Psychic Colour Waves

In the time I have lived in Melbourne I have become aware of a strange fashion phenomenon that commonly occurs amongs this city's residents. I call it: Melbourne's Colour of the Day.

Melbourne is a very fashion conscious city to begin with, and it appears that the fashionistas of this city have developed a sixth sense for spotting trends and taking them up....on the same day. I usually notice this because a disporportionate number of unrelated people will be wearing the same colour schemes, or a particular style or accessory. Yesterday's esoteric fashion phenomenon: orange stockings.

I haven't quite caught on to the psychic wardrobe transmissions that are forcasting themselves throughout this city yet, and I'm not sure if I want to. I like that Melbourne has this vibe where people wake up and just know that today is the day to wear their orange stockings, but I'd rather retain what's left of my sense of fashion individuality. I don't have any delusions of having a totally individual sense of style -- I may not have caught on to the exact day that I should be wearing my orange stockings, but I do have orange stockings. As much as I love this city and want to be a part of it, sometimes I enjoy getting to be on the outside, looking in.