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.
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
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And until next time
Stay safe and know this too shall pass…
GOD BLESS
Article by:
Gudnes Etim
Edited by:
Chris Ogar
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Wow…
Absolutely beautiful piece.
I can’t believe I read till the end.
Thanks baby gurl
Nice one fashion fairy.
Absolutely loved this
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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 .
Exactly…
Creativity in the context of this article is key
Exactly dear…that has to change, we’re all different in our own way…let that uniqueness shine!!!
Exactly dear, that has to change. We’re all different in our own way…let that uniqueness SHINE!
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.
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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.
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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!!
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Exactly!!! Let your inner you shine through!!!
I love the style of this piece! Well done.
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Enlightening… Nice piece.
Fashion Fairy… Nice.
Trend is temporary, style stays. The reason why many people are not stylish.. Style is personality related.
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