When I Grow Up ...

So the other day at a job interview I was asked 'What is your long term plan?' I literally did not have an answer, word vomit happened and I found myself saying 'It used to be that I wanted to be the next Beyonce'. I was mortified, it felt like I was having an out of body experience and I wanted to smack the crap out of myself. There were a few flaws to the Beyonce Plan - not having any measurable talent is probably the main reason it never happened. Without saying its obvious I won't get the job at the supermarket.

Then I got to thinking, why was that a stupid answer? Why not dream big and aim high, if people didn't then we wouldn't have the likes of Beyonce to compare ourselves to. Also it got me thinking - I DON'T HAVE A LONG TERM PLAN! I finish university next year, then what? Should I ask for more hours at the restaurant I work in? This isn't the dream I had when I was a child. Should I bite the bullet and move to the big city and see where life takes me? This seems like the best option, however I don't want to go alone and what if it doesn't work out?

I had a quite a few different dreams as a youngster and I haven't really followed any of them. Here were the pro's and con's of those choices (the con's seemed to win every time)

Teacher (Illustrated by Cameron Diaz in Bad Teacher)
Pro - Summer holidays, I get to inspire people and I pretty much know what kids between 4 and 11 need to know.
Con - I don't like children and I am pretty sure they hate me - I don't have a child friendly face.

Artist (Illustrated by Andy Warhol
Pro - A life of creativity, no one to answer to and I would get to show the world what is inside my head
Con - I am not very creative and I normally hate every thing I do. Also you don't get famous until you die!

Reality TV Star (Illustrated by Kim Kardashian)
Pro - No talent required, do what you want to do and get paid for it.
Con - I am no where near interesting to fill an hour of TV a week.

Actor (Illustrated by Johnny Depp)
Pro - Travel the world and act out people's stories.
Con - I think the only role I would be suitable for is weird looking friend/homeless man

Triple Threat (Illustrated by Zac Efron)
Pro - Get to be in musicals, drama's, dance things and sell records.
Con - I can't act, sing or dance.

Fashion Magazine Editor (Illustrated by Anna Wintour)
Pro - Front row seats to fashions shows and respect in the fashion community
Con - I couldn't sit near Anna or Grace Coddington without hating myself for my appearance and clothes selection.

TV Presenter (Illustrated by Davina McCall)
Pro - Looks like fun and you get to be the face of huge TV shows
Con - I can't always talk correct English in front of a crowd - prone to sweating under pressure aswell. Not cute.

Singer (Illustrated by The Queen Bey)
Pro - Travel the world and sing infront of millions of people who love you.
Con - Only I think I can sing.

Fashion Designer (Illustrated by Vivienne Westwood)
Pro - Get to create beautiful designs and have people buy them.
Con - There is so much more to fashion design - I am studying it, its a turn off.

So those were my options and I kind of scared myself out of all of them. So I am 24 and I don't really know what to do with my life. Its both scary and exciting at the same time. I have literally no responsibilities so I can go anywhere - thing is I don't know where I want to go. Help.

Spring 2014 Menswear

I am a huge follower of fashion, women's fashion. Strange I know; as a man I should really know what is in fashion for me. I find women's fashion more exciting and more like art. I always have a nosy at men's fashion weeks just to have a gander; and this year I was really excited by it. I've really enjoyed Milan's Fashion Week and I find their shows to be the best. They have a strong European influence whilst still pushing forward with some classic looks.

My favourite show had to be Emporio Armani. It definitely responded to my aesthetic more (I wear a lot of blue). They kept a lot of classic cuts, especially with the suits. The suits were fitted and traditional. Then there were elements that shook it up, there was some sheer panels, crazy patterns and some gorgeous leather.

Some other highlights for me were Moschino. I really like their graphic prints and use of brighter colours. My favourite piece was a blazer with had panels of different prints. I don't know where I would wear it but I definitely want it. Vivienne Westwood of course bought the crazy we expected from her shows, there were a couple of sweaters that I will purchase with my imaginary money. Etro seemed to have had a mexican kind of inspiration, a lot of sombreros; I'm sure these were just for the show and I won't be seeing men walking around the streets in them. The prints on the suits were beautiful and it made me think twice about wearing beige - I might give it a shot. Gucci mixed it up this year, they have gone for a more youthful appearance, a mixture of patterns that I loved, an amazing burgundy sweater that will go on the same imaginary credit card as my purchases from Viv.