Everyone has their own style and shouldn't copycat others. Of course we're all influenced by the current fashion and trends, but I also hate identical copycats who look exactly the same except the colour of their hair and bags. Sometimes people are just too lazy or too scared to be innovative and leave their creativity at home. I admit that there were a couple of occasions when I had a fantastic outfit planned out, but when I've put it on and looked in the mirror I just KNEW that I won't be able to go outside the door, because I'd feel self-conscious. But who hasn't felt like that?! :)

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Agreed! It's hard to say. The one thing I have against name brands is that people think they belong to that "tribe" once they own something designer. But fashion is more than having a designer piece- it's what you create with those pieces. If you can find a way to add your personal touch to designer items, then it's not conformity. But if you're mindlessly eating up whatever the industry deems as "trendy", that's a different story.

I love this post!!! couldnt agree with you more!

I believe that there is a difference between being interested in fashion, and being interested in labels.
The description of the 'Glossies' lead me to the believe that these girls wouldn't care what it looked like, as long as it has a tag to infer that they are a person of means.

I feel like there are some fashion blogers who are working hard at making a name for themselves by being completely non-conformist, and others who garner attention by being at the forefront of every trend with the budget to collect an array of designer labels for their closet.

But most of us fall somewhere in between, an odd mix of high street and thrift store; designer and DIY - and we are all working to be the best, most uniquely stylish person we can be.

I know I'd like to be free of classification, I don't want to be divided up into some sort of tribe - and neither do you. It's absurd to think it's even possible.

This is such a great debate. I dont even know where to start. I agree with you that I love my designer possessions and loathe the fact that they could possibly group me into an unwanted tribe. In my mind, there is a difference between buying designer because its great and buying it just to show you have the capability and money. Its all about the selection of the buy to me. You can buy an amazing Prada bag simply because it is undeniably great, and then you can buy a monogram Gucci or LV for the status symbol it portrays. If you really know your shit, you can sniff out the conformists. I could go on and on but I am just one mind. So I will shut my face. : )
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Hmm. Food (or fashion?) for thought. I really think it's difficult for any blogger today to be 100% original. There are just so many bloggers out there that it's impossible. So yes, I suppose there are certain "tribes" of fashion bloggers...these so-called "Glossies," the DIY/vintage/thrifty people (who yes, may have some unique ideas, but they all end up looking very similar to one another), and so on. And like Lyddiegal said, there are a lot of in between-ers. I don't think there is a "bad" crowd and a "good" crowd...just the crowd you are most drawn to. For me, I'm drawn to the in between crowd. High end blogs are fun, but I can't relate to them since I can't afford a closet full of designer goods right now. And DIY thrifty blogs aren't my thing, either, since I'm horrible at DIY. :) I'm not so much a slave to fashion but, like most others, a slave to wearing what I like. I also read the blogs I like, and if someone wants to label me as conformist or non-conformist or what have you, then let them. I'm still happy in the long run!

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You GO GIRL!!!! couldn't agreed with you more and yes this is the best thing I enjoy about bloggin and following other fashion bloggers is our own unique and of our own sense of style. I'm the DIY sort of girl and love finding excellent inexpensive items something that the everyday working girl like me can absolutely afford!
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I couldn't agree more!

@Lyddiegal @Ashley @NatSumi Thank you lovelies, for sharing your honest thoughts! It's great to find out what other bloggers think on subject of personal style.

@Caramellitsa @Rachel @Dannii @Claire Thank you for your support and great comments!

People should just wear what they want!

I believe in what you say, I don't go for categorisations. Personal style comes in so many versions, and one's personal style can change so much, how can you label someone so quickly. There is more to people, and to fashionistas, than what meets the eye. There are reasons why some choose a certain label, why others go for a cheaper brand. I love fashion for its diversity. I read bloggers that are completely different to each other, and I simply adore that.

Completely agree with you. Like art, fashion and style is subject to the individual's perception, and what/whom we identify with.