2008 Woodie Awards
Passion for Fashion: The Essentials
Special to The Carolinian
Melissa Wallace
Issue date: 9/18/07 Section: Life
Hey Ya'll!
Get some reality, folks! Yes, in this case I am speaking to the grotesque genre of reality shows. While most are the dregs-10 G to eat maggots, swapping out your wife for her total opposite, and the as yet to be seen 40 kids alone in the wilderness-a bright spot in reality TV has burst onto the scene. It is very rare that items from a reality show bear repeating but I have found one recent exception: "The Essential Shopping List" found from Tim Gunn's Guide to Style from BravoTV bears some serious attention and adaptation.
You have heard me in weeks past sagely advise that the time you spend in college should lay the groundwork for the rest of your life. It makes sense. The professional education you are gaining while at "The G" is preparing you for your career, your income and your future life.
In order for "THE LIST" to make sense we have to make it relevant by defining "what is style?"
Hey, there is a difference between style and fashion. Style is classic and timeless. Fashion is transient and fluctuating.
The incomparable fashion icon, Coco Chanel said it best, "Fashion fades, only style remains the same."
GDiva's mom gave some advice a few years ago that, while ignored then, has become so applicable as the years have passed by. When she discovered I was furniture shopping, Momma GDiva told me to pick out a neutral couch and let my accent pillows and accessories make my style statement. Of course, I purchased the first couch that I thought matched my style at the time and thus the red plaid couch was delivered. Guess how long that plaid couch stayed in the house? It had a shelf life of about a year and then it became an eyesore-last year's couch.
Is your wardrobe last year's red plaid couch?
Without further delay:
"THE ESSENTIAL
SHOPPING LIST"
-Basic black dress
-Trench coat
-Classic dress pants
-Skirt
-Blazer
-Jeans
-Classic white shirt
-Day dress
-Cashmere sweater
-A comfortable alternative to a sweat suit
Now am I saying that you should go out right now with your newly acquired VISA card and blow your credit limit on "The List?" I am certainly not! What I am saying is that when you finish this column, tear it out and tuck it in that special place that you keep things of importance. These are items that you should acquire little by little. It may not seem like it now, but it could save you a world of red plaid couches!
Till next time ... TTYL!
Get some reality, folks! Yes, in this case I am speaking to the grotesque genre of reality shows. While most are the dregs-10 G to eat maggots, swapping out your wife for her total opposite, and the as yet to be seen 40 kids alone in the wilderness-a bright spot in reality TV has burst onto the scene. It is very rare that items from a reality show bear repeating but I have found one recent exception: "The Essential Shopping List" found from Tim Gunn's Guide to Style from BravoTV bears some serious attention and adaptation.
You have heard me in weeks past sagely advise that the time you spend in college should lay the groundwork for the rest of your life. It makes sense. The professional education you are gaining while at "The G" is preparing you for your career, your income and your future life.
In order for "THE LIST" to make sense we have to make it relevant by defining "what is style?"
Hey, there is a difference between style and fashion. Style is classic and timeless. Fashion is transient and fluctuating.
The incomparable fashion icon, Coco Chanel said it best, "Fashion fades, only style remains the same."
GDiva's mom gave some advice a few years ago that, while ignored then, has become so applicable as the years have passed by. When she discovered I was furniture shopping, Momma GDiva told me to pick out a neutral couch and let my accent pillows and accessories make my style statement. Of course, I purchased the first couch that I thought matched my style at the time and thus the red plaid couch was delivered. Guess how long that plaid couch stayed in the house? It had a shelf life of about a year and then it became an eyesore-last year's couch.
Is your wardrobe last year's red plaid couch?
Without further delay:
"THE ESSENTIAL
SHOPPING LIST"
-Basic black dress
-Trench coat
-Classic dress pants
-Skirt
-Blazer
-Jeans
-Classic white shirt
-Day dress
-Cashmere sweater
-A comfortable alternative to a sweat suit
Now am I saying that you should go out right now with your newly acquired VISA card and blow your credit limit on "The List?" I am certainly not! What I am saying is that when you finish this column, tear it out and tuck it in that special place that you keep things of importance. These are items that you should acquire little by little. It may not seem like it now, but it could save you a world of red plaid couches!
Till next time ... TTYL!
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