A few weeks back a friend told me about a 12 year old who had a fashion blog, and had gained so much recognition that she has since been featured in magazines, given clothes from designers all over the world, used as inspiration for countless designs, and obtained exclusive invites to high fashion shows and events. And yes, she is 12.
I soon found this blog, and... wow. That is all I can say. This little girl is amazing. She is not afraid of fashion and embracing it as her own unique expression. She confidently puts her own spin on everything she wears, and you can tell she takes the time to think about it. Each piece is specially and specifically picked to match the mood/style/inspiration/color she wants to portray. I read this blog with my jaw dropped the entire time. I am 23 and working in retail and I could never have this fashion sense. And at 12, I was playing with barbies and wearing cut off jeans.
Now, many of you may go to her blog and think... "wow... definitely does not look like a 12 year old, but really... that is impressive?? What is she wearing?" And that is what makes it so fantastic. In my humble opinion, the best type of fashion is that which you could only find in your own head. The idea that you did not just copy what you saw on the mannequin at a store, but instead put odd and unique pieces together in a confident way that many may not understand screams FASHION. This young girl is not afraid to express herself, and I could only wish to have her closet. What I love is that she is 12 and is wearing outfits you would only see on runways.... those outfits you would never think of, but look at in awe. And what is the best is that her style extends to every part of her... her hair, accessories, writing, eclectic yet messy room.
If you cannot already tell, this little girl plain ol' amazes me. I hope that even if you don't fully understand her, you are just as impressed. Meet Tavi Williams.
I am now going to go and stand in my closet, and look at my clothes, and tell them I wish they could be as cool as Tavi's. I hope I do not hurt their feelings too badly........
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