“Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way to live.” —Gianni Versace
The other day when reading Joe Dispenza’s book Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, I had a revelation. The book explores parts of the Law of Attraction, and aspects of the applicability of Quantum Theory. I realized I had created my reality. In 2018, I decided for one year I would only wear clothes that were in the style of Vintage, French, or Spanish. I did this for the fun of it. In some ways I was creating a capsule wardrobe but without the formality of it. It was simply for the joy of it and to explore another facet of my creativity visually.
It wasn’t until 2023 that I realized I created my reality.
I lived one year in France and I currently am living in Spain. I was a walking vision board, without planning it. I dressed into my reality. Upon realizing the power of wardrobe, I realized I was going to do this with intention. And for this year, my new emphasis will be in the realm of two styles.
- Bobo
Bobo-or as the French like to call it Bohemian Bougeouise. This was coined as a term I heard when I lived in Paris, that represented liberal individuals who were intellectual. It’s a yuppie world that meets Bohemian. To read about the creation of this years ago, check this article out where it was first discussed https://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/14/news/in-france-a-new-class-reinvents-the-good-life-bobo-style-has-it-both.html
2. Abundance
I am going to exude Abundance in the realm of Hindu goddess Lakshmi (or even the goddess Fortuna). This includes bright and joyful colors that offer a tropical goddess vibe. Last month, I attended an energy psychology conference. A woman complimented me on this outfit I was wearing and said I looked like abundance. I took the compliment, and now am running with it.
I may not be dressing into a particular region of the world, but a mindset and philosophy. Now my focus is turned to crafting my reality. In addition to offering an outlet for one’s creative display of imagination, it can assist with self-control. I noticed it assists with discerning one’s purchases when shopping the sales, which at the moment is 50% is more in Malaga. Having a theme offers something to aspire to, even when we don’t have the motivation or energy to think about our wardrobe. For me, this was exemplified this past week. On the most recent extremely hot days I attend Spanish class with no air conditioning, instead of just thinking of what I can wear that I will stay the coolest in, I think “how can I bobo this outfit?” It serves as an inspiration and effort into my daily life and not just for the big event moments.
Years ago, when shopping at a vintage store, I tried on a fascinator (fancy hair piece, people wore in the 40’s and 50s). I said to myself in the mirror, “It’s cute, but I have nowhere special to where it to.” The lovely store clerk looked at me and said in her 50’s dress, “everyday is special.”
Yes clothes and our wardrobe seems trivial. There are so many other things to worry about in our lives and the world. But with a tiny bit of effort and intention, we can bring into our lives that which we dress.
“The joy of dressing is an art.” —John Galliano
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