I never really celebrated Halloween. It could have something to do with my mother's home-made costumes made of sheets, old belts, and maybe an occasional sash which meant you were either a shepherd, a disciple or Jesus of the Bible. Which, if you're a guy, would somehow make sense, yet be awkward because it was still a dress. And as a girl, it was always the ugliest dress being paraded around when the other girls were all either a princess, an angel, or witch. I almost would've preferred being a witch because at least it came with accessories. A broom and a hat.
But the reason I'm bringing this up is because I've always liked to dress up and Halloween seems to be the ultimate day to express freedom of personality and creativity. I mean, sure, most women dress up like something off a street corner on that day. "Yeah, It's Halloween!! I can wear my lingerie to work today and nobody would care!" It's sad but true, and let me clear this up right now.......THAT WOULD NOT BE ME. However, there's something about going out of your element and trying something new and fresh, something bold and daring, something FUNKY, and I don't mean that in a smelly way.
For some of you, that might mean green hair or a pair of knee-high rainbow striped socks, or wearing a primary color for the first time in your life instead of those "safe" earth-tones. I'll be the first to admit, there are days when I want to blend in with the rest of the world. Back in the day, it was more because I was uncomfortable with who I was. I didn't like my name, let alone, what I was wearing. I didn't want to stand out above the crowd, though I did want to fit in the crowd. Finding ways to be an individual and making my own fashion judgments, regardless of who famous is modeling it or not, seems to be an everyday experiment.
Today, I'm experimenting with a t-shirt. I'm just a little out of my element on this one. I don't really like
t-shirts. They seem so ........ lazy. Instead of playing dress-up, I was dressing down. But when I saw this shirt and put it with this skirt, it was an Ahhhh moment. What made it even better was my black fedora and leggings to pop the style out even more. I wouldn't say it was cute, or beautiful, it was Funky. And, I guess, that's all right with me. Now don't feel bad if t-shirts are the main component of your wardrobe. IF YOU CAN ROCK IT, DON'T LET MY OPINION STOP IT.
So F.Y.I 1) Never put your style in a box.
2) Be free to try new things.
3) Love who you are but don't Limit who you are.
4) Don't wait for Halloween to have fun with fashion but keep it (family friendly)
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| T-shirt $1.00 The Salvation Army thrift store |
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| skirt $2.00 Salvation Army Thrift store |
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| Fedora $7.00, belt $1.00 |
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