express myself

I think self-expression is really important. I’ve been attending this Compassionate Communication support group, also known as Nonviolent communication. So in that way, I’ve learned how to keep a temper in check. I still slip up a lot since I’m so new at it but I’m learning to try and not let myself get “triggered” by certain things and just kind of keep an objective view of a situation.

And slowly, I think I’m trying to be more assertive about how I feel and things that bother me. I still have a long way to go but it’s going.

I feel that in order to be taken seriously at my school, I do need to dress the part. It’s a fashion school, therefore I must dress stylishly. If I dress stylishly, my work will at least be taken more seriously and be evaluated by my peers more readily. If I do not appear to be stylish or “in touch with the trends” than my work won’t really matter, unless it’s absolutely brilliant.

To start making headway into this aspect of myself, I have decided to focus on finding wardrobe pieces from the following:

DSW (shoes) – Found some great sandals. I wasn’t in the mood then so I didn’t try many on.
Macys – For the Converse shoes I need to complete my casual but stylish look.
Urban Outfitters – They had some great tops there! I like some of their accessories as well.
Sephora – More nail polish colors! Amazing what the small touches do.
H&M – Accessories are occasionally very awesome. Their bags and shoes sometimes catch my eye. Maybe a sale might lead to a treasure trove.
New York & Company – I adore their bags!!!
Forever 21 – Affordable clothes that are stylish (but I’m a bit wary they’ll go out of style as they are a fad/trend).
Anthropologie – I’ve never actually went in but it looks interesting – I’ll need to give it a try.

I am occasionally eloquent with the written word. I know I can communicate pretty clearly if I’m writing. If I’m speaking, it depends who I am with and what the situation is, I suppose.

But that’s about communication. I also want to learn to express myself in more ways than just words/language. I want to express myself in body language, in appearance, in expression, etc.