The Creative Pragmatist

The Creative Pragmatist

The Rough Draft

THE SUNDAY DM’S

The day you ask. And I answer. Or try to, anyways.

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Amy Smilovic
Oct 15, 2023
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It’s important first to put words to why you are interested in a trend. It may take a while to get here as it involves understanding and becoming resolute about your personal style, and honing visual intelligence skills. By that I mean looking at an item and thinking:

  • how is it making me feel? Am I swooning here? Will I feel incredibly chic?

  • Is it someth…

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