Boots Boots Everywhere!

One of my favorite aspects of the fall and winter are all the boots that I can wear.  There's something about boots that brings out that Nancy Sinatra in me and makes me feel great even on days when I can barely drag myself out of bed.  They make me feel sexy, mysterious, and effortlessly stylish...not to mention they keep me warm. Ok I know that booties don't necessarily keep you warm, but they are still super cute for fall! So have fun finding that boot that makes you feel hot from the inside out!

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Fashion: Populist or Elitist?

Ahhh! Over the last week I've been snowed under writing a paper proposal for class. How do I cram all of my ideas into one little 20 page paper? This is supposed to be the outline for the first chapter of my thesis, and I am just now realizing that trying to understand the fashion world is akin to falling down the rabbit hole. I have so many ideas of which direction I could go in. Am I simply in it to admire the art? Am I in it to critique the corporate machine? Can I still love the art once I decide that we are simply being fed someone else's ideas? I am not sure. I've been looking at Vogue, in particular; although it could be considered a populist magazine--you can find it in grocery store check out lines--is it ever really attainable?

As a budding designer I am completely in love with the creative aspect, as much as the finished product. Here is something I can wear! But I am also constantly drawn to the Vogue and vintage patterns; you know the kind that you won't see other people wearing. Am I an elitist at heart? As I look for answers I find that I am faced with more questions. That usually happens when the universe is telling you that you are on the right track, because there is something to constantly explore. So here's the right path!