Who's Who Anymore?

Is it just me, or does everybody dress alike nowadays?

Gone are the eras of the suddenly-short skirt and Pucci prints (the 1960s) and the casually sexy flared bell-bottoms and midriff-baring crocheted tops (the 1970s). No more is there a flurry of shocking neon prints and oh-no-you-didn't coifs and poufs (the 1980s) nor the white-and-khaki, simplistic and no-bra decade of the 1990s. Today, with all the printed leggings and maximalist accessories inspired by runway creations of designers' recycled ideas, the true individuality of a person has been lost in the crowd.

Saved by the Bell used to inspire the '80s bondage tops and wacky prints, while Friends resulted in the numerous styled hairdos of TV star Jennifer Aniston; but then again, who watches TV anymore? Television series are frequently downloaded from the internet, and young girls have resolved to fishing their style inspiration from young fashion bloggers or fashion magazines that continue to reiterate fashion pieces from different influential eras that have been tweaked or evolved in one way or another. What these kids don't know is that these people have their own sense of style, and the creation of individualism has become more difficult as the Topshop stores multiply.

Don't get me wrong, I am a victim of the high style and trends that frequent the World Wide Web, frequently sporting skinny jeans, high-waisted shorts, and T-shirt leotards. But, with keen observation, I've noticed that it is now more difficult for me to spot a friend in a sea of people because of the way people continue to dress today.

Start your own trend. Be yourself.