Something to Think About contd.

The dress is a simple tunic-like smock, that can be worn backwards or forwards, with a simple button-up back and short sleeves. Each day, Sheena completely reinvents the dress with accessories and other clothing articles and she posts a photo of every outfit on her blog. The majority of the accessories are donated or bought secondhand, so she's spending next to nothing on her wardrobe. So far, she's raised $13,585 for the Foundation and she still has about nine months to go. The majority of the accessories are donated or bought secondhand, so she's spending next to nothing on her wardrobe. Yet look at the incredible concoctions she's come up with.

The message here ladies, is that fashion and style is all about timelessness and sustainability. Don't waste your money on things that will be hot for the next day or two and then never be worn again. Don't waste your money on things that you can't mix and match and add to and do all sorts of funky things with it. BE VERSATILE, BE CREATIVE. Don't be afraid to try new things, or to push beyond average, normal, expected.

Also check out Sheena's whole story and other creations at http://www.theuniformproject.com. It's inspiring.

Something to Think About

I'm going to bet that you've found yourself staring at your closet, staring at all your different skirts, and dresses, and jeans, and blouses, and yet somehow still felt like you had absolutely NOTHING to wear. I think we've all been there. Especially as poor, financially-dependent college students. And now with the recession, supporting a shopping habit is even harder. So what to do?

Sheena Matheiken may have the answer! She is a budding fashion designer living in NYC, struggling to make it. Originally from India, she grew up in public schools where everyone wore uniforms every day. According to Sheena, the kids in those schools worked hard each day to show their personal style and creativity by the small tweaks and additions they made to their uniform. It was artistic self-expression, even though the canvas was limited. In May of this year, she started a blog and fundraiser called The Uniform Project. Everyday, for one whole year, Sheena will wear the same black dress to raise money for the Akanksha Foundation, a grassroots movement that is revolutionizing education in India. And you thought your wardrobe lacked variety.

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