My Insight Into Fashion Fads and Classics

As a young fashion enthusiast, it becomes almost like a hobby to look in fashion magazines to acknowledge what the current trends are in society. It's also a key essential in getting dressed everyday when you think about it. We are all guilty of looking to the media and seeing what Kim Kardashian is wearing on the street or Cara Delevigne on the runway. Our very own personal style is inspired by what we see and obviously what trends attract us. Fashion Trends are continually changing, and thats what i believe makes fashion so interesting. Fashion tends to move in cycles, features repeating themselves from time to time are known as a classic. Classics are almost "non-sense" pieces that withstand influence from trends to fads. And if your unaware of what the term FADS means here is a little definition i got from Google; an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived; a craze. So if were relating that definition to fashion in a more simpler approach; a fashion fad is a piece that has lets say 'expired' in society. A fad that you might remember and even worn are; Jelly shoes, double denim, and waist coats.. and there just to name a few. But in saying that these fads are coming and going all the time. When i'm scrolling through my  Instagram feed, i have seen many models wearing double denim, therefore i ask myself: 'are these really fashion fads if there still seen in the media?' Like i stated before Fashion trends are always changing and that is a definite! So what is the opposite of a fad? a classic of course.  A classic feature is one that is simple in design and will never go out of fashion. A classic garment may experience slight alterations through years; however it will basically stay the same. Bold colours are always in style, such as black, white, navy and red. To take this further, more trends that i believe are a classic in the fashion world are: high waisted denim shorts, a turtle-neck cut and maxi skirts/dresses. These are to be honest my favourite trends that i love to wear in my own personal style. 

Denim shorts have been around for a long long time now, and i believe they will be around for a lot longer. Every girl has a pair of denim shorts in their wardrobe and to be perfectly honest with you i have four!! There is such variety when it comes to denim. for instance; denim shorts, jeans, skirts, tops and jumpers. Lately i have been loving my pair of dark blue wash mom jeans from Topshop! I love a casual, comfy and vintage inspired jean and i think Topshop have a great variety in styles. Also Levi's are the king of jeans!!!! I don't think i've met anyone who doesn't love a good pair of Levi's! Here is a list of brands that have killer jeans if your interested in stocking up your wardrobe with a denim classic.

Topshop | Vintage Light Wash Jeans
Topshop | MOTO Vintage Mom Jeans
Urban Outfitters | Urban Renewal Vintage Levis

Another classic that i am obsessed with at the moment and i think everyone is..... TURTLENECK sweaters, tops and dresses. Neckline trends like V's or cowl necks come and go constantly, but a trend that is always close by our sides is a turtleneck. Turtleneck sweaters have definitely earned its place as a classic, because  there cozy as hell, a cute design and they bring focus to your features. A turtleneck sweater is always a favourite of mine for winter, however, in many stores today they are stocking up on out turtleneck knitted tops and cotton dresses. I personally am really happy about this trend and i definitely think it will continue to stick around. Again here are a few garments i like of this particular trend.

Asos | Glamorous Crop Cable Knit Sweater Turtleneck

Urban Outfitters | Kimchi Blue Turtleneck Sweater

Asos | Turtleneck Midi Dress in Knit

Asos | Finders Keepers Turtle Neck Skater Dress

When writing this post it almost took my mind back to school and tested what i remembered about fads from my Home Economics class. I hope i've given you reader some insight into some trends your excited to wear or even given you the chance to reminisce on them. If you liked this post let me know and ill continue to share with you what trends i enjoy as well as sharing some brands and labels with you. 

xx Hann 

Fashion Muse

Style Muse: Jemima Kirke

Jemima Kirke a true and natural beauty.

Jemima is a British artist and actress and is most popular from her role in the hilarious television series 'Girls' created by Lena Dunham. 

The fresh faced bohemian chic really has an eye for style! From growing up Jemima was influenced around vintage clothing from her musically inclined and artistic parents. She has a real boho inspired and timeless personal style. After watching the actress in 'Girls', her character is very fearless and presents a free personality. After seeing her face in magazines and online, i cant help but love her carefree and effortless sense of fashion. I personally really love a wardrobe full of kimonos, hats, jeans, and floral prints, and this why Jemima Kirke is definitely one of my style muses. Her personal style is a variety between vintage and designer brands and she is often seen in the media wearing, art-inspired prints, flow fabrics and a large range of kimonos. Defiantly my kind of fashion!!! 

I love that her style is so simple yet she has her own twist on it, which really makes it so easy to love. I feel almost inspired by Jemima! After watching her character in 'Girls', i instantly felt a connection with her role. What i love about the natural beauty is her seemingly easy going and free soul, and this definitely has a good impact on her style. 

My friend originally introduced me to the television show 'Girls' and i'm so happy she did because i love the show, so i definitely recommend all you young girls out there to check out the incredibly hilarious yet entertaining series "GIRLS"! Every episode my eyes are glued to the screen, not only because of the incredible variety of actors but also their individual senses of style really is exciting to see on screen! Oh i neally forgot to mention that the series is set in NEW YORK CITY!!! (And i bet you thought it couldn't get any better ;) 

The 70's..... What an ERA!

Ahh the 70's my favourite era!
This era is remembered due to its funky clothes and peaceful vibes. Of course i wasn't alive in the 70's as i'm a 90's kid, however i surely have watched enough sitcoms set in this era. I also did some research to gain some more knowledge about these action packed years. So google says; 'it was 10 years full of changing fashion trends, from brightly coloured flared trousers and tie-dyes tees to jumpsuits and peasant blouses'.
It was also a time of freedom for women in the 70's, as this era is called the DECADE OF CHANGE. All of that mumbo jumbo that 'women should be left at home' (complete nonsense), anyway more jobs became available to females and the change in sexual revolution allowed them to be at ease with themselves, AKA having the ability to let there hair down, and not living with the fear of judgement or a bad reputation.

Taking it back to the fashion side of the 70's, i really love looking back at photos from this era, for example photos of my parents in their teenage years, as well as watching old sitcoms from this day in age. During these years it featured a whole lot of mini and maxi skirts, high and low-waisted jeans and platform shoes.. if i'm not mistaken this style does sound pretty familiar as to whats in style at the moment!

A personal favourite TV show that is very recent, however is set in the 1970's, is 'Puberty Blues'. The show only aired for 2 seasons on our screens, however i watch those short 2 season on repeat. The thing i love about this TV show is that it is set in the 70's, were the lifestyle was relaxed and the style was unforgettable. I am seriously obsessed with the costume designs, but not only that, the vehicles they drove back in that time, as well as the the overall lighting that the producers captured when filming the series. The warm orange and pink tones, the continuous sounds of the ocean, and of course the long-haired, surfing goddesses, (SEAN KEENAN!!!), really draws my attention to the screen.

I would like to say my style is influenced by the 70's, as my wardrobe is overflowing, with high-waisted jeans and denim shorts, Doc Marten boots, maxi and mini skirts and simple t-shirts. I also live in a very relaxed and beachy town. Every-where you look there is surfers, and i'm definitely not complaining!! Of course there is a lot more freedom in this day of age, in comparison to living in the 70's... But even technology made a huge boost in the early 1970's, which is when the invention of the floppy disk came to shelves, as well as coloured television in the late 70's. In modern society technology has definitely become more advanced,as we are introduced to a series of different IPhones, cameras and computers, even books can be read online ! like what???

Anyway, i definitely think modern society has been inspired by the 70's era, whether it be the clothes, the life-style or the morals. Personally i just really love the outfits! Like i seriously get excited when i see photographs from those years, all you have to do is Google the 1970's and you'll understand what i'm talking about! I also recommend you give the television series 'Puberty Blues' a shot, it is pretty hectic but it is also very entertaining. I also forgot to mention that it surrounds the life of two young teenage girls, therefore it can be very relatable to whats going on in your lives at the moment. 
Well it has come to an end of another blog post, thanks for giving the time to take a peak at this posts FreeStyle readers.

- Hann

Drawing Inspiration

MOOD-BOARDS are for the creators needing inspo!

Inspiration can be drawn from anything and everything; whether it be the ocean, a song, a tshirt or a word. Everyday i am inspired by one hundred different things and whatever it may be, it makes me want to create something new. The other day i had a big empty canvas sitting in the corner of my room, and i was looking at it thinking how have i left a blank canvas in my room for so long without doing anything with it. I'd recently been flicking through a bunch of dated magazines stacked up through my cupboards. There were so many beautiful pictures of elegant models and unique drawings, so i thought I'd grab the scissors and begin tearing. After placing a bunch of selected images to the canvas, i thought to myself, this is called something... people paste images on canvas and use it.... use it to draw inspiration to their minds.... then it hit me, a MOOD-BOARD. I always read on other blogs, them describing mood boards as a great use for creating new things. So thats exactly what i did, i made a mood board and thought a lot about each and every image i pasted. Since creating this mood-board I have had many ideas about what fashion pieces i want to eventually create, and what style i'm going to follow. Mood-boards can be used for anything at all, but i have decided to create it for the purpose of creating some sort of inspo (which is a term short for inspiration) for my future designs that i wish to create. So anyway the moral of this post, is to share with you guys the great use of mood-boards :\ i think....
Yet another random post by me.
Readers you might even try creating a mood-board for yourselves for any purpose at all, if you do and get inspired leave me a comment and let me know!

- Hann

Tavi Gevinson

Style Icon: Tavi Gevinson"The quirky and authentic girl on the block".

For many young ladies, Tavi Gevinson is seen as a role model and fashion icon. Not only is Tavi a fashion enthusiast, feminist, actress and singer, she is also an American writer and magazine editor. At a very young age of eleven, Tavi was caught in the public eye as she created her very own fashion blog called Style Rookie, all the way back in 2008.  She began blogging to preach her fashion likes and inspirations. The blog featured several photos of the eleven-year-old in her unique and distinctive outfits and fashion trends. At the age of fifteen the young blogger decided to shift her focus to pop culture and to discuss her views on feminism. 

The popular blog drew eyes to 30,000 curious readers each day. Gevinson is also the founder and editor-in-chief of the successful and quirky online Rookie Magazine. The magazine primarily targets young teenage girls. The blog is authentic and original. Tavi Gevinson the fashion blogger and feminist, thoroughly encourages everyone to embrace their own individual complexity. According to the Rolling Stones Magazine, "Tavi Gevinson became a hero to a generation of teenage girls". Since graduating high school in Chicago, Tavi has surely made a name for herself as being seen as one of the most influential bloggers on the internet. Tavi sat down with The New York Times and spoke in a short interview, introducing how she started her blog, her passion for style and her own personal style icons. (You can take a look at the special interview here!

Due to the blog being such a success to other fashion enthusiasts, Tavi was featured on the cover of Pop magazine and was also invited to attend major events such as, New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week.  After traveling overseas to some of the most influential fashion capitals in the world, she was invited to write articles for Harper's Bazaar and became a muse and model and featured for several clothing lines. Her site: RookieMag.com, reached one-million page views within only five days of launching the site in 2011. Not only is Tavi a young, quirky fashion icon, she also inspires young girls like myself to dream big and to not be afraid of being different or speaking your mind. Even though Tavi is currently only 18-years-of-age, her voice to me and i'm sure for many other young women,  speaks loud and educates people  in life to be different and to not be afraid of embracing your own individual complexity.

I found that after reading Tavi's blog: thestylerookie.com and RookieMag.com, and even watching videos of the girl herself, i feel as though its important as  teenage girls to be proud of your own individuality and to more importantly embrace it. Tavi my own secrete style icon wears her, quirky, independent and authentic wardrobe with pride and she definitely isn't afraid of stepping out of the square and being different, and that's what the world definitely loves about her.