Fashion: A great way to unleash your creativity

So, I have some exciting news to share. I recently started working at Forever 21, and it's really been a ton of fun for me so far! It's a very affordable store that always gets new and unique pieces in, and still carries pretty much all the hot trends and essential basics. Honestly, helping people find something they feel great in and encouraging them to be creative is really satisfying. Even my own wardrobe has expanded with things I never would have liked to try before. Seeing things worked into outfits on mannequins and on my coworkers (all fashionistas not unlike myself!) makes me go, "Oh, that's cute. So why not try it?" Really, what do we have to lose by trying crazy looks? A bad fashion choice? Honey, if you don't take risks in fashion, you ain't a fashionista.

For example, I saw these over-the-knee socks in the reform school section. I always thought they looked very cute but they are so not my style. Then I'm like, why am I limiting myself to certain outfits and pieces just because it's "me"? Isn't life about being adventurous? Being on a budget, I went for some different accessories to start experimenting. Here is a pic of me rocking the socks (in purple and green, no less) with a black slouchy turtle neck dress (I wanted to keep my colour palette tame!).

I know the socks can be worked into all sorts of looks, so I'm excited to try some more stuff out with them.

Speaking of being creative with fashion, Halloween is coming, and this year I think I really want to flex my creative muscles instead of just being sexy. I would love to make my own costume. I have this idea of getting a cute red wig and being Rihanna. She's so sexy, I LOVE her style, and I already have tons of ideas for outfits I can even buy from work. Also, I can get very creative with this. Sounds good to me!! Here are some looks I want to try, clothing wise.

Colour blocking at it's finest

Sexy tribal print

Fierce and edgy RiRi! I just got that style of boot, too!!

PS I have made a resolution to update my blog more frequently. Keeping up with my recent realization that creativity is important in everyone's life, I've come to see that both writing and fashion promote the use of creativity. So, stay tuned!