There are a lot of high profile women who follow the latest trends and look great for it. These high profile people make it look extremely easy to be on top of fashion. Being fashionable can be very easy if you are either a smart shopper or very wealthy. These types of people are followers. They must have what is new and hot as soon as it hits the runway. This is a good thing because it allows people to see the latest fashion trend and personalize it to themselves.

A person who would rather stay in the background and not make a huge statement will follow the fashion and leave it at that. Then there are the women who want to be noticed, to take charge of fashion and make a huge statement. This woman may look at the latest trend and think "I do like that, but let's take it further". This type of woman will use women's fashion as a stepping stone to see how far they can take it. These are the women who may start a new fashion trend all on their own. Both types are essential to keeping the fashion world together. One is the models, real woman; the other is the designers, the marketers. Both work in tune with each other.

The next question is, would you rather be a trend setter or a trend follower. A trend follower has it easy, all they do is conform to what is being publicized. One has to want to look good but does not take it to the point of owning the outfit they are wearing, which means, they wear the clothes, but do not command the clothes.

On the other hand, a trend setter may keep up with the latest fashion, but this person will take it to the next level. They may even seem eccentric, as they are wearing what is hot, but add their personality to the outfit with all kinds of accessories. Just ask yourself, do you want to be a trend setter or a trend follower?