[one_half padding=”0 15px 0 0″]I try not to follow trends too closely but I can’t help myself. We are all inundated with trends every minute of every day (that we are awake). Even if I don’t give two sh*ts about what Kylie Jenner is wearing, I’m still gonna see it whether I flip a page in a magazine or change the channel. It’s hard to filter what’s going to stick around and what’s not. It’s even harder to decide whether you want to try a trend or not. Really, that’s what fast fashion is for! Fast fashion brands like Forever 21 and Zara make it easy to try out filtered versions of luxury designer brands. That topic in itself a whole other blog post. But the just of it is that trendy pieces are more affordable than ever. There is a grey area when it comes to differentiating a Trendy Piece from a Timeless Staple Piece and it begins and ends with you. I’d advise anyone to try the trends they find appealing.[/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0 0 15px”]Find an affordable version and give it a go. If it sticks add it to your repertoire of staple pieces. This is often what happens for me. I’m not really into the cowboy trend. I have 1 pair of cowboy inspired boots and have worn then a few times and realized they aren’t my thing. No harm, no foul, the boots were a gift from a brand. Now if I absolutely adored them, I might consider investing in a pair of very well made versions of them for a higher price point. It could be a luxury buy or a luxury consignment buy. But I’d want at least one pair that would get me through life. That’s the way I look at it. A pair that won’t fall a part after 2 seasons. A pair that retains value so if I ever do tire of them I can always resale them on websites like The Real Real and collect a cute coin to then purchase something else I adore.[/one_half_last]
Photography by Rose Lazard || Editing by Monroe Steele
Another tip that I’ve found works over the years is buying a smaller item related to the trend, to ‘try it out’. Leopard print caught your eye but don’t know if you’d look good in it head to toe? Try a leopard print bag or clutch for starters.
This is absolutely my rule and why I can’t completely swear off fast fashion. Nothing like trying something on for size at Zara before you splurge on the real thing.
Photography by Rose Lazard || Editing by Monroe Steele
I love number 5. I think that as I got older, I really embraced the idea of wearing whatever I love not because it’s the new “it” thing.
The Style Intermission
Author
Right! Thanks so much for reading.
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Monroe
Leopard is def. a staple for me!
Author
Thats a good one. I’m loving leopard too.
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Monroe
Another tip that I’ve found works over the years is buying a smaller item related to the trend, to ‘try it out’. Leopard print caught your eye but don’t know if you’d look good in it head to toe? Try a leopard print bag or clutch for starters.
Author
Thats such a great tip!
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Monroe
This is absolutely my rule and why I can’t completely swear off fast fashion. Nothing like trying something on for size at Zara before you splurge on the real thing.
Author
Exactly! Thanks for reading boo.
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Monroe