Sara Week 2: A Love Letter to Brandy Melville
You’ve stolen my heart. With each piece of 100% cotton clothing I buy from you and put on my body, I redefine myself. Your pieces aren’t just items that fill my closet, they dictate the blueprint for the outfit I show up in every day—the way I present myself to the world. Every tank top you produce is so meticulously crafted, with stripes and lace lining the top, fitting perfectly on my body (even though you only carry one size). The comfort of putting on your sweatpants after a tiring day of wearing jeans feels like a much-needed blanket encompassing my legs in ease. How you manage to make me feel so put together yet completely at home in my own skin, I will never know.
Brandy Melville, you’ve allowed me to discover myself in ways I never thought I would. Because of you, I now know that yellows and pinks complement my skin tone beautifully, drawing praise from everyone around me. There’s no better feeling than hearing a friend say, “That top looks cute on you,” and getting to respond, “Thanks, it’s from Brandy!” I now feel comfortable experimenting with new colors in my closet, whether it be coral, teal, or purple. Stepping out of my comfort zone is no longer a fear for me, because I know you’ll be right by my side supporting me in the process. You’ve given me the courage to evolve my style and never stop being curious about my fashion choices.
Lastly, how could this be a love letter without me expressing my appreciation for each of your brilliantly thought out and designed seasonal collections? As summer turns to fall, the yellows and pinks that once radiated off my body turn into brown cardigans and red scarves that hug me tight. You really do have the perfect piece of clothing for every occasion in every season. But nothing beats when I come to see you during spring—just weeks before my birthday—itching to buy a new outfit. You always have the perfect items laid out for me, just waiting to be tried on. You know me so well. So thank you, Brandy Melville, for allowing me to find myself in the difficult world of style, and for showing me that clothes aren’t just things that go on your body, but—similar to words—are expressions that help you find who you are and share that with the world.
Yours truly,
Sara
Hi Sara! This is awesome! I love Brandy too and I truly felt it in my soul when you explain how Brandy makes you feel put together and at home at the same time. Comfort is such a big factor when it comes to clothes and Brandy cotton just does it! Their colors are pretty unique and have always been absolutely trendsetting for every other teenage clothing store. I absolutely love the writing choice that you have made in your blog! Personifying Brandy Melville and speaking to it strongly conveys just how much you love Brandy, and I think that it makes this very enjoyable to read. Also, your descriptive language adds so much depth to your message and I, as the reader, seem to be falling in love with Brandy as well post-read! If I were a part of Brandy Melville’s advertising team, I would make this blog into a flyer or a poster!
ReplyDeleteDear Sara, I admire your love for Brandy Melville. It’s interesting how Brandy Melville gives you a way to express yourself, how you seem to mingle between the colors to see which one suits you best. Learning about your self-discovery through clothing makes me happy for you, you definitely seem like a fashionista! Moreover, your experience in clothing has probably provided you with a wide array of words to describe your clothes and colors; Brandy Melville must be a dictionary for you! Overall, your love letter to Brandy Melville is well rounded, and I love how you use it to find yourself!
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ReplyDeleteHi Sara, I enjoyed reading this very much because I absolutely love Brandy. I love how you mentioned Brandy helped you find your personal style and that feeling of security you feel in comfortable clothes. I was very intrigued on how you structured this as direct love letter-- it makes you appreciation feel so much more genuine.
ReplyDeleteYour description of summer pinks and yellows to yellow cozy brown cardigans was so vivid and poetic. Writing about clothes as form of self-expression and making it personalized letter was a really brilliant idea