A style of my own

This post is about my expression of style for the ‘A Style Of My Own’ blogger contest by http://www.womensweb.in/ and Trishla emart

A style of my own!

Until I sat down to write about this interesting topic I had no clue to what my style was about. Thinking about what makes style 'personal style’ led to finding my own!

‘Style of my own’ is the distinction you carry which sets you apart from the rest of the crowd. It is a style that is personal, unique, true to yourself and offers a glimpse of your inner being.

 Having a style is more than a collection of saris or shoes in your wardrobe. You may have the finest range of Patola’s , Banerasi’s or  Kanjivaram silks. You may have the newest “red soles” Louboutin's or the finest ‘Choo’s’. You may grab the hot off the runaway ‘anarkali’s which will surely turn you into a fashion diva  but without adding  your personal panache to the attire, even the most exquisite design  will fail to impression.

Personal style is like customizing your house. You may own a very large mansion or a modest flat but they way you set it up, the décor that you chose, the personal attention you give to the interiors gives it a character that speaks about you.

It may present itself as warm and welcoming, chic or classy or be a modest abode. It revolves around who you are as a person, your lifestyle, your aesthetic sense, the boundaries and wall of your fashion sensibilities and above all your true inner self. For without taking an inward reflection of who you are and what you want to exhibit, you will never find out what your true style is.

Just like our preference for the looks that we prefer to wear. The attires we pick and chose could be traditional, bohemian, modern, rebel, casual, chic and so on. It could be an established style or an evolving one.

 In a finer sense, style can be seen as a holistic representation of a person. The visual appeal, the confidence and demeanor, the approach and attitude, the intent and the thought all go hand in hand to make a personal style or even a personal statement.

What is my personal style? Well, before writing this piece I had a vague idea about my choices and preference but could not come up with concrete words to describe it. After an inward walk into my closet and myself I found out exactly what my style is. True to my roots of being an artist, I love to wear COLORS and use my CREATIVITY while mix and matching the outfits. Just like my paintings radiate colors so does my closet.

Amethyst, fuchsia, chrome yellow, crimson, bronze bespeak to me loud and clear.  Yes, I do unabashedly carry these beautiful colors all year round, even in the middle of a grey winter (season of black), for wearing them brightens up day.

 Red garnets, moonstones, amethyst and corals dominate my jewelry box. Radiant colorful Indian silks in brocade, dupion, and jacquard rule over my scarves and sari collection.

Pure earthy colors dominate my woolen lines. Cotton, linen, crepe, chiffon or lines, patterns and prints, all are welcome to be a part of my wardrobe collection as long as they have a color harmony that beseeches me.

 To be honest even my cozy fuzzy socks are a collection of unique patterns and colors!

 Decking up my closet with a plethora of vibrant colors that bring simple joy of being to me is what my personal style is all about!