Why Fashion?

I'm not much of a writer. Well, that's a lie. I write, I just don't let people look at my writing, unless forced by a peer evaluation every once and a while. This is a little new for me to be writing my thoughts about my passion and having people actually read them. (If, in fact, someone will actually read my blog.)

You may know the old saying "you have a passion for fashion," well that sums up my whole life. Ever since I could hold a crayon, I've been drawing figures and clothes that I believe people should wear. Granted they were not my best works of art, but they stimulated the creative juices in me. It doesn't help that I am a shopaholic. My brain is permanently wired to look at clothes I want to buy and see that I could make them for at least half the price they are asking for in the stores. This is due to the fact that I have been sewing since I was 9 years old.

So, why fashion? I believe fashion is a way to express who you are to the world. In my case, I don't really know who I am, so I try different styles. You can change your whole appearance just by putting on a pair of reading glasses or a pair of heels. One day I am "Indie Hannah" with a soulful look bought mostly at thrift stores. The next I am "Country Club Hannah" with a polo and a pair of tailored jeans. I love that with fashion I can be whomever I choose.

I don't just enjoy wearing fashion, I enjoy creating it. I sketch almost every day. The style that I love to create is a mix between New York, preppy and Noho (Yes, I know you have heard of Soho, but have you ever heard of Noho?), indie. If you aren't familiar with anything I am saying check out Urbanoutfitters.com. This is my favorite store, though I can't afford half the things in there. That's another reason I want to get into fashion. Clothing these days is outrageously priced. I want to create quality clothes that everyone can afford. You shouldn't have to be rich to look good. I've shared with you a few reasons for picking fashion as a passion, but to tell you the truth, I'm not really sure why I am drown to clothes in such a passionate way.