Don't be a follower.
Trendsetters are always, ALWAYS, people who came up with a completely (or mostly) original idea and others loved it. Not long after, the idea catches on and becomes popular. Like, sweepy bangs, or skinny jeans, or those hot new stilettos you saw at the mall. All of those things became popular because one girl loved it, then a whole herd of girls copied it. My challenge to you? Be your own person--don't follow the crowd.
So, I absolutely have to give a shout out to Lady Gaga.
Look, say what you want about her music (which I actually really like, even being an old lady), but you can't argue, the girl has style. You may not like her style, but she's got it. Everything she wears is completely and totally original. Imagine if a girl from your school showed up Monday morning looking like this:
You'd probably fall down laughing--or at least stare for an inordinately long time--but you couldn't deny, everyone would notice. In fact, Gaga is so unique, no one can really copy any of her looks, because by the time you'd managed to find some gold-thingy-skirt like that, she's already wearing a blue wig and gigantic red sunglasses.
Wherever the crowd is going, walk in the opposite direction. Sure, it might be more difficult--you'll have to dodge a million other people trying to follow that snotty popular girl and her new handbag--but believe me, people will notice.
Look, we're not all destined to be homecoming queens or SGA Class Presidents or Valedictorians or whatever else the masses aspire to be. Just be you, because you're wonderful. And, hey, you never know...being you just might land you somewhere fantastic.
I can't stand Lady Gaga. I think it was the meat suit she wore, lol, but yea she's one of a kind!
ReplyDeleteI rebel against trends. Sometimes it backfires, especially when red thigh high boots are hot, hot and I really want a pair...
OOOOOOH! Great post, lady, though the valedictorian isn't all bad, and you ARE NOT old. LOL! Big love, Marie
ReplyDeleteI agree 100%. Maybe not so much with loving Lady GaGa (sorry!), but I hate to see people who have to follow every fad that's going. Sometimes I wonder if they do because they actually like whatever it is, or whether they're a bit insecure and just trying to fit in. I suspect much of it has to do with insecurity.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, LOVE your Fave Fives of October. I'm almost afraid to admit to enjoying the Twilight series because everyone seems to be hating on it. But I saw the movie with my daughter, then read all four books the week between Christmas and New Years (pretty much ALL I did for that week, lol). And along with my daughter, I'm counting down the days until November 18th.
Have you read the Morganville Vampire series? She got me into that, too. :)
@Kristy - I haven't read the Morganiville Vampire series yet (actually, I've never heard of it), but will definitely check it out.
ReplyDeleteAnd, I know the Twilight Saga catches a lot of flack, but let's face it, nothing can compare to Twilight. It's why I started reading and WRITING YA a few years ago.
I love it and I'm not afraid to say so!