do you, stay true

Looks

Sep 21

Written By jasmine

Blogging nowadays seems to be a dying art, but i find so much peace in writing and viewing the aesthetics of a written blog. i`ve been blogging on this platform since my sophomore year of college before it blew up, became greatly monetized + slowly started fading in the background because of social media. you`d think i would have been a

huge influencer by now for how long i`ve been doing this, but i never saw money coming out of it and i wasn`t interested in monetizing (well.. sometimes lol). it was like an escape for me and i shared lots of emotional and personal stories on here before transitioning into a more fashion-centric platform.

writing in this style diary makes me happy and i could push a little harder to get more opportunities but i really prefer when things happen organically and are genuine. i think fashion influencers can be a bit inauthentic and too trendy. it’s just too fake for me and it reflects in lots of their outfits as well, if i’m being honest. lol. so if i have to remain in my little bubble by staying true to myself, i’m cool with that. i only want to occupy spaces that are for me. i don’t want to feel like i’m forcing myself to be in spaces where i don’t fit, ya know? and that’s not to say that i don’t belong in certain spaces, but i want what feels right to me.

ya’ll know i’m big on authenticity, originality and purpose—I want that to always be in the dna of everything that i touch, create, stand for. even in the things that i wear... i’m not buying anything that i don’t like for the sake of generating lots of likes and attention on social media. i have to give people me, and that’s reflected in what i wear.

there’s lots of trends and waves to ride out there and when they die out, who do you become? what’s left of you if all you’ve done is ride on the coattails of the trends?

when i think about how i want to be viewed in the fashion industry, i often think of martin margiela. he built his legacy on anonymity, but he was so authentic at the same time. he’s created many pieces that are regurgitated in maaaaany other brands and he did this by sticking to who he was. i’m so intrigued by his story and i feel so deeply connected to the ethos of his brand. that’s what makes me want to buy maison margiela! it`s not for everyone. when i wear any of my margiela pieces, especially my tabi boots, i just feel invincible. it’s just something about that brand that makes me feel... alive? lol.

i wore my tabi’s today with this black maxi skirt that has a very sporty feel and look to it. i really enjoyed the texture of this skirt and the fact that it has pockets. i mean, who doesn’t love a skirt with pockets? i wanted to add a bit of femininity to this look, so i paired it with this ecru colored tank crop from Mugler. my favorite part of this top was the snakeskin hem; it’s a very subtle but elevated touch. i also loved that it had a bit of a structured fit while also accentuating my body. i spoke about these purchases here if you wanted a bit more detail, like cost and where i purchased from (and also if you just want to hear me talk about it lol). i just love how these neutral colors look soooo good together... it’s so... creamy. lol.

[ also, i am not mad. it`s just my face lol. ]