Dolce & Gabbana's HQ

Milan's Design Week started with the exhibition of a real design gem. Dolce & Gabbana's headquarters were open for the public to drool over - at least I know I'd be drooling.

Designed by the Piuarch studio.

A desk and a dream...

I am really going insane wanting new space.

I need something to call my own, a place for my millinery business to grow.
A place where I don't feel bottled.
Somewhere I can have my books and glasses in a corner and not have anyone tell me to get them out of the way.

I want my own home.

xo
Sophie

Amanda in Elle's Wonderland

This is just a gorgeous shoot I discovered on this month's Elle magazine. I usually don't buy random magazines off my nearest Walgreen's shelf but this one was yelling out my name. *buy me Sophie buy me!*

I believe this has been one of the most gorgeous editorials so far. I fall endlessly in love with black and white photography every single time -there is just something so magical about it.
Amanda looks so gorgeously innocent yet she kinda reminds me of that grandma that everyone's afraid of and that has a gazillion animals in her backyard.

Issue: Elle's April 2011
Model: Amanda Seyfried
Photographer: Alexei Hay
Styling: Joe Zee

xo
Sophie

The Mannequin

This is the first sketch I drew on my newest sketch book. I seriously love it; the little booklet is 7"x7" and perfect to have around.
A little illustration, a mannequin/dress form I would die to have right now.

xo
Sophie

Olsen Twins launch StyleMint.com

The girls have done it once again!
They have launched a new shopping site called StyleMint.com. This is a neat T-shirt site (designed by them obviously) where you can get personalized styling advise!

You all can read more about it in this Vogue Article.
xoxo
Sophie

the hot chocolate...

Thursday morning before class, a friend and I shared hot chocolate while talking about life, death and the future. I figured something out that morning. Life and our Existence is more or less like that hot chocolate I was drawing on a sketch pad - and sipping. While it was recently poured it simmered warmly, steam readily pushing it's way to the atmosphere, trying to get there first or just trying to get there; where it needed to escape to.

Life is more or less this. There's this warmth, this fire burning in us that pushes us to where we need to be, and we spend our lives trying to reach where we need to escape to.
Yeah, all of this from a cup of hot chocolate.

xo
Sophie

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How to Dress Nautical - Fashion 101

Everyone loves it. It's completely French inspired and everyone wants to be French (well at least I do, lol).

Now, not everyone knows how to pull this style off and rock it well.

Here's a little guide on how to make this trend yours:

1) Red, White & Blue - these are the principal colors. You can mix and match with gold or silver to give accent.
2) Stripes - you must have stripes. Either the top or your bottom must have some horizontal babes to bring the look to life.
3) Really sweet flats or make-a-statement heels are necessary. Flats do great for a day out walking comfortably, heels are for the party girl.
4) A bow, floppy hat or seashell accessory does great to complete the look.
5) Anything that reminds you of a day at the beach.

xoxo
Sophie
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Days in the Sun...

It's seriously never anything else than Sunny here in Puerto Rico. Only the occasional rain storm and such but the weather is always pretty much the same.
Fashion in these parts consists of anything you don't sweat like crazy in, so sweaters & coats are out of the question even in the coolest times of the year.
But at least we get to have fun in the sun all year long!
Just some sweet pics my sis found (I have no clue where) I decided to share with you all that are in freezing places. =)
xoxo
Sophie

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Juicy Ads

I'm searching around for inspiration because, as you may (or may not know) I am working on a new line (Sofia Touassa Millinery - to be exact) and I want some eye blasting, heart stopping ads. Things that make you think, is this wonderful world a dream??

And sincerely the only ads that make me feel this way are Juicy Couture's.
So ode to my fave ads and the inspiration of my own...
Remember I've got a 20%OFF EVERYTHING Coupon for my Accessories & Embellished Tights!
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xoxo
Sophie

Summer is HERE!!

Summer is almost HERE!!!

This week I've added a sweet bandana/headscarf inspired model in a toooon of colors that will totally be an IT Accessory for this Summer Season and some insane Animal Print Turbans.
No worries, no animals were injured during the making of these amazing pieces!

And 20%OFF of EVERYTHING @ the shop for all readers of DIARY OF A YOUNG DESIGNER!
Coupon Code: IMMAREADER20

SHOP HERE!


xoxo
Sophie