I Didn’t Go to NYFW, and It’s Okay
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First off, I know that this blog post could come across as a little ‘sour grapes’. Girls all over the world pine and dream to come to New York Fashion Week. I’m absolutely one of those girls and attempted to reach out to different designers and PR companies for a shot at experiencing NYFW in person. Unfortunately, none of that panned out and I found myself on the sidelines.
With so many bloggers sharing their own NYFW experiences, it’s really easy for jealousy or envy to creep in. Designers seemed to have gone all out this year with such creative, once-in-a-lifetime events. Not to mention the fact that the fashion was incredible. I had to remind myself a few times that it’s okay to not be consumed by Fashion Week. Somedays, I even felt like staying away from social media was the right call since my entire feed was all about the shows.
The other side to the NYFW coin is all of the NYC content. I mean, it only makes sense, this city is where dreams are made and it needs to be shared. Having lived in New York for just over a year, some of pictures makes me laugh though. Girls walking amongst the cabs, snapping themselves crossing the street, or quickly stopping at every tourist site make for great Instagram pictures, but it’s not necessarily reality. It can lead to that envious feeling in the pit of your stomach, especially if you don’t live in the city. New York can absolutely be pristine and photoworthy, but trust me, it’s not always.
Now, let me step off of my soapbox and say how much inspiration can be found in NYFW, even from afar. The city’s most fashionable step out and share such daring styles on the way to shows. Designers, who have worked tirelessly, debut the fruits of their labor and create trends for seasons to come. Since high school, I would drink in pictures from the runway shows, even attempting some styles myself with my own teenage closet. At the end of the day, that’s what Fashion Week is about, finding inspiration and making it your own.
So, let me shout it from the rooftops. I’m a blogger, who didn’t go to NYFW, and that’s okay. It’s still on the top of my bucket list and I remind myself that there is always next year. I have so much room for both my Instagram and blog to grow, and can use Fashion Week in my goal strategies. At the same time, I won’t let not attending effect my love for what I do and how I run my brand. I won’t worry too much about the number of followers or likes I get because those things are fleeting.
Instead, it’s important to focus on what I can control. I can control creating high quality, interesting content that I’m proud of. Maybe, just maybe, my blog and that content will wind up on someone’s radar. The great thing about NYFW is that it happens twice a year. Until the next season, I will tirelessly work on my blog and growing my presence. Lord willing, maybe I’ll see you at a show in February.
Love from NYC,
Katie
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