Fashion
Todd: And what about apparel? Do you tend to care about designer or name brands?
Melissa: Uopšte ne. To nije za mene.
Todd: Razumem. Šta je osnova tvog stila? Šta te inspirira?
Melissa: When I shop, I usually know what I'm after—maybe a specific garment or a particular shade. I then browse through several different stores, check out their prices and selection, and finally choose whichever option gives me the best value. There's something really satisfying about getting that kind of deal.
Todd: When it comes to fashion, do you ever notice what others wear and think, "That looks great, I want to dress like that," or are you confident in your own sense of style and not worried about fitting in?
Melissa: I'd say it's both, really. I do spot outfits other people have on that appeal to me, so I want to get something similar, and then I blend that with pieces I already own. But I also enjoy designing and altering my own clothes, so I might rework something and then discover I need a particular item—like a sweater—to pair with it. When that happens, I just purchase something that matches what I'm already wearing.
Todd: Aha, dakle sama praviš svoju odeću.
Melissa: Tačno, ali retko započinjem od nule.
Occasionally I'll visit a craft supply store, buy some fabric, cut it to size, and construct a top from scratch, but more often I'll grab something I already have—like a shirt or jeans—and transform it into something completely different.
For example, I was recently sharing an apartment with a couple of housemates, and when one of them wanted to discard her old denim, I used it along with a sweater of mine to cut and piece together a jacket.
Todd: Oh, nice.
Melissa: Yeah.
Todd: And you still have it.
Melissa: Sasvim sigurno. Nosim je stalno.
Todd: Odličko. U redu, hvala ti Melisa.
Melissa: No, problem.
