Sweatshops

In today's society, we do not usually think of how a product is made, before we make our decision of whether we are going to purchase it or not. We usually just go with whatever is the cheapest and cutest style out there. Well, if it meant saving lives of others would you be willing to spend an extra few dollars here and there to prevent the use of sweatshops? With our economy the way that it is, I know it can be hard to stretch a dollar, but if it means that we will be doing a fair and legal practice then I think that should be a major consideration. China is probably the first place that many of us think of when we here the term "sweatshop", however there are some here right in the United States. I think that if we can all stick together and buy items that are made locally as well as in the right manner, that it is one step in the right direction to helping man kind. People think that their one little decision will not make a difference, but if everyone stood up for what they think is right, in this case prevention of sweatshops, then it really can make a difference. Stop Sweatshops!

Fashion: Art or Usability?

The question is, is fashion art or should it be for usability. Most of today's society is always on the go, and just tend to throw any old thing on and go. However, there are some that actually take the time to plan their outfits according to the situation or even they are going to. According to the definition on dictionary.com, art is the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance.

When you hear the word "art", automatically you may think of painting or sculpting something, or even an art exhibit or museum that you see these pieces in. However, according to the definition above, I find fashion an art. Some may not feel that fashion is an art because any art takes specific taste. I find certain paintings pretty, however I have a passion for fashion as some would say. In the society that we live in today, it is not always the most practical thing to buy the most high end products which is why if you buy usable items you can create your own specific style, which is a unique art in itself.

As I have posted before, I like to have nice things, however, I like my style to be reflected different and my own. By creating my own look with my individual pieces it makes my fashion an art, as well as makes it very versatile and usable. Creativity is the key when dealing with any type of art whether it is painting, music, or in this case fashion. I would definitely say that fashion is both an art and usable if created in the right sense!

In comparison to all of the this, the Milan fashion week really seems to correlate. This fashion week is generally known for their art of fashion, verses actual usability and wearibility of the product. However, this year seems to be a different trend. Although the fashion is still vibrant and unique, it also still has a classic woman appeal to it as well, which never goes out of style. Each individual piece is really shown to show the versatility in the product and how you can mix and match it with other things and just have fun with your fashion. All of this goes along with everything I already mentioned because to me fashion is art as long as you can make it unique and interesting in your own way to show your personal taste, which is what you can do with the clothing from the Milan fashion week. I really enjoyed all of the collections that I was able to view on mystyle.com from this show.

Personal Designing

It may seem pretty obveious that I love fashion, as many of you do, because we are in the CARS department. However, I am absolutly terrible at the literal meaning of "designing" because I am drawing and art challanged. My version of "designing" is more a long the lines of picking out certain trends that I like and mixing and matching them in my own outfits to make them my personal own, as well as my "personal design". I have never been one to be matchy matchy with color; instead, i love to mix and match different colors, texture, patterns, and even designer names when picking out my personal styled outfits. Most of this just happens to be whatever I am in the mood for that particular day, because I love all different styles and I would not say that I had one particular style in any way. With all of this being said, I definataly feel that my clothing should be very versitle because I am always moving and constantly on the go.

My outfits are also picked for certain occasions and during the day can be transformed into another style and look, with the same basic items of clothing, by just switching up the accessories a bit. For example, by wearing a simple cotton dress along with flats to class, and then going out that night and changing the flats to heals and a sparkling long necklace or clutch bag to add some flair. As I mentioned earlier, I love mixing designers and types of clothing because I think its just a lot more fun, and I love to be different and make a statement as soon as I walk in the door. An example of this would be to wear a Banana Republic dress with a pair of Michael Kors flats, a Dooney and Bourke purse and throw on some David Yurman Jewelry and I'm out the door! My fashion has gotten to be a conversation starter at places like work and church and it is just fun for me to be able to tell them "who or what" I am wearing because it makes me feel special like I am actually on the red carpet! Fashion has always been the one thing that I have enjoyed and felt that I could make my own and when I get compliments on things I just enjoy doing it is just an extra insintive for the love of what I enjoy for a hobby and hopefully one day a career in Retailing or maybe even more upclose and personal with other designers.