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personal style · April 12, 2013
TRUE FASHIONISTA: SHEILA
I hate the idea of changing your style or love of fashion because you’ve hit
some age milestone. It’s utterly ridiculous, we don’t lose our personalities at
certain ages, why should our style disappear? As I get closer and closer to 40,
I’ve been more and more inspired by women in the blogosphere who have amazing,
inspiring personal style and show that age is but a number. One of those women
is Sheila from the blog Ephemera, and that is why I asked her to be part of my
True Fashionista series.
I’ve actually been a fan of Sheila for many years; I can’t recall how I found
her blog but it has been on my reader a while and I continue to be inspired and
excited by her outfits. Sheila rocks color, print, unique cuts and silhouettes.
She is a thrifting queen and creates the most unusual pairings. Her personal
life is infused into her outfits – a bit of steampunk, accessories with
sentimental value, garments she has swapped with other bloggers. And speaking of
which, Sheila is one who truly loves the community created with style blogging –
she has made many friends, has met many of them, and even trades clothing with
them.
Sheila is proof that you don’t need to spend a million bucks to look like a
million bucks. She thrifts and cosigns, she keeps things for years and brings
them back into rotation when they fit current trends or her current personal
style. She isn’t hesitant to get rid of something that isn’t a wise choice (and
I love how she asks the opinions of her readers), and is always adding new
secondhand scores to update the wardrobe.
Sheila’s blog Ephemera makes me feel as though I’m hanging out in her bedroom
with a glass of wine, watching her try on clothes in her closet. She shares
multiple views of the clothing (as you can see from my collages I adore her
reclining on the stairs pose), her reasoning behind the garments and ensembles,
and a peek into her life and where she wore the outfits.
Sheila’s style is creative, unique, yet extremely wearable. She is proof that
one can still have fun with fashion (and life!) and look polished when over 40.
She’s fun, inspiring, intelligent, and has amazing personal style. As with every
True Fashionista, I asked Sheila to answer the same five questions; her answers:
How would you describe your personal style?
Um…crazy lady chic? Classic with a twist? Eclectic? Eccentric? All those kind
ways to say, “Sheila’s a little “out there” with her clothes.” I love colour,
pattern, texture, shine – even better if it’s all in one item! I’m a bit of a
crow that way. I don’t like to look like everyone else; I want to stand out,
especially the older I get (I’m 45). I refuse to disappear into drabness in my
middle age – I have more confidence now about my body and myself in general than
I did 10/15/20+ years ago, and I make a statement with how I feel by how I wear
my clothes. I’m a supporter of Patti’s “Visible Mondays” at Not Dead Yet Style,
because it’s helping women feel better about themselves, no matter what age they
are!
Where did you get your passion for fashion?
I grew up surrounded by creativity – my mom is an artist, so I learned about
colour very early in my life. I don’t remember ever not wanting to wear bright
colours. My grandmother also dyed her hair bright red (I’m a blonde right now,
but I’ve been a box-dye redhead for a good portion of my life) and wore bold
jewelry, which was also inspiring. When I was 14, I met my great-aunt Ann – she
must have been in her 60s, but she was wearing a flowered mini-skirt, hot pink
heels, and a fitted top. Her black hair was scraped back and she had pink
lipstick and bold make-up. I remember thinking, “I want to be her when I grow
up!”
In my teens and experimenting with fashion, my mom gave me some excellent advice
that I’ve never forgotten: “Never wear the same thing twice. Always keep them
guessing.” She didn’t want me to get locked into a look/stereotyped and
encouraged me to try on different personas through clothing. I looted clothing
from her, from my dad, and shopped vintage and loved playing with people’s
perception of who I was.
I struggled with my weight and my self-esteem in my twenties and thirties. It
wasn’t until I lost 50 lbs 6-7 years ago that I finally felt like I was getting
my life under control. I work hard to maintain my weight, and I am proud of my
shape. I want to show it off!
Where do you find sartorial inspiration?
Oh, gosh, everywhere! Afraid to mix colours? Look at nature for inspiration:
irises for blue and yellow, cherry trees in bloom for pink and burgundy and
brown. I love seeing what other people wear, both in the blogoverse and in real
life. I always notice what people are wearing, especially if they’ve put some
thought into it and are pushing the creative envelope. I like to look at fashion
magazines to see what’s coming, and then I either shop my closet (I have a large
closet and a big wardrobe!) or keep an eye out for it in thrift stores and
consignment stores.
What is the difference between fashion and style?
I think fashion is inspiration and style is perspiration – you have to work at
style! You can be a slave to fashion and end up looking good, even great, but
constantly chasing the next new thing – fashion is ever-changing, fleeting and
ephemeral (which is where I got the name for my blog, by the way). Style is
taking what you like and what suits your personality and body type and creating
an expression of yourself. When I really feel like “me” in an outfit, I know
that I’ve hit my personal style just right. Style is always experimenting and
trying something new, even if it fails – you’ll never grow if you don’t at least
try! Style also changes, sometimes due to time and aging, or a change in
circumstance (my job allows me to be fairly creative in my sartorial choices),
or just through one’s own personal growth, but it has a timeless quality that
never looks stale or dated like trendy fashions eventually do.
Any advice for a woman who is starting to find her personal style?
Don’t be afraid to try something different; don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
Embrace who you are – right now! – and wear what you love, and to hell with what
other people think! Be yourself and enjoy your clothes!
***
The purpose of the Friday True Fashionista series is to show women who use
clothing to express their personal style. Each woman has a different, unique
look and opinion on clothing and fashion. These women inspire me in my clothing
choices, and possibly their bold sartorial statements will inspire you. Stay
tuned, there will be a featured True Fashionista every Friday. And if you know
of a True Fashionista in your life, tell us about her in the comments… you never
know she may end up being featured!
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COMMENTS
1. Woman Ross says
November 6, 2022 at 1:59 am
Her sense of style and her personality are just bigger than life- and she’s
fun, witty and a delight to get to know. She’s so interesting!
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2. Mica says
April 15, 2013 at 4:42 am
Sheila is such an inspiring blogger! I really like how well she mixes
colours and prints together, and hoe much fun she has with her blog! 🙂
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3. Megan Gann says
April 14, 2013 at 11:46 pm
I love Sheila! She’s been a long time friend and supporter of my own blog.
Like Lynne, she’s been a long time style inspiration for me. She’s not only
a snazzy dresser, but a wonderful person too.
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4. Lynne DeVenny says
April 14, 2013 at 10:27 am
I found Sheila about two years ago, when I was looking for style bloggers my
age (I just joined 50+ Style Bloggers earlier this year.) Not only did she
become a dear friend, but she was one of my first style inspirations. I
often think of her when I thrift.
Go, Redheads from a box! 🙂
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5. Citizen Rosebud says
April 13, 2013 at 7:38 pm
Sheila is a style inspiration regardless of age. I love her style! She
explores her style while remaining true to herself. She makes me need an obi
belt. Wonderful feature on an amazing person!
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6. Sheila (Ephemera) says
April 12, 2013 at 8:56 pm
Oh, wow, thank you so much for your kind words, Allison! I really am
flattered to be in such fine company with your series, and am honoured to be
an inspiration.
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7. Lorena Lorena says
April 12, 2013 at 5:09 pm
Allison i loved that you featured Sheila – i have also followed her for ages
and she rocks. Not only does she never cease to surprise me but, behind that
style and colorful wear is a kick ass woman.
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8. deedee says
April 12, 2013 at 2:14 pm
LOVE her style. Love this series — keep up the good work
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9. crtfly says
April 12, 2013 at 12:40 pm
I like her spirit and her clothes! I’ll be checking out her blog.
Chris
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