Breaking into Fashion & Modeling

   I'm dead set on starting my career early. That's the great thing about loving your job, you will be motivated to wake up everyday knowing that you are perusing your dreams. Living in a small town is not easy when it comes to wanting to gain experience in a field that doesn't have an influence on your community. Sure, I could be a doctor, a teacher, or a lawyer.. but if I don't LOVE it, then what's the point? I'm not going to spend everyday doing something I hate. 

   I've been reaching out to people in the fashion industry, hoping to get advice on how I can get a head start on my career. How can I do this..being in high school...in a small town? I sent in my question to Nikki Phillippi.. I love her! She is so real & I value what she says. I'm so happy she answered my question. Although, I mentioned my blog in my message, I suppose they overlooked it.. many people in the comments say to start a blog.. haha. One step ahead. 

  I'm planning on going to college at FIT in NYC to be a fashion stylist. If any of you know someone or have went to college for fashion please contact me! I would love to hear all about it! 

  Well, I must be doing pretty good then.. I'm connecting with those who share my passion, reaching out to those already in the business, and have my future planned. Everything Nikki suggested.. That makes me feel a little bit better. :) 

Watch to see Nikki answer my question. 

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Let me know your thoughts/suggestions. Are you planning on a career in fashion?

If you watched the video or have read my previous posts, I'm also trying to get into modeling.. Anyone have experience? 

4 Ways to Wear a White Tshirt: Sassy but Classy

    I've been planning this post for a while now, but haven't had time to take pictures of the other outfits. So I decided I would separate them into different posts. I am wondering...what do you all edit your pictures with? What websites, software, etc do you use? I find that editing pictures can be so stressful with all the clicking & entering different files.. What are some of your tips?

    Anyway, a white tshirt is one of the basics. There is so many ways to wear it! Dress it up or down, you just can't go wrong.. I love the accessories I paired with this outfit! I'm not big on statement necklaces, but this one is perfect! I've always wanted a hat like this, so when I found it at Wet Seal for $10, I had to get it! The shoes just pull the whole outfit together!

Tshirt: Old Navy   Boyfriend Capris: American Eagle     Necklace: Old Navy  

  Hat: Wet Seal    Shoes: Nine West

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On the RUN

Spring is FINALLY here. I don't know about you, but when it's warm out, I'm always happier! Maybe I should live in the tropics?
I just threw this outfit on to go to the grocery store but my mom said she thought it was really cute, so I thought why not take a few pictures and put it on my blog..
This outfit is comfortable & perfect for those days you just want to be lazy but still look decent. These Nike capris are soo soft. I love wearing them! You can wear tennis shoes, flip flops, or even moccasins with them. As for the Nike shoes, I searched everywhere for them last spring! I had my sight set on those! I checked a few place and they were all sold out.. I ended up finding them at Kohl's for a cheaper price. I think they are so fun & vibrant!
My Adidas tshirt is very motivational and it reminds me to keep going! I also really like the fit. I have another shirt in the same style, except it's a light purple. It was a little chilly out so I put on my purple Victoria's Secret PINK jacket that I've had forever now... (it has holes in it)

Tshirt: Adidas      Capris: Nike (JCPenney)      Shoes: Nike    Jacket: VS Pink 

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Comfy & Casual

This maxi skirt from Brandy Melville is one of my favorites! It's soo soft  and comfortable to wear! It feels like I'm wearing a sheet , but even more comfortable than that! The slit up the side shows off your tan..especially when wearing white on top that! This outfit is perfect for any warm day when you want to look classy, and cute, but be very comfortable! The skirt is lightweight too! You can even dress it up with some pearls like I did or put a cardigan over top for cooler days!

Tank top: Hollister   Maxi skirt: Brandy Melville   Flip Flops: American Eagle   Cardigan: Hollister

Classy...and sassy

I love wearing classy pieces. No matter how you style them, or where you wear them, you'll always look good! That's the thing about basics, you can never go wrong. Of course you want your outfit to be memorable though... Adding a patterned piece or some embellishment will make it even more special. 

Don't forget the red lipstick & pearls! My staples! 

Coat: Worthington- Jcpenneys        Tshirt: MNG- Jcpenneys     Skirt: American Eagle 

             Tights: Target         Cardigan: Target        Purse: Jcpenneys

Unexpected Opportunities

    Being a very determined and motivated person is great! Although when things don't work out the way I want them to...I get discouraged. Being young and feeling "stuck" or "lost" in the world surrounded by people who seem to have the "perfect, desirable" life is not fun. Especially when you live in a small town like I do. I always struggle finding ways to do the things I love. It really brings me down, but I just have to remember that God has his way of making everything fall into place at just the right time!

     For years everyone has said I should model. Of course I would love to model! Wearing top brands, shopping in high fashion boutiques, traveling the world, trying new foods, experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, capturing the hidden side of you in the camera lens...the list goes on.. it's everything I love!

    I recently sent my pictures into a modeling contest for Seventeen magazine to win a photoshoot & shopping spree in NYC. If you know me, you know that New York City is MY city.  Haha.. even though I've never been there, I guarantee I would love it! Surprisingly enough, I got a call from the modeling agency hosting the contest. WHAT?! Yes...for soooo many years I've been dreaming of getting the opportunity to do what I love! I never would have guessed that someone would have called, wanting me to come into their office! But they did! I'm not saying I don't have faith in myself, but I wasn't expecting it. I'm so excited to go their office in the spring for an interview... I can see myself now.. living the life I've always wanted!

    I'm one of those people that read inspirational quotes and interviews of successful people who have said "I started off just like you..."  You don't think anything good ever happens to you.. just remember...you'll have your time. Trust in yourself, trust in God, and everything will fall into place. I know it's not easy! Just remember to enjoy the ride, because once you get to the destination you'll wonder where time went.  Never give up!!!

                    Shirt: Victoria's Secret      Jacket: Xersion- Jcpenneys      Scarf: Target