26 August 2013
22 January 2013
Feel Rather Than Think
"Sometimes I have moments where everything is absolutely clear and you can feel, rather than think.”
--Tom Ford
--Tom Ford
Sometimes I have these moments too. I experience this whenever I am traveling, but since I am living in New York now, I have these moments quite often.
This is the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. I went here alone and even in the bitter cold, I felt so at home, because I live for venturing to new places.
Going to the Museum of Natural History always makes me feel like a kid again. It really does fascinate me, and makes me regret not becoming a biologist. I really would have become one if I were good at it. It was a passion over talent sort of thing; whereas, design really is a combination of both.
I cannot express just how much I love Central Park. I love it I love it I love it I love it. I feel like I am in a movie every time I am there. Well, the entire city makes me feel like I am in a movie or like I am a part of history, but Central Park makes me feel like so especially.
Going on food adventures makes me happy. The green tea 20-layer crêpe cake from the Plaza Hotel is my favorite.
09 January 2013
Slow It Down
Warning: this will be one long ass post.
I have not updated for about 3 months--I've been so busy! If I had any down time, I spent it SLEEPING.
So much has happened since my last post; yet, I cannot recall every event...It's all a blur! But I shall try to sum it up...
1. Teen Vogue Fashion University: I went to this event that included successful fashion designers giving seminars to young people from all over the world that have a love for fashion. The seminars I attended were by Phillip Lim, Nicole Richie, Chris Benz, Grace Coddington, and the Teen Vogue editors. It was extremely interesting and it made me so grateful for the fact that I live in one of the fashion capitols of the world, so I have access to such wonderful opportunities such as this. This event also led me to score an internship with Chris Benz! I started Monday--I can't talk about it in specifics, but I LOVE IT. I haven't been able to go in today and probably can't tomorrow because of this nasty flu, but it is such an indescribable feeling to be involved in something so much greater, you know? Even though I am truly at the bottom of the industry for now, I'm having so much fun nevertheless.
This was at the private H&M party they held for us! It was pretty cool--they were serving drinks and good-looking men were catering around trays of delish food. There was a private Topshop party too--no photos though ;(
Horrid photo, but that is Grace Coddington! She was lovely.
2. Hurricane Sandy: Perhaps you heard about this monstrosity of a weather. It was absolute hell here for a week. Whenever I went out of my dorm during the week after the hurricane hit and lower Manhattan didn't have power, it felt like this island was going through an apocalypse. It was terrifying. Every single store was closed, with X's taped on every windows, signs of closings put up, and the streets absolutely deserted. When I ventured up to Midtown to buy food there were mobs of people huddled around electric outlets, trying to charge their phones. Restaurants and cafés were packed with people taking refuge from the cold. I didn't have contact with anyone because no cell service was available in Lower Manhattan, I had no power or heat, all public transportation were halted (no way to get out of the island). I felt utterly alone. A quote I came across once is: "New York City is not a city. It's a world." And I felt like this situation fit in so well to the quote, because it felt like the outside world outside New York did not exist. It truly felt like the end of the world, and I hope I never have to experience something like that again. Coney Island and New Jersey had much worse effects from the hurricane though. I should be thankful for at least being safe. I really wish I had taken photos during all of this--I often thought of doing so--but I was really scared the whole time to do anything.
3. Frolicking: I LOVE MANHATTAN I LOVE MANHATTAN I LOVE MANHATTAN
I have not updated for about 3 months--I've been so busy! If I had any down time, I spent it SLEEPING.
So much has happened since my last post; yet, I cannot recall every event...It's all a blur! But I shall try to sum it up...
1. Teen Vogue Fashion University: I went to this event that included successful fashion designers giving seminars to young people from all over the world that have a love for fashion. The seminars I attended were by Phillip Lim, Nicole Richie, Chris Benz, Grace Coddington, and the Teen Vogue editors. It was extremely interesting and it made me so grateful for the fact that I live in one of the fashion capitols of the world, so I have access to such wonderful opportunities such as this. This event also led me to score an internship with Chris Benz! I started Monday--I can't talk about it in specifics, but I LOVE IT. I haven't been able to go in today and probably can't tomorrow because of this nasty flu, but it is such an indescribable feeling to be involved in something so much greater, you know? Even though I am truly at the bottom of the industry for now, I'm having so much fun nevertheless.
This was at the private H&M party they held for us! It was pretty cool--they were serving drinks and good-looking men were catering around trays of delish food. There was a private Topshop party too--no photos though ;(
Horrid photo, but that is Grace Coddington! She was lovely.
2. Hurricane Sandy: Perhaps you heard about this monstrosity of a weather. It was absolute hell here for a week. Whenever I went out of my dorm during the week after the hurricane hit and lower Manhattan didn't have power, it felt like this island was going through an apocalypse. It was terrifying. Every single store was closed, with X's taped on every windows, signs of closings put up, and the streets absolutely deserted. When I ventured up to Midtown to buy food there were mobs of people huddled around electric outlets, trying to charge their phones. Restaurants and cafés were packed with people taking refuge from the cold. I didn't have contact with anyone because no cell service was available in Lower Manhattan, I had no power or heat, all public transportation were halted (no way to get out of the island). I felt utterly alone. A quote I came across once is: "New York City is not a city. It's a world." And I felt like this situation fit in so well to the quote, because it felt like the outside world outside New York did not exist. It truly felt like the end of the world, and I hope I never have to experience something like that again. Coney Island and New Jersey had much worse effects from the hurricane though. I should be thankful for at least being safe. I really wish I had taken photos during all of this--I often thought of doing so--but I was really scared the whole time to do anything.
3. Frolicking: I LOVE MANHATTAN I LOVE MANHATTAN I LOVE MANHATTAN
dress: Urban Outfitters; jacket: Urban Outfitters; shoes: Dr. Martens
4. Parsons: 1 semester down; 4 more to go! I think I did pretty well, to be honest... I worked hard. Harder than I can express. I normally don't show my work to people, but these are some that I am particularly proud of...
This bull was made for my absolute favorite class, and my hands were literally bleeding throughout the whole process. LITERALLY made with my blood and tears.
This was the first time I drew a face realistically...I didn't know I could do it!
A painting for my 2D class in greyscale.
Another for my favorite 3D class, it was the final project, and I'm proud to say that my critique was excellent ;)
01 October 2012
New York City
What I love about New York:
Never having to get off of this tiny island if I want to--there is everything I could ever want here.
FOOOOOOOD!!! There are cutesy and delish ethnic restaurants and pastry/coffee shops in every corner...
Feeling like I can do anything.
Walking through the city listening to my iPod, and feeling like I am in a movie.
Living amongst celebrities (Julia Stiles is my neighbor).
Wearing whatever the hell I want.
Being around so many talented people.
Being around so many different cultures--I learn something new about the world every day!
Taking a walk whenever I feel stressed and feeling so much better afterwards.
Friendly strangers.
Being around fashionable people.
The opportunities.
Walking everywhere and loosing weight.
Strolling through the city and nonchalantly seeing world-famous landmarks.
The fast-paced life and not wasting time.
The feeling of being part of something greater than myself.
Getting out of class and going shopping on 5th Avenue right afterwards.
Shopping in SoHo.
Big events always happen in New York.
Central Park.
Walking across Brooklyn bridge at night.
Such rich history.
Street performers and musicians everywhere.
What I love about Oklahoma:
Fields that stretch on forever.
Open skies.
Stargazing at night.
My best friend.
Going camping with my family and roasting marshmallows and sweet potatoes.
My woods.
Sitting on my roof.
My queen sized, memory foam, 4-poster bed.
My glass shower and jacuzzi tub.
My family and DOGGIES!!!!!!!
Korean food made by my mommy.
The serenity.
Doing absolutely nothing.
Easy life.
I absolutely adore New York and I am having the time of my life, but I miss home. I suppose I have lived in Oklahoma for far too long to leave it cold turkey. I would NEVER EVER EVER live there again, but Thanksgiving cannot come soon enough, when I will visit! This is just so ironic because I absolutely hated the place, but now that I am out, I am appreciating it a bit more...
Never having to get off of this tiny island if I want to--there is everything I could ever want here.
FOOOOOOOD!!! There are cutesy and delish ethnic restaurants and pastry/coffee shops in every corner...
Feeling like I can do anything.
Walking through the city listening to my iPod, and feeling like I am in a movie.
Living amongst celebrities (Julia Stiles is my neighbor).
Wearing whatever the hell I want.
Being around so many talented people.
Being around so many different cultures--I learn something new about the world every day!
Taking a walk whenever I feel stressed and feeling so much better afterwards.
Friendly strangers.
Being around fashionable people.
The opportunities.
Walking everywhere and loosing weight.
Strolling through the city and nonchalantly seeing world-famous landmarks.
The fast-paced life and not wasting time.
The feeling of being part of something greater than myself.
Getting out of class and going shopping on 5th Avenue right afterwards.
Shopping in SoHo.
Big events always happen in New York.
Central Park.
Walking across Brooklyn bridge at night.
Such rich history.
Street performers and musicians everywhere.
What I love about Oklahoma:
Fields that stretch on forever.
Open skies.
Stargazing at night.
My best friend.
Going camping with my family and roasting marshmallows and sweet potatoes.
My woods.
Sitting on my roof.
My queen sized, memory foam, 4-poster bed.
My glass shower and jacuzzi tub.
My family and DOGGIES!!!!!!!
Korean food made by my mommy.
The serenity.
Doing absolutely nothing.
Easy life.
I absolutely adore New York and I am having the time of my life, but I miss home. I suppose I have lived in Oklahoma for far too long to leave it cold turkey. I would NEVER EVER EVER live there again, but Thanksgiving cannot come soon enough, when I will visit! This is just so ironic because I absolutely hated the place, but now that I am out, I am appreciating it a bit more...
15 September 2012
Time of Your Life
As the school year progresses, I have been thinking more and more about what I want to major in and what I want to do for the rest of my life even more so than I have been. The truth is: I haven't a clue. All I know is that I want to be in fashion, but there are so many different careers in fashion--not just design! I have a bit more to figure it all out...but the great thing about this city is that it is one of the greatest fashion capitols of the world. With Fashion's Night Out, New York Fashion Week, and street styles of people who are so bold and daring...it is my favorite thing of New York.
My Fashion's Night Out was great--my friends and I went into Marc Jacobs's boutique and actually saw him! I was literally right next to the genius, but he left before I could get a photo with him ;(
Fashion Week was fantastic for a first timer!! Getting practically swarmed at by photographers is really something I can get used to...hahahha. I wore the heel less Jeffrey Campbells, and I fell down quite a bit and had bloody knees by the end of the night...but I ended up getting a lot of photos taken of me and am up on some websites, so it was worth the pain! Beauty is pain, after all...and you know how the world thinks New Yorkers are rude? I cannot understand that, even strangers on the streets all have been so kind. A woman on the street gave me a bunch of band-aides and tissues after seeing my bloody knees! That's not rudeness.
Oh, so fashionable.
Random person with the Prada sunnies I so want!!!
My Fashion's Night Out was great--my friends and I went into Marc Jacobs's boutique and actually saw him! I was literally right next to the genius, but he left before I could get a photo with him ;(
Fashion Week was fantastic for a first timer!! Getting practically swarmed at by photographers is really something I can get used to...hahahha. I wore the heel less Jeffrey Campbells, and I fell down quite a bit and had bloody knees by the end of the night...but I ended up getting a lot of photos taken of me and am up on some websites, so it was worth the pain! Beauty is pain, after all...and you know how the world thinks New Yorkers are rude? I cannot understand that, even strangers on the streets all have been so kind. A woman on the street gave me a bunch of band-aides and tissues after seeing my bloody knees! That's not rudeness.
This is my feet and name on the Wall Street Journal!!! Ahhhh
And this is my feet on ABC news :)
Oh, so fashionable.
Random person with the Prada sunnies I so want!!!
Home Is Where the Heart Is
Apologies for not updating as of late...I've been super duper busy with everything. But I love it. I love being busy and productive and working towards something greater than anything I have ever done. Moving to New York City was the best thing I have ever done. This is the best place for everyone who wants to become someone. Whenever I am solitarily walking the streets of this city whilst listening to my iPod, I get this surreal feeling like I am invincible! It is really inexplainable and I really do feel like I can do anything.
The workload at Parsons is tough...but I know I can get through it. I love the people here--I never had much in common with my friends back in Oklahoma, but it's like I found a place I belong. And Lord knows I did not belong in Oklahoma.
I walked to Central Park one day to sketch for homework...and it was indescribably lovely...I love Central Park. I just wish it was closer to where my dorm is! I have been mesmerized with this bridge ever since I saw it in the movie Home Alone: Lost in New York, and it was wonderful to just sit in front of it and sketch.
This was the first time I have seen a protest in NYC! And it was for a cause I certainly agree with.
I love this city. It feels like home.
The workload at Parsons is tough...but I know I can get through it. I love the people here--I never had much in common with my friends back in Oklahoma, but it's like I found a place I belong. And Lord knows I did not belong in Oklahoma.
I live close to Union Square, and the best farmers market opens on the weekends. I bought this bunch of lavender from Britain from the market and I can't wait to make tea with it! I've been quite obsessed with the color lavender lately.
A random someone gave me this in Union Square. It made me smile :)
I walked to Central Park one day to sketch for homework...and it was indescribably lovely...I love Central Park. I just wish it was closer to where my dorm is! I have been mesmerized with this bridge ever since I saw it in the movie Home Alone: Lost in New York, and it was wonderful to just sit in front of it and sketch.
This was the first time I have seen a protest in NYC! And it was for a cause I certainly agree with.
I love this city. It feels like home.
15 August 2012
Concrete Jungle Where Dreams Are Made of
I am finallllllly here! I don't know why I was so frightened before, because all I feel now is absolute elation and excitement. I am so blessed to live out my dreams.
I love wearing these sequin shorts! I got so many compliments from random strangers because of them, which made me feel even more like a New Yorker, ahhhh. But walking so many miles in heels gave me horrible blisters, so I had to change out of my Jeffrey Campbell wedges and buy an oxford at H&M to ease the pain! First NYC lesson learned!
My momma and I at the Metropolitan Museum of Art! We went to the Schiaparelli and Prada exhibition...such fabulosity...
I love wearing these sequin shorts! I got so many compliments from random strangers because of them, which made me feel even more like a New Yorker, ahhhh. But walking so many miles in heels gave me horrible blisters, so I had to change out of my Jeffrey Campbell wedges and buy an oxford at H&M to ease the pain! First NYC lesson learned!
It was hardcore raining today, and it was surprisingly lovely. Everything feels so surreal.
My momma and I at the Metropolitan Museum of Art! We went to the Schiaparelli and Prada exhibition...such fabulosity...
top: American Apparel; shorts: Ruche; earrings: ALDO; shoes: Jeffrey Campbell and H&M
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