A Little Bit of Advice

         If you have not figured it out, I have my own sense of style. I guess you can say that I am very adventurous with fashion. I love trying new things and new styles that most people would find a little more out there and combine them in my own way.

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          From sporting some crazy statement socks to fun graphic tees that have weird sayings, Like I have said time and time again, I wear whatever I feel even if some people look at me funny for it since I use fashion as a form of expression.   

           

A lot of people I know I feel the same way about fashion but tend to not fully express themselves because of the fear of other people. They are afraid to be judged by others based on what they will wear and cause other people to talk behind their back because sometimes, dressing differently and adventurously causes some heads to turn and may make other people to judge you. This can lower yourself esteem and can affect your attitude towards fashion. 

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         I myself had a fair share of people looking at me from head to toe with a judgmental looking stare and at times this can make me self conscious. 

         It is sometimes discouraging. However, I highly advice for anyone to dress however they want to dress and not let anyone dictate how you can and cannot dress. Fashion is a form of self-expression and dressing to please other people is suppression of that form of self-expression. It is important that you are able to be completely yourself to the fullest.

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         Even if it may be difficult, you should not let anyone's looks, stares or judgment affect your sense of style. They just have a different outlook on fashion from you and maybe the way they disagree with how you dress is not the nicest way, you should try to not let it affect you.

         After all, most of the people who judge you are people who are complete strangers who you may never see again. Why should you let them affect you and your self-esteem?

         Always remember to wear whatever you want no matter what. Even with other people watching, looking at you or judging you. At first, it may feel a little weird. You will feel self conscious or vulnerable but you are facing that fear of judgment from others and eventually just have self confidence to wear whatever you want.

          Just be yourself and the rest will follow right behind you. That is all I have for now but to whoever is reading, I hope you enjoy the rest of your day and be able to wear whatever you want confidently!

- Sofia Tan

"Difficult" Fashion Trends: How to Rock Them With Ease

   

     A lot of people follow fashion trends for inspiration or to fit in with the crowd. Personally, I do not follow them very closely but I have to admit that there are certain fashion trends that I just love and would want to recreate whenever I see photos of models and celebrities rocking them. 

     There are many trends that have been popping up since its arrival on the runways in the previous years. However, many people find it tricky and difficult to make them work for everyday wear. You are probably reading this because you too are having a hard time but don't you fret because that is where I come in!

Culottes

      Culottes are a really fun piece to wear. They are a fun mix between trousers and palazzo pants. They are perfect for people like me who don't like tight bottoms and enjoy versatile pieces.

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    Due to its seemingly awkward cut and length, many people shy away from them. They get intimidated by its flare cut which ends a few inches below the knee and many people tend shy away from them because people do not understand how to style them for casual wear since they look more formal but I am here to tell you it is totally possible. 

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     There is no actual secret to styling culottes. Culottes are a very versatile piece. You just need to be very adventurous with them and experiment with the pieces you pair with them. To dress down culottes I love pairing them with casual pieces. It add a casual and cool vibe to the culottes. To dress them up, I like pairing them with some nice heels and jewelry. It really all depends on what items you pair with your culottes. 

Double Denim

      Many would refer to this trend as "The Canadian Tuxedo". It involves mixing clothing pieces of denim together. It is the perfect example of an old trend coming back to life since this trend was popular in early 2000's. Remember that photo of Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears with their matching denim outfits? Such a classic.

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    People may argue that you should never mix denim with denim because it looks tacky but I disagree. When done right, you can create a killer outfit. 

    The important thing to remember is to play with different pieces. Play with different shades, washes and textures of denim. Mix in different clothing pieces that aren't denim. Avoid using the same shade of denim since it will have nothing to break the different denim articles apart. 

Printed Socks

     This next trend is not for everyone but is one of my favorite trends. I love this trend because it really adds something different and unique to an outfit. However, it really is one of those things either people love or hate. It involves mixing some cute socks with any type of shoe the trickiest could be using open toed sandals. It is a very popular trend in Japan.

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     This trend is probably the trickiest of the bunch because you want the entire outfit to complement each other and work as a whole to become a complete outfit but sometimes clashing can happen. People have a problem trying to incorporate this trend to their outfit. I did too but I have figured out the best way to style them.

     Socks come in many styles and prints. The best way to incorporate printed socks is by making it stand out and letting it be the focus of your outfit. I keep everything pretty basic and make way for the socks to shine. Like for example, if my socks are blue and yellow, I would keep the outfit within the that color scheme using minimal to no print. You want the socks to be the focus of the outfit in order for the outfit to be cohesive.

    Well that is all my tips and tricks in styling these trends! These tips and tricks would be useless without one important thing that everyone must have in order to rock all these trends. The wearer must and should always have confidence! You may have your own tips and tricks that you may incorporate to suit these trends to your personal preference and I want you to use them. It is important to not worry so much about the rules, to wear whatever makes you feel good and to rock it.

   The best thing about fashion is sometimes confidence can make an outfit really work. It is important to always own your outfit even if it is breaking the "rules" of fashion. Since fashion is all about how the wearer presents the articles of clothing they mixed together. So always remember to own what you wear!

     I hope that my tips and tricks for styling these "difficult" trends helped make them easier. Don't be afraid to experiment and take my tips and tricks another step further. Make these trends your own and always do it with confidence. Now go forth and rock these trends your way!

by: Sofia Tan