Style and Trend

Style and Trend

These terms often times used interchangeably are actually two different terms that really mean and represent entirely different narratives but still intertwined. We could say they are fashion siblings or cousins.

What is Style anyway?

I could quote the dictionary…various dictionaries that is, several publications and maybe Wikipedia… but I refuse to do that. Style is personal, it goes beyond the clothes, it’s hair, it’s makeup, it’s lifestyle even down to the way you reply texts. It’s that individual uniqueness. A personality representation.

And Trends?

A trend is basically what is popular at a particular point in time. I do not want to limit this article to just clothes. So I’ll give examples

I remember this trend although it is slowly fizzling out, Birthday photo-shoots. Birthday photo-shoots were big in 2016 through 2018. Initially a trend of photos with friends in matching clothes and the celebrant in a dress to stand out or everybody looking the same to the now current sole risqué shoots in bathing suits and sometimes nude pictures. Another one, the Maternity shoots that pop-culture credits to Kim-Kardashian-West which gained quite a lot of popularity amongst fellow famous people, remember most pregnant celebrities in nude shots cradling their tummy. Yes! That one.

Style

 

 

But what’s the relationship?

I remember initially when the birthday shoots thingy began I loved to see it, it was beautiful and warm, friends showing out to celebrate their own, but then slowly I began to lose interest, it became too cliché…not until people started putting their own twist on it did it become fun to see again. Same thing with the maternity shoots…I bet some of us are guilty of seeing those photos and be like (mchew) bitter? Narrh I don’t think so…maybe we just wanted to see something else because as soon as new twists started to appear, such as the use of more colours, the addition of the husbands or baby fathers…it took the shoots to a whole other fun level.

And that right there is the relationship between style and trend. You take the trends, put your own personal twist, leave your own footprints, so it is solely unapologetically yours other than just another replica of what someone else did

Trendsetters begin new things with their wild imaginations and desire to push limits. But you don’t necessarily have to create a new fashion invention to be a trendsetter, simply taking an old trend and turning it mainstream can also be seen as trendsetting. Something as simple as the way you tie  or use your bandana could start a new trend (Tu pac).

Everyone knows fashion is a case of history repeating itself as so many trends from the 1900s are returning like the return of the palazzo pants from the 1960s and early 1970s . The contour makeup had been in existence since the 16th century but only became a mainstream beauty movement thanks to the Kardashains. A true syle icon takes these returning trends, revamps and boom! A new trend is born…Actually in all honesty it’s what these designers do and if you ask me I believe there is a true style icon in everyone.

So for STYLE AND TRENDS

Take a look at mom’s old closet, steal a piece or two and turn those items into beautiful future trendy fashion pieces using my tips from the previous articles (Your scissors and personality).

And STYLE AND TRENDS my beautiful readers

Away from clothes and fashion, what is so beautiful about meeting new people and visiting new places is the abundance of culture and different personalities. So while we sit at home during this lockdown…take time out to learn about yourself, re-discover and build your personality. Cause after all “Self-confidence is most beautiful thing one can possess

Make sure to let Fashion fairy know how you feel

Drop comments

And until next time

Stay safe and know this too shall pass…

GOD BLESS

Article by:

Gudnes Etim

Edited by:

Chris Ogar

Classic Style Loft

 

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Uju
Uju
4 years ago

Wow…
Absolutely beautiful piece.
I can’t believe I read till the end.
Thanks baby gurl

Imachrist
Imachrist
4 years ago

Nice one fashion fairy.
Absolutely loved this

Fashion fairy
Fashion fairy
Reply to  Imachrist
4 years ago

You’re welcome, I’m glad you did

Suoebi
Suoebi
4 years ago

Loving it .
I noticed how boring photoshoots are now.
People don’t really try to think of something to match their style or personality anymore, they just go to the gram and imitate pictures from there .
So it’s like looking at the same thing over and over again just with a different face .

CY
CY
Reply to  Suoebi
4 years ago

Exactly…

Creativity in the context of this article is key

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
Reply to  Suoebi
4 years ago

Exactly dear…that has to change, we’re all different in our own way…let that uniqueness shine!!!

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
Reply to  Suoebi
4 years ago

Exactly dear, that has to change. We’re all different in our own way…let that uniqueness SHINE!

CY
CY
4 years ago

More often people mistake style for trend. Some people feels being stylish is simply putting on latest cloths and accessories from famous brands, but its not. You can be stylish by combining old wears in a unique manner.
Thanks for the tip. Very enlightening indeed.

Fashion fairy
Fashion fairy
Reply to  CY
4 years ago

Exactly!!! The whole truth!!

Fashion fairy
Fashion fairy
4 years ago

Yasss!!!

Nwanyanwu Progress
Nwanyanwu Progress
4 years ago

True talk sissy…thumbs up, fashion has alot more than we can imagine… From dressing our hair, face, to clothing, footwares and even jewel accessories. And that’s why some individuals spend much time in the mirror checking what they have on, before stepping out to the public. I recall once, I was about stepping out and uhm…I needed to put my hair in order, so I thought of a style and to me I knew it was OK….. Guess what…after that day I saw some people with the same hairstyle…so I realized my style is now trending and it also looked good on them…so you’re actually on point…keep the flow sissy…much Love from here.

Okike
Okike
4 years ago

A strikingly unique perspective on the notion.

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
Reply to  Okike
4 years ago

⭐️

Fashion fairy
Fashion fairy
Reply to  Okike
4 years ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Chris Agom
Chris Agom
4 years ago

Nice piece Fashion ferry….Absolute delivery…I look forward to reading more of ur write-ups✌

Jason Frances
Jason Frances
4 years ago

Goody never disappoints periodt.

Grace Kosa
Grace Kosa
4 years ago

Amazing piece!!

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
Reply to  Grace Kosa
4 years ago

Thank you ❤️

Jason Frances
Jason Frances
4 years ago

Goody never disappoints, impeccable.

Loveth
Loveth
4 years ago

Wow..I couldn’t actually believe myself!!! I read to the end. Gurl!!! You are on point. We have to create out our own styles. That was a good write-up. Keep it up!!

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
Reply to  Loveth
4 years ago

❤️❤️❤️

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
4 years ago

You’re welcome⭐️

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
4 years ago

❤️❤️❤️

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
4 years ago

Exactly!!! Let your inner you shine through!!!

Ozioma
Ozioma
4 years ago

I love the style of this piece! Well done.

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
Reply to  Ozioma
4 years ago

❤️❤️❤️

Cati
Cati
4 years ago

Enlightening… Nice piece.

Siriusthepoet
4 years ago

Fashion Fairy… Nice.

Trend is temporary, style stays. The reason why many people are not stylish.. Style is personality related.

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
Reply to  Siriusthepoet
4 years ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Kings chuka
Kings chuka
4 years ago

Wow.. it’s so inspiring. I love this.

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
Reply to  Kings chuka
4 years ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Adella
Adella
4 years ago

This is fantastic
I love it

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
Reply to  Adella
4 years ago

Thanks ⭐️

Franklin
Franklin
4 years ago

Perfecto. Es bastante interesante leer toda la publicación hasta el final.

CY
CY
Reply to  Franklin
4 years ago

Bros,
I no understand where you dey carry this thing enter o. Na English them take write this article na.

Which one be “Perfecto. Es bastante interesante leer toda la publicación hasta el final.”

Bros calm down o. E be like say your blood too hot

Franklin
Franklin
4 years ago

Great

Fashion Fairy
Fashion Fairy
4 years ago

Thanks

Clizzy
Clizzy
4 years ago

Wow this is entirely true
Splendid piece

Reward
Reward
4 years ago

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