I like to think I have good observation skills and in a world where everyone now seems to be obsessed with fashion, how do we differentiate the really stylish people from the "fake-it-till-you-make-it" crowd? This list is not meant to discriminate. It's meant to reveal more about people who have an indepth love for fashion, or are just really good at it. Let's get to it!

1. They tend to prefer the term "Stylish" to "Fashionable."

So henceforth, we will refer to them as "Stylish". I think it's because "fashionable" tilts a little more towards being a fashionist i.e, following every rule of fashion. Truly stylish people believe in individual style.



2. They don't fit into a particular style.

 

"Preppy", "Bohemian" and "Afro punk" are all styles of fashion. I've found that truly stylish people love to experiment, so they don't box themselves in. I've also noticed it's a bit difficult for them to describe their style due to this versatility. They tend to give vague descriptions like "Funky". There are different kinds of funky. Narrow it down a bit, will you?


3. They understand that it's quality over quantity.
Truly stylish people would rather invest in a few quality items than have a lot of cheap trendy clothes. In the world of fashion, a good instinct on when to save or splurge is very important for a balanced wardrobe. So they love sales a lot. Half the price for the full quality?!? #HellYes!


4. "I love your sense of style" is a much greater compliment than "You're so pretty!"
 

I'm just like "thanks" *Side eye*. But when someone compliments my outfit or style? My "famous" vibrant smile comes out in full beam. A rare moment, because it hardly does. Am I implying that I belong to this list? Maybe... ;)


5. They don't use the "stylish factor" as a status quo.
Looking at a person beneath their noses (even if they're shorter) just because the person isn't as well-dressed or as fashionable as they would expect, isn't something they do.(Or should I say we?)

Just because you're dressed head-to-toe in high fashion, and the person beside you is not, isn't a reason to judge him/her beneath you.

Did it even occur to you that the person might not be interested in high fashion? Just because you take fashion seriously doesn't mean the whole world should too.
That being said, Do you pass the "Truly Stylish" test?
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 Nah! I'mma just memorize all the elements of the outfit and repeat it on a more significant day!
 I tried coming up with a name for this but failed woefully. Who can come up with an EPIC name? It should probably end with "phobia", let me know in the comments section.

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For me, it's like tame or edgy. I pick tame, then pick edgy instead.

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For real!


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Then I am definitely becoming a minimalist.

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Very relatable. I'm like "I'm buying that dress for my beloved friend." Then I end up keeping it for myself.



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I'm sorry but... Primary goal- Fight off cold.



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Looking down on people because you feel them fashionably (or otherwise) beneath you is never right. Never.

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That's how a male friend said to me "Wow! she's not wearing makeup and looks this good?"

Me: *Eyes her smokey eye, perfectly drawn brows and nude lipstick *

Right... *nods sarcastically*


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Best believe.

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Straight up!



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#HellYes!

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More like "fake it till you make it"

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Yasss! Tired of the whole "___ is the new black" trend. There is no new black. Class will always be in vogue.



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That's me. Every. Single. Time.
 

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In my case, "Fabric" could easily be replaced by funky bohemian jewellry, blazers and maxis!
 

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Someone once said "If the designer wanted you to wear the dress that way, he/she would have designed it exactly so."

Me: I own the dress, the dress doesn't own me. Therefore, I wear it how I want to.

*Drops mic*



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It's all about originality and individual style.



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No comment necessary.


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Because #YOLO (You Only Live Once)


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Sad? Shop till you drop. You probably won't be able to stop smiling while staring at your brand new pair of shoes you bought at an epic discount.


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 Refer to number 4.



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Enough said.

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Very silly indeed.

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Me: Why thank you, me! How did I know that I would love these shoes so much?

 

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Like!!! I still remember a pair of electric blue pointy-toed flats I didn't buy in 2012. It haunts me.
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I resent how the word "feminist" has now come to mean someone who's open-minded and non-judgmental. Feminism now means a movement that's all about pro-choice, not judging people based on their size, sexual preference and the likes.

Feminism used to mean a political movement arguing that legal and social restriction on females must be removed in order to bring about equality of both sexes in all aspects of life. It was basically about balance. It really saddens me to see that the word has already taken on a different meaning. Some people these days even see feminism as hating men.

I recently read an article where the writer was deeply offended because, supposedly, an actress, Shailene Woodley Proclaimed that  she wasn't a feminist because she did not hate men. I had to agree with the writers side because feminism doesn't necessarily involve hating men.

According to Wikipedia and Business Dictionary, a business card is a card bearing business information about a company or individual that typically include a person's name, e-mail address, phone number, website, and company name. Your blog may/may not be a business but it's what you do- you're fashion blogger.

While most of our networking is done online, we also need non-digital means. Most people feel only big time bloggers need business cards which brings me to the question of the day...

Do fashion bloggers just starting out really need business cards?

 Over the years, high-heeled shoes have evolved from Persian horse riders to the modern- day woman.

Genesis

 

High heels date far back to the 10th century in Persia (Modern-day Iran). The majority of them were horse-back riders. They noticed that their feet kept slipping from their stirrups thereby affecting their balance. So heels were invented. The first pair were only one-inch high.

She walks up to me, flashes a predator-like smile and says "Hey! You look nice. I love your drress! Isn't that the same dress you wore last week?" I give her my most polite look and reply "Yes. Yes, it is." She looks at me like she's won some battle. I give her my best poker-face to point out that she's alone on the "battlefield". She walks away triumphantly laughing and goes over to her friends. Judging by their interested faces, she's telling them some fascinating story. I hear the phrase "outfit repeater" faintly. They all laugh. I look away thinking "seriously??"
 


It's popular belief that one shouldn't repeat dresses or outfits. I really don't understand where that came from seeing as when we buy clothes, we intend to wear them more than once (with exceptions ofcourse). It's my clothing article. It's my outfit. I'll wear it as many times as I want to.

As kate Hudson rightly said in the movie "Bride Wars", If a dress works, you work it! Even Anna Wintour supports this saying she wear a dress like twenty times.

The belief might have stemmed from the fact that rich people had a lot of clothes while poor people kept on wearing the same clothes because that's all they had. I guess we may never know for sure, but here's what I know -Theodore Roosevelt hit the nail on the head when she said "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent".

Wear your favourite dress as many times as you want. It's your dress, your body. One day, whether you wear the dress or not, it will get worn out. So wear what you're comfortable in, rock those clothes, and ignore the people who tag you an "Outfit repeater". 

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I have a passion for fashion. I DO NOT use the word "passion" lightly, so yeah, it’s pretty deep.

Most academicians despise the obsession with fashion. I mean, theories that have been proven true will always exist but fashion? Fashion changes all "willy-nilly", based just on the whims of major fashion designers around the world. Why bother at all when the trends keep on changing and if one wants to keep up, one has to invest some money? Ok, a lot. Could one not use that same amount of money and invest in something less nonsensical and more rewarding?

As a university student, I have a budget. This includes feeding, socializing and book money, in different priorities of course. This money would need wise-spending so why waste it on a dress you are only going to wear once? I realize I probably sound cynical given my earlier declaration of loving fashion. But some people totally agree with the opinion above. How about a new perspective?

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The topic of fashion is one I love because it’s so vast. You see, everyone has different styles, tastes and views when it comes to fashion. I, for one, am going to give you my view. I see fashion, simply put, as a way to express oneself. Fashion helps express one’s opinions, feelings, and moods. You often can interpret one’s character or lifestyle from the way one dresses. Whilst I understand inner beauty, I think more like, dress the way you want to be addressed because what you are wearing is a reflection of who you are and how you want to be treated. 


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Your thoughts?