She was beaming, hyping me up in a way often reserved for those close friends you cast a self-conscious glance at pre-night out. Whether it actually was the outfit or my newfound confidence from five days in Vancouver that she loved, who can tell. It may be whimsical, but nothing compares to the feeling of stepping off that plane, hundreds of kilometres away from home. Far off city vacations, working holidays or study exchanges come at a hefty price tag.
At the same time, the idea of reinvention can be misconstrued as throwing out an entire wardrobe and ordering more trendy versions piece by piece. Experimenting with makeup. Dumping a bottle of bleach on your head. Even adjusting some of your clothes to fit who you want to be. Pinterest is your best friend. Mine was spurred in the traditional fashion of having gone from high school to uni to full-time job to quarter life crisis.
A whopping dose of global pandemic for good measure. All you need is the common thread of mystery. Very high. The New Zealander in me trembles at how narcissistic this seems. But the way fashion and pop culture is going — with calls to embrace your individuality, or even multiple personas — is being celebrated. People showcasing their diverse styles on social media can be a source of inspiration, if not for the outfits, then for the pizazz they exude. This is some text inside of a div block. Text Link.
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