I recently had an epiphany as I strolled around outside and inside the tents at Lincoln Center during NYFW. What I now do with fashion on my blog and Facebook...searching for and finding those rare divine and refined looks amongst a sea of sometimes tacky and mediocre fashion...is a metaphor for how I choose to live my life and view the world.
I realized that anyone can put on a crazy hat or a really short dress. But putting together a look that's unique and yet still modest takes lots of thought and courage. And those are the looks I get excited about seeing, photographing, and sharing with you.
We live in world full of mediocrity, and as humans we tend to focus on negativity. But why not seek out and focus on the rare gems that are right before your eyes?? Snap that (mental) photo and savour the specialness of it.
I've often told people that I like to live my life with a negativity filter. Negativity in any form is toxic to our bodies and souls. Sure it's all around us, but after looking beyond it enough times, all of the beauty will clearly come into focus.
Here are some of the fun street styles I found and captured during my time at NYFW:
Notice how all of these looks are colorful and creative. The outfits express the individuality of the person wearing them...not their bodies. This is the essence of modesty in fashion. It's not about dowdiness, but rather a celebration of the beauty of the person within.
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Great pics - love all the commotion out there - More please!
ReplyDeleteLove the Louis Vuitton purse!
ReplyDeletexoHannah
endlesslychic.blogspot.com
These are very fun and bright! It is great to see that NYC ppl dont only wear black (((: great pics!
ReplyDeleteI love that third one up from the bottom, that is a wonderful outfit, so colourful and gorgeous. I think we do tend to focus on negative things. I personally can't stand the negativity. People say my positivity just ins't living in the real world. It's not that I feel there aren't bad things in the world that need my attention, because there is, but I like to keep a positive outlook on it all, that with hard with it could get better. Being positive is so much better on the body, when people bring negativity into my life, I end up feeling terrible. So, it's better to keep away from it. Loved all their outfits, so great. I hope you have a wonderful weekend xx
ReplyDeleteSharon, I love that have a true gift for capturing those "rare gems" and inspiring fashion sense of your own!
ReplyDeleteHOW fantastic is your post!!!
ReplyDeleteJust so inspiring to see all these images from the street,
***Violetta***
Sharon your words are very wise and I'm totally with you :-)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE NYC. 'Nuff said.
ReplyDelete(WAIT! That woman in the second photo with the round specs? FANTASTIC! )
Anita
Those purple and teal booties/heels are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteXX,
Miranda
Love the colorful 2nd outfit!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked my post on religions & fashion! :) :) :)
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They all look amazing!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon. Love the street style examples you've posted and love your words even more ... what we wear says an awful lot about us and all of these outfits were tasteful and still so very stylish! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend ... thanks for stopping by this week, lovely! xo ~S
ReplyDeleteSANDY M Illustration
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Halo beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteI wrote to your email a while ago abot Guest posts. I wonder If you would be interested in a Guest p exchange. I write about Swedish decor on your page and you write about fashion on my blog??? That would be fun:)
I hope to hear from you soon and have a lovely Monday dear:)
LOVE Maria from inredningsvis.se
I believe that putting together an outfit is an art that not everyone know how to do...
ReplyDeleteArgh..I missed the few shows/events I was invited to this year due to kiddies being sick..BOO! I NEED to get back to the shows next season..for real!
ReplyDeleteLovely dresses you have highlighted...particularly loving that lovely lady in the red dress with black and white coat...FABULOUS!
Hope you are well.
C
Last one is rocking it!
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