Metamorphosis

Remember these days? I sure do. When I was young, I could watch Mary-Kate and Ashely Olsen's To Grandmother's House We Go a million times. Oh, those beaded bandanas and platform flip-flops. It seems like I have watched these twins grow up (even though they are 6 years older than I). Now look. They stalk around in sky-high stilettos and peer over avant-garde sunglasses. I admire them for it.

I could, and maybe should, have put up so many more pictures but that would have taken hours. They way they put together clothing to look so thrown together and expensive-sloppy is so lovely. Even though it seems as if they are still trying to hold on to the heroin chic look, I am officially declaring the Olsen twins as my fashion inspiration.

I Love City Life

I woke up extremely excited this morning because today was the first day of my Fashion Marketing & Advertising Class at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York City. My mom, brother, and I caught the NJ Transit up to the city, which got us there at 12:46. Of course we had to stop for food before I went to my class, which started at 1:30, because my brother needed to "pack some food in his sack for future digestion." Yeah, he had to come with us because my dad is in Puerto Rico on a business trip right now. Anyways, after some good 'ol Jamaican food, off to FIT we went. I was the second student to arrive in the class. I kind of liked this because that way I could see what everyone else was wearing as they walked in. In my class were 10 girls and a boy.



Most of the girls were from NY or New Jersey, one had a British accent and one had a Russian accent. I wish I had an accent, it would make me that much more interesting. The professor explained normal first day things then began to talk about what we came for. He explained how marketing is pretty much a mind game, luxurious brands will not be luxury forever, and how Apple is a miracle worker. And other things obviously, I love it, so interesting. Marketing connects with everything in the whole world really, sort of makes the world go round.


What I extremely enjoyed though, was the 30-minute break we were given (not to sound like a lazy bum or anything). I was so peaceful just sitting there with my new fashionable friends on the damp little stoop. Just watching the city people pass. I cannot wait until next Saturday.

My Shoulder Hurts...

Due to the large amount of homework I have been given recently (even though this is the first week of school), I won't be able to spend hours at a time browsing the web and writing new posts for you all. Even this ridiculous homework is taking a toll on my body. My shoulder has been sore due to my too heavy bag. And this odd position I am sitting in right now isn't exactly helping. However, I am still logging on daily to look at my favorite blogs. So keep writing well bloggers. Well actually, there is one good thing about starting school again. I get to walk around with this bag I bought from Urban Outfitters for my various books and things.

Heck, since I have a little bit of time right now, I'll show you a couple other things I bought from Urban Outfitters for my back-to-school wear.

Fashion is Ironic

I don't know why, but today I felt like looking up the history of bohemians. Well actually I do know why. People say I dress it. So, I wanted to find out who they were and what they were really like. According to Wikipedia, they were pretty much like gypsies and lived very artistic lives. Today we think of bohemian fashion as expensive brands that use earthy colors and design flowy clothing. I find it ironic that people these days try so hard to seem like they don't care too much about fashion just to seem like a bohemian (by they, I mean people like me who think the bohemian style is divine) and that real bohemians didn't give a hoot about fashion or what they looked like. They were usually just so darn poor that the clothing they had was too big and did not fit properly. This is what we aim for:

And this is what they really were:

Up and Coming

If you are as interested in fashion as I am, consider going to one of these fashion shows. GenArt is again hosting their annual fashion shows dedicated to up-and-coming designers. They have hosted designers such as Zac Posen, Milly, and Hollywould. Me, myself am going to the 14th annual Fresh Faces fashion show in New York City. This show is said to have 6 womenswear and 2 menswear designers. However, if you happen to be thinking, "I wish they hosted something else besides fashion shows." They do! GenArt also has annual film festivals, art galleries, and concerts. If you are planning on going or have been to something GenArt hosted, I would love to know.

Is It Just Me?

I cannot help but to think of the good-'ol-school-days. While I was thinking about classes and boys, a question popped in my head. Why does it seem like a lot of teenagers dress the same? I don't know what it is like at your school, but at mine, alot of people dress in ONLY and I mean ONLY! American Eagle and Abercrombie & Fitch. Why? I ask myself. Are they afraid to show their individuality? I think so.

So, I'm not really sure what direction I am going in with this post. Just another thought to ponder...