Style VS Brand VS Age

I've been observing a trend among young girls lately.

Young = those in their late teens or early 20s.

They've been dressing to look like a young tai tai, totally out of their image, and behaving like a mature lady who's been there, done that. Each time I spot one, I appreciate my maturity even more. I laugh: "Haha.. there are young pretty things who aspires to be like me!"

Perhaps to them, by carrying Chanels and LVs, perming their hair and dressing 5 to 10 years older, they will look more sophisticated and polished. But they have forgotten, that their face tells the world how mismatched they look.

Talking about labels, it also brings me to another point of misconception that so long as on uses designer items, they'd automatically become more polished and better looking. I'm happy to see more Singaporean women dressing up, and carrying designer items. I choose to believe that they appreciate the brand itself, not just because they are popular or branded, or because they have free vouchers to buy them.

But the truth is, just how many actually understands the history of these brands, why a Kelly is a Kelly and not a Lindy Bag, what is LV XXX PM, MM, GM, why does Suhali cost so much more than a Monogram Canvas besides its material, and when does one choose a lampskin bag or a calf leather one? And besides these common brands, have one also heard of Giuseppe Zanotti, for eg, or Jimmy Choo and BV before its arrival in Singapore? That, BV was in Singapore many years ago but failed? I seriously think not many do.

I believe a real sophisticated lady is one who's able to bring out the style of a bag she's carrying. I'm sure many would agree with me that one who behaves and dresses in bad taste carrying an authentic Hermes Birken would be mistaken to be carrying a replica.

I've seen one woman who enjoys self-mockery to be a fan of a famous designer label. Thanks to the stylists & make-up artists, she's able to look more presentable, and the designer item certainly matches all up. But once she starts acting up and behaving like a clown, I am certain that no matter how loyal a fan she is, she will never be considered as a spokesperson for the label. Simply because she is nowhere in congruent with the style the label wants to associate with. Yes, I am sure the sales person would all light up when she walks in, but it is purely because of $$.

Style is not about donning yourself with labels. It's about lifestyle, appreciation, understatements and acquired taste. It's not just as simple as just what you can see on the outside.

I'm still learning.