Incredible...

So...

I was always afraid of moving to NY because I couldn't stand being cold. The horror stories I heard about the harsh, depressing winters made me think twice about moving.

But, now that I've been here for a whole winter; tried to hail a cab during a blizzard; walked in the freezing cold in search of the perfect fabric, I have grown to kind of accept the cold. Like a calming peace when it comes to being cold. I mean, I used to really freak out in the cold but now I accept it. So much so that on my way home tonight, instead of running into the warmth of my building, I stood outside and took pictures.

So...

Here are my Black and Whites of the day:

Perfect Chaos

Framed

(because i want to frame peace

and hang it on my wall)

Distinct Memory

What Happens When You Stop Waiting

Or.Stop.Searching

When you love

With all your heart

And Soul

And Might...

Incredible...

A Pearl Story

The organic movement of the pearls on the perfect structure of the basket weave...

Just When I Thought...

Carey, Perry and Kelly

Starting off with some pretty cool black and white ladies....

I love this one because the shades are hot and there is so much texture going on yet it looks so serene thanks to the cool gray background.

And Next:

Mariah says:
"I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me..."

Tyler Perry writes:
"Now every man is gonna have to pay for what he did"
and
"I'm not bitter... I'm mad as hell!"

R-Kelly was right when he sang:
[Its too bad that] "one man can make one woman hate all men..."

Simple Pleasures

So... Its Wednesday night already. Although this means I'm done with classes for the week, it also means one day closer till Monday...

Because in fashion school, days blend to nights and weekdays blend into the weekends. So Friday night is Tuesday afternoon and Saturday afternoon is Monday morning.....

Life could I please have just one extra day? One day of freedom so I can take all the pictures in the world??

Oh well...

Here's my little picture diary of the day:

Strawberry Kisses

Being healthy is the way to go and there is no better way to start the day than with a healthy fruit breakfast!

Edible Mistletoe

I love red grapes! Delicious, filling and makes you feel healthy!

Simply Good Lunch

Went to Cosi for the first time since my internship in DC 2 summers ago

Warmth for the Soul

Chicken noodle soup and a flatbread because I am starting to develop a thing for soups. It's light but filling and warms the soul (esp in the awful weather!). Plus, there is mos def a heart in my chicken noodle soup bowl. Its the little pleasures that make the difference...

Vintage Hallway

Between my appointment, work and over 8 hours of classes, I did some research for my next collection.

I Did This Because

I love green...

This is What Time Does

Weakness

It's nighttime and I'm now wishing I didn't find those Girl Scouts....

But...

You can only buy Girl Scout cookies once a year so why not....

Getting There

Thanks to an awesome B-Day gift, I can now take my own pics...

I'm no professional photographer yet

But...

I'll get there.

Here are a few pics I've taken so far...

When V-Day Ends

He Loves Me

He Loves Me Not...

He Loves Me...

He Loves Me Not...

He

Loves

Me...?

When Day Turns To Night

Glistening Tears

If Only...

If Only

I had the guts to feel this way...

I wish time would stop just for a moment

So I could breathe

And think

And dream

And live

And love

And be

Just for a moment....

Night Lesson

I guess I'm a free spirit.

Lesson learned....

Love Song #4

Cuz it's hard to realize you made a mistake with love...

Love song #4:

Need You Bad - Jazmine Sullivan

If I had you back in my world

I would prove that I could be a better girl

If you let me back in

I would sho'nuff never never let you go again

I was Foolish to ever leave your side

Searching for what was right before my eyes

It was me who didn't realize

'Till it was gone but now I know I need you in my life

Boy I need you bad as my heartbeat

Bad like the food I eat

Bad as the air I breath

Baby I want you bad

I need you bad I can't take this pain

Boy I'm 'bout to go insane

Baby there's nothing I wouldn't do

To get back what we had when love was true

No lie I'd give up all I got

Just so I could get back in my spot...

Didn't care much for this song till I heard it performed by Remix (UVA acapella group) I fell in love. Just so strong!

NYFW

Sometimes it's best just to let some people go

because...

you can try and try, love and love, care and care

but no matter what, these feelings aren't acknowledged/appreciated

so...

you have to let them go and focus on the people who mean more in your life.

Because life really is just too short...

and thats all I have to say about that one.

First is Mr. McQueen

I was shocked when I heard the news this morning. For someone to take their own life.... that's really something else.

He was brilliant. His amazing attention to detail, his graphic prints and his use of structure. Just brilliant!!!

What more can I say?

Here are some of my fave's:

Next is NYFW

Fashion Week Fashion Week Fashion Week!!!

I have a confession to make....

I stopped and thought twice.

I mean, it was saturday night. I had been working on a garment (being shown at NY fashion week!!!) for the past 14 hours and the night before I had put in about 9 hours and the night before that, more countless hours and I knew that I still had tons more work to do and tons more hours to put in.

My back and neck aching, getting frustrated with the machine and the delicate fabric and then looking over to see how much more work I had to do.

Men.... I had to ask why i put myself thru all this. Designing is NOT easy AT ALL!!!! As I was sewing my life away I thought, 'this has to be the hardest and most time consuming profession'... I felt like I was going crazy.

And then... I realized why in the world I put myself thru this

Because I am part of an amazing industry filled with so much beauty. At our meeting to discuss our fashion week event, I felt so proud. Forgot all about the 80 million hours of work I put in and couldn't think of anything else but Wednesday 17th when that beautiful garment will be shown. Right there for all the press and VIP guests to see. And then I thought about the exhibition in March.

I guess thats why I do it.

I mean, I recently realized that I am hopelessly obsessed with beautiful things. And here I am, in a position to create such beauty.

Sigh...

I love it I do.

So I'm volunteering at a couple shows tomorrow and on Monday. Should be fun!

As I was touring the studios, I realized how happy/lucky I am to have these unique opportunities. I'm surrounded by brilliant artists and beautiful things! Constantly inspired.

Sigh...

I love it I do.

It's gonna be a fun weekend: Fashion week, Valentines day, and Monday off!!! Yay!!!

I just have to make sure I stay on top of all my homework.... cuz I've got TONS to do!!!

And I end with pretty things:

B&W Love

How come you can never ever

ever ever
find what you are looking for??
And then,

It's impossible to just stop looking and let it be. Let it just come to you when it's ready. O well...

Here's to love:

2 images I found. I'm really liking this style of photography. One moment captured in several pictures. It tells a story and I think it is really beautiful

Of course, I love the earth tone color story going on here. It's sweet, it's passionate and just real...

Next is B&W

So in my color theory class we are talking about black and white and how nothing really is just black and white. It is always relative and comes in different temperatures, varying degrees of warm and cool. So... here are some B&W images I found where you can see that these blacks and whites aren't all the same


I really love this one cuz of the varying shades of gray. After spending forever and a day painting gray scales, I have come to appreciate the color.