top, hot pumps
, or a gorgeous handbag
, and splurge. However, be sure to build the rest of your wardrobe using your own individual style and creativity. Choose what suits your body shape
and budget and you will be in high fashion. YOUR fashion!
The definition of the word fashion is as follows: noun -a prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, socializing, etc.
Now that you know the official definition of the word, what exactly does it mean to us? What IS fashion? Do we as individuals dictate our own sense of style and fashion or does Hollywood and the media moguls dictate what fashion is?
I think that perhaps it goes both ways. We may be exposed to all of the glitzy and high end designer clothes worn by the Hollywood starlets but let's be realisitc...how many average citizens of Anytown, USA have the means or occassion to wear most of what we are exposed to on television? This is where our own individuality enters the picture. We may take an idea from fashion trends that we see on television and put our own spin on it. It would be pretty difficult and quite costly to duplicate an exact outfit worn by the Paris Hilton's of the world, but what we can and what most people seem to do, is choose one must-have piece and build our own style from there.
The internet has made it easier than ever for us to shop around for the hottest pieces that were once only available in high end boutiques. You do not have to live in New York City or L.A. to be able to shop at the trendiest stores. Most of them are just a click away.
So, our advice is to find that one totally awesome piece, whether it be a top, hot pumps
, or a gorgeous handbag, and splurge. However, be sure to build the rest of your wardrobe using your own individual style and creativity. Choose what suits your body shape and budget and you will be in high fashion. YOUR fashion!
