Hello all! I would like to welcome you to the T.C. Ellis fashion blog! Here I will talk about all things fashion and fun. Some will be about T.C. Ellis, and some will not. The things discussed in this blog will be accounts of my opinions and my views as I frolic through this world of dresses and jewels, shoes and sunnies... and all things fashion!

We won't delve into the nitty gritty just yet, first I'd like to explain myself and my stance on fashion. From a very young age I felt it best to be dressed up. Whether it was stealing shirts from my sisters over stuffed closet, or saving my very first paycheck for that Coach make-up bag which I just "Had to have!" For me fashion was what made the world go round.

As I grew older it became clear that my views would never change. 

Not only did fashion become more closely embedded into my life, but it became an indication of who I am. Some people have their hobbies: he is a sailor, she is a artist (I don't actually know anyone who is a sailor). I was simply the girl with a filled to the brim, and then some, closet and too many scarfs. Something my roommates always seemed to enjoy as their fickle fingers flipped through the color coordinated hangers for their last minute outfits. 

It has been asked several times "Why do you have so many clothes?" And said by my mother time and time again "You don't need anything else. Ever!" But this has never stopped me from doing what I do best. Shopping!

If you have made it this far you are probably thinking to yourself, dear lord this girl needs to get a life! But I have one... you can see it in my shoe collection. See, I don't pride on fashion because I am a snob, or think I need the hot ticket item just to fit in. On the contrary. Fashion is my life line because it is a way to stand out. 

I watched girls walk around in oversized tees and Nike shorts for three years. And while I too was one of those girls at times, it helped me see the importance of being your own self and expressing it in ways that others can notice. Sure you might be the weirdo who is wearing an actual outfit in situations when it is unheard of, but would you rather be remembered or just another person in the crowd? 

Some will say dressing up is too time consuming and not worth it. I like to refer those people to a quote from the infamous Devil Wears Prada when Miranda Priestly so kindly explained, through the mention of a royal blue sweater, that more effort goes into trying not to show your style than doing so does. 

But it isn't about having to dress to a "T" every day. No, I am by no means telling you to ditch your lazy duds! It is simply that taking pride in your appearance seems to be a way to take pride in your individual style. A spunky scarf or some bright flats screams "Look at me! I love myself and want to show it!" 

So bottom line, love yourself and love your style. At the end of the day clothes won't hurt you, they won't leave you, or tell you they want better things. They are only there to show you how good you are! 

Always with love, 
                        TCE