tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41503700471582292422024-03-14T00:35:46.866-07:00Lauren-Ashley laurenashleytayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768964376831240249noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150370047158229242.post-76171491313214792242017-05-30T15:30:00.001-07:002021-04-15T08:54:50.918-07:00romantic off-the-shoulder dressesLong time, no see as they say! I decided to write a blog post today even though it has been a long time. Today's topic: off-the-shoulder.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
If I'm being honest, I hate jumping on board with trends. Maybe it's my inner pretentious hipster (I'm joking), but I like to make a statement when I wear something. There's something absolutely romantic about off-the-shoulder, and I'm a romantic-at-heart. I was recently watching Alexandria Morgan on YouTube and she modeled a red, polka-dot, off-the-shoulder H&M dress. I absolutely loved it on her and bought it right after watching her video. PSA: Everyone needs to subscribe and watch her videos! She's funny and super down-to-earth. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now back to the dress. This dress is light, comfortable, and perfect for hot, summer days. I decided to pair it with a straw boater hat because it's not an outfit without a hat (plus hats help protect your face from the sun)! I hope you all enjoyed this post and look forward to creating more.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xe2gG42NOLM/WS3wNiPU7NI/AAAAAAAACRs/qIpku2wRWPAAxxc7PZMQ0gC6n73ro_OZwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1836.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xe2gG42NOLM/WS3wNiPU7NI/AAAAAAAACRs/qIpku2wRWPAAxxc7PZMQ0gC6n73ro_OZwCLcB/s400/IMG_1836.JPG" width="266" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I4zkFdeLao0/WS3wPmi9x9I/AAAAAAAACRw/happKs3C1D84-2uWAi7ZmGK-Dm679bCZgCLcB/s1600/IMG_1835.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I4zkFdeLao0/WS3wPmi9x9I/AAAAAAAACRw/happKs3C1D84-2uWAi7ZmGK-Dm679bCZgCLcB/s400/IMG_1835.JPG" width="266" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pokF7W4JnEQ/WS3waFjjDjI/AAAAAAAACR8/K85ASE76MFwbv3RFIuTPkbFwOC7E-IbPQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1850.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pokF7W4JnEQ/WS3waFjjDjI/AAAAAAAACR8/K85ASE76MFwbv3RFIuTPkbFwOC7E-IbPQCLcB/s400/IMG_1850.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3XOrljxoXFU/WS3waGPigqI/AAAAAAAACSA/tx2s7Ggu1jgwcgIOkmVK2179q2aYge33gCLcB/s1600/IMG_1853.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3XOrljxoXFU/WS3waGPigqI/AAAAAAAACSA/tx2s7Ggu1jgwcgIOkmVK2179q2aYge33gCLcB/s400/IMG_1853.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x5S8gWb91mo/WS3wcuYXKVI/AAAAAAAACSE/mUArlsBBPqM7Yg2Q5Ja7wzD-kpAPmkXOgCLcB/s1600/IMG_1858.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="998" data-original-width="1600" height="249" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x5S8gWb91mo/WS3wcuYXKVI/AAAAAAAACSE/mUArlsBBPqM7Yg2Q5Ja7wzD-kpAPmkXOgCLcB/s400/IMG_1858.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Dress: H&M (it went out of stock really fast but here's one that is red & off the shoulder http://www.hm.com/us/product/67671?article=67671-B)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hat: Forever 21 -this went out of stock really fast too :-( </div>
laurenashleytayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768964376831240249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150370047158229242.post-69909665008916069562016-08-22T09:10:00.001-07:002016-08-23T21:22:35.331-07:00Vintage Outfit of the Day: 1960s quirky daisy print dressI love this dress with every bit of my beating heart. I know that sounds dramatic, but it's true. It has everything I want in a dress. It's vintage and from the 1960s. It has my favorite flower printed on it. It has colors I love. It's comfortable and fun. I find the best vintage pieces, and they are so much more appealing than today's clothing in my opinion. This dress is made out of linen and it's a nice dress for summer because the material isn't heavy. It's very cooling and breezy! The shop I bought it from online sent me a brooch with a vintage postcard. I thought the vintage brooch went perfect with the dress especially with the contrast of the cobalt blue center piece and the bright, yellow of my dress (my boyfriend actually pointed that out and told me to wear it with the dress). I walked around downtown and found a perfect little alley way to snap some shots of this new beaut! I don't know why but this dress gets me so excited to start a vintage shop one day. It's pieces like this that make my heart happy. You can watch my YouTube video of me modeling it here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hww5O_GqytY"><span style="color: magenta;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hww5O_GqytY</span></a><br />
<br />
Also, can you believe it's the end of summer?! I am SO excited for fall, but I don't want summer to leave either. It's bittersweet. I can't wait to make fall fashion videos for my YouTube channel and post some autumn outfits on here! I have SO many awesome video ideas and posts coming your way!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Dress: Vintage, 1960s</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Brooch: Vintage</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Shoes: Ruche (older)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Red lipstick: Nars, Dragon Girl</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VizxjfMz26Q/V7sf0q0y7cI/AAAAAAAACLg/S6m4zHL_ap8DEurQgNjroi3TpsYOXUZUgCEw/s1600/IMG_7560%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VizxjfMz26Q/V7sf0q0y7cI/AAAAAAAACLg/S6m4zHL_ap8DEurQgNjroi3TpsYOXUZUgCEw/s640/IMG_7560%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S3U3IZVwCwY/V7sgM6PqGhI/AAAAAAAACLE/8a-qhsohgq48orUz2qot1QUXxcahLEioQCLcB/s1600/IMG_7562%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S3U3IZVwCwY/V7sgM6PqGhI/AAAAAAAACLE/8a-qhsohgq48orUz2qot1QUXxcahLEioQCLcB/s640/IMG_7562%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5DpWnA2DFFw/V7sggIqoeBI/AAAAAAAACLM/_TXrK5bQH5QibYQCLnm7JMJPYyGiJapawCLcB/s1600/IMG_7570%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5DpWnA2DFFw/V7sggIqoeBI/AAAAAAAACLM/_TXrK5bQH5QibYQCLnm7JMJPYyGiJapawCLcB/s640/IMG_7570%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H9Gv8geZOrg/V7sg860D5hI/AAAAAAAACLU/_W3SEzfxDgg82pb84dBIXer4PMxLguh1ACLcB/s1600/IMG_7550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H9Gv8geZOrg/V7sg860D5hI/AAAAAAAACLU/_W3SEzfxDgg82pb84dBIXer4PMxLguh1ACLcB/s640/IMG_7550.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IA_8FgkBRP0/V7shG2-a7SI/AAAAAAAACLY/zvjl9OMk6YIIw29gzzj6Gu7PW_-dAlKYACLcB/s1600/IMG_7568%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IA_8FgkBRP0/V7shG2-a7SI/AAAAAAAACLY/zvjl9OMk6YIIw29gzzj6Gu7PW_-dAlKYACLcB/s640/IMG_7568%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-73V45P028aA/V7shPqgYVFI/AAAAAAAACLc/Rf87mq3Xn7Ecr5lNd_we2bOEDru7Pcn6ACLcB/s1600/IMG_7583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-73V45P028aA/V7shPqgYVFI/AAAAAAAACLc/Rf87mq3Xn7Ecr5lNd_we2bOEDru7Pcn6ACLcB/s640/IMG_7583.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />laurenashleytayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768964376831240249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150370047158229242.post-72283122684294462152016-07-25T09:28:00.000-07:002016-07-25T09:29:47.854-07:00How to Create a Fashion Mood Board | My Summer Mood Board 2016<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vUmGpBD2xU/V5WOASZ0VMI/AAAAAAAACHo/Jkm0xsuEnwYC1UG8my-Rs5a7CAXKFp_swCLcB/s1600/IMG_7822%2B%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vUmGpBD2xU/V5WOASZ0VMI/AAAAAAAACHo/Jkm0xsuEnwYC1UG8my-Rs5a7CAXKFp_swCLcB/s640/IMG_7822%2B%25283%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
I discovered the idea of making collages a few years ago in my high school art class. To this day, making a collage is one of my favorite artistic things to do. I love imagery and anything that deals with using my conceptual skills. Combine collage and fashion, and you get a fashion mood board. I think creating a mood board is great for spiking creativity and inspiration. and if you are like me, creating a mood board is fun and inspires you daily. I think it's especially great to have displayed in your room as a decor piece or to serve as inspiration when you choose what to wear in the mornings. If you're not sure how to go about creating a collage, let me guide the way!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OYk9Be8DY00/V5WSSX7mphI/AAAAAAAACIA/SDno6ylNsZciwCwHVmpTUQlmYvdMllU7gCLcB/s1600/IMG_7827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OYk9Be8DY00/V5WSSX7mphI/AAAAAAAACIA/SDno6ylNsZciwCwHVmpTUQlmYvdMllU7gCLcB/s640/IMG_7827.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SiEv2wq-AtY/V5WSz8FUihI/AAAAAAAACIE/flNnHG6etrouUxFJAnji6hW9kty2iKRNACLcB/s1600/IMG_7783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SiEv2wq-AtY/V5WSz8FUihI/AAAAAAAACIE/flNnHG6etrouUxFJAnji6hW9kty2iKRNACLcB/s640/IMG_7783.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
I typically grab some magazines or pictures. In my case, I felt inspired by my Free People catalogs, so I grabbed those and tore out some pictures. Basically any pictures you really like or feel drawn to, put them in a pile.<br />
<br />
Once I'm finished, I like to finalize what pictures I love the most. I like to think about the theme or central idea I'm wanting to express. When I made this board, I felt many bohemian vibes. I wanted to express the effortlessly chic woman. She always looks cool, not fussy. I had Jane Birkin and the 90s on my mind. So I took these thoughts and looked at what pictures I felt drawn to and what made me excited to look at visually. The ideas in my head became my theme for the board.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lYav4OmfEKA/V5WT82cz44I/AAAAAAAACIc/FZUXgUGH1RE3lZPLe1YmXJJPctgXHkcgwCLcB/s1600/IMG_7825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lYav4OmfEKA/V5WT82cz44I/AAAAAAAACIc/FZUXgUGH1RE3lZPLe1YmXJJPctgXHkcgwCLcB/s640/IMG_7825.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2a865zQvavw/V5WT7oz70QI/AAAAAAAACIY/zhQMdGqYodY7JRj28tzsuBzcySXZnjACwCLcB/s1600/IMG_7826.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2a865zQvavw/V5WT7oz70QI/AAAAAAAACIY/zhQMdGqYodY7JRj28tzsuBzcySXZnjACwCLcB/s640/IMG_7826.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8COnLqJrD08/V5WT56YW_fI/AAAAAAAACIU/8EKnPSbYsYo9-orpLi1wRnrdoDkEcpUsACLcB/s1600/IMG_7829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8COnLqJrD08/V5WT56YW_fI/AAAAAAAACIU/8EKnPSbYsYo9-orpLi1wRnrdoDkEcpUsACLcB/s640/IMG_7829.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
I honestly just start pinning pictures in different places. I play around with it until I figure out what I like. I use thumbtacks to pin them.<br />
<br />
My best advice for doing this successfully is jamming to some really cool tunes that inspire you. Just have fun with it and get lost in the process of creating something inspiring and awesome!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MKoRSUsxC3U/V5WUKMP3nkI/AAAAAAAACIg/q3YJv-V--mMUGv-lFHsRhTEh7GJPYwI7gCEw/s1600/IMG_7838%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MKoRSUsxC3U/V5WUKMP3nkI/AAAAAAAACIg/q3YJv-V--mMUGv-lFHsRhTEh7GJPYwI7gCEw/s640/IMG_7838%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Here is the link to my YouTube video that shows me creating the board!<span style="color: cyan;"> </span><span style="color: blue;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJRTTMC3r2c</span><br />
<br />
-The Girl in the Vintage Dresslaurenashleytayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768964376831240249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150370047158229242.post-49634902731430446472016-07-22T09:21:00.002-07:002021-04-15T08:45:14.315-07:00My Style Story | How to Develop Personal Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bkk7cHtCHv8/V5I34fYA9BI/AAAAAAAACFk/RqpbeiPu91ssDEbTELtmsJePi_13sKEUQCLcB/s1600/IMG_7729.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bkk7cHtCHv8/V5I34fYA9BI/AAAAAAAACFk/RqpbeiPu91ssDEbTELtmsJePi_13sKEUQCLcB/s640/IMG_7729.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Personal style is something that is so important to me. It's a way of expression and art. I don't know what I would do if everyone had to dress the same. What's the fun in that?<br />
<br />
My personal style story starts in my family and has made it's way down to me. I think people in your family can influence your style. My mamaw dressed my mom, and then my mom dressed me when I was young. Both of their fashion choices have rubbed off on me too. I like looking at older pictures of my mamaw and mom and seeing what they wore. My mamaw had a cool, quirky 60s style. My mom was a 70s girl. I love both of these styles and express them daily in my fashion choices.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pn0-e42ycrs/V5JBQsC2DrI/AAAAAAAACGE/ccJd5YlODFwmBPXAQBzehC5jWEv3fiY4ACLcB/s1600/IMG_7695.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pn0-e42ycrs/V5JBQsC2DrI/AAAAAAAACGE/ccJd5YlODFwmBPXAQBzehC5jWEv3fiY4ACLcB/s640/IMG_7695.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aCtDtLoclAo/V5JBPARnJZI/AAAAAAAACF8/rCGqzG1_1vsYD0ktXgvpt279AU5-F9fiwCLcB/s1600/IMG_7696.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aCtDtLoclAo/V5JBPARnJZI/AAAAAAAACF8/rCGqzG1_1vsYD0ktXgvpt279AU5-F9fiwCLcB/s640/IMG_7696.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5GPm1CtdNN4/V5JCAg--qwI/AAAAAAAACGM/IzCFl5-VlhANMoRZWNKEOhPTLnvdB5WvwCLcB/s1600/IMG_7712.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5GPm1CtdNN4/V5JCAg--qwI/AAAAAAAACGM/IzCFl5-VlhANMoRZWNKEOhPTLnvdB5WvwCLcB/s640/IMG_7712.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
First picture on the left (my mom is on the left). Second picture on the right (my mom is on the right)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S1R5qw6qu0w/V5JCaUSvKNI/AAAAAAAACGQ/VxjSO4KLhH4p_j91WTd68VHrDzk9Y6GdgCLcB/s1600/IMG_7726.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S1R5qw6qu0w/V5JCaUSvKNI/AAAAAAAACGQ/VxjSO4KLhH4p_j91WTd68VHrDzk9Y6GdgCLcB/s640/IMG_7726.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
I was born in the 90s; the decade of Britney Spears and Clueless. My hobbies were ballet and dress-up; where I learned about lace, pearls, tulle, sequins, and cat-eye sunglasses-- all things that I still wear and adore today.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i7AUwQmh_MI/V5JGlqYdBSI/AAAAAAAACHE/tqcWoG6zFqYEoDGks6ORf_lHZ5iW8o_tQCLcB/s1600/IMG_7725.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i7AUwQmh_MI/V5JGlqYdBSI/AAAAAAAACHE/tqcWoG6zFqYEoDGks6ORf_lHZ5iW8o_tQCLcB/s640/IMG_7725.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qCI207mGy4k/V5JD1fBT0II/AAAAAAAACGc/-kX15FdgWFA302ayLkvYukcn2IX9NQyqgCLcB/s1600/IMG_7704%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qCI207mGy4k/V5JD1fBT0II/AAAAAAAACGc/-kX15FdgWFA302ayLkvYukcn2IX9NQyqgCLcB/s640/IMG_7704%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tAW5jcO4Pe4/V5JEuKHpHQI/AAAAAAAACGw/bcnSbQ_c1ToVxIzbtCRQKrO8se-bZZf4ACLcB/s1600/IMG_7710.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tAW5jcO4Pe4/V5JEuKHpHQI/AAAAAAAACGw/bcnSbQ_c1ToVxIzbtCRQKrO8se-bZZf4ACLcB/s640/IMG_7710.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BsJaut90lRc/V5JErDOVdbI/AAAAAAAACG0/vlRdaC4Jd2QZ-_lQv8I3K5SjfrGpTtdTwCEw/s1600/IMG_7741.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BsJaut90lRc/V5JErDOVdbI/AAAAAAAACG0/vlRdaC4Jd2QZ-_lQv8I3K5SjfrGpTtdTwCEw/s640/IMG_7741.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Besides my family and 90s past, there are many other factors that play into my personal style and the person I am today. My love for fashion grew when I subscribed to my first fashion magazine, <i>Teen Vogue, </i>in middle school. I discovered that girls shopped at flea markets, thrift shops, and VINTAGE shops! It was my first time ever hearing about vintage. I thought the young women dressed so unique and cool. It was different from anything I had ever seen. I wanted to develop my own individual style, and I wanted to be different. After discovering the world of fashion and vintage, I bought fashion-related books and read them. I still read them today! I am always looking for inspiration. I look at pictures all the time. I am always keeping my eyes open. I keep a fashion blog on Tumblr and create mood boards at home with pictures that inspire me. I think it's important to always look at different imagery because you'll never know when something will inspire you.<br />
<br />
Today I'd classify my style as vintage. I can't exactly pinpoint one thing that has influenced the style I've created. There are endless amounts of photographs, movies, books, and music that have inspired me over time. I think if you're struggling with developing your personal style, you should start keeping a folder of pictures you love or start a Tumblr. Save anything that is visually appealing to you and look back it when making decisions of the style you want to create. It's not about what's in style or what everyone else is wearing. I honestly think it's about being yourself and wearing what makes you happy, something that took me a while to realize.<br />
<br />
If you want to watch my YouTube video on my style story, here is the link!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhKwDRXJfFg" target="_blank"> <span style="color: magenta;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhKwDRXJfFg</span></a><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"><br /></span>
<br />
-The Girl in the Vintage Dress<br />
<br />laurenashleytayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768964376831240249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150370047158229242.post-62333363790068885542016-07-18T11:34:00.001-07:002016-07-22T09:28:30.692-07:00I AM BACK! 1960s mod summerHello again! This is probably the second time I have returned to my blog. Recently I have been investing time into my YouTube channel and it has reminded me of why I use to love blogging. While YouTube is my serious project, I would still like to post pictures of different things and keep things lighthearted and fun on here. For my return, I have a 1960s mod summer inspired outfit - as I call it. I found these 1960s gingham blue and white pants my mom bought in a vintage shop in Chicago a couple years ago. I thought they would look great with a pop of yellow. Although I'm not the biggest fan of crop tops, I quite like the idea of it with these pants. I love finding quirky clothes like this in vintage shops. It's so fun and different and that's exactly why I love them. Here is the link to my YouTube video on this look. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnb1N-uzg2k">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnb1N-uzg2k</a><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Top: Asos (old)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Pants: vintage shop</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Bag: vintage shop</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D7aYVYGejNo/V40fSCUO3iI/AAAAAAAACFE/7gSvD4QmZDk6jRdo_79CRmY2Kpn6LOJhQCLcB/s1600/IMG_7481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D7aYVYGejNo/V40fSCUO3iI/AAAAAAAACFE/7gSvD4QmZDk6jRdo_79CRmY2Kpn6LOJhQCLcB/s640/IMG_7481.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mB-AUcpTSRQ/V40fTQa6r7I/AAAAAAAACFM/S3X3Boq39wkv4AqLlPq0vbzmiLuoRpWhACLcB/s1600/IMG_7497%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mB-AUcpTSRQ/V40fTQa6r7I/AAAAAAAACFM/S3X3Boq39wkv4AqLlPq0vbzmiLuoRpWhACLcB/s640/IMG_7497%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-reGzMt4jHzc/V40fTN8m8sI/AAAAAAAACFI/vfT1_eEGa_gj8cZYA610DYUJB0rnFNEqQCLcB/s1600/IMG_7503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-reGzMt4jHzc/V40fTN8m8sI/AAAAAAAACFI/vfT1_eEGa_gj8cZYA610DYUJB0rnFNEqQCLcB/s640/IMG_7503.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
laurenashleytayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768964376831240249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150370047158229242.post-75497835187539799642013-09-08T19:29:00.000-07:002014-10-14T22:34:05.040-07:009.8.13 photo diaryHi, everyone!
This weekend my mamaw came to visit us, and we had a lovely time. We went antiquing and Saturday night we had a bonfire with a couple of my family members at the lake. It was fun to eat hot dogs, s'mores, and homemade candy from a local candy shop. It was honestly fun spending the last few days of the summer doing some of my favorite things I love. I am super excited for fall to come though. Bittersweet.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vjySMYxecwk/VD3uvWH-bqI/AAAAAAAABzw/3iXUJcV1ovM/s1600/016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vjySMYxecwk/VD3uvWH-bqI/AAAAAAAABzw/3iXUJcV1ovM/s1600/016.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ED2eL7q_we0/VD3vIU9jGcI/AAAAAAAABz4/GrmfMpowpJw/s1600/021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ED2eL7q_we0/VD3vIU9jGcI/AAAAAAAABz4/GrmfMpowpJw/s1600/021.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Love the idea of using a seashell to hold little bracelets & earrings.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z41XfSKq9p8/VD3vdVNEDkI/AAAAAAAAB0A/C6BhxPfpJ2I/s1600/022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z41XfSKq9p8/VD3vdVNEDkI/AAAAAAAAB0A/C6BhxPfpJ2I/s1600/022.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love vintage cameras. I have no idea why. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MKlmINXY9MI/VD3wjF0rOjI/AAAAAAAAB0M/7wpcBSMGJFk/s1600/019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MKlmINXY9MI/VD3wjF0rOjI/AAAAAAAAB0M/7wpcBSMGJFk/s1600/019.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Vintage jewelry is beautiful. So unique!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GoYMt5m2GdA/VD3xBNbzRLI/AAAAAAAAB0U/LYoQgvMwWcA/s1600/025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GoYMt5m2GdA/VD3xBNbzRLI/AAAAAAAAB0U/LYoQgvMwWcA/s1600/025.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ylEH5wcwB0o/VD3xpzVW_pI/AAAAAAAAB0k/2_9BjKONKNg/s1600/038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ylEH5wcwB0o/VD3xpzVW_pI/AAAAAAAAB0k/2_9BjKONKNg/s1600/038.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love to pick up some bark during Christmas time. Cherry & lemon are the best.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MJTLnnT1cv8/VD3yH0MpbzI/AAAAAAAAB0s/hw4b1cjgjRw/s1600/042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MJTLnnT1cv8/VD3yH0MpbzI/AAAAAAAAB0s/hw4b1cjgjRw/s1600/042.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I loved the breeze on my neck once the sun set on the lake!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Rpf-pQcS0A/VD3ySjGg8-I/AAAAAAAAB00/jzuwtYjctA0/s1600/046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Rpf-pQcS0A/VD3ySjGg8-I/AAAAAAAAB00/jzuwtYjctA0/s1600/046.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Love my milkmaid braid</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F_QO2c2Hxcs/VD3yaLA-hzI/AAAAAAAAB08/WUZxEpcGo74/s1600/049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F_QO2c2Hxcs/VD3yaLA-hzI/AAAAAAAAB08/WUZxEpcGo74/s1600/049.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I also love American Eagle's boyfriend jeans.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you also had a great weekend too!</div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
-The Girl In The Vintage Dress</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div>
laurenashleytayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768964376831240249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150370047158229242.post-64713383211945325192013-08-23T15:28:00.000-07:002014-10-14T21:22:33.779-07:00DIY: Remodeling a 70s jewelry box Hello, everyone! So sorry I have been away! I started college for the first time this week. I am going into Business Administration so I can open up a vintage boutique one day. I have been so busy already, but I haven't forgot about the blog. Recently I discovered a thrift shop close to home and while I was shopping, I noticed this old, jewelry box. I have been redoing my room and all of my things have been moved around. I eventually ran out of places to put my jewelry. The box was almost perfect, but it was brown and the fabric inside the drawers was old and stained. I didn't buy it at first because of its condition. Later, I kept thinking about what I could do to make the box look better. I decided I could paint it. I also wanted to redo the inside of the drawers by replacing the stained, yellow fabric with floral scrapbook paper by using Modge Podge. I bought it the next day for $5! My mom thought it was from the 70s (typical of me to pick out something from the 70s, since I love that era so much). After a few painting sessions (I used all-purpose acrylic paint from a local craft store) and a little Modge Podge, it goes to show that a little TLC goes a long way.
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a5Org8-7Djk/VD3z15vbXII/AAAAAAAAB1I/ePfNJDxVEHk/s1600/before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a5Org8-7Djk/VD3z15vbXII/AAAAAAAAB1I/ePfNJDxVEHk/s1600/before.jpg" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LVUye0667Ms/VD31o3GiBBI/AAAAAAAAB10/47FsMWbHxkA/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LVUye0667Ms/VD31o3GiBBI/AAAAAAAAB10/47FsMWbHxkA/s1600/002.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TJPu51y0NOo/VD31Tu0DaEI/AAAAAAAAB1k/THHBA7dbtIY/s1600/after.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TJPu51y0NOo/VD31Tu0DaEI/AAAAAAAAB1k/THHBA7dbtIY/s1600/after.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zt50W5HiNKE/VD31IdoaBNI/AAAAAAAAB1c/hpCZQxzpo6M/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zt50W5HiNKE/VD31IdoaBNI/AAAAAAAAB1c/hpCZQxzpo6M/s1600/008.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0JbvA6jXg6Q/VD31CVWlj7I/AAAAAAAAB1U/YJnbPTmWFKs/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0JbvA6jXg6Q/VD31CVWlj7I/AAAAAAAAB1U/YJnbPTmWFKs/s1600/006.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Qif9zVHGLI/VD31dd1L69I/AAAAAAAAB1s/_39HNJp66d0/s1600/007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Qif9zVHGLI/VD31dd1L69I/AAAAAAAAB1s/_39HNJp66d0/s1600/007.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div>
laurenashleytayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768964376831240249noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150370047158229242.post-62270165224753847622013-07-23T10:51:00.003-07:002014-10-14T21:33:26.714-07:00Flowers in her hair <div align="center">
<br /></div>
<div align="center">
So yesterday I was at my best friend's house, Courtney, and I was reading her <i>Seventeen</i> magazine. I believe all kinds of magazines have so much information for new ideas so I read any kind I can get my hands on. I already read <i>Seventeen's</i> June/July issue but I wanted to flip through it again in-case I had missed anything. I'm glad I did because I discovered a new hair style that I really love! All you do is twist a couple sections of your hair & pin it! The fun part is pinning it with all sorts of fun hair accessories! You should definitely try this! Sweet & simple!<br />
<br /></div>
<div align="center">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4vm-zWJvzyo/VD33nRwYf9I/AAAAAAAAB2A/D2HU5HVmbDQ/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4vm-zWJvzyo/VD33nRwYf9I/AAAAAAAAB2A/D2HU5HVmbDQ/s1600/002.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--Mre0RT-eYs/VD33p8a6kCI/AAAAAAAAB2I/ugMFW_8nl9k/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--Mre0RT-eYs/VD33p8a6kCI/AAAAAAAAB2I/ugMFW_8nl9k/s1600/004.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oWbou1YfhGI/VD330cXFGRI/AAAAAAAAB2Q/NzjquEQ57iM/s1600/010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oWbou1YfhGI/VD330cXFGRI/AAAAAAAAB2Q/NzjquEQ57iM/s1600/010.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dukj56rJ8KQ/VD34JKYHV8I/AAAAAAAAB2g/Nzie5ilTu_c/s1600/013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dukj56rJ8KQ/VD34JKYHV8I/AAAAAAAAB2g/Nzie5ilTu_c/s1600/013.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-012pccPhw3g/VD34G2nACKI/AAAAAAAAB2Y/u--V29TixtQ/s1600/016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-012pccPhw3g/VD34G2nACKI/AAAAAAAAB2Y/u--V29TixtQ/s1600/016.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<div align="center">
<br /></div>
<div align="center">
</div>
<div>
<a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div>
laurenashleytayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768964376831240249noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150370047158229242.post-29175690318514026012013-04-14T11:58:00.002-07:002014-10-14T21:56:16.890-07:00Prom 2013: Vegas baby<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-awBo8Xg2GLU/VD38Rv3NaDI/AAAAAAAAB3I/VaCn_tafPlU/s1600/029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-awBo8Xg2GLU/VD38Rv3NaDI/AAAAAAAAB3I/VaCn_tafPlU/s1600/029.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DtcDbJhlOGc/VD38yvWP8pI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/mi_eLAHmPkU/s1600/037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DtcDbJhlOGc/VD38yvWP8pI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/mi_eLAHmPkU/s1600/037.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8SSxPkyrxO4/VD382Kj22gI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/LOOhOgO14iA/s1600/041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8SSxPkyrxO4/VD382Kj22gI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/LOOhOgO14iA/s1600/041.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qQ6_IeZvCRw/VD39keCgkgI/AAAAAAAAB3w/EC7IYAVl8R8/s1600/prompicture.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qQ6_IeZvCRw/VD39keCgkgI/AAAAAAAAB3w/EC7IYAVl8R8/s1600/prompicture.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gs_qSBMw-oI/VD39ailG9OI/AAAAAAAAB3o/srwomkOOjP4/s1600/063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gs_qSBMw-oI/VD39ailG9OI/AAAAAAAAB3o/srwomkOOjP4/s1600/063.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bnWx1xl4PmQ/VD39O_vbeWI/AAAAAAAAB3g/K4Co37bs9ik/s1600/064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bnWx1xl4PmQ/VD39O_vbeWI/AAAAAAAAB3g/K4Co37bs9ik/s1600/064.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hope you enjoy my pictures from my last & lovely prom.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
Dress: Jovani<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
laurenashleytayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768964376831240249noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150370047158229242.post-73032910025898723892012-11-05T16:19:00.000-08:002014-03-10T17:32:20.099-07:00Meet DJiun Wang. The great thing about TVFU is networking. You can meet so many amazing people with exquisite talent, like <strong>DJiun Wang</strong>. (His last name,'Wang', reminds me of the well-known designers Alexander Wang and Vera Wang. He's definitely bound to be a big designer with a legendary last name like that, haha.) Readers, you are lucky, because I conducted an interview with the young,fresh,and talented designer himself. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-14A3Wm-WSQ8/UJcQySI-0wI/AAAAAAAAAZo/6CkBguTaEBg/s1600/DJuin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-14A3Wm-WSQ8/UJcQySI-0wI/AAAAAAAAAZo/6CkBguTaEBg/s400/DJuin.png" height="400" width="266" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Photography : Knky Photos</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
LW: How old are you?<br />
DJ: 18. I just turned 18 last week!<br />
<br />
(Lucky!)<br />
<br />
LW: What is your current education?<br />
DJ: I attend Salem High Visual Arts Academy in Virginia Beach<br />
<br />
LW: How would a friend describe your personality? <br />
DJ: My friends would say I'm the social butterfly in any situation, never keeping still. Also, I am the one always aiming to surpass expectations, haha! My friends love/hate my hardwork and determination.<br />
<br />
LW: When did you start loving fashion?<br />
DJ: Fashion has always been a love of mine ever since I was a child, I just never took it seriously until others saw a talent for fashion in me.<br />
<br />
LW: How did you first get into designing? <br />
DJ: Ever since I was 5 I would make design sketches, but I never expected it to get my anywhere. No one believed I could actually bring my designs to life until a classmate of my named Kyle B. trusted me with his sewing machine and gave me all the materials to start out with. My first dress is actually the crocheted diamond studded see-through dress.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uI2HgMpLBBs/UJhS8xMmVvI/AAAAAAAAAcU/qYO9Wlwv3ic/s1600/416923_10151148012679833_1566050653_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uI2HgMpLBBs/UJhS8xMmVvI/AAAAAAAAAcU/qYO9Wlwv3ic/s400/416923_10151148012679833_1566050653_n.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Just one of his many detailed sketches. <strong>So much</strong> talent. </div>
<br />
<br />
LW: Who is your favorite designer?<br />
DJ: Designers Alexander McQueen and Gou Pei are my idols. Their designs are so eccentric and well crafted, truly works of art.<br />
<br />
LW: Was VA Fashion Week your first time debuting? Have you done this before? <br />
DJ: Yes, VA Fashion week was my first ever show. I was fortunate enough to be featured in the finale show. I was even invited to show at Brooklyn Fashion week.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here are a few pictures from his debut at VA Fashion Week.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
These designs are <strong><u>SO</u></strong> beautiful. The second and last picture are my favorites! </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iOOgv3kh-XM/UJhQRuMgrcI/AAAAAAAAAao/duyWNtmzudQ/s1600/297121_295020363940741_413001391_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iOOgv3kh-XM/UJhQRuMgrcI/AAAAAAAAAao/duyWNtmzudQ/s320/297121_295020363940741_413001391_n.jpg" height="320" width="256" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GXuH1mJx3D4/UJhQTZRFWMI/AAAAAAAAAaw/-qB99nidnq0/s1600/375812_295020520607392_965585742_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GXuH1mJx3D4/UJhQTZRFWMI/AAAAAAAAAaw/-qB99nidnq0/s320/375812_295020520607392_965585742_n.jpg" height="320" width="256" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8TBV8sCscy0/UJhQUSwEHaI/AAAAAAAAAa4/b2zCA0Jhbr4/s1600/375893_295020323940745_1354236317_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8TBV8sCscy0/UJhQUSwEHaI/AAAAAAAAAa4/b2zCA0Jhbr4/s320/375893_295020323940745_1354236317_n.jpg" height="320" width="256" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cP-oTHLTYBU/UJhQV3mq1QI/AAAAAAAAAbA/ho0H_4IoTJk/s1600/404110_295020273940750_1034711381_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cP-oTHLTYBU/UJhQV3mq1QI/AAAAAAAAAbA/ho0H_4IoTJk/s320/404110_295020273940750_1034711381_n.jpg" height="320" width="256" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m3xXrvKQemY/UJhQZkJAnKI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/EZHx5V9c_Tw/s1600/525569_10151210123053770_2028341553_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m3xXrvKQemY/UJhQZkJAnKI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/EZHx5V9c_Tw/s320/525569_10151210123053770_2028341553_n.jpg" height="320" width="168" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HAopz3JvWZQ/UJhQcGL3k7I/AAAAAAAAAbY/y1ySfnhJpAs/s1600/525576_295020427274068_1579111131_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HAopz3JvWZQ/UJhQcGL3k7I/AAAAAAAAAbY/y1ySfnhJpAs/s320/525576_295020427274068_1579111131_n.jpg" height="320" width="256" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p-lov2ElZYk/UJhQdkmw46I/AAAAAAAAAbg/vmjOacy7iOQ/s1600/552389_295020230607421_2082630273_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p-lov2ElZYk/UJhQdkmw46I/AAAAAAAAAbg/vmjOacy7iOQ/s320/552389_295020230607421_2082630273_n.jpg" height="320" width="256" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aaKNtdN5HTU/UJhQe-lOwdI/AAAAAAAAAbo/yBHGmvRV-1Y/s1600/644110_295020187274092_2008287667_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aaKNtdN5HTU/UJhQe-lOwdI/AAAAAAAAAbo/yBHGmvRV-1Y/s320/644110_295020187274092_2008287667_n.jpg" height="320" width="256" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2PC8HFfm4MM/UJhQf-H3I9I/AAAAAAAAAbw/M2aebP3VXno/s1600/644603_295020467274064_1232861226_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2PC8HFfm4MM/UJhQf-H3I9I/AAAAAAAAAbw/M2aebP3VXno/s320/644603_295020467274064_1232861226_n.jpg" height="320" width="256" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Photography: Brooks Fotographie</div>
<br />
<br />
LW: What is your inspiration for your designs?<br />
DJ: My inspirations derive from various cultures, artworks, textures, and natural elements. I have some designs where I juxtapose Parisian and Chinese elements, and even sheer with leather and studs. Contrast. I love it.<br />
<br />
(I could not agree more with that last statement.)<br />
<br />
LW: Describe the process it took to make this collection and to debut it.<br />
DJ: My most recent collection, Romantica, took almost exactly one year to produce. Romantica is the combination of 3 collections (The Beginning Collection, Black&Gold, and Romantica) which were produced all while I was working on my AP Art portfolio and completing my academy classes. The process really just came naturally; whenever shopping for fabrics, linens, or accessories I just grab whatever jumps out at me then let the fabrics speak to be. I always look for both the beautiful and the ugly, haha.<br />
<br />
(Nothing wrong with that, haha.)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8b2cGV0DTCI/UJhc2DesupI/AAAAAAAAAc0/k2AO3Yqpddg/s1600/R1+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8b2cGV0DTCI/UJhc2DesupI/AAAAAAAAAc0/k2AO3Yqpddg/s400/R1+(1).jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
DJ's promo picture for his ROMANTICA Collection </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Photographer: DJiun Wang</div>
<br />
LW: Have you ever been to TVFU before or is it your first time?<br />
DJ: This was my first year at TVFU, such a phenomenal experience. I was truly in my element being surrounded by other exceptionally talented youths. Everyone was so beautiful too! I was lucky enough to be interviewed and featured in NY MAG: THE CUT style portion<br />
<br />
(That's super cool! Jealous!)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5cJHF6Ts0tk/UJhEjm67PjI/AAAAAAAAAaI/X_k2KMFm7Gg/s1600/DJ+NY+MAG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5cJHF6Ts0tk/UJhEjm67PjI/AAAAAAAAAaI/X_k2KMFm7Gg/s400/DJ+NY+MAG.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
DJ in NY Mag: THE CUT style portion</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
LW: Tell us about the sessions you had at TVFU this year and what your experience was like.<br />
DJ: I attended the Parabal Gurung, Nicole Richie, Christian Siriano, and Phillip Lim sessions along with seminars with the editors of Teen Vogue. I was excited to learn about such different designers' creative processes, inspiration, and how they rose to fame. This was especially a great networking experience meeting wonderful people such as Lauren-Ashley Walker!<br />
<br />
(Aw, how nice! Agreed, again.)<br />
<br />
LW: Can your describe the outfit you wore to TVFU?<br />
DJ: I wore a custom designed shirt with an ombre bleach dipped denim jacket with a gold studded collar, a 3/4 sleeve custom blazer from Taiwan, maroon skinny jeans from Japan, Lacoste shoes, and gold studded bracelets (lots of em)!<br />
<br />
LW: What was your favorite session this year and why?<br />
DJ: Christian Siriano is on my list of inspirational designers. I was extremely despaired that I didn't get to personally meet and get a picture with Christian Siriano, but one day it will happen. Hearing his creative process inspires me to find more ways to connect the world of fashion with art.<br />
<br />
LW: Where do you see yourself in the future?<br />
DJ: Head designer of McQueen.<br />
<br />
<br />
I don't know about you, but I loved his answers. If you want to check out more of Wang's talent, here are three links you can visit! <br />
<br />
<strong>Artist Page:</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DjiunW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DjiunW</a><br />
<strong>BeginningCollection:</strong><br />
<a href="http://djiunwang.wix.com/BeginningCollection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://djiunwang.wix.com/BeginningCollection</a><br />
<strong>Black&Gold Collection:</strong><br />
<a href="http://djiunwang.wix.com/blackandgold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://djiunwang.wix.com/blackandgold</a>laurenashleytayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768964376831240249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150370047158229242.post-55276626945852694962012-10-22T21:00:00.003-07:002014-06-02T17:59:43.280-07:00NYC & Teen Vogue Fashion University Photo DiaryI'm back...sadly. My wonderful and magical week in NYC and TVFU is over, but now I have loads to tell you about my experience. <br />
<br />
<br />
Monday, we took a plane from Nashville to Chicago to New York. My first plane experience was very cool. You could see every house and street. Cars looked like tiny little pencil marks from the view on the plane. Clouds looked like cotton candy, and you could see the huge shadows they left on the Earth. Was it scary? Nope. The only problem I had was an ear ache. When we first arrived in the heart of NYC, all I could do was sit there with my jaw dropped open at all the amazing things I saw! I think it dropped even lower when I saw Times Square (keep in mind that it was night, so it was even more beautiful). It was exciting and exhilarating to be there. It was rainy when we first got there, but it still looked awesome. I remember walking around on the streets, and I loved it. I much rather walk everywhere than taking a taxi, bus, or subway because you could see everything and take it in. It was super busy that night (it honestly always is) and people were wearing rain boots and holding umbrellas everywhere. I loved the rush of it and couldn't wait till tomorrow. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ori6SwCn8N0/UIX33IeGqxI/AAAAAAAAAHA/d1Se1OSh2Zs/s1600/IMG_1811.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ori6SwCn8N0/UIX33IeGqxI/AAAAAAAAAHA/d1Se1OSh2Zs/s640/IMG_1811.JPG" height="640" width="377" /></a></div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
At Nashville airport before my first flight. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ykfKqwJnSHg/UIX40qPNqnI/AAAAAAAAAHI/AMWZNpZzJek/s1600/IMG_1817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ykfKqwJnSHg/UIX40qPNqnI/AAAAAAAAAHI/AMWZNpZzJek/s640/IMG_1817.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Flying to Chicago.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2MgrDlExHpo/UIX4-8MDVbI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/QtwNm6Obiyc/s1600/IMG_1823.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2MgrDlExHpo/UIX4-8MDVbI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/QtwNm6Obiyc/s640/IMG_1823.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Arriving in New York.</div>
<br />
The next day we went to the Conde Nast building (where some of TVFU takes place), Rockefeller Plaza, and walked through 5th Avenue (it was freezing and especially windy). The Conde Nast building has the offices of Teen Vogue and Vogue inside. While standing outside of the building I did a double take. I saw Jane Kelter de Valle(editor of Teen Vogue) walk into the building, and I couldn't believe my eyes (*fan girling*)! She looked fashionable and amazing. I didn't want to tear my eyes away from the place hoping I'd see more editors walk in. We sadly had to leave to go to Rockefeller Plaza. It was just how I pictured it! The ice skating rink just opened that day and a group of famous skaters had just been skating there on the TODAY show that morning. We proceeded to 5th Avenue where we saw all kinds of stores! It was very overwhelming. Later, I ate at my first food vendor. There are so many different kinds to choose from. I got something from an Indian food vendor that couldn't have been healthy, but it was delicious. After that, we went to the well-known Magnolia bakery and purchased a vanilla bean cheesecake that was excellent. We walked around Times Square later and by the time we had done this, the day was over. When we walked back to our hotel, we brushed shoulders with Fred Armisen (SNL actor). What a great way to end the day, right?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-goEcDW9VVOQ/UIX6r2lFNNI/AAAAAAAAAHY/IXF8Kr5-uIo/s1600/IMG_1865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-goEcDW9VVOQ/UIX6r2lFNNI/AAAAAAAAAHY/IXF8Kr5-uIo/s640/IMG_1865.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VVKBqOqiz1k/UIX65YV5KhI/AAAAAAAAAHg/nkXItCYW6_g/s1600/IMG_1864.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VVKBqOqiz1k/UIX65YV5KhI/AAAAAAAAAHg/nkXItCYW6_g/s640/IMG_1864.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Where I saw Jane Keltner de Valle walk inside.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bgd1mKaREL0/UIX9QKLlVJI/AAAAAAAAAH0/jCnD8tHF8YY/s1600/IMG_1933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bgd1mKaREL0/UIX9QKLlVJI/AAAAAAAAAH0/jCnD8tHF8YY/s640/IMG_1933.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Rockefeller Plaza</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Uhixr9X6Ark/UIYDG4arMLI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/zXUTosKjOFU/s1600/IMG_1919.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Uhixr9X6Ark/UIYDG4arMLI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/zXUTosKjOFU/s640/IMG_1919.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Where the Christmas tree goes!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6i0Jwizh5Dg/UIX-YB-JpMI/AAAAAAAAAH8/WxW8yhrlOf8/s1600/253070_4845919105819_848642044_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6i0Jwizh5Dg/UIX-YB-JpMI/AAAAAAAAAH8/WxW8yhrlOf8/s640/253070_4845919105819_848642044_n.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Louis Vuitton on 5th Avenue</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CJjvIvBaVdA/UIYESdZXaeI/AAAAAAAAAJc/ERFAcGhF9C0/s1600/IMG_1866.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CJjvIvBaVdA/UIYESdZXaeI/AAAAAAAAAJc/ERFAcGhF9C0/s640/IMG_1866.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bFXc6J4Re-Q/UIYEiD1AsSI/AAAAAAAAAJk/gw_R-kC5h7g/s1600/IMG_1874.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bFXc6J4Re-Q/UIYEiD1AsSI/AAAAAAAAAJk/gw_R-kC5h7g/s640/IMG_1874.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Times Square.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PN1MvU9NuQ0/UIYE0qPmKxI/AAAAAAAAAJs/DuRzU5zdOcY/s1600/IMG_1876.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PN1MvU9NuQ0/UIYE0qPmKxI/AAAAAAAAAJs/DuRzU5zdOcY/s640/IMG_1876.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
Wednesday we spent the day in SoHo, Greenwhich Village, and Little Italy. This was the day I rode the subway for the first time. It was a very quiet and bumpy ride. I felt like a true New Yorker standing up and holding on to the rail. Our first stop was at the Dominque Ansel Bakery to eat my very first french macaroon! We spent the rest of our time in SoHo looking inside shops. When we returned home that day, we ate our very first NY style pizza from Bella Vita. Now I can say I felt like a New Yorker.<br />
<br />
<br />
I woke early the next morning for the TODAY show! There were loads of people surrounding the gate with their signs hoping to be seen on T.V. I was just hoping to meet Kathy Lee and Hoda (I watch them every morning almost). I unfortunately did not get to meet them, but I did meet Al Roker! I barely got a glimpse of Hoda walking in to get her hair and makeup done. I also saw Savannah, Matt, Al, and Natalie when they came outside to report. The coolest part was seeing Cee Lo Green walk out to meet some of us. I did get a video and picture of him! Later, I watched Kathy Lee and Hoda do their segment and they are so fun. I was on T.V. too. I truly got the whole TODAY show experience. To spend the rest of the day, we decided to take a walk through Central Park. It's perfect to walk through there during the fall because of the trees changing colors. We also walked on Madison Avenue where there are more designer shops (I died when I first saw Oscar de la Renta and Valentino). It was a perfect fall day. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UQ0-NQ-bTPE/UIX_k3CNX7I/AAAAAAAAAIM/bJ1hwASLLo0/s1600/IMG_1886.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UQ0-NQ-bTPE/UIX_k3CNX7I/AAAAAAAAAIM/bJ1hwASLLo0/s640/IMG_1886.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
TODAY Show </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H-5VKXdIxVw/UIYABsMK7_I/AAAAAAAAAIc/Oe3IiM3I4Io/s1600/IMG_1915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H-5VKXdIxVw/UIYABsMK7_I/AAAAAAAAAIc/Oe3IiM3I4Io/s640/IMG_1915.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Doesn't Natalie look super cute?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZywcC5s5Bik/UIX_0IULnzI/AAAAAAAAAIU/eNwif4suwtk/s1600/IMG_1911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZywcC5s5Bik/UIX_0IULnzI/AAAAAAAAAIU/eNwif4suwtk/s640/IMG_1911.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love Savannah's trench.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l25nMNByaUM/UIYAiEnJY9I/AAAAAAAAAIw/NxDQ5UFGA9s/s1600/IMG_1901.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l25nMNByaUM/UIYAiEnJY9I/AAAAAAAAAIw/NxDQ5UFGA9s/s640/IMG_1901.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Al Roker, of coarse.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXFGyoKcBP4/UIYAVjR2RXI/AAAAAAAAAIo/Z0Jhk2L7HL4/s1600/IMG_1898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXFGyoKcBP4/UIYAVjR2RXI/AAAAAAAAAIo/Z0Jhk2L7HL4/s640/IMG_1898.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
You can kinda see inside.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m7LAweDl-WA/UIYCVZM283I/AAAAAAAAAJI/T4g2SWeuHPA/s1600/IMG_1924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m7LAweDl-WA/UIYCVZM283I/AAAAAAAAAJI/T4g2SWeuHPA/s640/IMG_1924.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The back of Kathy Lee and Hoda.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qiv2oVFiWa8/UIYBnp4EWRI/AAAAAAAAAJA/qaINhSMTiMo/s1600/283511_4857396552748_3888239_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qiv2oVFiWa8/UIYBnp4EWRI/AAAAAAAAAJA/qaINhSMTiMo/s640/283511_4857396552748_3888239_n.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Valentino on Madison Avenue.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
Friday, we all decided to sleep in after waking up early to sight-see everyday. It was a major rainy day in NYC anyway so it was ideal. We went to some vintage shops a few blocks away for a little while. The day went by super fast since we had slept in, so we ordered another pizza from Bella Vita, and I went to bed early for Fashion U. It probably took me an hour to try and fall asleep because I had butterflies in my stomach. It was as if it were the night before the first day of school. <br />
<br />
Teen Vogue Fashion University is here. I registered that morning and they gave us free LeSportsac bags with awesome goodies inside like the November Issue of TV, H&M magazine, $20 gift card to Guess, a mini Roxy notebook, etc. They had different little stations set up to keep you busy till the first session. They also had an area where different hairstylists would do your hair however you wanted it and a photo booth where you could take pictures. We stood in line for what seemed like an hour. Everyone was dressed to impress; I seriously loved everything people wore. I also met a lot of super nice people while waiting in line. Fashion was the main topic of our conversations and what schools we were going to. When they finally opened the curtains, I kid you not, it was like Black Friday. It was a mad dash to try and get the best seats to see Grace Coddington up close. When Grace Coddington's session began, it was amazing. She started out talking about her childhood and how she got into the fashion world. Everything she said was beautiful, inspiring, and humorous. Her session was one of my absolute favorites. I took the most notes on her session. I remember her saying to always keep your eyes open. I remember a question asked about what excites her in fashion and she answered saying that she gets emotional over clothes and the way they're made. I thought her answer was beautiful. Another student asked what was the most rewarding part of her job and she answered, "Seeing the picture on the page." I loved that. My second session was with Marie Suter, the Creative Director of Teen Vogue. She talked about places she had worked at in the fashion industry and what her job is like at Teen Vogue. I had the opportunity to ask, "While being educated in Paris, what inspired you?" Her response was, "It was more creative because France is a smaller place and not as brandish." I couldn't agree more. My third session was with Mary Kate Steinmiller, the Senior Fashion Market Editor of Teen Vogue. We put ourselves in groups and styled an outfit from a rack of American Apparel clothes. At the end, she asked us questions about our outfits we constructed and choose a winning outfit that'd be featured in Teen Vogue. In session 4, we got to know Erin Fetherston. She seemed very sweet and girly. You should check out her Spring 2013 RTW collection. Session 5 was my other favorite. We took a tour through the Teen Vogue offices. Amy Astley's assistant (Alyssa Reader) took us on the tour and it was AMAZING. The pictures below can basically explain what I saw, but it was one of those moments when you had to been there. Also, at the end of the tour, I won a free pair of Sperry's of my choice! The last session was the Teen Vogue Editors Panel. We learned about the Teen Vogue editors and got to ask questions! FYI, Eva Chen is not at Teen Vogue anymore. I was sad, but the woman taking her place, Elaine Welteroth, seemed nice! After the editors panel, I rushed to the stage to meet my role models. I sadly did not get to meet every editor because of the other hundreds of girls.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dft6MiyKk-s/UIYIMZMzNkI/AAAAAAAAAKI/t6Yc64aPTG8/s1600/IMG_1943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dft6MiyKk-s/UIYIMZMzNkI/AAAAAAAAAKI/t6Yc64aPTG8/s640/IMG_1943.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Amy Astley introducing Grace Coddington</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-km97axSBEu0/UIYFoObdJ5I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/Q3yk90gQqX0/s1600/IMG_1945.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-km97axSBEu0/UIYFoObdJ5I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/Q3yk90gQqX0/s640/IMG_1945.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Grace Coddington</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YhCDiTru46U/UIYIh767PII/AAAAAAAAAKQ/1ps0AIxgCc8/s1600/IMG_1946.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YhCDiTru46U/UIYIh767PII/AAAAAAAAAKQ/1ps0AIxgCc8/s640/IMG_1946.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Grace's first cover on British Vogue</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1dmqXFTn8Ek/UIYJMawvN2I/AAAAAAAAAKg/zYG6qMQhOE8/s1600/IMG_1954.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1dmqXFTn8Ek/UIYJMawvN2I/AAAAAAAAAKg/zYG6qMQhOE8/s640/IMG_1954.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The styling session with Mary Kate Steinmiller. She wore an awesome paisley skirt.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Paql9r5lZm8/UIYJo6m7uEI/AAAAAAAAAKo/LymvqT4U990/s1600/IMG_1959.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Paql9r5lZm8/UIYJo6m7uEI/AAAAAAAAAKo/LymvqT4U990/s640/IMG_1959.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The sweet Erin Fetherston wearing her favorite color.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p0qQZEV4pqk/UIYJ0hYthHI/AAAAAAAAAK0/ogMyyAfHAjQ/s1600/IMG_1961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p0qQZEV4pqk/UIYJ0hYthHI/AAAAAAAAAK0/ogMyyAfHAjQ/s640/IMG_1961.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
In the Conde Nast elevator.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qFDuT_x5jpc/UIYJ-AdBSGI/AAAAAAAAAK8/d12Xq-rFaZQ/s1600/IMG_1964.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qFDuT_x5jpc/UIYJ-AdBSGI/AAAAAAAAAK8/d12Xq-rFaZQ/s640/IMG_1964.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f9oz7xZpNSw/UIYKLalOGXI/AAAAAAAAALE/uMTEax9u2jE/s1600/IMG_1965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f9oz7xZpNSw/UIYKLalOGXI/AAAAAAAAALE/uMTEax9u2jE/s640/IMG_1965.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The first thing I saw once I was inside.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PHVASQ2pyR8/UIYKUluG9uI/AAAAAAAAALM/mLEDbUZ0uwY/s1600/IMG_1967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PHVASQ2pyR8/UIYKUluG9uI/AAAAAAAAALM/mLEDbUZ0uwY/s640/IMG_1967.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_52koJ0JeQ/UIYMPf7XOMI/AAAAAAAAALc/RWTwI_Nacbo/s1600/IMG_1968.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_52koJ0JeQ/UIYMPf7XOMI/AAAAAAAAALc/RWTwI_Nacbo/s640/IMG_1968.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Amy Astley's assistant, Alyssa Reeder</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OSnQaX5DSXI/UIYMZFL3qSI/AAAAAAAAALk/4kDrh3QrYfU/s1600/IMG_1974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OSnQaX5DSXI/UIYMZFL3qSI/AAAAAAAAALk/4kDrh3QrYfU/s640/IMG_1974.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Sex and the City the movie was filmed in this office. SJP ground.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BOVn768ACRg/UIYMiuGAFnI/AAAAAAAAALw/bP6GaF1Ptwo/s1600/IMG_1975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BOVn768ACRg/UIYMiuGAFnI/AAAAAAAAALw/bP6GaF1Ptwo/s640/IMG_1975.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The accessories.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iXZmosg1zlE/UIYOdy5wtGI/AAAAAAAAAMA/QLkJEoyQZAs/s1600/IMG_1976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iXZmosg1zlE/UIYOdy5wtGI/AAAAAAAAAMA/QLkJEoyQZAs/s640/IMG_1976.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The fashion closet (every girls dream).</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rEjSQqbfusg/UIYOpuo-TOI/AAAAAAAAAMI/ww1OEgDnor8/s1600/IMG_1977.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rEjSQqbfusg/UIYOpuo-TOI/AAAAAAAAAMI/ww1OEgDnor8/s640/IMG_1977.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tn_HgYkOPIA/UIYPf37FcUI/AAAAAAAAAMY/l0nbvUv4WyE/s1600/IMG_1979.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tn_HgYkOPIA/UIYPf37FcUI/AAAAAAAAAMY/l0nbvUv4WyE/s640/IMG_1979.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Look at all the beautiful models</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xwMz4ppRFRw/UIYPo2qR6mI/AAAAAAAAAMk/axbgE46xgX4/s1600/IMG_1980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xwMz4ppRFRw/UIYPo2qR6mI/AAAAAAAAAMk/axbgE46xgX4/s640/IMG_1980.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq58NFyMrdE/UIYPzvYu0dI/AAAAAAAAAMs/822yrhQaeAg/s1600/IMG_1981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq58NFyMrdE/UIYPzvYu0dI/AAAAAAAAAMs/822yrhQaeAg/s640/IMG_1981.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm pretty sure that's Jane Keltner de Valle's office.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kkS4lJlT0TI/UIYQu6qd4yI/AAAAAAAAAM0/Tmtlh_jZevU/s1600/IMG_1983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kkS4lJlT0TI/UIYQu6qd4yI/AAAAAAAAAM0/Tmtlh_jZevU/s640/IMG_1983.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Amy Astley's office. It's so beautiful. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f653pPYcpsQ/UIYRMj-j5XI/AAAAAAAAAM8/w1D-Pi4lFW8/s1600/IMG_1987.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f653pPYcpsQ/UIYRMj-j5XI/AAAAAAAAAM8/w1D-Pi4lFW8/s640/IMG_1987.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love how the beauty products are just lying around.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JeECVtqqjJs/UIYSi6wYxjI/AAAAAAAAANQ/AVvW7vgRH70/s1600/IMG_1988.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JeECVtqqjJs/UIYSi6wYxjI/AAAAAAAAANQ/AVvW7vgRH70/s640/IMG_1988.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Elaine Welteroth's office</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K3T8pfv9SB4/UIYSwDBT3XI/AAAAAAAAANY/u9seUjnVuBY/s1600/IMG_1990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K3T8pfv9SB4/UIYSwDBT3XI/AAAAAAAAANY/u9seUjnVuBY/s640/IMG_1990.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A closet full of beauty products. They say it always smells good when you open the door.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JTtw3JurYW8/UIYS_TUM0jI/AAAAAAAAANg/sKz44cwww-k/s1600/IMG_1991.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JTtw3JurYW8/UIYS_TUM0jI/AAAAAAAAANg/sKz44cwww-k/s640/IMG_1991.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A little bit of the fashion closet.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RI8e6qLEyYU/UIYT76UY7sI/AAAAAAAAANo/iKgRS-h8rrQ/s1600/IMG_1992.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RI8e6qLEyYU/UIYT76UY7sI/AAAAAAAAANo/iKgRS-h8rrQ/s640/IMG_1992.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Some shoes inside the fashion closet.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LTVSHv-CEc8/UIYUF5FSnvI/AAAAAAAAAN0/_uCwVscNC3o/s1600/IMG_1996.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LTVSHv-CEc8/UIYUF5FSnvI/AAAAAAAAAN0/_uCwVscNC3o/s640/IMG_1996.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The editors of Teen Vogue.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Sunday, was the last day of Fashion U. The seminar was called "Fashion in the Digital Age." We had speakers, Nadia Hussain (of Polyvore.com), Danica Lo(of StyleBistro.com), Treena Lombardo(of Shopbop.com), Rebecca Minkoff (designer),and Huan NGuyen (Lookbook.NU). They were wonderful speakers. I was especially inspired by Danica Lo when she said, "Get a degree in something you're passionate about. It brings more to the table." I talked to her after the seminar and she helped me out with some of my future choices. She made me realize that I don't want to go into a business degree because I'm not passionate about it. I took my picture with my graduation certificate and later left NYC. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y8p5_oIvOY8/UIYVfsgalII/AAAAAAAAAN8/aUAPh6ILsyA/s1600/IMG_2006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y8p5_oIvOY8/UIYVfsgalII/AAAAAAAAAN8/aUAPh6ILsyA/s400/IMG_2006.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Nadia Hussain (of Polyvore.com), Danica Lo(of StyleBistro.com), Treena Lombardo (of Shopbop.com), Rebecca Minkoff (designer),and Huan NGuyen (Lookbook.NU). </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Today I'm at home, and I just unpacked my bags. Reality is back. This entire week is something I will never forget. <br />
<br />
<br />laurenashleytayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768964376831240249noreply@blogger.com0