I’ve always loved style and the creative process of making outfits. I love the outlet and expressions that it gives me without even having to speak. And Pinterest is my favorite place to explore and admire other people’s true style. I’m in the early stages of doing that for myself and I want to live out middle school Key because she was so expressive, did DIYs, and was bold. She didn’t let fear of fitting in or judgements of other people opinions stop her.
Where the “mental drama” comes in is about setting boundaries for myself. I say this because when I consume too much fashion it starts to get discouraging for me because I want to be there farther ahead with knowing my style. But I can’t get there if I don’t go through the development and breaking down mental damage that I created in the past, putting myself in a box.
So when putting this outfit together, I begin to talk negative because I felt it was so basic and just ordinary. But l remember it’s a process and I have to start somewhere. It’s the beauty in development that I should admire. And to do that, I have to limit the voices of social media and stay in my own zone. Get back to setting limits and discipline so that I can authentically be me, who God created, and walk the path He paved for me.
Also even as I’m writing this, I noticed I have to appreciate that I’m actually documenting the journey now and one day I’ll be able to look back to see the growth.
So I said all that to say, if you can relate to this in anyway, I encourage you to be gentle with yourself. Trust the process. And know small beginnings are important! You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. You learn as you go and that’s with life.
This is a reminder to both of us: It’s okay to have inspiration but be you!
Well that’s it loves…
Talk to you soon, Key Lashaye 🖤
