How I did it: For about a week or two, I just payed really close attention to why I did the things I did, how I felt when I did them, and a lot of other little intricacies like that. Why do I like a particular piece of music? Why am I attracted to a particular article of clothing? Why do I pick and choose my vocabulary, style of walking, way of being? When I finally gathered a bit of a better understanding of myself, finding clothes, music, hobbies and what-not started to come effortlessly to me. Instead of setting out to "find" myself and my style, I just built on what I already knew to occur to me naturally.

Lessons & tips: It's more realistic to find things that work for you when you stop asking yourself "what do I like?" and begin focusing more on why you like the things you already know you do. When you know your motives behind certain things, you'll find that it makes discovering other things you'll enjoy much easier.

Resources: A lot of people think they need money to change their wardrobe accordingly, but the thing about finding your own style is you begin to realize that the clothing you wear doesn't dictate your style, it simply enhances it. The key to finding your own style is becoming comfortable with yourself how you are right at the very moment. Once you've accomplished that, you'll find buying clothes that you feel comfortable in a whole lot easier, and from there on in you can begin to make changes accordingly.

Dec 25, 2008, 01:12PM PST | 2 comments | 12 cheers