The Cost of Keeping Up With Trends

 Alright, let's talk about something that's been bugging me for years... 

This whole trend-chasing madness that's completely taken over how people think about getting dressed.

You know what I'm talking about. You're scrolling through Instagram, and suddenly your favorite influencer is telling you that THIS is the must-have piece for fall. Or you walk into a store and the sales associate is pushing some "trend" that supposedly everyone is wearing. 

And before you know it, you're buying stuff you don't even like because someone told you it's "in."

You're literally giving away your power to people who don't give a damn about YOU. 

Read that again. 

These influencers, these brands, these companies - they don't care if that trendy piece looks terrible on you. They don't care if it doesn't fit your lifestyle. They don't care if it makes you feel like you're wearing a costume. 

They just want to sell what they have to sell. 

And you know what's really messed up? If you don't love shopping or think you're "not good at it," it's so easy to fall into this trap. You start thinking, "Well, they must know better than I do." 

Bull. Crap. 

I've been doing this for 19 years, and I'm telling you right now - that is absolutely NOT true. 

The Real Cost Of Trend Chasing 

Let me paint you a picture of what this cycle actually looks like... 

You see something "trendy." You buy it. You wear it a few times. Then three months later, it's "out" and you need the next thing. And the next thing. And the next thing. 

Your closet fills up with stuff that looked great on someone else but makes you feel blah. Your bank account takes a beating. And worst of all? You still don't know how to get dressed in a way that makes YOU feel amazing. 

It's exhausting. It's expensive. And it's completely unsustainable. 

Plus, let's be honest about what's really happening here - this whole fast fashion machine is destroying the planet and exploiting workers just so you can have the "latest thing" that'll be irrelevant in six months. 

Here's What I Want For You Instead... 

I want you to be able to look in the mirror and KNOW - without asking anyone else - that what you're wearing looks incredible on you. 

I want you to have that kind of confidence. That kind of independence. 

I want you to stop giving your power away to people who don't even know you exist. 

So Let's Start With This One Thing...

 Ask yourself: How do you want to show up in the world? 

What's the image you want to portray? What's your vibe?

Here's the challenge: Answer in just THREE words.

 And no, you cannot say "professional" or "comfortable" because those are givens. I don't want you wasting your words on boring basics that everyone claims they want. 

Dig deeper. Get specific. Get real. 

You want to know my three words? Bold, fabulous, and colorful. 

If it's not bold, fabulous, and colorful, I won't even notice it. That's my filter for everything. That's how I know if something belongs in my closet or not. 

Your Three Words Are Your Superpower 

Once you figure out your three words, everything changes. Shopping becomes easier. Getting dressed becomes faster. And most importantly, you stop second-guessing yourself every time you walk out the door. 

Because you'll have your own internal compass instead of relying on whatever some stranger on the internet is trying to sell you this week. 

So give it some real thought. Don't just pick the first three words that pop into your head. Really think about who you are and how you want the world to see you.  

Stylishly Yours,

Anne