Diary of a Young Designer: April 2010

I am happy today...

Yes, this world sucks and it doesn't get any easier. Sometimes we believe only the pretty people get to walk in the sunshine and we forget we are as pretty and deserve to be walking up there too.

I decided to dedicate this post to the little things that might be insignificant, but they still brighten up my day and make me happy.

List of thingies that make me happy:

Ice cream on a rainy day...
Sleeping 'til noon...
An unexpected smile from a stranger...
Sweet notes with encouraging words...

Music & Fashion, Fashion & Music - I don't know which one goes first.

Anything that makes you Happy Today??

I've been thinking about something absolutely wacky lately. See, there is this French Language School here that organizes this Intensive French Language Summer course in Paris. Which means I could spend a month in France just eating and breathing and living French culture! Now, this is just an idea I'm playing around with; I'm not sure about abandoning everything and saving up like crazy to pay for it. And I can't speak French at all, except some small words like moi or merci. However, what do you guys think?

Anyhoo, Paris inspires this post...

Do you love Paris too?

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Minni im Wunderland

Alice got lost in Wonderland and Chanel Iman did too??
Found this cute editorial from a really old issue of Vogue Germany (I think it was a Dec 2009 issue) and just thought -hey! I guess anyone can get lost in Wonderland.
Chanel Iman plays a playful Minnie Mouse in Minni im Wunderlan.

Wanna get Lost in Wonderland too???

Double Sponsor Spotlight - April Part I

{ 1. vintage SEERSUCKER COLLAR button blouse 2. 1970s vintage TULIP SLEEVES Prairie Home Companion Dress 3. vintage ASCOT BOW navy minidress

4. vintage POLKA DOT high waist shorts }

{ 1. vintage Pretty Pink floppy Hat 2.vintage 1970's pastel Crocheted spring Sweater 3. vintage Ivory greek goddess Lace-up hemp Sandals 4. vintage 1970s rimmed Aviator sunglasses}

These are my fave picks! I'm absolutely in love with every piece here, and if I were rich I'd get everything here, lol.

What are you adoring?

I will love you...

Teardrops ran down from her cheeks; her soft, innocent eyes were nailed on his figure. This was his final hour.
Her hands grabbing his tightly, as if she could transfer to him the life he was soon to lack. "I don't want to say goodbye, I don't want us to ever part" she said. His body laying still, his heart beating slower each time. Paralyzed by his pain, he manages to let go of her hands and gently dries her tears. Tenderly, she places her hands on his while he wipes the drops of sorrow from her porcelain skin. His eyes meet hers and in a soft whisper he replies to her words - "I will love you in reality and in dreams".

~little sweet ramblings on a cloudy Sunday morning...

Will you love in reality and in dreams?

Strawberry Shortcake's Lula Makeover

This doll adorable Lula Mag editorial has totally stolen my heart -err and sweet tooth. I'm loving how every one of these adorable girls just look as if the role was written for them alone. The costumes are totally whimsical, all designed by incredible designers such as Sonia Rykiel, Alberta Ferretti and Kenzo.

BTW!! I'm having an incredible BLOGGER SALE @ the shop, 30% OFF if you are a blogger or follower of Diary of a Young Designer. I'm refunding thru Paypal. =)

I'm about to snatch some socks like those!! They look insane!
You craving some Shortcake??

Karlie Kloss Hits Teen Vogue

Finally one of my fave models hits a Teen Vogue cover. There has been to much of Miley and other celebrities and I just believe that kinda devalues the magazine -but that's just me.

Karlie Kloss is one of the worlds youngest most popular models and it's lovely to see her grace May's Issue.

You're my Romeo and I, your Juliet

I've been a tad obsessed over Taylor Swift's Love Story song lately, so bad that it actually inspired a post. I'm loving the spring feel this very old yet very beautiful editorial has. Flowers and long dresses in pastels; the perfect couple.

~Gorgeous images from the December 2008 issue of Vogue~

The Fool

And the night approaches, inevitable. A soft rain showers the city as darkness falls; every soul scatters. There, in the heart of the park she lays, stranded, every moment deeper in her pain. She's tired and has let the evening pass by.
What's left of her disappearing shadow is her only company, and she, with the light, will soon hide 'til morn.
Her only fortune lies within her; a pure heart and some smiles of memories past. Piercing blue eyes are no more; a lost stare prevails and through it you can read her story.
Counting her blessings with every finger on her hand, she ponders. Bending down the rails of the bridge; her eyes meet her reflection's. Shutting them, she can still see what she has become.
Shivering cold; finding warmth in a dream, fooling herself once more.

~excerpts of my random ramblings in ethics class - yeah I get sooo bored in that class that all I do is draw and write everything that comes to mind.

Is the Grass Greener?

Sometimes, I find myself desperately needing nature. I have the urge to just lay on the grass and stare at the sky's immensity and daydream away; to have the trees shelter me from the spring rain. I want to sing under the stars, pull the grass out and throw it around, fall asleep to a calming breeze...

Call me Four Eyes...

Since a very young age I always wanted glasses. I, as a child thought they gave the person wearing them some special power to see beyond everything; that you could see into a person better, you could peek into souls and hearts unlike those that didn't bare them.
If that were true, I'd rather be called four eyes...

You wanna be called four eyes too??
Lol, btw I wear glasses for real now. =)

Gimme Oxford Shoes and I'll leave you alone...

I went to Forever 21 last Wednesday and found the cutest most affordable Oxford shoes and I instantly fell head over heels - literally - for them. Plus the fact that I was kinda broke that day and really wasn't up for shopping, the store doesn't carry a size 5. So, having to part home without them has inspired this post.

An ode to Oxford Shoes everywhere!

Having any Cravings on a specific shoe lately??

Aim for the Moon...

No matter how high your dreams are to reach; aim high up there, don't settle for less.