I came up with it after I discovered Polyvore, an extremely nifty site that lets you compile images into one stylish collage.
Of course, most of the items shown below are not exact clones of the ones I actually own*, but nevertheless, they make excellent substitutes.
FASHION EVOLUTION
FOURTH GRADE
In fourth grade, my parents were the ones who bought my clothes and since I was more interested in anime, cartoons and dolls back then, I didn’t really mind what I was wearing (unless, of course, it’s entirely revolting).
4TH GRADE by yourstrulie
WHAT I HAD:
1. Steve Madden Platform Sneakers
2. Corduroy Overalls (Navy and Dark Green)
3. Lots of turtleneck long sleeves
4. A maroon Jansport Backpack
EARLY MIDDLE SCHOOL
When I was about to enter sixth grade, I began to notice that my clothes differed from those of my classmates. Why was I the only one still wearing straight-cut jeans while my peers had on pairs of bell cut denims? My parents took me to Target and I had a grand time choosing my clothes for the first time. Unfortunately, I was an amateur and the clothes that I picked were no better than the ones my parents chose.
EARLY MIDDLE SCHOOL by yourstrulie
WHAT I HAD:
1. Lots of turtleneck long sleeves. (They never ran out.)
2. K-Swiss sneakers.
3. Navy Jansport Backpack
4. Bell cut jeans.
5. A pair of purple corduroy bell cut jeans. (Not included in the picture.)
6. Fuchsia long sleeve shirt with a bead design. (Beads and rhinestones were popular back then.)
LATE MIDDLE SCHOOL
By the time I was in eight grade, my fashion sense began to evolve as a result of constant observation. I had to keep track of what the popular girls were wearing. I can’t believe I did that. I now preferred tight tops, tight jeans, cute sweaters and the like. I even grew into accessorizing. I bought different kinds of earrings, splurged on lip gloss, and carried a purse just like everyone else.
LATE MIDDLE SCHOOL by yourstrulie
WHAT I HAD:
1. Pink Adidas Hoodie (I actually still like this. I remember buying it from Kohl’s and being very happy with it.)
2. Lots of knit sweaters
3. Long sleeves (I liked the ones that were either black and/or had graphic designs)
4. Tight tops (the white Snoopy shirt above is a little different from the one I bought from Dots)
5. Beige capri
6. Bell bottoms, bell bottoms, bell bottoms
7. Purses (some were from Nine West, some were from Dots)
8. Smackers liquid lip gloss
9. Caboodles Fruitopia lip gloss
10. Hoop earrings (they came in a set and some were almost as big as bangles)
11. Colored earrings
HIGH SCHOOL
During this time, we had to move back to the Philippines. That means I had to adjust to a different way of life. However, I was still heavily influenced by what my peers wore in eight grade and my own obsession with rock music. My mom discovered branded tees for less in Baclaran and Divisoria. Of course, I was elated. However, my being brand conscious has caused me to become a fashion victim. I turned out wearing fake low quality shirts that never ever fit me right. (The clothes shown here are way better than the ones I owned.)
HIGH SCHOOL by yourstrulie
WHAT I HAD:
1. Tight tops (fake logo tees)
2. Jeans
3. Pleated Denim Mini (I wore it once. I never wore it again.)
4. Lots of chucks. (I own one original and all the rest were fake.)
5. Black Tote Bag (mine were actually red and black and had a star on it)
6. Brown wedges
7. Gold hoop earrings (I lost my earring collection, along with my lip gloss)
8. Body Shop Spirit of Moonflower Spray (the scent is very reminiscing)
COLLEGE
Finally, I am actually proud of what I’m wearing. For the first time in my life, I chose the ones that actually fit right – clothes that I feel comfortable in, not clothes that society was dictating me to wear. They consist mostly of soft, nylon blouses that were more mature in taste, and of course, skinny jeans.
COLLEGE by yourstrulie
WHAT I HAD:
1. Ruffled peasant blouses
2. Lots of flutter tops
3. Skinny jeans
4. A-line Skirts
5. Flip-flop style sandals
6. Tote bags
7. Corduroy Jackets (they seem more classic than zip-up sweatshirts)
8. Some make up
Through the years, I evolved from a kid who had no clue on what to wear, to a girl who tried hard to be like everyone else, to an adolescent who became a total fashion slave, to a brand conscious fashion victim, and finally, to a sensible bargain-loving young woman who loves to blend comfort and style into one classic wardrobe.
I’m still wondering what kind of clothes I will be wearing when I’m in my twenties. I guess it depends on the available items and the current trends at that time.
*except for the Steve Madden Platform Shoes, the Body Shop Spirit of Moonflower Spray and the Navy Jansport Backpack
4 comments:
Wow! At first I was saying "huh?! Julie wore turtlenecks and knitted sweatshirts in the Philippines?!" Good thing you mentioned that by the time you were in high school, you moved back to the Philippines...everything became clearer after that...
BTW, I love your taste for clothes... your classy and chic fashion sense surely says something about your personality!
ei thanks for droppin' by too...
By the way, I hope you join Narsilikha soon. It will be fun to have you there!
haha...and yeah it's my own domain but it's just the free type...Building this webbie is what kept me busy during the sem break...hihihi... but my domain is just the free one... I don't like to purchase a .com or.net domain as of this moment :D
wow your a fashion guru heheheheheh how about for guys fashion so that I can keep up to fashion also
Nice entry julie! I enjoyed reading this since I could be really a fashionista when the occasion calls for it. haha. I'm really thinking of changing my whole wardrobe but then I thought our climate didn't leave us with too many choices. Oh and I was also thinking of what I'm going to be wearing by the time I become I lawyer. Haha. One thing's for sure.. I wouldn't let my "lawyering" destroy my fashion sense :))
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