Fashion Is Personal: Why I Don’t Dress for Trends – I Dress for Myself
In a world that never stops scrolling and trends that shift faster than the seasons, it’s easy to feel like fashion is something we’re supposed to chase.
But here’s my truth: I’ve stopped chasing. And I’ve never felt more myself.
Yes, I love beautiful clothes. I love crisp white shirts and soft knits, trench coats that make you feel like you’re in a film, and sneakers that have walked with me through every phase of my life.
But what I love more is how fashion lets me show up in the world as I really am – messy, curious, emotional, layered. A little soft, a little strong. Always growing.
I don’t want to dress to impress.
I want to dress to express.
Some days I wear oversized blazers and structure, because I need to feel held together. Other days, I wrap myself in flowy skirts and throw on a scarf like a poem I haven’t written yet. I dress for the version of me that needs showing up that day.
I don’t believe in dressing for perfection. I believe in dressing for honesty.
Style is how I hold space for myself.
I’m not a trend forecaster. I’m not a fashion editor.
But I am a woman who stands in front of her wardrobe each morning and chooses a mood, not a mask. That decision – small as it may seem – is my daily act of self-respect.
And that extends to everything I create.
My jewelry isn’t about keeping up. It’s about showing up.
I handmake jewelry not to follow trends, but to follow a feeling.
Sometimes it’s light and delicate, sometimes bold and imperfect – just like me.
I don’t care if chunky cuffs are “out” or if pearls are having a moment (again). What I care about is that every piece I make tells the truth about something I felt while creating it.
My pieces aren’t made to match outfits.
They’re made to match souls.
To me, an accessory should never be the star of the show – it should be the whisper that says: “this is me, even when I don’t say a word.”
Fashion isn’t just fabric. It’s frequency.
Trends are fun. Inspiration is everywhere. But at the end of the day, I don’t want to be styled – I want to be seen.
I believe the most stylish people are the ones who aren’t afraid to be completely themselves – even when that self doesn’t fit neatly into any Pinterest board or capsule wardrobe.
So here’s my invitation to you:
Wear the pastel skirt even if no one else is.
Add the statement tote even if the look is already “done.”
Layer the necklace you made five years ago with the one you just bought, because both tell a part of your story.
Don’t wait for a trend to give you permission.
You already have it.
