Message from my Mirror

I am a fan of fashion, and looking good. Before all you male readers groan and leave the page... I am not going to discuss the latest trends in high-low skirts and sheer button-downs. As a matter of fact, this is a good post for those of you wishing to understand girls! I get asked this all the time, especially by guys. "Why do you WASTE so much time getting ready?", "Why do you feel the need to dress up so much?" and "Who are you trying to impress?". I am not offended by these, because we cannot expect you to completely understand, it really is a girl thing. (usually). Well I can simply answer these questions. While there are girls who are trying to impress people and attract guys (not a good plan if you are using your clothes or lack-there-of rather than your personality), and those who are trying to impress each other, (also ridiculous, but hard to avoid), many girls dress for themselves. Girls like to feel good about themselves, and absolutely love to feel confident, just as guys do. Unfortunately for us, being good at a video game, winning a sports event, or being able to bench a certain amount does not always cut it for us. For me, looking good and piecing together just the right outfit and doing my hair to look good is what gives me confidence. Sure, I do find confidence in bigger things; I find it in school work, my talent, and especially my God. Looking good is more of a confidence for the day, a short term confidence. For me, I feel better when I look better. Fashion also provides other things for me: A creative outlet, a hobby, and some fun! Trying out new trends and styles is fun and opens new doors for people, and it is fun to piece together a new outfit and make something of a bunch of random clothing items and accessories. So now, before you assume a girl is dressed a certain way to impress others or attract attention, think again she could be exercising her creative side, or boosting her confidence.