Ready-to-wear…ready-to-be!
MY INCURSION INTO THE FASHION WORLD…
Since my last diary, I’ve lived some unexpected experiences that revealed so much about me, about what I want and about where I want to go from now on.
It was the middle of another usual day, working on my own tasks in the family that I got an invitation from an artist, Mitsou, who’s been a pillar of the cultural scene in Quebec for many years, to go to a fashion show. It came out of nowhere! I was surprised and excited, because for a couple months, Alex has been really encouraging me to explore and develop my creativity and interest for fashion, clothing and accessories. It’s almost as if this was happening like a big thumb up meaning “come on! It’s time to jump!” It was so sudden and unexpected that I didn’t have the time to ask myself the question if I was ready or not, if I was capable or not, if and if not. The facts were: I was there; the invitation was there and my friends believed in me. Just to think about designing stuff creates a spark in me and I was willing to live an adventure…so 1+1+1+1+1= GO!
It was kind of weird to be in a public event without my brothers around me…. I’m pretty sure it was better for most of them (and for the world in general) NOT to be in that “fashionista world”! Except maybe for Alex; a guy that owns the most pairs of shoes, more than anyone that I’ve ever met. He has a real talent to find in a huge clothing store what would perfectly fit women according to their own personality and potential. Yet, at least I had YB with me as a bearded figure (lol)!
What I find always funny, so incredible and comforting is that we’re so close as a family in this band, that we bring home everywhere we go… making it so we never totally feel like strangers. When you’re at home you can be yourself, right? Well, when I was in this glamour extravagant place, surrounded by designers, TV stars and models; witnessing a show that I couldn’t understand technically, but only feel the vibe and then like the clothes or not… I strangely felt so at ease and able to be myself.
I think that all I went through in the past years is allowing me today to be myself in any occasion and place. All the decisions that I made to purposely feed the positive in my life, all the opportunities I seized to open my hands to a reality that doesn’t obey to the society’s boxed view, all the learning I did through heartaches and mistakes are now my anchors as what I know are my weaknesses, but also my best way to seek guidance. It’s a partnership that is making me so much stronger, safer and able to enjoy the unknown with confidence and joy.
As I was in the middle of this new world, I didn’t compare myself with the beautiful models, I didn’t look down or up on anyone, I didn’t try to convince myself of anything, I was just me…and me was enough, because deep inside I was trusting, confident and I was also backed up by my family. I was able to enjoy my night and connect with people on an equal level and to see things as they were, instead of filtering them with insecurity.
Moments like these are very important to me as references, as a point where I can feel the moment, look back and understand how my past allowed me to be here today and, also, look ahead and decide where I want to go from here. The moment I lived was exciting, fun and motivating. Looking back, I saw my old patterns of comparing myself falling into jealousy and insecurity; I remembered fighting those patterns and getting help from my family in order to do so. And now, I look ahead and I just want to jump into creating a fashion line that would be totally Your Favorite Enemies. Exciting, no? 🙂 And what about you? What could be the unexpected you could jump in? “Come on! It’s time to jump!” 🙂
I love you
-Miss Isabel
Tags: Miss Isabel's Diary, Music, YFE, Your Favorite Enemies
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Arun
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Posted on Hello, my name is Alex, i’m a newbie here. I relaly do like your resource and relaly interested in things you discuss here, also would like to enter your community, hope it is possible:-) Cya around, best regards, Alex!
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Miss Ari
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Sister..I'm so proud of you..That science of feeling comfortable with yourself wherever and whenever you are is the one I've always needed to learn really badly.. Cause I've always had a lack of confidence and could never fully love myself, accepting my being with all the imperfections it had..I compared myself to the people around, and having found them better in many different ways hurted me much. So I tried to put a mask of a confident and I'm-in-peace-with-myself girl, while being torn apart with my fears and insecurities way deep inside. And I succeeded in wearing it, but it never helped the real me to find that peace I was pretending to have for real.. And due to those insecuruties I could never fully enjoy the moment or a place I was in, couldn't be someone who was great to be in a company with.Seeing you shining (through your diary written with the very pure heart of yours, though), overcoming all the insecurities, exposing yourself as you are, being able to connect with people on an equal level really inspires me, sweet sister, helps me to learn that study and succeed in it now!Keep on shining!!!I can't wait to see the fruits of your creativity and love for fashion – as I told you once, I do think this path is for you!I love you!xxx- Irene
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Dennis
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New Home huh?Congrats…2 times1.You found a new home on Blogger!2. Your taking on a new venture that can and will pay off!I read the Blog ..it was goodUsually I offer my opinion but I think this is perfectly written and do not need to be commented on as it is awesome by itselfBut I will say italoflores pretty much said it all with the comment they madeIf you still want me to give a opinion on it let me know and I will.SayHi to the brat pack..all the guys in YFE lol !!!
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Striving for serenity
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How wonderfully wonderous to see the real you emerging! Your words are so exciting, and I love that you're sharing this journey. Be afraid no longer – there is a bright shining light all around you. Love you too. <3Heather xoxoxoxo
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International Lady
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Alex has lots of shoes??? Ha ha he is sooooo in touch with his feminine side!!!But seriously… Learning to love ourselves and feel comfortable as we are is such a difficult thing for so many. Insecurity and comparisons are so negative and damaging so that just one word… or one look can see us spiralling back down into misery and hatred of ourselves… Thank you for showing us there is a way out.. For showing us that it is possible to be confident in whatever situation we find ourselves.. Love you. Sue. x
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italoflores_93
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That's a lesson. It has a meaning. "Don't be afraid of learning new things. maybe, you might like them and even start to follow them." just as you seeked friends and family trough music… just as you, alex, moose, sef, ben and jeff created Your Favorite Enemies…Just as I found you and wanted to create that special bond of friendship we do share now and will share forever… Lots of love, Italo
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