fashion–> anti-fashion?

so yeah, i’ve been MIA. again. to my defense, life has been fast in 2009. trying to stay above water, being creative and keeping up on my blogo, well, it does take a toll.

so anyway, i’ve decided first things first. i had a car accident last friday. what is it about being hit that brings out the ‘abused-woman syndrome?’ and i mean this in a completely ‘nice’ kind of way. here it is; i was rear-ended on my way to work and first thought was, ‘did i do something to warrant this?’ lol. i laugh now because it all seems so silly but alas, it was the first thought that ran through my head. that and, ‘thank good my little boy wasn’t with me.’

anyhoo, i am on my way to see how much this little fender bender is going to cost me. not that this has anything to do with the title of this post. just an update, i guess…

i feel compelled to share: i am a closet fashionista. i say closet because, i fear, i refuse to admit it and then deal with the reprecussions of being labeled a said fashionista. i say this because [with very few exceptions] i cringe when people call themselves that.

i [personally] have always thought that fashion is just another outlet for the creative to express themselves. i don’t think it is something synonimous with high prices and following trends. i love chanel and it’s chic simplicity but i don’t own a single piece. instead. i tear through ‘regular people’ clothing stores and the occassional thrift store and look for chanel-inspired pieces, preferabbly made with natural materials [or at least ones that i can pronounce!]

i hate that so many pour themselves into a life of debt in order to have that must-have bag or pair of shoes at an obscene price. if the label ain’t right, keep walkin’. ugh. i know i’m passing judgment on this, but really? instead, i look to the people i know, who have managed to stamp out their ‘looks’ by mixing and matching and not falling victim to fashion trends.

my favorite anti-fashion hero, by far has to be Drew Barrymore.

photo credit: Bauer-Griffin from www.splendidcity.com

Her fashion sense is always somewhat off, but every ensemble has a twinge of ‘drew’. from boho dripped in beaded accessories to the clean cut, masculine dresses and suits Drew, i salivate! don’t get me wrong,
i  could care less about her acting career or world views, but my ears perk up at the mention of her accessory faves.

so here’s to the Drewes of the world; keep on making a statement through your wardrobe and accessories!