FashionisTia

Fashion has truly become an inspiration for me. With so many different muses that designers use to create lines and pieces, there are no limitations to creativity. For me, I have not always been such an outgoing, free-spirit. When I was younger, I was very shy and very quiet, and it wasn't really until high school when I stopped caring what people thought about me and began to experiment more with my style. There is a certain level of self-expression that associates with someone's style, and, I think gives sound to a character that is lacking a voice. When you like what you wear, you feel more confident with yourself: like on the first day back at school after summer vacation stuntin' in all your new, fresh clothes- except all the time, and it begins to build. That is what fashion became for me. I realized that I found too much joy in shopping for clothes and shoes, throwing together random pieces and thinking "I'll give this a try", being complimented on my aesthetic, which no, is not everything, but it was nice to know there was appreciation behind my craft. And from there, my self confidence truly did begin to build. I have found something which truly makes me happy, and it shows through my appearance and my demeanor. I am motivated to push myself forward and find where this journey will take me. The fashion industry is extremely large, and there are so many things which could become a profession for me. Since being in Los Angeles, I have worked a bit in Fashion Public Relations, branding and social media marketing and wholesale, which is just not something I would have had the opportunity to do where I was.  I am choosing to pursue a career in fashion styling. I know what fashion did for me, and helped to manifest the person I am right now, and I want to help others feel the same way. Slowly, but surely, this path is coming together, and I can't wait to see the lives I am able to touch.

 

One thing I never would have ever imagined doing is photo shoots. I am literally the most awkward person in the world, especially when stepping in front of a camera. Working at the hookah lounge, especially when I was new, customers would always want to know about me, and would ask if I came out here for acting or modeling. Naturally: "NO WAY". But, thinking more about it, pursuing fashion modeling did sound more realistic to me. I am trying to build my fashion platform, so taking pictures with the clothes in my closet and making them look more than basic was good to me. I am in no way looking to build a modeling career whatsoever. I am trying to display the link between myself and fashion. Being able to allow my natural self in these shots was fun to me! And I will be doing many more. So, I wish I would have recorded behind the scenes of this shoot, because it was interesting: climbing trees, scaling electrical gates, etc... could have been entertaining... next time! Details on this outfit are down below.

Hat: DPC

Blouse: Hearts and Hips 

Trousers: there is no tag :/, but got them from a clothing store called AVA 

Heels: X2B

Photo Creds: Ashley Karp --- www.itssupereffectivephotography.com

Makeup: Emily Buchert --- IG @glambyemily
Styled by me --IG @sweet_tiski

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