“I have recreations of Audrey Hepburn’s outfits in my room, till date. Oh, what a lady! The classy, elegant, vintage look with a dash of ruggedness! She has been an inspiration to so many, including me.
I don’t like the word ‘influencer’. I am a content creator and I don’t think I can call myself ‘something’ yet, because I am trying to explore my options, see what I am good at and not. I took up science in my 11th and 12th grade and it was probably the worst decision ever because my mental health started taking a toll on me. I hated what I was doing. With my mother’s support, I withdrew from the course and started exploring subjects that appealed to me. I knew what I hated, so I started looking for what I loved.
Years ago, I thought I had a knack for fashion and I put up a question on an online discussion forum that read, “If any of you have doubts regarding pairing of outfits and need help, hit me up!”. That one question was the turning point of my life. The anonymity of that website allowed people to come forward, ask for help, which in turn, helped me find my passion. I remember how, when someone sent me their transformation picture, thanking me for all the suggestions that helped her regain her confidence, I burst out crying. The feeling was overwhelming and the moment was emotional. I had touched someone’s life and that is the most underrated emotion in this world.
That’s how I started my fashion blog. What I do comes with a lot of backlash at times. There was a tutor who sexually harassed me, found me online and said a lot of disturbing things which sometimes still linger in my mind. It was scary because I started to feel unsafe while finally doing what I loved. But, I never quit. I couldn’t let anyone control me or my life.
I think it’s the people around you that make things easier to get through. The first time my father attended my event, he took a picture and made it his wallpaper. When an article of mine got published in a magazine, my friends raided Walden and bought all the copies. These moments are the ones we truly live for.
Today, I am working for two well established firms but I’ve learned that what we do is not what defines us. We are all perishable and our time in this world is unpredictable so we might as well live for ourselves and do the things we love. The last few months were an emotional roller coaster. I lost a lot of people close to me figuratively and literally. I learnt to make peace with it and heal from goodbyes without closures. It is important to understand that if you’re going through hell, then you have to keep going. Why would you stop in hell? I’ve always walked towards the light in my life and I hope someday I’ll arrive.”
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