http://www.fashiondualite.com/2009/12/17/consummation-and-creation/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:49:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.fashiondualite.com/2009/12/17/consummation-and-creation/comment-page-1/#comment-2132 Lilas Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:18:54 +0000 http://www.fashiondualite.com/?p=2216#comment-2132 Honestly, i have to say kudos to you! I must say that your blog is truly one a kind in that it acknowledges and explores the multi-faceted aspect of the fashion industry. I love the arts and equally love fashion, but like you and many others, I've come to realize how much our lifestyles are consumed in consumerism (pun intended) with, for instance, many people marking "shopping" as a hobby in their social network profiles. You're right in saying that consumers are constantly looking to exhibit their individuality through outward appearance, so much so that they'll go scavenging for days for the "perfect purse" or "perfect jacket" (well i know i do that, as i'm extremely picky). The ironic thing is however, that in our desires to look unique and individual, we also feel pressured to conform to latest trends and standards set by the runway; shows like "what not to wear" demonstrate that; i mean i admit the women dress horribly before the makeover, but then again isn't beauty in the eye of the beholder? In the end, it just seems like these women are being pushed to conform to these "universal standards" of fashion; Anyway, all the best in your endeavors at leading a healthy lifestyle! Honestly, i have to say kudos to you! I must say that your blog is truly one a kind in that it acknowledges and explores the multi-faceted aspect of the fashion industry. I love the arts and equally love fashion, but like you and many others, I’ve come to realize how much our lifestyles are consumed in consumerism (pun intended) with, for instance, many people marking “shopping” as a hobby in their social network profiles. You’re right in saying that consumers are constantly looking to exhibit their individuality through outward appearance, so much so that they’ll go scavenging for days for the “perfect purse” or “perfect jacket” (well i know i do that, as i’m extremely picky). The ironic thing is however, that in our desires to look unique and individual, we also feel pressured to conform to latest trends and standards set by the runway; shows like “what not to wear” demonstrate that; i mean i admit the women dress horribly before the makeover, but then again isn’t beauty in the eye of the beholder? In the end, it just seems like these women are being pushed to conform to these “universal standards” of fashion;
Anyway, all the best in your endeavors at leading a healthy lifestyle!

]]> http://www.fashiondualite.com/2009/12/17/consummation-and-creation/comment-page-1/#comment-1958 risingparachute Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:47:47 +0000 http://www.fashiondualite.com/?p=2216#comment-1958 May the force be with you! I'm struggling myself but I find the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step Program to be somewhat useful. I'm slowly learning that everything is a process. We first recognize that need for change, then we step back and look at our lifestyles and habits. Every time I see an ad for Weight Watchers or Quit Smoking I keep thinking, its because these habits are imprinted in our lifestyles. Unfortunately for me, unlike the smoking ban, my home is literally surrounded by development projects specifically designed to be conducive to shopping. We gotta stay strong, be active and critical thinkers and remind ourselves that the war is not over! May the force be with you! I’m struggling myself but I find the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step Program to be somewhat useful. I’m slowly learning that everything is a process. We first recognize that need for change, then we step back and look at our lifestyles and habits. Every time I see an ad for Weight Watchers or Quit Smoking I keep thinking, its because these habits are imprinted in our lifestyles. Unfortunately for me, unlike the smoking ban, my home is literally surrounded by development projects specifically designed to be conducive to shopping.
We gotta stay strong, be active and critical thinkers and remind ourselves that the war is not over!

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