To Wear, or Not to Wear? That is the Question.

Above all, remember that the most important thing you can take anywhere is not a Gucci bag or French-cut jeans; it's an open mind" - Gail Rubin Bereny
I cannot work alone; I need people around. So when I was going through the Spring Summer 2010 trend report, I forced my best friend to stay on the line whilst I tried comprehending (and reading out-aloud to her) the main trends.
“Remember, pastels—the Valentino draped dress is a stunner—and the military look—Ritu Kumar (Label) has paid much attention to detail here—seems to be in this season. When you go shopping, look out for clothes that fall under this category.”

But moments later, I questioned myself why it’s a necessity for her to look for those clothes? What if she’s happy with a flowery looking skirt instead?

"Fashion is made to become unfashionable." - Coco Chanel

Chanel’s right. The military look is in full fledge this 2010 season but it’s bound to not even exist in 2011. Out go the green patched up shorts and the golden-buttoned blue jacket along with the willingness to enjoy that particular piece of clothing again. All because it’s “out of fashion now.” Well, that’s a strange concept since my best friend still loves the flowery looking skirt she handpicked, she wears it all the time (yes, even though the trend reports might say so otherwise).
Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying go out there in the world and wear what makes you happy regardless of what other people say (even though that’s a great moral), but what I am saying is go out there and shop happily. Wear happily. Create fashion. Create trends. Don’t follow. Fashion isn’t about buying what other people suggest, but rather expressing your inner personality and putting who you are on display...for everyone to admire.
Today, it’s so easy for everyone to dress on par. The news talks about fashion, the magazines report it and the mass-people all blog about it. In this world of trend reports and opinionated people, it becomes even more important for everyone to remember what they really want to portray.
Don’t worry, the fashion magazines (like us, of course) will continue doing their job of talking about the prints, ruffles, and pastel shades that look the best with your skin tone; you should continue taking the expert advice. After all, some things just never change. Petite black dresses, fluffed-up ruffles, and nude shoes will be your best friends forever. For all the rest, just act like an artist: create a painting with the colors we prov