life lessons and a half

I'd like to continue on Emelyene's point...almost on another tangent. I recently came across a quote while reading that exclaims, "'Eccentric' glamour is key. Developing an idiosyncratic sense of style is your only defense against this tidal wave of lady lumps, hoochie hot pants, and skanky halter tops. Embracing the life of a glamourous eccentric is easier than you would imagine..." In a world that separates personal style so far from the passing trends, to be glamorous (in one's wardrobe and overall), is to be happy. Browse through the fashion week reports and flip through the glossy pages of intricate couture and sassy ready-to wear with all your heart's desire. Yet pick out your own personal treasure like a magpie, and build your nest of expression. Wear your favorite neon spandex with the confidence that you are intoxicated with happiness wearing them. Sport your junker high-tops that your mom has been begging you to chuck out remembering the desire that you had to save and save and save for them. And don the elegant, black, silky smooth one-piece that you pined for while others picked out their bikinis. These objects have been imagined in the creative minds of individuals to be worn in an endless number of ways; this visionary choice is left up to you. The possibilities are endless. Yet you must not forget that not only are the clothes you are wearing beautiful, but that you are a marvelous, exotic creature; do not drown your individual beauty in the mainstream.