This is so refreshing to watch! After hearing that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries, it really shifted my perspective on disposable fashion and made me want to be more sustainable. I totally understand that it’s their job, but it’s overwhelming to see an influencer post a new outfit every day.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I agree! I used to be so caught up in that too until I just felt completely exhausted by it all

Erin, this is one of your best videos. I totally agree. I am glad that more and more people start to question this crazyness and shop more sustainably and buy second hand, etc. Money cannot buy style in my opinion. Knowing our own style is the key. I started buying second hand a couple of years ago and I have found great treasures, like new items and most of all, I don't see them at every corner. Who wants to be a clone of fashionistas. You can get inspiration from influencers but like Karl Lagerfeld said: "Trendy is the last stage before tacky."

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you liked this video! I was nervous to post lol, but something I've been thinking about so much lately. Also, I love that quote! and second hand shopping can be so much fun - so many of my favourite things & best fits have been found second hand because I find I'm much pickier when shopping second hand so I really only bring in those true pieces I love!

@kiana991

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! It’s why I keep saying I don’t understand how someone can jump from one fashion house trend it another totally opposite fashion trend. Not once, but every damn time. That’s a personal style red flag to me.

@frenchstyle7038

4 жыл бұрын

@@byerinelizabeth I am glad you had the courage to talk about it. You brought the topic with honesty and this is so refreshing! Fashion is so much more than trends. We need young women like you to influence the youth in a good way. This is something we don't see enough on KZread and I am happy you did! When shopping sustainably and second hand, we reduce the damages to the environment but it is also a great opportunity to be creative with what we already own.

So agree I’m one of those ppl who don’t want to dress like everyone else. I just don’t get everybody dressing the same, dressing, makeup and even plastic surgery, there are like Kim Kardashian clones everywhere. 😑

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Totally haha! I wonder if the whole big lips / fillers trend will be something we look back on years down the line and be like what were we all thinking lol!

Agree. I can't even watch the luxury influencers because of everything you mentioned. I am 50 and do not own a single luxury item but am still stylish and current. Just not needed.

Excellent video Erin. I completely agree with your take on luxury items. Moreover, I have to say that most influencers I follow also seem to be gifted many items or become ambassadors to the same brands: Everlane. Ana Luisa. Lily Silk. Sezane. Organic Basics, etc. I see the same items over and over again on my favorite influencers. Perhaps it is the nature of the beast but I look to KZread for inspiration, not to see the same outfits on different women.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Often brands with work with influencers who share their target market which would be why that ends up happening. I personally love a lot of those brands, but I agree in wanting to see variety! I think as a creator you need to try to have a healthy balance in your content and stay true to yourself

@raganaregnbue6838

4 жыл бұрын

I started hating Lily Silk simply because one out of three fashion videos seems to be advertisement for them - internationally. This is so annoying.

It was about time someone speak about this, its exhausting to keep up with the fashion trends, I'm all for a trendy once it's a modern classic version. the shame and social pressure for wearing something that was last season is ridiculous. I love slow fashion with a twist. We waste too much money on clothes then toss them out expensive or cheap we are affecting the earth. Your points are facts. These are things we need to speak about more." Style is timeless and fashion says too me"

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on the fashion with a twist! There are lots of ways to have fun with your wardrobe. And I honestly feel like higher end items are just as unsustainable now as the turnover is just becoming quicker! Agree with your point on the price point not mattering it all affects the earth!

I think because of my age I haven't gone down the fashion rabbit hole But I did get really sucked into the planner community for a few years. Have stopped now! I follow you, Alyssa Beltempo, Audrey Coyne for the sustainable ideas you have and the desire to find my own style. I totally agree that the FOMO caused by some content creators is unsustainable and doesn't ultimately bring happiness.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

It's so easy to get sucked in and I know I totally was when I started out! But I totally agree that age definitely gives you a different perspective, because as I've gotten older I know myself better and can think on my own but when you're young it's so easy to fall into certain things. Also I loveeee those girls - so lovely to be mentioned in the same category as them!

The world has never been as wealthy as we are today, 200 years ago being overweight was a status symbol since food wasn’t as available, today it is so accessible that we have to exercise self control, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to pass through the door, we are a product of our time, love your channel

Love this video... very honest and real from a youtuber/influencer these days where you really do not see it

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you liked it! I just felt like if I had been thinking about these things I'm sure other people have as well

Absolutely on point! I started out watching KZread fashion videos as I found fashion Magazine’s were featuring weirder and weirder outfits that I couldn’t relate to or afford. I mean really, where the heck in Northern Ontario am I going to wear some of these get ups?? Bare legs in winter with a dress!! Do you know what -40 feels like on bare knees? But I digress. I thought the KZread fashion videos would provide me with the “fashionable girlfriend next door” experience. Some one like me but in the know of fashion trends and classics and how to invest in good basics to build/maintain a core wardrobe all the while getting a better sense of what was new and upcoming for the season. What I got was caught up in desiring the latest and greatest on the fashion whirlwind seasonal cycle. When you see blogger after blogger raving about an item you start to think, I need that. Who cares if I already have 17 slouchy cardigans that were perfect just yesterday but now pale in comparison to the featured cardigan! Being at home during this self isolation period made me take a good look at my closet, my style and my fashion needs. I have enough stuff! I have lots of great stuff. I just now need to know how to make all this stuff work for me, my body, my lifestyle. Taking a hard look inward. That is why I love your channel and Alyssa Beltempo. I may not have the exact piece you feature but you give inspiration to get creative and push myself to do more with each piece. Keep up the good work ladies.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on real issues Erin. Influencers have ruined fashion because they just push a wasteful lifestyle on everybody!!! I'm getting so tired of this consumerist mentality going around which is unsustainable in the long run.

Many influencers are insidious, I'm hoping with retail businesses going under etc some of the constant greed being pumped out on social media will be curbed

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I will be very interested to see how the industry will change & adapt after this pandemic

Good video. I understand that influencers have to make money but everyone pushes the same few brands - organic basics, majuri jewellery, square space websites etc. It's so tedious. Thanks for your honest approach. Slow fashion is the future, I hope.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I honestly think it will be! People are starting to realize we need to make changes and brands will begin to adapt.

Your first three points are why I gravitate so much more to people who create capsule wardrobe content! It’s so much more relatable in the sense that they are getting a lot of use out of their clothing and styling and re-styling their pieces. I think it’s a positive influence for me to aspire to build my own wardrobe with pieces I love and can be more versatile as well as a little more classic!

I really loved this video! I unfollowed influencers who were deceiving. Some are really dishonest and will sell anything to make a buck.

I agree with your remarks. There seems a strange disconnect, many influencers feature Walmart, Target or H&M clothing, shoes and accessories, then have $10,000 handbags. They are gifted really expensive items, or are given an allowance of, say $1,000 to choose freebies from a brand. Recently, I fell in love with a necklace worn on one of my favorite channels, then found out it was an $8,000 gifted piece., would she really have got that if she had to pay for it? Also, high-rated influencers are vlogging orgies of consumption, showing new homes, cars, furnishings, luxury wardrobes, etc., endlessly. I find myself unsubscribing a lot lately, especially those influencers who seem to live in a fantasy world of self-indulgence when so many have lost their lives or income. On one channel, many viewers tried to gently suggest that she was losing touch with her viewership, she then made a video lecturing viewers on “their negativity” - I had enough! I like your channel because you are a real woman, styling real clothes!

I love this so much!!!! I love how you talked about how it is not sustainable for the average's person wallet, because it bothers me so much! So many are in deep debt because they want everything, and are not willing to save up for it, and it does make me a little sad, so thank you for mentioning that!

This video was greatly needed and greatly appreciated! I love that you show your love of fashion in a realistic way that can be translated to everyday life.

I really enjoyed listening and watching this video! I completely agree with a lot of things that you’ve mention. This is something different that I haven’t really heard other bloggers talk about. I’m so glad you shared your thoughts about this topic! Thank you!

Great discussion...loved that you brought these issues into the light, truly refreshing to hear. Go you!

spot on, fantastic video with well thought out points. Never would I have thought that designer items would become so trendy....who has that kind of money to throw around?? I love second hand shopping...thrift/vintage/consignment. So many unique ways to express oneself through fashion and quality abounds. Keep up the great content! This one is a gem

I could not agree more Erin, specifically sponsored videos and PR videos. The reason I watch fashion or cosmetic videos for the most part is to see what people have chosen for themselves, and are willing to pay for with their hard earned money, and whether they feel the purchase was money well spent.

I so appreciate how grounded you are! Thank you for sharing and being so realistic and sustainable in your approach to fashion

Loved this video and hearing your thoughts on it all. I also shop secondhand and limit firsthand purchases as much as I can because I know how damaging the fashion industry is to the environment. I honestly don't care so much about being "unique" or "one of a kind" in terms of style, but I'm super passionate about decreasing my footprint on the planet and motivating others to do the same. Would love more videos like this!

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Love that! I think the more and more people talk about it the more normal it will become. Even just within the past year there have been so many changes I've noticed and brands trying to do better

I agree 100% with you, which is also the reason you are the one and only fashion blogger I really follow. I college, we studied the German sociologist Georg Simmel, who already talked about the phenomenon in 1902, which he called 'paradox of fashion'. With fashion, you want to show your individuality, express your true self and that you have a really good taste, especially with cities that are becoming more and more crowded during the centuries. Everybody wanted to stand out. But because everybody is doing so and they all basically wear the same thing, it only shows how naive and in desperate need of admiration everyone is. Now, the whole blogging industry takes it to a whole new level, because - as you say - they are not even actively deciding what to wear anymore. Those bloggers really have become puppets for the big companies, who now dictate what the newest stuff is that shows everybody how individual you all are. Paradox. Georg Simmel really is a good read on that. Best regards from Germany, stay safe Erin!

I would seriously call it a good luck of mine that I got to stumble on your videos a few months back. And girl, you have made a big difference in my fashion sense. I had a wardrobe full of stuff and just didn't know what to do. Thank you for coming up with this subject, this was much needed. And yes, thank you for existing. 😇

When I was 16, I got one pair of shoes per year from J.C Penney and had to wear them everyday until they were worn to shreds, and beyond, to get a new pair. I went all through middle and high school without a coat, windbreaker, or jacket of any kind, only a sweater left over from my grade school uniform. I used my lunch money for a week to buy another one at the Goodwill to put over it, but I just couldn’t starve long enough for a used coat. Even though I tend to overbuy clothes sometimes now, I cut myself a little slack because of the deprivation of those years, and through college, which, though I worked every hour I had free, was not much better.

Wow! I thank your honesty. I completely agree with you. I love fashion and to be original but nowadays is very hard not to be influenced by all the brands and trends. So we keep shopping to have a closet full of clothes that are not our style or ended up to be obsessed with brands that are stupid expensive. Thanks for your input on this topic

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

There's just so much being thrown at us now so it's really hard not to be influenced by it all!

I noticed my nieces are being influenced from school where other kids all have name brand things, iPhone 11 at age 16, which is given by parents. For them not to get bullied, their parents buying them same uniform style things as other kids... it’s today’s society somehow became all about what you have and can afford or you’re a loser kinda mentality... or u r poor, so kids won’t connect with you... sadly these schools have very smart kids, but belongs to rich families. They have been told, explained, but nothing much changed... seeing your video genuinely makes me happy. At least 1 you tuber is not shoving unnecessary stuff at us & cares about the environment. Kudos Erin!! New subscriber♥️😊

Truly a refreshing perspective! I agree with many of your points, especially two nuggets - these videos are watched by lots of young impressionable teens who are duped into thinking they must have a high-end item to be worthy and high-end items these days are treated as if the influencer bought something from Target. I remember how much I prized my first Dooney and Bourke bag - I kept it for nearly a decade into my 30s until I even knew what Chanel was. Love your channel so much!!!

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I love thrifting myself because of the reasons you stated- great video!

I feel like it’s easy to be judgmental with this topic in particular, but I’m glad you were able to represent your thoughts in a way that’s respectful and well thought out. I agree with a lot of these things you’ve mentioned, and if there’s anything I admire most in all my years of being a YT viewer, it’s transparency and honesty. It gets tiring to see young girls or even older women who just go through the motions and aren't being more mindful of their influence on others. We all have the power and potential to make a positive difference in this world ❤️

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I agree! Every single one of us has an influence on someone so it's important to be mindful of that

Erin, you are very articulate and well-spoken. Very nicely done! I could not agree more, especially about luxury fashion, it doesn’t seem as special anymore and so many cheap knockoffs. Most of my wardrobe is thrifted which I started doing about ten years ago and I have finally found my true personal style and spend far less money! It is definitely easy for younger people to want what “everyone else has” and I used to be the same way! I think it’s just part of the growing up process. ♥️

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I was so impressionable back then too. And I just find it so interesting how quickly luxury fashion became more of an everyday thing.

I absolutely love this video. All that you stated I completely agree with - it's something I've thought, but couldn't quite articulate. Really well done video.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it! Something I've been thinking about so much lately too and just felt like I needed to get it out

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I really appreciate your content because it is so real and reasonable. Keep up the good work 😊

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

THank you! This means a lot to me

Thanks for the honesty of this video, Erin! Sustainability is the most important aspect of fashion to me, even more so now with the current state of our world. I will automatically scroll past any video that announces a new "haul" (unless it also says "thrift shop"😉). I'd love to see more on slow fashion ethical brands that are pioneering the use of recycled and sustainable materials like organic hemp and cotton, mushroom or pineapple leather, etc. Canada is on the cutting edge in this area! So happy you opened up this discussion! Stay well 💕

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I agree! Haul culture is a wholeeee other story hahaha! I do love that a lot more brands are trying to make a positive effort and I think in time it will become a standard. The one kind of shopping I never feel guilty doing is second hand shopping haha

All I have to say of this video is 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Thank you so much!! Well said and great points. I am 48 and I have 2 teens!

Great video!! Luxury items are also being almost replicated by other brands and selling these so much cheaper. It doesn't seem right for other stores to replicate but I also don't understand why paying so much money for a luxury item. Fashion is fun but it's definitely oversaturated! And I always find inspiration from you to remind myself to be more creative and sustainable. Thanks so much, Erin!!!

One thing to mention: luxury brands start feeling desperate when times are hard, fearing big drops in sales. So, they simultaneously gift items to top influencers, while compensating by increasing the prices for everyone else. I love good quality, but I won’t buy “status” brands in anything, even if I can afford them. It violates my values; people with that much money should be giving more away to help others who can’t afford food, shelter, or healthcare for their families. I recently worked at a charity where the billionaire boss had multiple Porsches, spent $150 on each lipstick, but made the volunteers bring their own toilet paper to work there!

This is such a good and important video to share - thank you so much for bringing it to people's attention. It's scary sometimes to see fashion influencer videos with their fashion collections, where just the hangs and their retail value are around $100k-$200k - crazy! So many good things could be done with that money, that have positive impact on people's lives. I agree, you can buy fashion but you cannot buy good style. :-)

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I know it's actually insane! The thing is though a lot of the top tier bloggers don't pay for half that stuff anyways, but I think a lot of people look up to their lives and don't realize that at all

Personally, some fashion influencers are irresponsible and want to take attention even if the world is dying. I understand their job, is new but selfish and disposable; and most of them only tracks trends and their personality. And I hate how they want everything free, and in few months they're disposing these stuffs and they want to sell as new.

Thank you for shedding light on the subject! You definitely brought up multiple true points that I am sure majority of your following base agrees with. I would love to see this turn into a series so we can explore more of such points and I think it can make an impact!

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Reena! I figured if I've been thinking these things then I'm sure a lot of others have as well. I'd love to do more sit down discussion in the future!

@renashilian

4 жыл бұрын

@@byerinelizabeth That would be great! Not only is this type of fashion not sustainable, but by having a personal and curated selection, I've learned that it can be so exciting to see how I come up with new looks, even as someone who only wears skirts and dresses (for religious purposes)!

Thank you for the great reminder! Very thoughtful points on how influencers creat this some sort of "trendy today". I think everyone falls into the trap of wanting these luxury products on the picture, but it's more about concious decisions that we make at the end the day and realize whether we actually need it in our wardrobe.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

yep exactly! Trends seem so much shorter lived now so it is more important than every to know your own style and not get sucked in to it all.

I really love this video Erin. It can be such an unsustainable industry, but on the plus side the rise of eco/sustainable content creators has hopefully had the opposite effect , and will hopefully continue to grow.x

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I agree! I think there's a big group of people coming up on the other side of that and a lot of brands are realizing they need to adjust

Well I like your perspective on the topic! One of the main reasons I love your channel is the fact that you present a normal life style and a normal wardrobe,I'm sick of watching content creators who claim to invest in absurdly expensive pieces that they will wear for years and only use for a season... Very few people can afford designer pieces and when you get 5-6 or more of them every season I'm sorry but most of us can't relate... Designer pieces and constant splurges are not indicators of great style... I love that you rewear your pieces and you insipire us to do so as well! Your videos seem like conversations with a friend,very relatable and realistic,just what I need -inspiration,kindness and calmness!

@frenchstyle7038

4 жыл бұрын

Anna Tsinoudi I totally agree! Designer pieces are everywhere. Even if I could afford them, I would not wear them simply because I would feel like an advertising... Designer pieces are expensive but like you said, this does not mean you buy quality. And shopping second hand is a great way to find quality.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

This is soo nice!! Thank you

@annatsinoudi

4 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@annatsinoudi

4 жыл бұрын

@@frenchstyle7038 and I don't really get how it is that designer pieces are everywhere,when did they become everyday things?

I agree, it’s about having your own style and keeping true to yourself. The fashion market is not fun anymore

I love your how to restyle old clothes videos.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Oh good! lots more of that to come :)

Loved this. I really do hope you make it into a series. I just dont understand why buying has become a bad habit. I unsubscribed from a lot of people because of it.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I will have to make this a series! I was nervous to post but I figured if I'm thinking this way then I'm sure others are. and I've honestly done the same and I've tried to follow along more people who have calming energies with more of a 'normal' life

I enjoyed this video. One reason I like your content so much is seeing the unique items in your wardrobe. I also enjoy seeing a real wardrobe where the same clothes are styled different ways. These things are more important than seeing something new all the time. In 2019 I started tracking clothing items and accessories that I bought. I keep a notebook with a wishlist by season then a list of items purchased including date,item, and price. This can help us see how much we buy, how much money we spend and how close we stay to the list of planned items. I think the way to start having a great wardrobe is finding your style then having a color scheme. Also keeping in mind we can appreciate a beautiful item without needing to own it. Thanks 💕

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Omg I love this idea so much! I think I'm going to steal it haha

@jeannesnodgrass8073

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. These are ideas I picked up from KZread that work for me. I have learned a lot from your videos and enjoy your content. I appreciate all your creativity and hard work.💕

Can't wait to see your vintage design piece✨☺️

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I totally agree! Don't want to be a walking billboard or wearing what everyone else is. You can spend more on basics (whatever that is for you) without breaking the bank. I don't even like most of the designer stuff. It just isn't me. I do love your channel. The only thing you can speak about is your experience. And that is what you do!!

Yes I love series like these!!!!!!!!

Real talk from a real person. Thanks Erin! 💜

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Happy you enjoyed it! I think many people feel the same about all of this

I totally agree with you on every point. As you get older and wiser, you realize that influencers are able to have so much clothes and high end bags because they are gifted to them. You need to step back and realize it is their job and that they promote certain brands for their benefit. We need to be more cautious and selective with our purchases because we can sometimes feel the need to purchase and emulate them. I feel that in the last year or so I've asked myself, "Do you really need all that stuff?" I've been cleaning out my closets and trying to purchase only things I really like and need regardless of what influencers are wearing. Thank you for this video and for being so unique. Love your lookbooks restyling pieces. ❤

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your comment and I fully agree! Sometimes I still find myself feeling I'll need a new piece and I'll browse online shops but once I've added things to my cart I leave it for a few days and sit on it. Honestly I'm always over it after just a day or two and realize I don't need it at all

@GabrielaPug

4 жыл бұрын

@@byerinelizabeth LOL I do that, too. It really works! 😄😄😍😍

I agree 100% with everything you've said in this video.

I love your fashion videos but this one nailed it. There’s definitely too much influencing happening in the fashion world! Aa someone who’s personally always dreamed of having a few luxury bags that I’m paying for with my hard earned money it irks me so much to see some of these influencers rotate through very expensive bags like they are candy.. we’ve somewhat lost our concept of luxury being premium :(

A couple years ago when I started watching all these influencers I would really be influenced to want to buy those items...good thing I'm very indecisive and never actually made any big purchases. I'm pretty happy with what I have now and I'm glad I didn't buy anything I'd regret. The fashion industry really is toxic in a way. Now, I just look and see if there's anything I'd actually wear or want to incorporate into my life. If not, I just move on. Thanks for sharing your views on this whole thing. I agree 100% with this video! It's so refreshing and different!

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Waiting to make a purchase is the best thing you can do! Often you'll realize shortly after that you've even completely forgot about the item! Just seeing how quickly a lot of these high end designer pieces are being turned over in the industry is scary! Those are big ticket items and a lot of money for your average person!

Wat u said is exactly so right. Many influencers should do this. I mean honestly keeping up wit ta trends isn't practical at all. Like for me personally i work 9 hours a day, pursuing higher studies along with that moved out from my hometown n currently moved to another place alone...paying my rents and so others...etc buying trendy clothes/thing's isn't practical at all seriously. I loved how u have noticed this n u r making a content about it.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I just think for the average person it isn't sustainable! Everyone has such different lifestyles so it really is important to tune out noise and find your own groove with it all!

I really love your honesty. Sometimes I question these influencers too about if they really love the products they receive. I also question if they actually have a real business too.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I think especially with the high end designer brands a lot of people get excited about working with them so they'll just accept what the new launch is, but I always question whether it's their style or not. A lot of those launches have not been my cup of tea at all so I find it interesting when everyone jumps on board right away.

@thatgirl_Devi

4 жыл бұрын

@@byerinelizabeth exactly. When influencers do this, followers begin questioning their authenticity.

Loved this video! 👍

Such good points!

Hi Erin, nice video as usual :) I agree that this influencer phenomenom is getting out of hand... We (basic user) always cared about our posts, about sharing something nice and meaningful but I feel that now, after all these influencers had started showcasing their always picture perfect life, we are way more concerned about what we post : it has to be perfect, with the right angle, light, effects.... so nothing is spontaneous or authentic as in the past. It is also true that we are continuously brain washed with subtle ads that pressure us into feeling inadequate, as we always have to keep up with the latest trends if we want to be cool and liked. That is just so stressful! I think one really has to know theirself in order to avoid being sucked into this frenzy.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I know I was definitely sucked into the frenzy when I was in my mid-twenties and only as I've gotten older I've really just tried to embrace myself and my uniqueness. When I see my younger cousins getting sucked into it I just get flash backs to how impressionable I was too. It's an interesting world we live in today that's for sure lol!

Great Video Erin, I cant agree with you more.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you liked it!

1000% spot on!

Great analysis.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

As a kid my parents couldn’t afford new clothes for me. In my twenties I got into buying new clothes after working my first professional job. Eight years later and here I am with a shopping addiction. I don’t even have Instagram but I still love fashion and it’s a struggle not to shop. After Covid though, I mostly stay in my apartment and wear sporty and comfy clothes. I’ve been really evaluating my spending habits and realizing I need to stop . Habits are hard to change though but taking baby steps. This world pandemic has made me realize what’s really important and how little things I need to survive and be happy. I think I shop hoping to be happy but what really brings lasting happiness?? That’s a question I can spend all my life refining.

I really liked your video and your personal perspective. I got a designer bag ( second hand first and last one 😂 ) not long ago and I’m planing on keeping and wearing it all the time but I won’t be jumping on the next thing. So I agree with your first point. What do you think about luxury bags? I also don’t like influencers that show new things all the time and try to sell you stuff and I think KZread/Instagram are getting worst and worst supporting compulsive shopping. Also, there’s not point in wearing the same things that other people wear, if you truly have a personal style, getting trends that fit your style and classic at the same time are the way to go.I think people on their 20’s are buying a lot of clothes that will only wear one time and onto the next which is really sad and polluting the world 😢

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think there's anything wrong with luxury fashion I just feel like things have changed so much in the past few years and things have been turning over much more quickly and seem so trend focused! Handbags are my holy grail so I love to swoon over them and I think if I ever invested in one it would be exactly how you have! Buy one secondhand and that is classic and you know you're going to keep forever! My personal favourites are the Lady Dior (medium size) or a classic chanel flap!

I actually really like following some 'influencers', but I do get a bit annoyed that they will be on Instagram stories everyday and almost never in the same clothes. It's very well planned to get people to ask where the new top or shorts are from. They attach a link and then of course get a cut in the sale. I get it, it's their job, but that lifestyle is very unsustainable and encourages people to over buy and always need something new. I really do enjoy following them though, I just don't buy things I dont absolutely need. Great video!

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I feel the same way, I enjoy following and getting inspiration but I'm also well aware of what I need / don't need, unfortunately I couldn't say the same for my 20 year old self lol! I know when I was trying to 'keep up' I just felt exhausted by it all.

@belvederebuslife8761

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. 20 year old me had no idea lol! Second hand all the way!!

Yes - seeing so so many with the exact same color palette- the pinks the creams and the fact that they all seem like little clones. And the hauls - so pathetic.

@hris9214

4 жыл бұрын

Eh, chase amie and fashion mumblr came to mind 🤣

@teresaschmidt772

4 жыл бұрын

I actually really like fashion mumbler out of all those- she’s living a real fairy tale and is sweet as molasses- I will probably never buy anything she shows but she does it humbly and sweet and her place in the country is a dream. They do it quite good. Although I do fast forward a bit!

@kimberlyperrotis8962

3 жыл бұрын

@@hris9214 Two that I unsubscribed from!

You should do more content like that. It resonated with me. I started watching content producers on Intagram and KZread later in life, I have a more discerning eye when it comes to knowing I’m being sold something! You mentioned how seeing an item everyone wears makes it less rare. For most part, it is false scarcity. Smaller designers might not have a production line able to accommodate supply demand, but design brands like Supremes ( which i don’t get) definitely does and play on that scarcity to drive up their price. And it is a marketing ploy, just about money, nothing to do with fashion, sense of expression or love for the design as an art form. It is an industry, and as such should be regulated when it comes to marketing to children. Canada banned most toy commercials for this reason.. just saying!

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

It's so true! With the internet there are so many different avenues to market through now too. I actually didn't know about the toy commercials! That's so interesting.. I wonder if things may shift on the internet as well.

Best video you ever made

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm happy you liked it!

From where I see it influencers just have a new platform and the cycle of fashion is happening faster. I am 65 and have been interested in fashion as long as I can remember. The thing about fashion is that it changes even when it is not necessary for it to do so. I think we as humans like to express ourselves and in so doing end up conforming more than we do being individual. Much of it has to do with status. Many are driven to show that they can have those exclusive thing and will sacrifice many other things to be able to walk out of the house and be seen in the things that only those of the highest status can obtain. My personal take on fashion is that I enjoy being able to dress in a way that is fun. I have never been a trend follower and have always been drawn to more classic and timeless styles, but that said even in my life those styles fade into being really dated, it just takes longer. I think that for me I am in my most happy place with style if I can be out doing what I enjoy and be comfortable but still have some self expression. The thing I do not like about fashion is how fast some things are dated.................that part is just not for me. Face it we wear clothes to protect us from the elements and I want to look good but still have things I can enjoy at least till they get worn out a bit.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Love this! I think the turnover is sooo much quicker these days too. It's fun to play around with your personal style but I completely agree with you and I find I'm not one to heavily follow trends either but rather wear what I like!

This is a great video! :) Really thought provoking

Agreed! I think one of the most heinous things I have seen in the last few weeks are “luxury I am no longer into”. What’s wild is all their excuses are “everyone has it” when this was the very reason they started wearing it. (Somehow LV is surviving all these videos when it’s literally the worst offender of this made up influencer rule?). I am so sick of it. I get they are trend fashion influencers, but when the same people try to argue they have personal style. I personally can’t jump from Alessandro Michele to Daniel Lee, because my personal style and taste has always been OTT like Michele. I think it’s much more sustainable and classic to just have your own personal style (no matter what it is) and fine to inject trends, but to toss away luxury items the way people are now doesn’t make it special anymore.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly how I feel about all the luxury stuff now. The shelf life seems so short which is crazy because they're such an investment. I think the next one that will be added to the luxury I am no longer into will be all the Bottega Veneta pieces (shoes, pouch bags, woven bags) because I've literally seen them everywhere so I'm sure by next year or the year after it will be old news.

I know that some might think only of name when they buy something but how well is it made? Will it last. Can you buy that name second hand? Is it fair trade. How is the supply chain? Does it hurt the environment? If you have to buy 10 of them to the 1 of the well made. What is saving the environment or your wallet?

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Such good points! And all good things to consider when shopping!

I don’t think Influencers are ruining fashion. I think the fashion industry is capitalizing on Influencers who are highly marketable. There are people who prefer to keep up with trends and there people who can afford luxury fashion, which is fine. A few years ago, I’d prefer trendy items. Now, I prefer focusing on evolving my personal style, which is why I follow your channel. I totally agree with you; the younger generation is easily influenced by what they see on social media and don’t realize that having the same designer shoes as a high profile Influencer may not be realistic for them. Going back to the luxury fashion, the idea of sustainable fashion is great and meaningful. Sustainable fashion can also be incredibly expensive and easily fall into the luxury fashion category. When I see an Influencer advising sustainable brands, I watch the price points of the items that they are selling. For an example, I prefer to watch Influencers who promote thrifting instead of those Influencers who promote overly priced “sustainable” brands. I’m at a point where I can filter out the “buy this and buy that” noise. Even if an Influencer I like promotes a pricey sustainable brand, I will focus on the style component and buy only what I can afford. For many of us, we want to find what works and what matters to us. The fashion industry will continue to focus primarily on trends and follow where the money is. For them, who sells their products the best will always matter most.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Love how you put this! Money always goes where attention goes and the influencer bubble is where it's at for them. It's such a great way for brands to market, which is why they do it. I think as we get older we can really see what's important for us and tune out a lot of the noise but for younger generations it's a lot harder.

Gracias a las influencers se ha perdido la autenticidad en las jóvenes sobre todo, copian diseños y compran lo mismo que todas, ropa desechable, se tira rápido y siguen modas sin alma sin corazón. Es tan bello expresar quien eres a través de la moda y la ropa! Sin seguir a nadie. Las influencers desaparecerán pronto, la gente se esta dando cuenta que compran como locos, la ropa la tiran o regalan para seguir comprando y encajando en una sociedad consumista.

Will influencers even viable in a few months? Companies are firing actual employees right now I don't think they care one bit about gifting freebies to "influencers." It's not a thing. Better to shop local and follow your own style.

@byerinelizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

I feel like influencer marketing will always be a thing, and if it's done right it can be quite effective but I have also seen some influencers being a little insensitive in the current situation flaunting gifts / hauls which doesn't put a nice taste in peoples mouths. It'll be interesting to see if things change due to the current state of the world.