Saturday, November 26, 2011

Colors and Dreams brighten the future.

We weren't kidding when we said we're going to paint the town with optimism and positivity  :] ! The Lower East Side Girl's Club painted a series of murals depicting "Woman Who Changed The World." I truly thank these powerful woman that range from social activists, artists, to politicians for the rights that I have today as a woman. Working with the Girls Club and with Eve Ensler makes me proud everyday to proclaim myself as the feminist that I am, and gives me the confidence I feel when I speak my voice. As women, our progress continues towards equalness, and an end to sexism which sadly still exists day today.

With events such as V-Day and Slut Walks, I have hope for the future of the next generation of girls. A personal hope I've experienced is Girl's Club raising $100,000 (!!!!!YES!!!!!) for programming the next girls to come! As women we shall not be silenced, we shall not be seen as second in place. The 60s have passed, and happily the domestic housewife appeal and stereotype is shedding and woman are in the 21st century lawyers, doctors, CEOs, managers, students, activists, and artists.

With my passions and enthusiasm, I continue to voice my opinions and showcase the new evolution of woman and start a REVOLUTION of womanhood, because well, Girl's Rule!


It all starts with an idea!



The face of determination, Rosa Parks Mural by Nikolina and I ♥





One of the faces of the murals, Rosie Mendez and I!

Celebration with the Girls at Girls Club!

Spreading <3 through 'Hearts of the World' with Nikolina!






What does your HEART have to say?

Late nights are so perfect with tea, Erykah Badu, and writing.

Silence is beautiful but why are people so scared of it?I 'd rather have silence then shallow talk any day.
Silence tests all relationships. Its shows you how truly close you are to someone, how distant you remain, or just how in sync you are with wanting to be in the moment with the person.

Why does the best conversation come at night? Why do late night calls with your friends seem almost magical? Because the day's restlessness has finally gone to rest, and you're stuck in your thoughts, and your mind with a paper and pen by the side.
Some think that talking is a waste of time, as if you could be doing something else,
but I see it as an investment-you learn SO much from talking out loud and comparing your situations to others. Talking teaches lessons and calms down people's inner doubts.
As a teenager I find talking essential, and I'll choose a good meaningful conversation over any "whats up" text because no characters or letters can make someone HEAR how I feel. To hear my reactions, and to hear my inflections as they twist from frustration to happiness.

Our generation is more disconnected then connected due to technology.
Texting is actually separating us apart rather than bringing us together. I decide to not have texting and to relay on the vocalization of asking someone how their day was.

Parties are often empty with gossip and chatter, and I find myself often submerging into thinking more deeply about the people that surround me.
I think where I can see them in years to come.
I think about the insecurities and struggles their trying to forget by partying.
I question if they are content with the way their life is?
I question if they could change something about themselves what would it be?
I think about something my mother brought up- asking people what their job is, and then asking them what they wish they could be doing.

We often label ourselves by our occupations instead of our dreams and aspirations.

I think about how they were when I first meet them, up to where they are now.
I pity the friendships that I see that only rely on gossiping to stay connected-
they know nothing about each other and still hold on to the "best friends" bracelets.
I pity the fact that people forget how important spirituality is for one's inner happiness.

What happened to authenticity and late nights contemplating about the future, insecurities, doubts, inhibitions, and hopes, instead of late nights about what someone was wearing, who some one's going out with, and mocking others for being different.
And so I stick to a close group of people who are my real friends- the ones that know the real me, and embark on a spiritual journey on discovering our lives together.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

A HAUTE spot indeed!

Finally Teen Vogue Haute Spot arrived in New York City for Fashion Week! What a
F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S Packed week with the industry's top designers, editors, stylists, and bloggers! The week was definitely an insider's look into the marvelous fashion industry that I <3 so much!


^Nylon Magazine Status!

Fashion Designer Erin Fetherston!





Fashion Designer Philip Lim!
He spoke so beautifully about his views on fashion. Lim was completely down to Earth and spiritual that I couldn't help but smile.










<3 BryanBoy! Bloggers Unite!







XOXO Teen Vogue Haute Spot!