How to express your style?

 
We all speak Fashionese!
 
What is the oldest and most universal language’?

‘Even before we speak to someone in a meeting, at a party, or on the street, our clothes often express important information (or misinformation) about our occupation, origin, personality, opinions, and tastes. And we pay close attention to how others dress as well; though we may not be able to put what we observe into words, we unconsciously register the information, so that when we meet and converse we have already spoken to one another in an universal tongue’.

Clothes therefore is an universal language spoken by the world’s 6.7 billion population. This language is used on a daily basis by everyone in the world, nudist beaches not included.
 
So this got me thinking, what is my style vocabulary?
 
Like other women who recognise the importance of staying current without being a slave to every fashion trend, I believe in staying true to my own style personality. Trends come and go every season and even though I am considered a ‘fashionista’, I’m not likely to follow each and every fashion ‘must have’. It might be anti-fashionista of me to say that, but I value my style personality more than I value a fly-by-night trend that may not even be suitable for my body type, personality or lifestyle.

Therefore I’d say my personal style is really uncontrived. Especially at this time of the year when Halloween is upon us, tis the perfect time to embrace your Wild side, so ladies grab your broomsticks, black cats and decadent lace.

Which witch will you be this Halloween ?
 
Wearing hooded cloaks, red lips, dark maxi skirts, Mortisha Adams figure hugging long black dresses, and leather accessories allows you to be villainously cool, wickedly glamorous ethereally elegant.
 
This also got me thinking…What does your chosen Halloween costume say about you?
 
While we say costume choices are purely random, it isn’t really according to scientists. Halloween is an invitation to your imaginary fantasy world allowing people to hide behind a façade. As we all know Halloween gives us permission to ‘act out’ and dress up in outfits and costumes that may otherwise not be acceptable in everyday society. While extroverts are in their element, during this party season a shy person may feel more daring, especially if hiding behind a mask. So you may even find your inner diva hidden deep underneath this Halloween.

It has been said that if you dress up like a celebrity:  You aim to display a knowledge of current events, express personality traits or social issues that are associated with the celebrity in person, for example- Lindsay Lohan unleashing your rebellious nature. They say if you dress up like an animal: This symbolises certain traits or attributes in myths. An animal costume may represent some real aspects of a person’s identity or some admired characteristic .Sexy costumes such as French maids, hot nurses can represent your repressed sexuality. Whereas angelic styles like fairies or princesses conveys ones lost innocence, beauty or a return to a safer and simpler time. And evil characters, allows people to safely and creatively express their dark side without guilt.
 
Last year I dressed up as a cat for Halloween. I must say ironically I am not the biggest fans of cats, would much rather have dogs as a pet. Anyway after analysing costumes, I would say the cat symbolised freedom, beauty, (a sleek black cat) and independent, after all cats used to be viewed as Gods in Egyptian times. Cats themselves are quite resourceful and tend to give us messages of change, flexibility of adaptability. Funnily enough these are all strengths and characterises I very much display.
 
However to you a cat could be something totally different. So this season and thereafter, look at others as representations of yourself, as a mirror. Any judgment of someone else, is really a judgment on you. Viewing the world in this manner helps us grow, learn and better understand who we really are warts and all.  
 
To wrap up. ..Halloween is a fascinating time. This year look upon it in curiosity. What will you learn about your style personality? And most importantly have fun!