Let's Talk: Personal Style And Confidence

I've never really spoke about personal style but I think it's so important, especially for me! I mean I love fashion and style but I wouldn't say I'm really on trend or anything, I think it's all about enjoying it and having your own personality within it. Trends are fun and your own trends are fun, I just wanted to talk about enjoying your own style and being confident within it. 

I think the idea of personal style has really changed with the rise of blogging, I mean you no longer look at celebrities and see the trends everywhere constantly, no you can see personal style, street style and everything in-between. I know blogging/vlogging has really inspired me to be more open with things I like and be more confident wearing cactus shirts instead of sticking to feeling as if I have to wear a certain thing to fit in. 

I always remember feeling like I couldn't really go out and wear the clothes I liked because I thought people would take the piss out of me and think that it was weird because it wasn't a neon crop top and highwaisted jeans, wow I sound so old but this was like year 6/7. Anyway, I soon realised how boring this was because I didn't like what everyone else was wearing but I also didn't like what I was wearing. 

I wouldn't say personal style is something you need to fuss about too much. I mean trends are fun and staple pieces are core but there's also the twist that you put on them, which is yours. I mean I love the 70's trend now but I know it's just not me to go all for it but my friend Grace loves it and she pulls off all the suede and the patterns because it's her thing. I just feel like you can wear anything you want and make it yours. Sticking with the 70's trend; I know I like more tailored things because they flatter me more, so I go with the 70's feel because it's interesting but I wear it in a more subtle way. For example a flared sleeved top and tailored shorts. Personal style is your thing and you can do whatever you want with what you wear. 

I feel like the most important thing is knowing what you like and being confident within it. If you love cats and want to wear and outfit with cats all over it, that's your thing and you don't need to hide that. Follow trends if thats what you like but if you dont, you dont need to worry. I love looking at peoples outfits because I feel like you get an idea of their personality; it's creative and I love seeing people being a bit out there with it all. I know for me blogging has opened me up to being more creative with my outfits. I'm shy so I know I'm never going to be really outrageous with my style but that goes with my personality. I like cute printed shirts and novelty pieces and other people might like black and white or bright coloured outfits. I dont think it matters as long as you feel good in what you're wearing. Clothes are just an extension of you, so have fun with it all! 

What's your opinion on personal style?