As the fashion week roller coaster whips through the fashion capitals of the world, my fashion focus rolls back to one woman whose fashion sense never seems to fail her. Not since Princess Diana has a women’s wardrobe hypnotized my fashion sense – and I don’t think since Jackie O has an American first lady commanded so much fashion attention. Enter Michelle Obama.
First Lady September 2012
The FLOTUS Pink Fashion Moment: (Democratic National Convention September 2012)
I don’t know if it’s the pink heels or rose-pink floral print that reminded me just how POWERFUL clothes can be. And not just clothes. But the entire styling effort . Down to the color of your nails.
It’s a small reminder that clothing and adornment is an important form of human expression.
It’s a timely reminder that your “look” is a ‘highly visible medium of communication that carries information about who you are, who you are not, and who you would like to be.’
It’s a worthwhile reminder that fashion has intangible powers that should never be underestimated.
And finally….
It makes the cliché “a picture is a worth a thousand words” really spring back to life with new meaning.
Fashion Power…What I think we can learn from Michelle Obama….
- Create a personal style-signature. Because like your signature, your style signature belongs to you. And nobody else.
- Embrace your body shape (and best features) into your style. Make sure your choice and taste of clothes are complimentary.
- Make authentic fashion choices . Own the moment. Communicate your (fashion) personality and individuality through intention. “….just do what works for you, because there will always be someone who thinks differently…” Michelle Obama.
- Mix it up. Keep a wide repertoire of brands. Use a good mix of luxe/fast fashion/vintage/whatever…to maintain your independence and freedom of expression within the boundaries of your signature style.
- Be Fearless when it comes to color. Play with Color. And patterns. Reflect your vibrant self.
At the and of the day You are the fashion and the Fashion is you.
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Picture Source:NYT,Fashion.
Leanne Tee 