I love all things fashion, including books, podcasts, television shows and movies, blogs and social media accounts about fashion and personal style. The power of getting dressed is high on the list of daily priorities, for many people, particularly due to the elevation and explosion of social media during the pandemic.

We now live in a world where the average consumer, and the ways in which he or she chooses to spend their money, is widely shown on social media. We no longer have to rely on tv shows, commercials or magazines for style inspiration or fashion advice.

A huge number of fashion designers, and luxury and affordable brands and retailers are discovered primarily through social media influencers who recommend that we shop from the same places where they shop and buy the same things that they buy.

Having this resource can prove to be useful, especially for those who aren’t good at picking out their own clothing, accessories, or even home decor.

The thing to remember is that most of the social media influencers aren’t fashion, style or design experts. They are regular folks, like you and I, who were courageous enough to broadcast their buying decisions online and found a community of people who happen to like the things they choose to buy. And now, the pattern continues!

If social media influencers can confidently choose what they like and spend their money accordingly, why can’t we do that for ourselves? Do we need that kind of influence? Is it really influence or is it simply algorithmic pressure? What do you think?