I’m constantly conjuring up outfits in my head. Everyday. At all times. While walking on the road, watching tv, and especially while surfing the net. Steady looking for style inspirations.
In my mind I put together these amazing looks and In my little notebook I jot them down, storing them for some time in the future when the odds are in my favour.
You see. I live in a house where your outfit is well scrutinized before you leave, minimal skin must be shown.
In a neighbourhood where people constantly poke their noses into eachothers business,judging.
I school in an environment where a particular standard is required of us (have to look like future doctors) and where most people aren’t so fashion inclined.
I’m from a country where the heat level has already wiped out any dreams of experimenting. You want to keep it simple least you have a heat stroke
Inhibitions from all angles.from everycorner.
Seeing as I have no car yet, I do a lot of walking
I want to wear my croptops out on the street with no fear whatsoever of being labelled. I want to wear my knee high socks .
I want to be able to wear my hightops with my favourite denim shorts out of my house, out on the street
I want to tie a turban,experiment with scarves. I want to the baggy jeans.
I want sturdy boots, I want to see what I can do with my socks and a short gown
I want to be surrounded by people who appreciate and understand how much fun fashion is so I don’t feel dressing up is a waste of time and outfit.
I want to be able to fund all these things -__-
I don’t want to have to keep storing clothes waiting for an event or a social gathering.
I guess all I’m saying is I want to be free to express myself and explore the depth of my creativity. To go through all phases and finally find my style.
Contrary to the opinions of most, i don’t have a closet full of clothes and shoes. Although i dream of the day i’ll wake up to that beautiful sight, when i’ll be able to afford all items of clothing i want but right now, I’m just a fashion lover doing what I can with what I have.
These are some looks i’ll love to try which i can’t because of all my constraints
All photos via www.thesocialboutique.blogspot.com
Yes! Yes! Yes! You just spoke my mind yo!
yu'nurrr
I can soooo relate to this!
Fashion Expression in Nigeria is sooo restricted! I pray we don't loose it.
http://justporsh.blogspot.com
Amen sister, Amen!
Awww..Dear, I perfectly understand how yhu feel…It can be so daunting and frustrating having a desire to express but cant due an environment..Unlike here in the western world..My parents cares less abt what one wears..Even in school..Ppl see you as an inspiration when it comes to styles…But its all well…Always be yourself no matter what and stick to your passion..Cos is it that makes you Happy….Cheers Doll!!P.S this is my first time of coming thru your blog tho..Its cool and I also love how yhu try to relate about things that happens in your life…Toodles!!
thank you geraldine. your comment warms my heart. thankyou
I'm going to go against what everyone says…you're lucky…at least when it comes to weather. It is so cold here in London to wear shorts like that would be a mistake and a half. Despite all though you still wear your personality beautifully so against the odds I think you're doing well! ^__^
Rose A. Gold (www.rose-a-gold.com)
lol. you guys over there wishing for our weather while we are here wishing for yours. but i guess you have a point tho.. thank you , i tryy. 😀
This post is the story of my life. That is all.
yu'knurrr
I swear I can totally relate to this!
Same case with me, but at times I just bone people and do what makes me happy.
Just that when it comes to school and dresscode, you can't even at least bend the rules. Well, we're Nigerians. So what to do?
~Maudleen
http://www.dafashionfreak.blogspot.com
xoxo
My thoughts exactly!
Yea I'm pretty sure you've come a long way since then. However, I get what you mean. I just wear what I want anyway. Life's too short. Hence the knee-high socks, et cetera. The only thing I follow is minimal skin and that's a personal thing. It living on the edge. Perhaps why I'm labelled edgy. I just wear what I want.
Mira La Belle blog
You just spoke my mind. I've made a decision to do wear whatever I want to as long as I don't hurt anyone or myself. Lol.