Smashing Darling is all of my passions rolled into one

I was recently asked what I was most passionate about. At first I thought, well fashion, of course. Then, I really stopped to think about it. After two weeks of letting this question ebb and flow in and out of my consciousness I really thought I had the answer. I am very passionate about the journey in life and about being independent. So I thought good, I’ve really thought about it and feel really good knowing I dug a little deeper to figure out my passions and what really makes me tick. At the same time I was also asked to describe myself with single words. What really paints the picture of Trish, in one one word answers. Creative, artistic, giggly, girly, messy, hopeful, helpful…you get the gist. I went to sleep thinking the 20 words I chose were good. I woke up in the middle of the night to the little voice in my head saying, “you forgot opinionated and argumentative.” I could barely sleep the rest of the night because I had to add these to my previous one word answers. For some reason those 2 words made me think about my passions again. Doing these exercises I realized what I am most passionate about. It is, how I think the world should or could work, that there is always more than one way of doing things. I really do believe that Smashing Darling is all of my passions rolled into one. So I am asking everyone to join me in my passion for just a minute. Think about the fashion industry and how it works, how it affects you. This industry is steeped in over 100 years of history and evolving marketing to let you know what is hot this season. Now think about it from my point of view. I voluntarily left the NYC fashion industry because I thought there was a different way of doing things and I was right. The independent fashion design industry is amazing and has some amazing designers in it. I am proud to be one of them. Think about it for just one second. What if it wasn’t one big collection in a season, but a collection that keeps evolving. New pieces being designed and made in small quantities. Imagine buying an accessory or a piece of clothing that only a select few are privy to because you were in the right place at the right time. Now think about how great it would feel to actually be able to have a conversation with the creator of your new favorite item. Imagine being able to hear, right from the designers mouth where the inspiration came from…or that it was actually hard for the designer to part with this delicious piece. He/she explains to you it had to move onto it’s next rightful owner to make room for future inspirations. This is just a glimpse into my world. There is much more to be explored. I will ask you again to join me in my passion of knowing there is always more than one way of doing things. Do yourself a favor and answer these: What are you passionate about? Describe yourself in one word answers. I would love to hear. Leave me a comment.