OCD Fashion

I've come to realise that not only is fashion a massive part of my life, it's also a massive topic of discussion around the world. Having browsed the bloggersphere and seen the style and genre of most of the content out there, it is clear to see that most modern day twenty-somethings, such as myself, place a great deal of interest and commitment into discussing and sharing their thoughts and views on the ever-changing face of fashion.

Although I have never resigned myself to only writing about one topic here on Twenty-one and Invincible - and I will continue to write about my life in general and as a whole for the rest of my time as a blogger - I will readily admit that fashion does play a massive part in my day-to-day life. I must end up buying a couple of new items of clothing at least once a month; never pricey things unless it's a special occasion, but I do love nothing more than to shop and buy things which I feel good wearing. I take shopping trips to London with my Mam and sister every year, I nearly always ask for clothes for Christmas and birthdays and I never miss the January sales. Ever.

When I have a great outfit on, or a new pair of shoes, I can't help but feel a little bit special. Even if nobody notices it's new, or bothers to comment on what I'm wearing, I find that personally it gives me a buzz and helps me feel good in myself, helps me feel confident. Being brutally honest, and please don't think ill of me for this, but I actually have a clothes list in my room which I refer to on a daily basis to help me decide what to wear.

I know that's a totally OCD thing to admit to having or doing, but I have so many clothes and I want to wear them all at some point within the month. I like to know that I have a selection of daywear, nightwear and work wear on hand so that I never have to panic when getting ready, and have that "I've got a room full of clothes and nothing to wear" crisis that so many of my friends and family have on a regular occurrance.

My best friend Ray is the queen of hoarding, and has far too many clothes and very few complete outfits, meaning that she's usually struggling to find something to wear nearly every time we go out. I don't want that stress, and so I make it so I always have something to wear. I make sure I have tops to go with my jeans or my skirts, and shoes to go with my dresses. I don't feel right if an outfit's missing something, it ruins the whole look for me. And when I get bored of wearing an outfit, I take it off the list and use it as an excuse to buy something new to replace it!

I have 20 day outfits which can take me from Uni, to work, to the shops and more, and 13 evening outfits which range from a night at the pub or a dinner date, to party frocks and clubbing outfits. That's only 33 outfits in total, and I do believe that is what the guru Gok Wan calls a capsule wardrobe.

So after comprehending what a huge part in my life fashion plays, I've decided to complete a monthly Fashion Wishlist here on Twenty-one and Invincible, detailing my top buys for the month, and explaining how best to work them. Any fellow fashionistas please feel free to comment and inspire me...