My Personal Style Blog...

If I were to have a personal style blog my philosophy would be to wear whatever you feel most comfortable in, in a sense fashion is not always pain. It would focus on a casual and comfort style that mixes classic and edgy pieces together. I would advise my readers to wear things that they are confident in so they can live their days to the fullest.

            That being said a second part of my blog would be focused on dressing for success. I believe the two sides go together because you need to feel comfortable and confident in order to succeed. Dressing for success does not mean you need to wear a business professional outfit everyday it means to like what you wear on a daily basis. I believe that I feel my best when I love what I am wearing and want to accomplish more.

            My blog would be for young women; college students, young professionals etc. It will focus on what to wear mostly outside of work but can also highlight what to wear for job or internship interviews. It is for the young woman who wants to be comfortable, confident and stylish so they can take whatever life has in store for them in an outfit to match.

Women in Clothes Survey

I think the questions on the survey in Women in Clothes were well thought out and yielded very informative answers as to why I love fashion as much as I do, where I get my inspiration from and why I like the clothes I do.

            This survey reiterated the fact that I love fashion because it is my favorite way to express myself with no words. I can communicate so much through an outfit without saying a single thing. I feel my best when I am comfortable in what I am wearing and I am most comfortable when I enjoy my outfit.

            This survey made me realize that I take bits and pieces of style inspiration from women on the street. I find myself looking around at other people’s styles whether I see them walking by me on campus or see them on a street style blog; I often find pieces that I want to incorporate into my own wardrobe. I do the same thing on Pinterest and other social medias.

            The survey made me remember why I have the clothes I do and that is because I like how I feel in them and I like how they express myself. I am not one to jump from trend to trend and at the same time I am never opposed to trying one out. If I like a trend enough I will incorporate it into my wardrobe for seasons to come. My style revolves around what I am most comfortable in and I foresee it to stay that way.

How Much Does a Single NYFW Cost?

Something I have always wondered is how much it costs to produce a single New York Fashion Week show. There are an infinite number of aspects that go into one so around how much does it cost to create a one of a kind show…

Most resources estimate around half a million dollars each. Just around $500,000 is the average as there are a lot of variables with a wide range of costs to count for. A perfect venue alone ranges from $0 to $100,000. Most designers hold theirs in the Mercedes Benz tents where prices range from $15,000 to $50,000 while others opt for something more unique which usually comes with a heavy price tag. For example, Marc Jacobs who created over a million-dollar show at the 69th Regiment Armory on Lexington Avenue a few years ago. Hair and Makeup are within the same amounts ranging from $0 to $100,000. Some companies like Maybelline sponsor shows and provide their service for free while others cost in the six figures.

Models range from free to $200,000 if they are apart of the supermodel status. Most models walk the shows for free while getting great experience and sometimes designer clothes in return. I was most surprised to learn how much celebrities get paid to attend shows. Celebrities with the same status as Beyoncé get paid at least $100,000 to sit in the front row. Others like Blake Lively and Kim Kardashian average half of that. Other than the appearance fee most designers pay for their travel, hotel and food costs.

Other costs include stylists, public relations, lighting, invitations, catering, show producers and model casting which go from $5,000 up. It is crazy to grasp how much goes into a single fashion show especially when you think of the hundreds that share similar costs each season. I suppose there is a reason why the shows are invitation only.