9.3.12 - Update

What's up everybody? It's been a while since I last wrote an update post. I think that's because my life has been pretty uneventful lately. My attitude has been pretty nonchalant. I'm just trying to get back into the habit of blogging, vlogging, sewing, etc. and I'm trying to get settled in school as soon as possible. I've gotten a new class schedule three times in the past four-five weeks, so I'm falling behind in the classes I joined recently.
When I don't like how my life is going, I usually just drown myself in activities that will prove to be beneficial in the future (more blogging, vlogging, sewing, sketching, etc.), so that's what I've been doing lately. I've also been doing a lot of online shopping (I'm just waiting for my parents to start complaining about all the packages that have been coming in). It's easier for me to shop online because there are more options and better deals. I learned, from a disappointing trip to the mall last Friday, that stores lack options for people with long legs and long arms. So, even though I like trying on clothes before I buy them, and even though I hate paying for shipping, I think I'm going to stick with online shopping when I'm looking for specific things.
Well, let me stop talking before I put you-all to sleep.

Until my next post,
-Diane <3

Surprisingly, everything fits/looks/works really nice.

• Zigzag Owl Necklace: $5.80
• Essential Longline Tank: $4.80  (Black two-column slash-back tee: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVj8NkOfo0Y at 28:27 min.)
• Essential Knee-Length Skirt: $8.80
• Rhinestoned Square Studs: $2.80
• Essential Scoop Neck Tee: $5.80
• Classic Longline Cardigan: $22.80
• 12mm Silver Pyramid Studs: $1.35 (shipping: $0.37)

6.11.12 - Update

What's up everybody? I know my posts have been kind of "lacking" lately, and I apologize for that. Even though life has been really hectic lately, and I've been very busy, there were times when I'd just chill out and do nothing instead of keeping to my schedule. Yes, I do have a "fashion schedule"; it helps me keep up with my Blogger, Tumblr, YouTube, sewing, sketching, Facebook page, photos, and Polyvore. According to my schedule, I'm supposed to post on here at least three times a week (Monday: written post, Wednesday: inspiration and Song of the Week, Friday: written post), so I promise to try my hardest to keep to my schedule; it'll just make things easier for me.
OOTD (Outfit of the Day) posts usually take me a long time to do (photos and video), but now that I'm on summer vacation, I think I have enough time to regularly post OOTDs (at least one post every other week).
I want to focus on fashion this whole summer (learning its history, reading designer's biographies, practicing on my sewing and sketching, etc.) because I graduate in two years. I don't have much time left! If I want to follow my dreams of moving to New York City the same year I graduate and getting accepted into Parsons the New School for Design, I need to work hard and fast.
I recently had to drop out of sewing class for various reasons, so until I can resume my classes, I'm basically going to have to teach myself how to sew. It's going to require taking the initiative and showing self-discipline and motivation, but I know that if I work hard and stay focused, I can do it.
Well, wish me luck!

-Diane <3

Little Miss Military

I love military jackets! I love their structuredness and the strong, "hard-core" vibe they give off.



I've always wanted to make a strong, tailored, black military jacket. Even though most military jackets come in "army green", I'd prefer one in black because I think it's edgier, more clean-cut/sophisticated, and more my style (especially since that green color if kind of...umm...ugly not flattering to me). I attempted to sketch my dream military jacket:

Black military jacket with gold buttons, light blue ripped skinny jeans, black booties, silver aviators

In reality, I would want the jacket to be way more tailored/structured; it needs "sharper edges". I'd probably make the shoulders bolder and sharper, and I'd give the jacket a more "defined" shape (if you know what I'm sayin').
Well, I just wanted to share these random thoughts of mine with you-all, and I hope you like my sketch!

Until my next post,
-Diane <3