“A bird’s-eye view is an elevated view of an object from above, with a perspective as though the observer were a bird, often used in the making of blueprints, floor plans and maps.”
For the last few weeks I have been feeling “in the weeds”. This is actually a term used in the restaurant business when a waiter or waitress becomes overwhelmed and is serving too many people at once. I remember the feeling vividly from when I worked as a waitress during summers in college. Although this employment occurred in Newport, R. I. where everything was oh so civilized, there were always times when for whatever reason, often unpredictable, the restaurant would fill up and you had to go from leisurely to slammed in a matter of moments. I was moving into this new semester enjoying the ambiance. I had ample time for class preparation and for Accidental Icon all worked out in my calendar. All of a sudden it felt like I was running around with 10 heavy plates stacked up each arm and I could hear the head waiter in my head reminding me to maintain my composure.
I have yet to accommodate myself to the avalanche of new opportunities a fashion week can bring whilst grading papers, attending committee meetings, pulling off fashion shows and panels. However I am like a greedy customer in the restaurant where I serve; I want to sample every dish and find it hard to choose when everything on the menu is so appealing. However, I also know that too much impulsive sampling can have unpleasant consequences and so I have decided to step back, step up and take a “bird’s eye view” of fashion.
One of the great things about reinventing yourself when you are already established in another career is that you can afford the time to step back and take stock. Ask yourself questions like, “Of all the things I have been doing in fashion what have I enjoyed the most?”. I find myself returning to the activities I did before starting the blog; reading, researching, integrating and synthesizing. I am starting to see the vague outlines of a map. One that is traced in pencil so if unanticipated attractions come up, I can take a detour.
You inspire me to be more adventurous and validate my belief that a love of fashion is compatible with a rich intellectual life-PLEASE don’t stop what you are doing,Lyn!
I enjoy your writings on fashion. They inspire me. I also love the Friday round-ups( you curate the best articles of what’s going on in the fashion world) I would love to read commentary on the latest news and fashion perspectives. Interviews are fun too.
You work super hard and over deliver on the fashion shots. Thank you so much. But, I would visit this blog even if it was just for your editorials, teachable moments and ideas.
I imagine that doing outfits of the day has to be time consuming.
Thank you for asking. I’d like you to maximize your energy and perspective so everyone wins.
I think what i am enjoying most is the feeling we are on this journey with you — i also enjoy the way you weave your passion for style and fashion with your academic life — lastly, your thought-provoking questions.
Your writing and your perspective on fashion have delighted me. I love to see your pictures, to see you expressing your style, your way. You inspire me! So stylish and so smart! You make style and fashion seem so respectable and not so frivolous. Fashion week has taken on a circus like feel that minimizes the hard work designers do. I love self expression, but it is crazy now with outfits only for attention and not style. You are the breath of fresh air we all need. Take your time for your birds eye view. Know we will be here when you are refreshed.
Your writing about fashion, which is unique. And yes I too love the Friday roundup.
Your writing about fashion, which is unique. And yes I too love the Friday roundup.