When I was young I used to look so forward to the 17 magazine issue that came out in August - the back to school and fall fashions issue. It was about twice as thick as the usual edition and I would pour over the photos repeatedly until I had nearly everything memorized. I still remember some of those ad campaigns for Bass shoes and Izod and Benetton like it was yesterday.
My friend and I used to love to sit down with catalogues and go through every single page and determine which clothes looked more like I should wear them and which looked more like her.
My number 1 goal in life when I was about 14, was to grow up, move to Salt Lake City (I guess because that was the only "city" I was familiar with and it seemed more realistic), get a cool apartment, get a job, and wear lots of amazing clothes. Most importantly this wardrobe needed to include hats. I had absolutely no idea what the unspecified job would be making enough money and having the confidence to pull off wearing hats. I was very specific about the hats!
Still makes me smile to think about it. It was FUN to have that fantasy!
Today I still look through the September issue of Vogue, and think about what outfits I would wear if money and body type were no issue. Old habits die hard.
It is still FUN. :)
There are two clothing companies I really like though, who I always kind of keep track of just because I so often love what they do. Here are some great fall clothes from Kate Spade (probably my favorite designer) and JCrew.
I don't know if the imbed on this video will work. It is an awesome video about older women who use fashion as a means to express their creativity. Love it! (you might want to go over there on the side bar and pause culture club before you press to watch)
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Okay, that has to be one of the best mini documentaries I have ever seen. I had/have this fear of getting older and struggled with my 17 year old self about what is cool and am I still "cool," but all and all I do things for me. These ladies are inspiring and have just given me umph I needed to keep doing what I'm doing.
I know, i totally loved it too. And I really loved it when the one lady says not to worry about getting older. I always kind of feel that way, but then in a sort of youth obsessed culture, you start to doubt yourself a little. I thought it was inspiring too!
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