Summer, Summer Time!

It's been more than over due for a new post. Literally a month to this day but, I plan to get back on top of my blog game. By at least making a post twice a week rather long or short and sweet. This post will be something I have never done. I thought I'd mix things up! 

Summer it's a beautiful time for relaxation away from the long school year. Sleep in. Catch up on the things you love - for me this would consist of yummy food, sewing, drawing, reading magazines & sleeping.

But this is not the summer I had imagined for me most of the things that I intended to do would be worked around a schedule of summer school. Eight till One thirty-five; Monday through Thursdays. Most of the days when I come home from school I would be be too tired to function but, to me it's a win win. I chose to go to summer school to get ahead versus make up classes I failed; this in which leading up to finish half of my Senior year in January. I need a break from school before starting college. 

Back in April I was nominated to be apart of a Global Philanthropy Summit. Coming into the summit completely blindfolded; had me thinking what it really meant to be a youth philanthropist. The organization that hosted the Summit is Allowance for Good. A three day summit entitled me and other like minded teens to get to know each other, draw up an idea and execute it. With being new to the whole art of Philanthropy we took a trip downtown Chicago to meet with both the McCormick Foundation and Google Chicago! At the McCormick Foundation, I learned that the difference between charity and philanthropy, is charity you just give something away and philanthropy you give something away but, you have a long lasting relationship with the organization receiving the benefit. Google Chicago was by far amazing; the whole office building was decked out in primary colors, the break room for god sake was were you could play games and relax like a true kid. After gaining information from AFG and the Chicago organizations, our next step is to raise awareness about our project. Our project is the Liger Foundation in Cambodia; where the essentials of clean water and good health is meager. I'm teaming up with my friend to not only raise awareness but, do what I do best fashion. Were in the mist of planning a benefit fashion show, where we will charge about $3 to see the show and talk about our project with all proceeds going to the Liger Foundation in Cambodia. 

Interested more about Liger Foundation? Vist  Liger Foundation

That's what's been mostly keeping me occupied. 

I got a new iPhone case. Woah! I'm happy because, I learned my lesson I started off with the super cute Kate Spade case but, in actuality it wasn't protecting my phone, when I dropped it. So my mom bought me a lovely Speck case the Candy Shell. 

Then, before school ended I got into this weird funk where I wanted my room not only clean but, super organized. Most of all the beauty gurus get me so jealous of how organized they are. Made me want to put in that extra work. But, with not alot of time with school. I start and then do finish, start and then don't finish. And guess what it's not finished. And my room is messy and I'm lazy. 

Oh hey there - soon to be clean room :) It doesn't look like this anymore.

It's been so hot here so I try to figure out what I can do in the house. So I start watching t.v and get hooked on Awkward. I would say it's such a relate able show if your in highschool. 

Then, I caught up on my show House Of Consignment. Which is Chicago!

I also was a having this weird phase of needing to build a dollhouse which never happened. I don't think I'm going to waste $ on all the pieces - nah. I got this idea after watching 13 going on 30 alot. 

Then, I needed to warm up my skills to make a blazer of any kind. Just to get some good old practice. I making the blazer out of muslin; so if I mess up its whatever. But, it's actually turning out really good. The blazer is finished now and I'm making the choice of dying it ombre pink. 

So this was it without the sleeves but, it's done the finished pic with color will be up once I color it.

Magazines Obsession. I need to go on a diet.

I was at the bookstore the other day because, I feel as if I have more than enough magazines. That I want to get into books more. I have a few fashion design books but, I also love makeup. I bought Bobbi Brown's Makeup Manuel book! But, I didn't even see this sign when I was looking then, I saw it. Mhmm.. YES! I will be going to her signing; she's from Chicago!

My Birthday! Finally 17!

I though sixteen was big which it always is for a girl but, being seventeen makes me think of the magazine and one more year till being eighteen :). My birthday was May 1st last Tuesday which makes me a Taurus. Growing up makes it harder for you to chose what you want to receive for your b-day. I definitely needed a new phone but, anything else I get is super special. So here's what I got so far...

Yellow Tulips from Mom :)

Close up and yes I put my flowers in watermelon serving jug lol!

Drumroll... and the phone I got is the Iphone!

I have been wanting one ever since January and at first I wanted the white but, black seems more chic. Plus, my dad picked it out so it's super special!

And this is the case I bought for my babyy!

I love Kate Spade!

And the inside quote is special

Birthday Cards :)

Reese's Pillow from Mom! I bought the Hershey bar pillow for my friends b-day.

This is just a taste since my b-day was in the middle of the week were planning a special family dinner; were I'm going to get more presents. Also one of my b-day present was getting my curls colored; I'm a brunette but, I'm going for blonde highlights!

Where there is inspiration, there's something waiting to be created!

Dreams Delivered!

I always surround myself by anything to help my fashion

career. Giving back is always good but, it's even better

when it's fashionable. This year I have helped with being

able to help alot of girls at my highschool to have a dress

for prom. With that comes the heels, accessories and a hair-do.

I worked more of the behind the scenes helping with the

foundation of the project. So this is what I have been up too.

I took photos for the shoot! - these are just 7 of the dresses

And an outfit isn't complete without accessories!

New Year! 2012

Let me just say that I'm super excited for the New Year. Being

just sixteen makes me realize how much I've done at a young

age. Started of the year with taking the garment construction

course for pre-college. I learned so much from my summer

internship at Banana Republic. Designer of the Evanston Dress

featured in local newspapers. I sent a application for Teen

Vogue U and was accepted; flew to NY for the seminars taught

by the best in the industry. A participant in Citizens Greener

art show and won high-school division. Finished off the year

with Fashion Illustration class. Wow! I'm geeked; I think to

myself sometimes if I'm this young doing this. What will I

be doing when I get older...

I got a new Camera!

So I got this new SLR camera - very hd and makes

you feel as if your really there. I have been wanting

this since I went to NY and I have been taking

pics everywhere it's so fun. I wanted to show you

guys my fashion inspired Christmas tree. I believe

it really speaks for it's self lol.

So here's my pink tree and as you can see

my birthday card wall and collages of things

I love. I absolutely can't live in a room with

out my special touch of fashion ads

Close up of the lights

Glitzy Silver high heel!

This one is actually not an ornament a cute boot key-chain

charm from Old Navy

Yum! Ice cream cone

and last my Juicy Couture Ornament! Also my topper is

lime green such a cute combo. I love Christmas and my

light-hearted fun tree.

Update! What's going on with my life and what to look forward too!

Indian Summer

Went to the farm yesterday with mom. Feels great

sometimes to get away from the city. Were going to

go again before Halloween because, we went a little

late. We bought yummy apple cider, kettle corn, fudge,

roasted corn and just enjoyed the sunset with the warm

weather. Next time I'll take more pics but, I thought the

leaves were thrilling!

Green Arts Show - Sept 18th

What's new with me! I've gotten used to school, the homework and waking

up early. But, I still adjusting to blogging and keeping up with my fashion

related life. So I believe it's over due for some new blog posts. So, I made

this dress for my town (If you've been reading my blog you'll see a few posts

about this dress - Check them out to refresh yourself). So my dress was on

display at the heart of town the mayor's office. I was told a handfuls of people

came by not even to see the mayor but, see my creation :) I was invited by the

director of an Eco-Art show for a week in my town. The show is about how to

make people more aware of eco conscious art. So, my piece fits right in. It took

me sometime and soul searching to firgue how exactly how I can make a connection.

Which I did! So, I filled out the app, saying that my piece is Eco-Friendly because,

when most people get flyers they look at them once then throw them out. I took

these materials into consideration and reused them to make a loving piece of

fashion and art! Few little days passed and got the e-mail stating I was chosen

to be in the show :). Some other great news is many Chicago media will be

there because, the guess artist is Nancy Judd. She makes pieces of fashion

with basically garbage. Cool right! And I and the other participants get to

help her make a dress out of the grocery bags. The reception for the show is

tommorrow for three hours and the workshop is from two hours before the

reception. I will be bringing my camera and taking tons of pics, definitely blog

worthy!