thoughts about true fashion

for those who know me beyond The Online Editor and as a real human being, you would know that i have been on a break for the last couple of weeks. no work, just time to read, hit the gym and really sit down and think through my life. for those who just know my virtual persona, i have, well, been silent. for the second half of 2013, i have set myself on a journey of pursuing wisdom. the motto that i adopted: gathering information is the act of knowledge, learning what to do with it is wisdom. it's an extension of the idea of hearing versus listening.

anyway, in the last month that gone by, much happened in my personal life and those i hold dear. all the events led to this post. what exactly is true fashion? what does it take to be a true fashionista? here are just a couple of thoughts and a glimpse into the space i call, my mind.

1) true fashion does not hurt: just think back the time when you wore a pair of jeans that were two inches tighter or looser. how did you feel? i don't know about you but the last time i walked out of the house with a pair of sneakers a size smaller, i had blisters all over my feet. granted that they were the most fashionable of the season but forcing a fit has pain written all over it. if the shoe does not fit, change it!

2) true fashion know you're flawed: have a short torso? wear vertical stripes to elongate the body. unhappy with the shape of your face, have a haircut that brings out the best of features. all these 'corrections' that fashion makes is because it knows that no one is perfect yet it does its best to help you conceal your flaws when you are out in the public. true fashion makes you look good and presentable when you face the masses but it does not make your flaws disappear. thus, never forget to thank that outfit which made you stand out from the crowd and made you feel like a million dollars. you can lie to the entire world but you cannot lie to the stripes that elongated your torso.

3) true fashion never fade: think couture! you can wear it from day one to day 837489234 and it will still be a remarkable piece of garment. yes there are always seasons in fashion and heidi klum's all-too-familiar 'in fashion, one day you're in and next day, you're out'. however, i think true fashion never goes out of style, it never fades. it is always there to support you even through your darkest and toughest outfit choices. there will always be THAT ONE fashion item we run to that affirms our style status. if you have an entire couture collection, you are truly a rich person.

4) true fashion is unique: we often try to dress like someone else or copy the style of an icon but does the other party have the same fashion issues as we do (see point two)? we often try so hard to fit in others or blend in with the crowd that we forget to be individuals in our dressing. we no longer pick clothes that are signature to our personality and character. maybe what works for everyone else does not really work for you. why try so hard to fit in? are you really that afraid to explore your brand of fashion? it exhausts me to dress alike. i'm really much better off with my unique style. if you are really meant to be a copy of another, you would not be given your own set of fingerprints.

finally, as this week draws to a close, i wish that each one of you will discover the joys and beauty of true fashion!

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vintage men

i know, most of you will be blasting me for how little coverage i am giving when it comes to vintage styles for men. well, don't blame me. i wish that i was a trendsetter back then too but in the past, men's fashion was a tad bland hence the less attention given.

One Direction goes vintage?

however, once you understand that fashion is a never-ending cycle that always takes on a modern-day twist, the possibilities for style become endless. vintage clothing has always been a popular phenomenon, but knowing where to find it, how to wear it and which era is 'in' is the ultimate challenge.

from the '50s to the '80s (and soon the '90s), everything from saddle shoes and spandex to big collars and big hair eventually sees a reemergence on the fashion scene. every era has a comeback, as today's designers simply update the styles from other time periods. so basically, it's the concepts from different decades that return, rather than the actual article of clothing. 

here are some items that one can include in their closet to achieve that retro-look!

1) dirty denim 

Denim by Diesel

otherwise known as 'washed-out' or 'distressed', this denim is treated to give jeans and jean jackets a second-hand look.

2) button-down shirts 

Charlie Sheen

popular vintage-looking collared shirts include 'utility' shirts; a button-down with a small chest pocket on one side and a patch or insignia that reads 'joe's gas station', for instance. you can also find shirts, in either brown, blue or green, with some stripes on the shirt, usually in another shade of the shirt's base color. another popular vintage detail is a shirt collar made from a different fabric, usually a knit.

3) converse and nike

the '80s have returned in full force, especially in the world of sports apparel. you can find old-school white nikes with the original nike 'swoosh' in most sporting goods stores. even '80-style converse all-stars (low or high-top) have made a huge comeback.

4) sunglasses

oversized shades are super popular for men and they're reminiscent of the good old '60s and '70s. even '80s-style aviators are flying high on the fashion scale.

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i am jennifer garner

i love superheroes. i love it more when these superheroes are your parents. just imagine if your mum is storm from the x-men, there will be no need to wait till winter for snow. if dad was the incredible hulk, you would never be bullied ever again, i can't say much about the state of domestic property damage though. well, there are a few lucky children whose mums are superheroes, or at least they play one. 

Jennifer Garner

meet supermum, jennifer garner! jennifer anne affleck, better known as jennifer garner, gained recognition on television for her performance as cia agent sydney bristow in the thriller drama series alias, which aired on abc for five seasons from 2001 to 2006. for her work on the series, garner won a golden globe and a screen actors guild award.

image from people.com

while working on alias, she gained minor roles in hit movies such as pearl harbor (2001) and catch me if you can (2002). since then, garner has appeared in supporting as well as lead roles on the big screen in projects including daredevil (2003), 13 going on 30 (2004), elektra (2005), a spin-off of daredevil, and juno (2007).

garner has been married to actor and director ben affleck since 2005. the couple have three children, two daughters and a son.

1) jennifer garner as superhero

hot, hot, hot! there's something very attractive about athletic physiques. so yes, if one wants to remain fashionable, that sit-up that you have been evading needs to be done, NOW!

2) jennifer garner as superstar

on the red carpet, jennifer garner seems to favour the traditional vintage gowns and simple designs. she usually keeps to a single colour and her dress is often form-fitting. still, she sparkles with every single outfit she dons.

3) jennifer garner as supermum

after poring through hundreds of pictures of jennifer garner as mum, one has the the impression that her outfits were put together in ten minutes, grab the children and then out the house we go. there were a couple of pictures that mum was less fashionable than the children. guess that when it's time to spend time with the children, fashion is not on top of the list. the children are.

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i am jennifer love hewitt

jennifer love hewitt (born february 21, 1979) is an american actress, producer, author, television director and singer-songwriter. hewitt began her acting career as a child by appearing in television commercials and the disney channel series kids incorporated. she rose to fame in teenage popular culture in her roles in the fox series party of five as sarah reeves merrin and films 'i know what you did last summer' and its sequel as julie james.

Jennifer Love Hewitt in Max Azria

hewitt starred on the hit cbs television program 'ghost whisperer' as melinda gordon, for which she won a saturn award in 2007 and 2008 for best actress on television. she was also nominated for a golden globe award for her television movie, the client list. in addition to acting, she has served as a producer on some of her film and television projects. as a singer, hewitt has been signed by atlantic records and jive records, and is primarily known for her recordings in the pop genre. she was identified as the 'number one reader choice' on the november 1999 and may 2009 covers of maxim. tv guide named her the sexiest woman on television in 2008. as of 2012 she is a recurring star on hot in cleveland and leads the new lifetime television series 'the client list'.

Golden Globes 2011

here are some tips on how you can look like jennifer love hewitt in four easy steps!

1) dress like jennifer love hewitt

if you want to look like jennifer love hewitt, you can copy her fashion style. hewitt loves to highlight her full breast and nice curves. you would often see her in dresses with a heart shape neckline or a v-neck. she is also fond of wearing low necks and deep necks. empire dresses, halter tops and spaghetti strap blouses should be in your closet too. hewitt is also fond of victorian inspired vintage blouses with some lace and ruffles.

2) the jennifer love hewitt hairstyle

  

celebrities can sport any hairstyle imaginable. if you want to look like hewitt, there are two ways to go- you can wear your hair wavy / curly or sport a short bob. in many award ceremonies, hewitt would always go for the casual wavy look. she has that flirty and girlish wavy hair that makes her look young even at thirty. at one time, she was also seen in short dark bob with straight bangs.

3) get that jennifer love hewitt body

Tennis in a bikini

this may seem impossible but if you really want to look like jennifer love hewitt, then you should have those same curves and same body size! but if you can’t go for a size two, then you should at least give attention to your chest area and do some buttocks to be at par with the great assets of jennifer love hewitt.

4) think like jennifer love hewitt

if you want to look like jennifer love hewitt - it’s all in the mind! jennifer is a positive thinker. before she sleeps, she would tell herself she is beautiful. in the morning when she wakes up, she would remind herself of five things that she likes about herself. that should be the same line of thinking that you have if you want to boost some extra confidence and gain that jennifer love hewitt star quality.

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update: jennifer love hewitt put on an 'interesting' dress for her appearance on the ellen show that got a lot of people talking... enjoy the clip!