As humans we are influenced by everything around us. In society today the newest hit shows and celebrities have a big impact on what people want. Many desire what they see on TV or what these famous stars have. One thing these celebrities and TV shows influence is fashion and therefore many people strive to get what the celebrities are wearing, but this negatively affects people because it makes them loose their individuality.
In every magazine you see headlines that say things like “Get So and So’s Look” or “Do You Want to look like so and so?” Constantly we are reminded of what every celebrity is wearing and how we should get what they are wearing because it is “cool”, “fashionable” and “stylish”. TV promotes fashion less directly than magazines, but still very affectively. Many shows have rich people with fashionable items and clothing. Even if they are not rich they still manage to have the most recent fashion statements. For example the show Gossip Girl which is the shows of all shows for fashion. In each scene the main characters have new stylish clothing that would make any “shopaholic” envious. Society therefore directly impacts peoples fashion trends, and how they want to look.
With all these magazines and shows telling people how to dress it is hard to find yourself and be a unique individual. Society is corrupting young minds to think that there is only one way you should dress and it that it should be like everybody else. Shows corrupt people into thinking that you should wear what everyone else is wearing or else you will be an outcast; again, Gossip Girl illustrates this idea perfectly. In the show there is a girl who does not have as much money as the other Upper East Siders, and therefore does not wear as fashionable clothes as the others. In the end she became an outsider and was unhappy. This message isn’t a good one to teach teens especially in this time in their life when being an outcast is the worst possible thing that can truly happen to them. Since this is what society is promoting, it is no wonder that teens strive to be alike.
How many times have you seen a magazine promote uniqueness or individualism? Probably never. Magazines should focus less on how celebrities dress and more on helping young people gain self-confidence and find out who they really are as a person. When all magazines provide is how to look and dress like other people it gets old and unoriginal. It is okay for magazines to show the best trends but they should say things like “make it your own” not “wear it like this celebrity”. Television shows should also focus on this message instead of shallow outlooks on life that shows focus on now. In the end if society changed its outlook on fashion and did not tell teens that they have to be alike, then teens would be all around more unique, happy individuals.
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Sunday, March 22, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Semi Stress? Tips to Finding the Perfect Dress
As the days get closer and closer to April 3rd, many girls are stressing over dates, pictures, rides, but most importantly what to wear. Semi is a stressful time as many start to try and figure out the perfect dresses to wear. In the end semi is really hard to shop for because you have your dress has to fulfill three things: it has to be comfortable, fun and unique, and reasonably priced.
One of the most important things to get from your dress is comfort. The most important thing is to feel confident in what you’re wearing, and therefore feel secure in your own dress. Also it should be literally comfortable to be worn, because you do not want to spend approximately four hours dancing in a dress that feels like sand paper. Make sure to check how it feels and fits when you try it on because it could ruin your night. I know this personally because last year I bought this beautiful dress that I loved. It had sequins on it and that was another reason why I really liked it, but I didn’t really move around in it when I tried it on. So when I got to semi and started dancing the sequins rubbed against my skin and scratched me, and my night was not as fun as it could have been. So make sure, when searching for the perfect dress, that you feel both confident and comfy.
Another important characteristic that a dress must have is that it must be fun, unique and stylish. Remember that this is a semi formal, not a formal. You should look for a dress that is fun and exciting not boring and really formal. Don’t be afraid to stick out from the crowd with something that is very bold and exciting. You should find something that is unique, and something no one else would have. Some good ideas would be to get a dress from Jessica McClintock. Here they take down your school and the dress you are getting so no one else in your school could get the same one as you. Also you could go to different places that are not so popular so you won’t end up getting the same dress as someone else, which would be one of the worst things that could happen. Remember keep your own style, and find something that fits your personality, and therefore it will be unique.
When you do go out shopping for a dress, one extremely important this is that the dress should be reasonably priced. It is just a semi formal and you should save up for more important events like Junior Prom or Senior Prom. Many stores have inexpensive dresses that are still of high quality and style. One of my favorites is Macy’s. There are many stores where you can get great dress for a reasonable price; you just have to be willing to look. Make sure to look around, before buying a dress and do not just buy the first one you see. This way you will make sure this is the perfect dress for you and there aren’t any better ones.
Finding a dress isn’t the only important part of semi. Semi is about having a good time, and enjoying yourself with your friends. But if, in the end, you do find the perfect dress for you, then your semi would be that much better.
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One of the most important things to get from your dress is comfort. The most important thing is to feel confident in what you’re wearing, and therefore feel secure in your own dress. Also it should be literally comfortable to be worn, because you do not want to spend approximately four hours dancing in a dress that feels like sand paper. Make sure to check how it feels and fits when you try it on because it could ruin your night. I know this personally because last year I bought this beautiful dress that I loved. It had sequins on it and that was another reason why I really liked it, but I didn’t really move around in it when I tried it on. So when I got to semi and started dancing the sequins rubbed against my skin and scratched me, and my night was not as fun as it could have been. So make sure, when searching for the perfect dress, that you feel both confident and comfy.
Another important characteristic that a dress must have is that it must be fun, unique and stylish. Remember that this is a semi formal, not a formal. You should look for a dress that is fun and exciting not boring and really formal. Don’t be afraid to stick out from the crowd with something that is very bold and exciting. You should find something that is unique, and something no one else would have. Some good ideas would be to get a dress from Jessica McClintock. Here they take down your school and the dress you are getting so no one else in your school could get the same one as you. Also you could go to different places that are not so popular so you won’t end up getting the same dress as someone else, which would be one of the worst things that could happen. Remember keep your own style, and find something that fits your personality, and therefore it will be unique.
When you do go out shopping for a dress, one extremely important this is that the dress should be reasonably priced. It is just a semi formal and you should save up for more important events like Junior Prom or Senior Prom. Many stores have inexpensive dresses that are still of high quality and style. One of my favorites is Macy’s. There are many stores where you can get great dress for a reasonable price; you just have to be willing to look. Make sure to look around, before buying a dress and do not just buy the first one you see. This way you will make sure this is the perfect dress for you and there aren’t any better ones.
Finding a dress isn’t the only important part of semi. Semi is about having a good time, and enjoying yourself with your friends. But if, in the end, you do find the perfect dress for you, then your semi would be that much better.
Word Count: 573
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Triple Threat?
Nowadays many movies stars are trying to become singers, while many well known artists are branching into the acting world. But recently the newest trend is celebrities trying to manage their own fashion line. This “triple threat” combination is ruling Hollywood right now, but unfortunately the fashion lines aren’t truly a threat.
When actors try and become singers it is hilarious, because most of the time they have no singing ability. Also when singers try and become actors, usually they are not good at it. Taking this into consideration, when celebrities try to enter the fashion world they often don’t achieve much. It is not often that you see students walking through the halls wearing Gwen Stefani’s “L.A.M.B.” fashion line or the boys wearing P.Diddy’s “Sean John” apparel. One of the few reasons why these clothing lines have managed to survive is because, unlike the average American, these celebrities have the money to keep a clothing line in business. While most would have to close down a store that is making little profit in this economy, the celebrities have the money to keep a line going. This would then avoid the humiliation of closing an unsuccessful store down, or losing some of their “celebrity status.”
The numerous amount of celebrities creating clothing is outrageous. It’s rather humorous that once a celebrity is out of the spotlight for a second, they easily jump right back with the newest trend, clothing lines. The odds are definitely against any celebrity creating their own apparel. They obviously created their line thinking there was a chance that it would thrive, but contrary to their own belief, there is a very good chance it will not.
So why do celebrities create their own fashion lines? Is it to gain money or to gain more publicity? Celebrities already have enough money and don’t need more to buy mansions all around the world that they won’t even end up using. Celebrities should use the fame they have to do good, not to gain more money or to be more popular. If these fashion lines went to charity, I bet that more people would want to go and buy their clothes. The fact is that their clothes are bad and people will not want to buy these clothes that lack style to give celebrities more money or more fame.
I’m sure most people don’t even know about half of the lines celebrities have recently created. How about Lindsey Lohan’s legging line named “6126”? Basing a line on leggings, is not a very intelligent thing to do, but then again has Lindsey Lohan made many intelligent decisions in her lifetime? Leggings were in high demand about a year ago but they are not anymore. The legging craze is far in the past and it is very unlikely that Lohan’s line will succeed in the fashion world of today. Also these leggings sell from $40-$140, which is pretty expensive for leggings. Also another unsuccessful line was Jessica Simpson’s fashion line named “JS”. This line came after her disappointment of a fragrance line called “Dessert”, but to no one’s surprise “JS” could not survive either. The best was Heidi Montag’s “Heidiwood” line. This “star” started out on the reality show The Hills, then branched out into music(where she failed miserably). Apparently she moved on to fashion and made cheap clothing that many people didn’t like. These are only a few examples of the many celebrities that have recently decided that they were fashion designers.
Celebrities should just stick to what they know best and what they are good at. Fashion lines might seem like a good idea at first, but in the end, fashion lines really will not end up being a good investment.
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When actors try and become singers it is hilarious, because most of the time they have no singing ability. Also when singers try and become actors, usually they are not good at it. Taking this into consideration, when celebrities try to enter the fashion world they often don’t achieve much. It is not often that you see students walking through the halls wearing Gwen Stefani’s “L.A.M.B.” fashion line or the boys wearing P.Diddy’s “Sean John” apparel. One of the few reasons why these clothing lines have managed to survive is because, unlike the average American, these celebrities have the money to keep a clothing line in business. While most would have to close down a store that is making little profit in this economy, the celebrities have the money to keep a line going. This would then avoid the humiliation of closing an unsuccessful store down, or losing some of their “celebrity status.”
The numerous amount of celebrities creating clothing is outrageous. It’s rather humorous that once a celebrity is out of the spotlight for a second, they easily jump right back with the newest trend, clothing lines. The odds are definitely against any celebrity creating their own apparel. They obviously created their line thinking there was a chance that it would thrive, but contrary to their own belief, there is a very good chance it will not.
So why do celebrities create their own fashion lines? Is it to gain money or to gain more publicity? Celebrities already have enough money and don’t need more to buy mansions all around the world that they won’t even end up using. Celebrities should use the fame they have to do good, not to gain more money or to be more popular. If these fashion lines went to charity, I bet that more people would want to go and buy their clothes. The fact is that their clothes are bad and people will not want to buy these clothes that lack style to give celebrities more money or more fame.
I’m sure most people don’t even know about half of the lines celebrities have recently created. How about Lindsey Lohan’s legging line named “6126”? Basing a line on leggings, is not a very intelligent thing to do, but then again has Lindsey Lohan made many intelligent decisions in her lifetime? Leggings were in high demand about a year ago but they are not anymore. The legging craze is far in the past and it is very unlikely that Lohan’s line will succeed in the fashion world of today. Also these leggings sell from $40-$140, which is pretty expensive for leggings. Also another unsuccessful line was Jessica Simpson’s fashion line named “JS”. This line came after her disappointment of a fragrance line called “Dessert”, but to no one’s surprise “JS” could not survive either. The best was Heidi Montag’s “Heidiwood” line. This “star” started out on the reality show The Hills, then branched out into music(where she failed miserably). Apparently she moved on to fashion and made cheap clothing that many people didn’t like. These are only a few examples of the many celebrities that have recently decided that they were fashion designers.
Celebrities should just stick to what they know best and what they are good at. Fashion lines might seem like a good idea at first, but in the end, fashion lines really will not end up being a good investment.
Word Count:624
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