So I'll say this, most of my life I've never really had an eye for fashion.  I was tomboy growing up and, as a kid, my wardrobe consisted of basketball shorts, sneakers, t-shirts...you get the idea.  You had to practically yank my teeth out to get me to wear my hair down or, heaven forbid, a dress. (Just ask my mother.  Combing my hair out was WWIII.) Ok, I do exaggerate, the point is, if it was comfortable and didn't have pink on it, it was in my closet.

The tomboy stage left (finally!! I think losing weight definitely helped) and a whole new world opened up! FASHION.  Yes it actually existed.  Stores now held a myriad of options for me! Blouses, sweaters, skirts, slacks, dress jeans, SHOES, purses and jewelry suddenly began catching my eye.  With the help of my mother I rebuilt my entire wardrobe.  So, while I still have an odd fondness for dingy sweats and baggy hoodies, I can now officially look at my wardrobe and say "Tres Chic".  That's French for "Very fashionable."

This new view of fashion has gotten me interested in the fashion industry.  Every aspect from clothes, design and modeling has become a random area of study for me.  Hence why Project Runway is my new favorite TV show.  I've come to realize that when you watch shows like PR, you learn a lot.  I've learned that certain patterns and colors clash, or what it takes to make a good fitting pant.  It's really fun to watch, and I feel like I learn something new about fashion design (and the people working in the fashion industry) every time I watch PR.  I must say though, I've become a bit of a stickler with my opinions.  Let me say this, I'm picky about what I like/see on the Runway.  If I don't care for it, I make darn sure you KNOW.   I blame Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn for this mindset.

My picky opinions aside, I really enjoy looking at fashion.  I watched "The Devil Wears Prada" today and was reminded of how intricate and crazy that world is.  That movie is great, if you haven't seen it, shame on you.  Go grab some snacks (grilled cheese goes well with this one), Netflix it, and watch it.  Tis a great flick.  :)


One thing I do not care for about the fashion industry is it's lack of modesty.  I mean, have you seen the models that walk the runway recently?  While they are fantastic at what they do and I have respect for them, I do not necessarily endorse the amount of skin they show.  Did the big kahuna's in the fashion world consider the image they are putting forth to younger girls?  Of course they did, hence why 8 year olds are now looking 13.  Something tells me that isn't normal.  Then again, what is normal?  ....I'll answer that when I actually know what normal is.

While the fashion industry may not be big on role models right now, rest assured there are indeed such individuals who endorse modesty.  Some have even gone far enough to call modest the new "sexy".  Sound familiar? Cue Emma Watson (formerly Hermione Granger)! She is someone I would like to call a "Big Sister Example".  Girls look up to her in so many ways, and I think she's quite brilliant.  Check out this quote and picture of Emma Watson.