dear diary...

Dear Diary,

Ok, so this is hard- so hard. But...like all great relationships...ours must come to an end.

Yes, we've had some fun times- gossiping over boys, secret confessions far past midnight, misguided experiments with my mom's makeup- I even told you about the time I stole the Girl Scout cookies out of the cabinet! Ah, the memories. But I'm all grown up now, and I have needs. Needs you could never satisfy.

And there's someone else.

StyleDiary.

Yes, StyleDiary. A website where fashionistas (female or male) can come from all over the world and share their individual style via the internet. All you need is a digital camera and computer- even the most basic computer skilled people can figure it out! We, being the members of the website, can discuss trends without being able to speak even five words of the same language, and see styles from all over the world in a matter of seconds. Where else can you be sure that you're wearing the exact same thing as a young woman in Germany?

And I don't know about you, but I run into a big problem when walking through the city. Styles around here tend to be a little louder, and a little more exciting, than those sported in Smalltown USA. So when I see someone with a really noticeable outfit, I want to try to steal their style (afterall, replication is the highest form or flattery, right?). This usually requires me to look at their outfit for more than a split second and try to figure out how they put it all together- but whenever I try, that awkward eye contact thing happens, and it looks like I'm staring at them. (A secret of living in the city, I have learned, is to never EVER make eye contact- it's just weird.) StyleDiary solves this problem- you can stare as long as you want! The poster even tells you where to get the pieces, how to wear them, when to wear them, and what else to try that with! Try asking someone on the T even one of those questions.

Anyone with a digital camera, computer, and confidence in their style can start a diary. Just stand back from a mirror, dressing in your hot new outfit, and snap a picture. When loading the picture up to your computer, crop the photo so only the outfit is shown (aka cut off your head- this isn't a search for "America's Next Top Model"). The load it up to the site, make any further adjustments, comments, and post! The equivalent of a photo blog!

Don't know what to wear today? Pull up a random StyleDiary, or a saved favorite, and get inspired. No clue how to wear your white shrunken blazer? Try searching the term and see how other women are doing it. Want some authentic style from the streets of Paris? Use the location search.

Not only can you showcase outfits, but there is also a section specifically saved for "Cool Finds." Here you can show off the individual pieces you're oh-so-proud. Signature accessories, amazing cheap finds, unique trinkets and amusing anecdotes are the most common in this section.

The motherboard homepage for StyleDiary is updated weekly. It contains a list of articles about the latest fashion trends and how to work them, seven of the creator's own personal trendy creations, seven of the top "Cool Finds" and seven of the "best" outfits from the previous week's submissions. It makes it easy to expose different fashionistas, get a quick idea for that day's outfit and see a sample of styles from around the world.

There's so much more to the site, but the best way to find out about it is to experience it for yourself! If you love fashion, shopping, hot new trendy, creativity in clothing or just spying on others, StyleDiary is a great website for you! Having recently started my own- buckets226's StyleDiary- I can honestly say that I just love seeing my fashion displayed for the world! Once I started posting, I was able to see who had been checking out my styles, what people thought, and how they held up to the rest. It's a great site!

So again, Diary, I'm so sorry, but I do have to leave you. StyleDiary just offers me more, and let's face it, it makes me happier. I'll never forget the fun times we've had together, and I think we can still be friends. Just be a pal for me and check out my StyleDiary every so often- maybe you'll get some ideas for a new cover and look of your own!

love always,
Sara