No one knows what they’re doing when they first start off but you have to be willing to be bad at it first before you get good at it.
Do I hide my failure, “not so good” work, or do I learn to embrace the progression by showing it? I think I would rather hide it but what if it could help someone else? What if there’s someone years from now that wants to start too but thinks the same thing about their work or themselves?
One duty that I made for myself, is to do my best to be everything that I didn’t have. There’s no one showing me the ropes. There’s no connection. There’s no one mentoring me. I can count on 1 hand, of people telling me to keep going even though I see no light. There’s no one chasing a similar dream close to me or someone that understands how I truly feel. That’s why I created this space. To remind whoever reads this, you’re not alone. Even if I’m on the mountain at the time you’re reading this. I too had a valley . I too had a vision but seen no way out. I too trusted God, and still continue to, with the impossible. I too only had God guiding me.
So I choose to show the progression.
It’s funny how God works.. when I wrote this I didn’t have any ideas of images. But as I was styling outfits, evolution took place. It started with the bear boots and I created the first outfit. I was on the fence about it. I didn’t hate it but it didn’t flow together to me.
Then I created the second look with the same pieces but a different boot. It gave off a different vibe. (Can’t find the words yet- I picture someone older but still has that creative touch). It was there but I wasn’t quite happy.
And then the last look. She’s more of me. I created this look a few days later. I switched out the longer skirt for a more shorter look. And then I add more length to the boots and a chunkier heel. I finally got that smile when I was done.
Trust the process. And trust you’re gut. Be you. There’s no right way but no one does it like you. I still love each look in a different way but sometimes you have to keep trying until it feels right. Just like life, keep swinging out at goal until you hit that home runner. And never give up.
Talk to you soon, Key Lashaye 🖤
