What Writing About Fashion Every Week Taught Me

When I started this blog, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I just knew I liked fashion, loved putting outfits together, and had a passion for it since my sister's major was fashion design. But writing about it every week? That ended up teaching me more than I thought about clothes, yes, but also about myself.

At first, I focused on what was trending: Y2K mall culture, e-kid aesthetics, 60s hippie fashion, and sharing fashion brands and people that deserve the spotlight. But as the weeks went on, I started noticing how personal fashion really is. Every post became a mini check-in with my own style, what I’m drawn to, what makes me feel confident, and how I want to show up in the world.

I learned that fashion is less about dressing for people and more about dressing like yourself. That feeling of being overdressed is actually kind of a power move. That cherry red really is that color. And that no trend is worth following if it doesn’t feel like you.

Writing about fashion made me more intentional with my own closet. I started paying attention to the pieces I repeat, the colors I gravitate toward, and even how my mood affects what I wear. It reminded me that style doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to feel good.

It also made me realize how fun fashion can be when you stop taking it too seriously. I got to write about mcbling and office sirens, obsess over red lipstick, and imagine outfits I haven’t even worn yet. I looked at fashion through so many lenses: pop culture, tradition, and identity. In the end, somehow it always came back to self-expression.

So if there’s one thing I’m taking away from this whole experience, it’s this: fashion is personal, evolving, and kind of magical. Whether I’m dressing up for a big moment or just choosing an outfit that makes a Monday feel a little less bland, I know now that every choice says something. And I think that’s pretty cool.

Thanks for coming along with me on this little fashion journey 💫