Mental Health Pt.2

This is supposed to be a fashion blog, right?! I bet you never expected to read so much about mental health and depression from someone who's writing about clothes, am I right?!

But that's the point of this blog. The clothes are fun and pretty. And I'm sure you spent no more than 10 minutes this morning picking out your outfit and putting it on your body, so why would you spend any more time thinking about what you wear? You're busy, you've got shit to do, and you need to be comfortable and stylish with minimal effort!

I get that. I'm way too guilty of wearing jeans and a tee-shirt or leggings and a sport tank top with a built-in bra for added convenience. I've got to sew dammit and it doesn't matter what I look like behind a sewing machine!

But I like to dress up too. I like to wear pretty clothes that make me feel beautiful. Just like I want to wear a well-tailored suit to an interview so that I feel and look professional. Clothes are our main method to present ourselves to the world. And they're the costume for how you want to feel today. When I wear yoga clothes, I feel lazy, and I spend the day doing weird stretches and not much else. Sure, sometimes I might do some actual yoga, but I'll be honest, that rarely happens. When I put on a dress or a skirt, I also put on make-up and attempt to do something with my hair. I am aware all day that I look good; I'm careful not to touch my face and mess up my make-up and I try not to do weird stretches in a skirt. When I know I look good, I feel good.

So the way I see it, clothes and mental health are pretty closely tied. I'm not saying a change of clothes will change your life, but I do think it could change your day. And those days can add up. So, yes, a fashion blog could be light and entertaining and quick read, but I want to challenge your pre-conceived notions of fashion and clothing. Afterall, fashion is a form of art, and art should make us feel something.

This blog is what I'm feeling. The ideas and the emotions that affect and inspire my designs. Clothes that you will hopefully put on your body someday soon and that will make you feel incredible.