Some girls seem to enter the world with an inborn love of fashion. Others, like me, take a bit longer to discover their passion for style.

I was never the girl who spent hours putting together the perfect outfit, or the girl who raided my mother or grandmother’s closet for vintage finds. Instead, I was the girl who loved video games. Funny enough, however, that’s exactly what led me to the fashion world.

Today, I’m going to share the unconventional way that I fell in love with fashion. And how it changed everything for me.

I first discovered my love of fashion at the (comparably) late age of 14, through a video game entitled “Style Savvy: Trendsetters.” Yes, the same game you see above. The brightly colored packaging and sweetly-smiling character on the cover sold me instantly.

The game’s plot? To make an entire town fashionable! Yes!

In my quest to master Style Savvy, I quickly developed a taste for different aesthetics for both men and women. As the game progressed, the outfits soon were left to my small knowledge of the brands within the game, and the basics of color-coordinating.

When I did beat the game, I found myself obsessed with fashion… in real life. 

With no further outfits to create on “Style Savvy,” I took my obsession to the real world. I began digging through my closet for statement pieces, neutral tees, anything that would help me plan outfits from my collection of clothes. Accessories suddenly interested me. Colors, and their endless combinations, took on new meaning. I started playing with shapes and proportions. I was in love.

Today, I’m writing for a fashion blog, taking my love of fashion to the next level. And I want to encourage all of you — even if you weren’t born with a passion for style — to give it a try if it interests you. Whether you gain your skills from a video game, or watching YouTube try-on hauls, or working at a retail shop, anyone can fall in love with the world of fashion!