No Brands
This past weeked I was helping my step daughter look for winter coats. She is looking for one with a faux fur hood - originally thinking white, but upon further consideration, probably a darker color.
I was showing her some Abercrombie jackets that I thought fit the bill - the Lexie and the Casey jackets, particularly.
Well, she was quite interested, but the more we talked, the more she got to talking about her personal style. She was saying - really politely because I could tell she was trying not to offend me (which, as an aside, I find hysterical and adorable) - that she likes to do the non-standard brand sometimes, and that her style is a little more funky and creative than her friends.
So awesome. I mean, as an adult on a budget, trying to look somewhat professional, with limited time to spare in my life, I can totally see the advantages of searching within mainstream brands - quick, consistent, easy.
But for a teenager working out her personal style, I am thrilled to see her going against the “brand loyalty” crowd. I think it is the sign of a independent-thinker, which I am looking forward to seeing develop.
