Role Models
The ever so witty and lovely Sugar Kane of (swim)suit issues mentioned the other day that you should pay attention to your own individual features when choosing your style role models. At first I thought I don’t have particular role models at all and I was whining about this at Sugar Kane’s comment box. But on reflection I think my style is highly influenced by a certain style type.
There are a bunch of women I consider extremely interesting style-wise. These intriguing women are all fictional, they’re slightly uncanny characters and they have outstandingly strong features. They all dress in black, they have an attitude to die for and some of them even look magnificent when kicking ass and running on heels.
I might as well call these characters my style role models. May I present: Catwoman, Marla Singer, Renee Madison and Irma Vep.
Before you draw any equals between me and my style role models I must warn you that my personal style is hardly as interesting as the look of these gorgeous characters. There are some similarities, yes, but perhaps I wouldn’t be able to pull off such a full-blown edgy look. Sure it would be fantastic to be an action heroine or femme fatale but as it turns out I have a loads of work ahead of me if I ever want to get my act together.
Do you have any role models?
Sanna 5. June 2008 | Style Inspiration | Comment [2]
Against the Grain
I have noticed that my attitude towards fashion and style is twofold. On one hand I’m extremely interested in trends and people’s style choices, but when it comes to my personal style I’m completely clueless. Nowadays fashion, especially all those trends and fashion fads, rub me the wrong way and I find myself doing the exact opposite I “should” be doing. How teenage angst of me! But don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind other people flaunting those wet look leggins, slouchy rompers and slogan tee’s – in fact, I enjoy watching folks prancing with the latest looks! I’m just not one of those peeps myself.
I have a fruitful love-hate relationship with all those dos and don’ts lists fashion folks are eagerly publishing in the beginning of every season. For example, one year ago when the explicitly graphic bob cut was declared so yesterday, I went and got one. Instead of sporting pastel or neon nails, I’m now wearing deep plum, aubergine or burgundy hues. Also, when all those flower dresses hit the streets big time, I decided to auction off mine. Tragi-comic perhaps, but I find these kind of private level demonstrations also quite self-satisfying.
I have tried to find some rationale behind my behaviour but I cannot think anything else except a desperate need to go against the grain. Perhaps I need to distinguish myself from “everyone else” by refusing to follow the latest trends? Maybe the idea of assimilating with the certain crowd scares the living jesus out of me? Funnily enough, when fashion blogs went mainstream here in Finland, my personal interests began to diverge from those of the popular blogs. In the end I was all questioning the purpose of this blog and weighing my values as a style blogger. And yes, there was a time when a slogan “fashion is for fascists” sounded pretty intelligible for me. :D
I can’t say I’m totally anti-fashion but there are definitely some issues on the field of fashion I find slightly troubling. At the moment I’m very fascinated by the idea of compulsory individuality drafted by Anne Cronin but I think I should save these ponderings for later. Must. Read. More.
Anyhoo, I would like to hear your opinions. What’s your relationship with fashion and trends? Do you systematically follow what’s hot? And how would you describe your style?
Sanna 21. May 2008 | Trends Style | Comment [11]
Confessions
- I don’t find runway fashion inspirational no matter how hard I try. Therefore I decided to de-clutter my feeds and remove all those sites that focus on fashion weeks, runways, fashion designers and the likes.
- Me and high street fashion = not in buddy terms either. Unlike one year ago or so, shopping for high street brands doesn’t make me tick anymore. Last week I popped in a couple of stores, and I came out utterly bored and uninspired.
- Call me naff, but I consider fashion fads such as pvc/leather leggings, harem pants and extra over-sized bags fugly.
- Despite the fact that the web is loaded with style and fashion blogs, it is relatively hard for me to find like-minded bloggers. Tips for witty thrifters and unique dressers are warmly welcomed.
- I just can’t wear colours. 99% of my wardrobe is black. Not grey, not brown or blue but black. Before I used to feel guilty about this, but now I try to think that what if this is my thing, the clou of my personal style.
- And yes, I’m either bowed down by the weather, or I have become apathetic. Wish it was spring already!
Sanna 15. March 2008 | Style Trends | Comment [10]
Wig Dreams
One of my favourite bloggers, ever so elegant Nanó of Get Nanóismed, got me all excited about flamboyant wigs. Yes, I’ve seen bloggers doing those head shots with wigs before, but Nanó‘s femme fatale look totally got me hooked.
Click here to see more wonderful pictures of Nanó channeling that old Hollywood glamour.
Sanna 4. March 2008 | Inspiration Style | Comment [5]
Inspiring Styles
I don’t usually do these kind of posts but you know what they say, the exception makes the rule. I bumped into these great photos when scanning through my feeds last night. These young women have it all: Gorgeous hairstyle, stunning lips, amazing accessories and tons of attitude. Me so likey!
Images via super-cool Stylesightings
Sanna 15. February 2008 | Inspiration Style | Comment [5]
