So I’m a fashion designer – but one with a twist! I have a fashion dilemma.
I am an expert in helping fashion designers start their clothing brands. However, I have a predicament! What I call my fashion dilemma! I am clueless when it comes to defining my own personal style.
One minute I feel like looking very feminine with long hair and even longer eyelashes, the next minute I want to dress like a rock star with a crazy haircut.
To give more context on what I do, I design and produce fashion collections for emerging fashion designers, train, coach, and mentor designers on how to start and run successful clothing lines. I love what I do and I am darn good at it!
Despite being successful at what I do though, I find it tough to determine my personal style and dress in line with the latest trends and trendy looks. I am most comfortable in jeans and a T-shirt, even though I know it’s a problem because it’s not the signature look I want for myself!
Do I look nice when I go out? For sure! I can combine stuff and look great but I know I can do much better! I find myself struggling to dress in a way that reflects the latest trends.
Add that to my love for formal wear from my days of working as a consultant in one of the top 4 Global accounting and consulting firms and I have trouble finding a middle ground.
Living in the hustle and bustle of New York City and recently becoming a new mom has only added to the challenge. All I need is a pair of ripped jeans, my merch t-shirt, and my absolutely comfortable Air-Cooled Skechers with memory foam, and I am good to go!
I have thought to myself for yonks how to help myself out of this dilemma so I decided this blog was my solution! A space to research trends, discover new looks, and help others like me navigate the ever-changing fashion world with confidence.
So how will this work? This is what I have in mind!
1. Define and Embrace a Personal Style Evolution
By the very nature of what I do as a fashion designer, I know that personal style is an ever-evolving journey. Join me as I embrace this journey of self-discovery and learn to strike a balance between my always-convenient casualwear and my never-ending love for formal wear. I am already looking forward to the first day of autumn because that means I start to wear my jackets and coats again. 😁
If you’re in the same boat of redefining your personal style, we’ll explore how to infuse our own unique twists into the latest trends and find the middle ground that is stylish yet authentic.
2. Master Everyday Chic for Busy Lifestyles
So I have this friend I work with who loves creating looks and illustrations. And she has agreed to work with me on this. So together we will search the trends but not just tell you what is in, we will also provide a visual so you know what the end result looks like. As you know, I’m a new mom so it might be tough hitting the streets and taking pictures with a baby in a stroller. Lol. So she’ll do the hard work by generating the images of the looks and right after, we’ll…
3. Uncover Trends and Where to Shop / Produce the Pieces
It’s one thing to know how to look, it’s another to know where to buy the looks from. I’m in Manhattan and I’m constantly surrounded by fashionable people, inspiring street style, and trendy boutiques. Just today, I was at Grand Central and saw this awesome guy in a totally punk rock outfit. Now that I think of it, I wonder why on earth I didn’t take a picture 😅
That said, we’ll be hunting online for where to buy the looks I share from. It’s time to go from mere observation to taking action! We’ll research the latest trends, stylish pieces that transcend time, jewelry, accessories, and everything else needed to create that perfect look, uncovering hidden style gems and sharing where to shop for those must-have pieces.
From local boutiques and department stores to online platforms, we’ll explore the best places to update our wardrobes and stay ahead of the fashion curve. If you have ideas as well, feel free to share them as well.
And guess what?! If we can’t find them, I can always create them since I am a fashion designer. But it will be ready to wear not made to order. So if I have enough takers, then we can produce the looks we want, own our style, and share them with others! As I type this, I am actually getting very excited! 😆
4. Celebrate Seasonal Transitions
There’s something magical about changing seasons because it gives us the opportunity to refresh our style. Confession! I am already researching Fall / Winter 2023 trends. It gives me the opportunity to get that formal look I have always loved. So part of what I plan to do with this blog is to dive into tips and tricks for embracing seasonal transitions and elevating our looks. So whether it’s layering techniques or finding the perfect balance of warmth and style, we’ll learn and ensure we are prepared for each season.
5. Build a Community of Style Seekers!
I know I’m not alone on this journey so I’d love to build a supportive network of style seekers who understand the struggle I’ve been on – staying on trend! I’d love to connect with like-minded individuals, share fashion tips and exchange personal experiences over and above fashion. I know I am having to learn a lot as a first-time mum as well. Together we can inspire and uplift each other on our style and other journeys!
So! What says you???
Ready to join me on this challenging journey of developing a personal style and dressing in line with the latest trends? I don’t know about you but I am so ready to up my look, tackle this dilemma, and own my style head-on!
Join me on this exciting style adventure and let’s navigate the fashion world together.
If you’re down, start by bookmarking this blog and subscribing to my newsletter to receive exclusive content, style tips, and looks I have discovered or curated.
And please… do share your tips in the comment section so I know I’m not alone on this journey! If you have looks to share, do send them by email to ownthisstyle@gmail.com and I’ll be happy to post them as well!
Don’t worry, together we’ll conquer our style dilemma and create a stylish revolution. So without further ado, let’s unlock our style potential together!
Happy 4th of July!!!
yay!!! cant wait
Awesome!!!
Sounds like a plan! Sign me up!
Awesome stuff! This will definitely be fun!