What do you classify as? Punk? Preppy? Sporty? Gangsta? Most people can be “classified” into some category. Yet, then there are those who have no idea how they are classified. I would consider myself to be in that category.
So some days I just wake up and feel the need to wear girly clothes with pearls. Then other days I want to just wear comfy sweats. I think that we all feel this way to an extent…just go with the flow and wear whatever we feel like. But there are the extremists who can clearly be classified as preppy, punk, or any other group.
But do you ever feel that if you go outside your comfort zone that others will see you as faking it? I know that when I wear a new look for the first time, I feel different. Like everyone is looking at me and thinking, “Lindsey that is not you at all.” I feel like a poser. But that’s not what I’m trying to do at all!
Basically I feel that I am exploring. I’ve never owned a pair of chucks, but I want a pair now. Sometimes I wear turquoise eyeliner. I want to paint my nails black. I simply think that all these are ways of self-expression. Once again a way to play up your individuality.
Take this as an example. I got a new pair of tennis shoes yesterday. Now I love shoes but I haven’t gotten new tennis shoes in forever! I picked out a pair of Pumas that are white and pink. Of course these fit me (and my room!) perfectly. The only thing is they make me look like a basketball player. At least I think they do. And I definitely do not play basketball. I am terrible! But I love the shoes and am glad I got something different.
So I am not a poser. I just feel that I can pull off different looks that fit different aspects of my personality. I am exploring all the options and there are so many ways to make a look uniquely yours! Throw on some unique jewelry. Paint your nails. Switch up your eyeliner. Pair an unexpected shoe with your outfit. Color your hair. Get a NEW haircut. I decided to do this before school started this year. I cut off like 6 inches and my hair was the shortest it had been since middle school! I wanted something different, but now I know that short hair is definitely not for me. I want my long hair back!
So by throwing in your own personal touch, people can begin to distinguish you from the crowd. I know that I notice little things about people and then I relate that item to that person from that moment on. For example, one of my friends would wear 2 different earrings or just one. Sounds weird but it was cute on her and she could pull it off. So when I was checking out of Target the other day, and I thought the cashier was only wearing one earring, I thought of her. Come to find out, she was really wearing two…I just couldn’t see it.
So have fun making your look your own! I know I'm going to continue exploring!
1 comment:
As I said today in class, I really like your new shoes. And not because I had on the same kind (almost). But I also agree with you when you say that sometimes you just feel like you are a poser. It's not that you are wanting these certain items just because everyone else has it...you just think they would fit you at that time. And if that makes you a poser than I think we all would be considered as such.
Post a Comment