oh_esther

Quality Doesn't Come Easy

2012-02-15T22:31:00.000-08:00

I've learned something this week. I've learned that sometimes the quality of an item really does justify it's price.

Case in point:

Nars Blush ($28)
vs.
L'Oreal TrueMatch Blush ($10.95)

Just a little background...during my last 2 years of college in New York, I lived in the financial district where the subway would basically spit me out right in front of the doors of Sephora so after class there was a lot of time spent in the store exploring. This is where I found Nars blush and some of the other cosmetic items I use now. I bought the same blush multiple times...until recently when I suddenly found myself with nothing left. I didn't want to go to the mall and thought, "I just need any kind of blush really" and bought something at CVS. It works, but totally not in the same way. I was disappointed and can say that Nars really is the better product.

The same happened with...

Laura Mercier Eyelash Curler ($16)
vs.
Revlon Eyelash Curler ($5.99)

When I bought the Laura Mercier curler, the sales lady told me that it works really well with asian eyes. At the time I was sure that she was just trying really hard to make a sale and I just bought it (I hate to say it, but I am a brand loyalist. I like Laura Mercier stuff). The Laura Mercier curler ended up being really great. It was so great that even my mom noticed that my eyelashes looked much better than before. Then a few months went by and I guess I was pressing on it too hard because the little handle broke. Again, without much thought I figured any curler would work so I bought the Revlon. The sales lady was right about the Laura Mercier; the Mercier fit my small eyes perfectly where as the Revlon is clearly meant for women with beautiful large eyes.

I guess my point is that as I've been getting ready every morning while sitting at my vanity table, I've realized that good things come with a price. The same can be said about our relationship with God. Following Christ is definitely not an easy thing to do in this world. A real relationship with God requires time, commitment, and sacrifice. These things are not easy to give so freely. But deep down inside we all know that a life lived squarely with God results in a high quality life and the end result of this relationship brings about something far greater than a life that is squandered away on ephemeral things.

side note: I've had this experience with eye liner too. The drug store brand that I am currently using is definitely no good and smears very easily. I've got small Asian eyes and smearing/raccoon eyes is a big issue for me. Not cool. Time to tune up my makeup collection.

Valentine's Day

2012-02-13T18:47:00.000-08:00

This was super cute. Thanks Herman!Happy Valentine's Day!

those brows

2012-02-11T15:23:00.000-08:00

It feels a bit sacrilegious comparing anyone to Audrey Hepburn but I just keep seeing these Mirror Mirror ads everywhere and I can't help but to see a bit of Hepburn in her. It's totally her eyebrows. I totally dig her eyebrows.

Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina

School Girl's Everwhere

2012-02-11T14:21:00.000-08:00

Lauren Moffatt Fall 2012

love it love it love it...I also love these too from Jill Stuart's Fall 2012

Look at those trompe l'oeil collars!

School Girl Chic

2012-02-09T11:41:00.000-08:00

NYFW just started which means I'll be on style.com during my free time, which will be hard to control since I'm mostly working from home now ::unproductive::

Fall 2012 Jil Sander Navy

Fall 2012 Steven Alan

Fall 2012 Steven AlanI love love love the pretty blouses matched up with a skirt or jumper.

stylish

2012-02-08T17:17:00.001-08:00

halmunee 1922 - 2012

2012-01-31T20:59:00.000-08:00

rip grand*mama

Audrey

2011-12-19T15:23:00.001-08:00

The Impossible Cool

lovely

2011-12-19T15:21:00.001-08:00

lady

2011-10-20T23:41:00.000-07:00

How cute are these looks from Steven Alan's Fall lookbook?

***I'm on the hunt for the perfect hip length coat and a trench coat...since all of my great outerwear pieces were stolen out of my car on that sad tuesday night on the week of my wedding...or was it wednesday? eh, that's besides the point. I need a couple new coats, YES even in LA.

Counting the Cost of Cohabitation

2011-10-19T14:27:00.000-07:00

A good article from a Christian standpoint of cohabitation and marriage from Relevant Magazine.

bubble

2011-10-19T12:58:00.001-07:00

Love this fish tank found on Design Milk

dinner

2011-09-19T20:21:00.000-07:00

Made dinner tonight for the hubz.

French Onion Soup via Smitten Kitchen

Stuffed Mushrooms via Kitchen Konfidence

Erin Fetherston SS2012

2011-09-15T11:40:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty sure I had a dream about these 4 dresses last night. They got stuck in my brain.

Style.com

I dipped my nails in sparkles

2011-09-13T22:43:00.000-07:00

so much fun

2011-09-11T22:49:00.000-07:00

this video makes me happy

pretty things

2011-09-11T22:40:00.000-07:00

Embracing the fact that I am in no way edgy, but I'm definitely a little school girl with an affinity for anything with a drop waist.Jill Stuart Spring 2012

Wardrobe Washout

2011-09-08T22:25:00.000-07:00

So in love with these looks from Jennifer Chun

Please take the heat away so I can get back into my fall gear...and perhaps buy me some pretty little button up shirts.

Alexa Chung for Madewell Part 2

2011-08-27T11:45:00.000-07:00

Alexa Chung for Madewell is back in stores and online September 22. You know where I'll be that morning (:

Alexa Chung in 2011 Madewell Campaign

hellooooo bicycle

2011-08-20T08:58:00.000-07:00

Part of the Missoni for Target collection that launches in store September 13

via FabSugar

I don't really care for the other items.

Ombre Inspiration

2011-08-16T14:15:00.000-07:00

Ugil and I have to change out the verticle blinds in our living room. I saw these on DesignSponge and now have a jumping point for this. Must find or make ombre curtains.

What I Want

2011-08-13T20:06:00.000-07:00

I want to wear variations of these looks from the H&M Fall Collection

fashion funk

2011-08-09T17:36:00.000-07:00

I've been stuck in something that can only be called a "fashion funk" lately.

The remedy: a closet clean-out/reorganization (again).

shelter pop

::my closet will never look like that::

mr & mrs

2011-07-20T14:18:00.000-07:00

Yep! June 25, 2011. We tied the knot after 6 years of dating and a 7 month engagement.

clutter

2011-05-11T23:25:00.000-07:00

I for some reason cannot keep the area at the foot of my bed clean. It's where I drop my bags when I get home and throw down my clothes, socks, etc. Currently there are stamps hiding under there along with quarters and maybe a lip balm or 2. On top of my desk is all my mani/pedi stuff, box full of invitations, magazines, catalogs, nutella, and my vitamins. Can't wait to super clean this place and move my stuff out.

Ranunculus

2011-04-18T13:05:00.000-07:00

design sponge

I despise roses but have fallen in love with the ranunculus. Plus, it's got a pretty silly name.

wedding stress via twitter

2011-03-24T11:12:00.000-07:00

@oh_esther
someone needs to write a how-to book about preparing for a giant korean style wedding where no one will RVSP and random people will show up

no joke...the only thing that super stresses me out about the wedding is the unending guest list...

The Rachel Zoe Project

2011-03-22T16:50:00.000-07:00

tvbinge

We just filmed a segment at the store for The Rachel Zoe Project.

Rachel Zoe herself was not present, rumor is that she was in labor today. Congrats to her.

and a picture of me with Rachel Zoe at the Parsons Benefit Gala '09

Filming for reality tv is weird and awkward f'sho

pantalones that are not jeans

2011-03-22T16:26:00.000-07:00

Looking into buying some pants that are NOT jeans...kind of difficult since I feel like I live in my jeans 24/7ish.

1. Slim Trolley Trousers
2. Go-Getter Pants
3. Silk Slouch Trousers

4. Twill Flare Pants
5.Slim Crop Pants

for japan with love

2011-03-17T22:03:00.000-07:00

Found this video from Charlie and I thought it'd be nice to share...

please donate here, here, or anywhere.

asians in the library

2011-03-16T15:14:00.000-07:00

Best response video so far to that whole Alexandra Wallace thing...

bows bows bow

2011-03-16T13:06:00.000-07:00

Got these shoes the other day...in love with bows...

no elephants

2011-03-15T15:46:00.000-07:00

cute shoes

2011-03-05T11:19:00.000-08:00

CUTE

madewelling

2011-03-02T13:50:00.001-08:00

Fiance knows me well and got me a Madewell gift card (amongst other goodies) for our anniversary...now the problem is having to choose what I want to purchase.

I had fun putting this together

1. silk intermission top
2. skinny switchyard cargos in coyote wash
3. park bench fedora
4. the seaside sandal

the obvious choice

2011-02-27T21:28:00.000-08:00

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy (spring 2011 couture)

thankful

2011-02-26T09:26:00.000-08:00

gleeful

2011-02-25T13:20:00.000-08:00

The absolute best part of Glee is Emma Pillsbury's fashion choices. The chunky necklaces, sweet blouses, and cardigans are so good.

So happy I found What Would Emma Pillsbury Wear.

love love

2011-02-25T12:02:00.000-08:00

i love a good peter pan collar yet i don't own anything with a peter pan collar...

TopShop...can't find the dress anymore ):

Peter Pan Tuck Dress

Dear Creatures

mismatched

2011-02-23T15:08:00.000-08:00

underneath these pair of boots today....

mismatched (:

love love love

2011-02-22T11:13:00.000-08:00

I LOVE this set of picture from Oh, Hello Friend

And of course, lovely Ms. Hepburn from The Impossible Cool.

never gets old

2011-02-21T15:23:00.000-08:00

I've been engaged for almost 3 months now and it just never gets old. I found myself a good one (:

spring please

2011-02-19T13:06:00.000-08:00

Pouring rain outside but I'm still allowed to shop around for pretty spring dresses.

1. Rainbow Confetti Dress
2. Floral Croquet Dress
3. Print Cat and Mouse Romper

Pretty Little Liars

2011-02-15T22:12:00.000-08:00

Alright, it's such a guilty pleasure show that I'm a bit embarrassed to even write a post about it...but I just love the brainless drama.

pretty hair

2011-02-02T14:00:00.000-08:00

On the hunt for a pretty hair piece to wear...

1. Percy Handmade
2. ban.do
3. lo boheme

vain a bit

2011-01-28T22:27:00.000-08:00

...

This was enough motivation for me to finally get off my lazy bum and start running and working out for real.

hello, 2011

2011-01-09T18:42:00.001-08:00

big new year for me (: lot's of planning to be done

Vogue Italia April 2010

2010-08-26T11:34:00.000-07:00

Photographer: Paolo Roversi
Sasha Pivovarova is pretty

Blazing Sunshine

2010-08-25T15:55:00.000-07:00

This crazy heat wave really makes me wish Fall would come tomorrow. I'm officially sick of seeing people wearing shorts and t-shirts/tank tops, and I for one can't wait to be in my skinny jeans and boots.

I also can't wait for Alexa Chung's collection for Madewell

photo by: Nick Wolf

I would buy a whole new fall/winter wardrobe from Madewell if I could.

My Love For Disneyland

2010-08-25T09:55:00.000-07:00

I love Disneyland. I'm pretty sure I annoyed my friends last night because I was saying that repeatedly.

Last night I texted my lovely friend Geneva to see if she had any dinner plans. She promptly returned by asking me if I wanted to go to Disneyland, and I never turn down a free trip to Disneyland (she won tickets through the radio).

So we went and watched the Aladdin show, the fireworks show, and the World of Color show.

It was gorgeous.

Bittersweet Weekend

2010-08-17T17:10:00.000-07:00

I went to Six Flags Magic Mountain on Sunday for the first time in years. It was a pretty great day to be at the park except for the fact that I was actually dripping sweat for the first 3-4 hours. Anyway, the new rides are RIDICULOUS. The screams coming out of me were genuine "OMG we seriously might die" screams.

This is Tatsu. Tatsu was my favorite.

And this is Terminator Salvation.

After all the fun, we went to Mimi's Cafe for dinner. We ended up getting a free dessert because Ugil and David danced. It was a pretty awesome day...

...except for the fact that it was the last time we were going to see J.Yom. J.Yom is moving to St. Louis. I'm gonna miss my new buddy.

new things

2010-05-10T23:01:00.000-07:00

now for something new

chloe

2010-03-13T11:47:00.000-08:00

pretty

2010-03-13T11:25:00.000-08:00

marc jacobs

2010-03-03T22:37:00.000-08:00

it's raining (:

feelings at the moment:
excitement, nervous, so anxious, but mostly excited (:

happy 5 years to us!

2010-02-28T08:54:00.000-08:00

Ugil and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary on Friday. Being that after work we're both totally wiped out, we decided to keep it easy by cooking at home.

Yep, brenner, we had breakfast for dinner (:
waffles - pancakes - eggs - bacon - hashbrowns - those yummy potato ball things from Porto's - orange juice

*the flash with dino-girl on the wrapping paper i used for his present*

best boyfriend ever

i want to touch the dress

2010-02-23T20:38:00.000-08:00

Oh Marchesa. I'm not sure if I love the dress or if I'm just in love with all the crazy texture in this thing. I definitely want to run my hand over the dress just to touch it. I'm kind of weird like that.

ps. I most definitely don't agree with that diamond shaped hole between the boobs. bleh

2010-02-23T07:30:00.000-08:00

2010-02-19T07:25:00.001-08:00

"Tech stocks, Foxy Moneybags, Tech stocks!" - Liz Lemon

alexa chung for madewell

2010-02-15T19:07:00.000-08:00

l o v e

I'm very aware of my shopping problem but I don't mind. I can't wait to see the whole collection.

best boyfriend ever...

2010-02-14T22:39:00.000-08:00

...because he still sticks by me even when i look stupid and do silly things like.....

(:

rag & bone Fall 2010

2010-02-14T22:25:00.000-08:00

LOVE the textures. Almost makes me wish it was 40 degrees here in LA and not a beautiful sunny 80 degress lol

As Rumi from fashion toast said, "In a way this all reminds me of that episode of Friends where Joey's wearing all of Chandler's clothes, but just impeccably designed and styled instead."

happy valentines day friends

2010-02-14T08:11:00.001-08:00

Today I shall be spending the morning at church, then off to hang out with the boyfriend. We will be doing 2 of our favorite things...

eating good food and watching 30 Rock.

I'm going to try to talk him into building a fort. We shall see how this goes.

hearts hearts hearts

2010-02-10T21:51:00.000-08:00

february

2010-02-10T03:35:00.001-08:00

February is kind of an important month for me and although things kind of started off rocky I know that things can only get better from here

you can try but you can't keep me down

natalie portman

2010-02-07T09:16:00.000-08:00

These are from her latest in Elle UK

valentine

2010-02-03T21:19:00.000-08:00

just realized that this is the first year that my boyfriend and i will be in the same state for valentines day and our anniversary

not really excited for valentines day, i think it's kind of silly but i do love those candy hearts. i love them so much that i bought myself a little box from the store last night

j.crew will rob me

2010-02-03T20:23:00.000-08:00

New pics from J.Crews Spring 2010 and Fall 2010 look book...

Love the way these are styled.

Dear Creatures

2010-02-03T19:29:00.000-08:00

Really really digging Dear Creatures.
I finally got my Dear Creatures purchases from Billion Dollar Babes today and I love them.

In other news, I need to seriously clean out my closet. I'm finding that I don't wear half of the things in my closet or things just don't fit.

haute couture at the grammys..

2010-02-01T19:55:00.000-08:00

there was a surprising amount of haute couture at the grammy's.

i think the only one who made it work was lady gaga...

check out the shoes

oh valentines day

2010-01-25T21:43:00.001-08:00

coolest ring ever

digby and iona

i won't lie, i really do like the ring.

it's like cake

2010-01-25T21:37:00.001-08:00

refinery29

2010-01-19T22:03:00.000-08:00

oh j.crew

2010-01-18T22:50:00.000-08:00

so i fell in love with J.Crew's spring 2010 collection and now it's finally here.

I really do like a good ruffle. And I might just have to save up for that cardigan...

oh vasquez...

2010-01-18T22:35:00.000-08:00

I was flipping through one of my magazines and saw this...

Yep, Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 ad campaign shot at my 2nd favorite place ever, Vasquez Rock (the first being Disneyland of course).

Oh please lets plan another weekend to roam around giant rock formations please.

oh spring

2010-01-11T21:53:00.000-08:00

Saw this picture on one of my favorite websites today, oh joy.

I instantly had this crazy longing for summer.

I guess it's a good thing I love living in So Cal.

kind of loving this lookbook

***as for real life goes***

Things are a happenin real fast. I claimed in my previous post that I have become frustrated with certain things and that things were most definitely going to happen and I believe they are most definitely happening. Oh dear God truly is GOOD.

just live it

2010-01-07T20:54:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow's a big day.

Interview in the morning, meeting about a fashion show in the afternoon, and then work after that. But I have plans for dinner with my boyfriend in the evening (:

Sick of wearing jeans and pants...

Recently bought this dress from Anthropologie. I would wear this every day if I could.

Love these 3 dresses.

I'm also looking for a good one piece swim suit.

2010-01-06T22:04:00.001-08:00

I am so sick of people acting as if they know me.

I can be nice and polite but by all means I am NOT naive
I enjoy things that are typically reminiscent of childhood but I am NOT childish in my thinking
I might be easy to please but I know what I love and I have my opinions
I have dreams but I'm not out of touch with reality.

Some people think they have me wrapped up nice and neat inside a box but some people don't know what I'm actually capable of.

After today I am so ready to prove people wrong.

I am so in need of change

happy 2010

2010-01-04T20:38:00.000-08:00

No resolutions, just changes.

oh, love

2009-12-29T22:03:00.000-08:00

Been doodling for most of the day.

Gotta get things started for sure.

so vague

too early to sleep...too tired to do anything productive

2009-12-15T20:40:00.000-08:00

3 of my favorite things

2009-12-15T18:49:00.000-08:00

1) Chanel Iman
2) Mickey Mouse
3) Elephants

Vasquez Does Indeed Rock

2009-11-30T22:06:00.000-08:00

On Saturday some friends and I decided to go hiking and geo-caching at Vasquez Rock.

Basically Geo-Caching is like treasure hunting with a GPS except it's not like pirate treasure but random little toys and fun things that people put together and hide.

I had fun. That's kind of an understatement being that at one point I decided to run down a hill and it was just so freeing I just had to laugh out of simple joy. From then on I went down every hill with a huge smile on my face, giggling because nothing could stop me.

Can't believe tomorrow is December 1st. Where did the year go?

Great and Bad

2009-11-24T22:30:00.000-08:00

Natalie Portman on the cover of this month's V Magazine.

I actually feel very out of the loop since I just not found out about this. I hope it's still in stores because I do love Natalie Portman.

And for a week old story: "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" - Kate Moss

HILARIOUS. How about some fresh baked brownies?

madewell

2009-11-24T22:03:00.000-08:00

I can't stop obsessing about Madewell. I realized today, after changing outfits 3 times and finally putting on my typical 'go-to' pieces, that I love Madewell. Thus if you're thinking about Birthday/Christmas presents, I would very much appreciate some Madewell gift cards.

(The image above is from last winter's collection at Madewell)

The other day my mom and I went shopping around Pasadena and made a stop at the Kate Spade store where I came across this awesome hair pin. It was just as adorable in person but then I came across the same little bow on a pair of stud earrings. I was absolutely taken and irresponsibly bought them. I haven't worn them yet but I promise you, as long as I'm doing anything slightly holiday related, I will be sporting them with a giant smile on my face.

Aside from my spending and shopping habits, I must say life is grand.

-I enjoy my part time design job at Twirls and Twigs.
-I very much enjoy meeting with my Garden Community Group.
-I can't wait to feast on a giant Thanksgiving meal with the Wu's followed by a 2nd meal with my own family.
-I can't wait to see what else God has planned for me

Kate Spade

2009-11-16T19:29:00.000-08:00

When did I begin to love Kate Spade so much?

I guess it's when I decided that I couldn't deny my love for bows and all things slightly kitschy without being tacky.

Anyway...

I heart bows and I heart Christmas. This is kind of the best of both worlds.

For 45$...it's ridiculous but if I'm having a bad day I just might have to splurge lol

Also another one of my fashion loves is Madewell. I finally found time to go to their Denim Night Out events and it was pretty fun. Free snacks and drinks, a DJ, really helpful sales associates, and great deals.

I want this bicycle...

so pretty.

Rodarte for Target

2009-11-14T19:33:00.000-08:00

Rodarte for Target is officially a go and for once I'm going to make an effort to go out to Target to see the small collection.

I got the latest Teen Vogue in the mail today with a very pretty looking Dakota Fanning on the cover. In it, teen blogger Tavi is wearing a piece from the Rodarte for Target collection and through out the magazine are other pieces from the collection. I kind of want a pretty dress for 40$. I just need a place to wear it to.

***

In other news, I spent the day in beautiful Ojai, CA on a ranch with the people of Right Bank Babies helping out with the Fall/Winter photoshoot. It was tons of fun, too bad no one has the funds to hire me :/

so cute

2009-11-05T08:13:00.001-08:00

Found these shoes at Nordstroms the other day

KATE SPADE

The pictures does not do it justice, it's a little bit more pink and really sparkly.

When did I become such a girl.

prep

2009-10-24T09:15:00.000-07:00

How much do I love J.Crew's Spring 2010 collection?

(photos by John Aquino/WWD)

I love it just as much as I love elephants, cuddly dinosaurs, and pop rocks...that means a lot.

I think I'm just meant to keep things clean and slightly preppy.

***in other news***

I've been working part-time with Twirls and Twigs for the last 3 weeks. The drive can be annoying and things can get crazy busy but I'm really starting to be content with the typical LA rush hour traffic, and enjoy the crazy. I work well under pressure... I think I kind of thrive off of it. We'll see where this takes me.

Also, I've been helping out with Harvest Festival preparations at The Garden. I've realized how much I missed being involved in the church community and I'm so glad to finally be a part of such a great one. I also can't wait to wear my dino-girl costume all night (:

(this is my attempt to restart my blog)

It's the end of August and I'm still in LA

2009-08-22T10:27:00.001-07:00

(: So Ugil starts his last semester at CSUN today and last night it came to our attention that while he starts classes again, I'm STILL in LA. It's kind of a big milestone for us being that for the last 4 years, I would fly away to NY this time of year.

As for me, I still don't have a job. I've worked little jobs (short internships, freelancing) but nothing permanent. I get really frustrated but I'm trying very hard not to get too discouraged.

2009-08-06T22:11:00.001-07:00

parentals

2009-07-01T07:31:00.000-07:00

my parents on their honeymoon. dad was 26 and my mom was 22

The King of Pop

2009-06-25T21:45:00.000-07:00

memories

2009-06-18T19:48:00.001-07:00

So Ugil came by and helped me pull out an old bike from the garage and wheel it over to the gas station to pump some air in the tires. I'm super glad we did it because I ended up riding my bike to a meeting to look over my linesheets, then just rode around my little neighborhood. Good stuff. I would still love one of these those...

I also spend the weekend in SF with lovely Courtney (:

Awesome times

woo hoo

the Good life

2009-06-15T23:55:00.000-07:00

So as much as I want to give a general overview about what I've been up to since graduation and my move across the country and back home, I won't.

Because all you need to know is that God's love is unimaginably good.

I keep saying it and I won't stop saying it. I'm realizing how blessed I am to have a great family and great friends. And since graduation God has poured out so much of His Love onto me in ways that I could never have even hoped for. I know that many of my friends are stressed out looking for a job and trying to figure out how to handle 'the future' and wondering which steps to take, and yeah of course I've had my fair share of panic attacks before, but school got out and I've been so much at peace with myself and my life and yet, so blessed with random opportunities to go on interviews, meet people in my field, and even land a sweet freelancing job.

God is Good and if you give Him the opportunity you can experience it for yourself.

keep moving

2009-06-11T12:14:00.000-07:00

I've been back in Burbank for a week now but today I'm off to spend the weekend in San Francisco. I can't wait to explore the city with choffy.

I promise I'll update when I get back with an actual update on my life.

I'll just say that God is Good and exciting things are happening (:

I just hope that by the time I get back on Monday, the gloom will be forever gone. I've been dying to wear shorts, sandals, and dresses.

good bye new york

2009-06-03T09:55:00.001-07:00

My 4 years here have been memorable. School was challenging, adjusting to the city was fun, and through it all I met some really great people (:

I had a good time and will definitely miss some things about this city like friends, lombardi's, pizza, uniqlo, shopping, and magnolia bakery banana pudding.

But its time for a change and I can't wait to see what God has in store for me back at home in sunny LA.

relationships

2009-06-01T20:59:00.000-07:00

I made some really great friends in New York

happy

2009-05-24T15:38:00.000-07:00

"When I was 5 years old, my mom always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down “happy.” They told me I didn’t understand the assignment and I told them they didn’t understand life."

happiness

I Am a Graduate of the Parsons Fashion Department

2009-05-21T11:24:00.000-07:00

I graduated yesterday and as much as I want to say that it was the best 4 years of my life thus far, I really can't. It was literally full of blood, sweat, many many tears, and a ridiculous amount of stress, and I am certain that no one but my fellow classmates will truly understand.

One of the girls that gave a speech yesterday said it best when she said that once we decided that this was the school we were headed to, we really sold our souls. Other people were on their way to gaining an undergraduate education...we basically got a full time job with no summer break, winter break, spring break, or thanksgiving break. And as much as I would have loved to slack off, I just couldn't let myself.

But after 4 years of non-stop hard work, I have to say that this last month has been incredibly rewarding. Before beginning my thesis collection I told myself that I don't need anyone's approval and that in the end, I need to be happy and proud of the outcome...and I am. I really really am happy not only with my thesis collection but of who I've become.

As much as I complain and complain about the school, I'm grateful for what I've learned, the relationships that I've made, and that I can say that I'm a Parsons Fashion Alumn like so many other designers before me. AND I really don't like living in the city. It definitely has its charms but in the end I'll always be a California girl, but more on that later (: