the world is your runway.

Seasons...they are always changing, from summer to fall...fall to winter...winter to spring and spring to summer, it's constant but never consistent. We have concreate days that notify us that 'summer...fall...winter and spring begin' but in reality it has a mind of it's own, it is unexpected and free.

As the seasons change so does fashion, it follows the pattern of nature, designers set out organized plans, patterns, fabrics designed for us to dress to impress. As much as I believe that fashion is out there to steer us in a direction, a direction known as 'trends' I still strongly believe that fashion is free, independent and unexpected. It gives people an oppurtunity,a choice and a chance to express ourselves in various ways that we may not be able to describe when we first open our mouths to make that ever so,daunting, first impression. The greatest part about fashion is the diversity, it is represented all over the world. The reason I have found such a passion and love for this industry is the fact that no matter where I travel throughout the world Paris, London, Milan, Toyoko, New York, L.A and not to say just the major cities even small towns across the world. I am always inspired by the presence of fashion...Im also shocked by some fashion but that's what I mean by unexpected. It is an art, an emotion and a way to represent not only ourselves but it can also represent a sudden change in life or even the economy. For example, during the Recession women wear mini skirts and bright colours are in every store across North America...coincidence?...I think NOT! You may underestimate the power of fashion or the people within this industry, but we are smart.

"every day is a fashion show & the world is your runway"

I've recently been inspired to really start to consider my options, I'm 23 years old and like I stated, the world is my runway. I would like to make a plan for myself instead of staying within this box I created for myself, I would like to give myself an oppurtunity to travel the world...look at the different seasons of life and see what can come from it. I'am not the typical back packer, I will not venture throughout Europe with my clothes and personal belongings strapped to my back in hopes of seeing it all at once while staying in hostels. Don't get me wrong, there isn't anything wrong with it, I encourage it, but after that movie "Hostel" I only encourage others to do so...I'm entirely way to scared of horror films to do it on my own. I also have my own style of travelling the world...one step at a time, comfortable, effortless and fun; even though the Amazing Race seems like SO much fun, I'm going to have to pass on the million. Don't worry, Im not going to jump on another plane and take off any time soon, I will plan this right and in a timely fashion...even though there is one stop I plan to make sooner than later! I want to enjoy life and what it has to offer me, I don't want to settle for anything less than what I deserve and I would like to continue to gain knowledge from this world and this industry that I have willingly put myself into...because of the love...not because of the money or the status.

I've been labelled 'Holt Renfrew style'; or princess but I still have no idea where that comes from!; so I embrace who I am knowing that I love Toronto, it is a great city to return to and call home, it will always be here. Seasons change, they come and go, they are unexpected, free and in every city around the world, they are ever changing but always the same. On to the next chapter...

mj.

**dedicated to 2 people; first person said "sit down with wine and just write!!" thanks for the help, you are very smart and full of great ideas and information!; and the other...this was inspired by you. **

Top trends for Spring/Summer 2010

1. Clean Energy - white, khaki, beige clean cut dresses skirts and shirts
2. Game Theory- sports and fashion; big shoulders (football) sexy scuba dresses and surfing and skateboarding — made them chicer than they have any right to be.
3. Marching order - Military style/influence khaki green, black
4. Pastoral Interlude - embellished dresses and bell skirts
5. Pattern Play - digital designs
6. The Big reveal - lingerie style, delicate fabrics and exposed brassieres

www.style.com - Spring 2010 Trend Report