At my school, there's a lot of changes happening. Some teachers are leaving. The school year will be shorter.
And, arts classes--choir, band, orchestra, photography, drama, and fine arts--are facing major curs. We might not have photography next year. Our choirs have gone from 5 to 3.
So, me and some friends have started a fund-raising as a group, called Arts in our Hearts. We'll be at Wilsonville Festival of Arts on June 5 & 6, with live auctions selling everything from artwork to birthday parties, as well as having a booth selling books and concessions. This is all going directly to our school, so the various classes being hit can still receive sheet music and acrylics, which are usually paid for out of pocket.
The arts classes are often the only reason a teen comes stays in school. And sometimes, art is what changes a kid's life.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Dior, my love!
SIDE NOTE: I'm trying to post more than once a week/month :D
So on Saturday I went to Nordstrom's semi-annual Cosmetic Trend Show. I've gone to the past five shows with my mom, and it's become a tradition.
I had received some samples of Dior's Hydraction skincare line, which is amazing, so I decided to make an appointment with dior and try the rest of their make-up (I already use their Iconic mascara--no eyelash curler or primer is required).
I was totally blown away. I wanted to buy everything! My skin looked radiant, thanks to their Hydraction skin tint (like a very sheer, moisturizing foundation), and their skinflash brightener, which is basically a less shimmery version of YSL's best-selling highlighter Touche Eclat.
In addition to all these illuminating products, my make-up artist swiped on some really shimmery blush before I could protest. However, I was suprised to love it! Because the foundation was already dewy, the shimmery pink had the same look as the rest of my skin.
To wrap it up, the eyebrow pencil actually looked natural, the Incognito eye palette was the perfect complement, and their color-changing gloss turned a perfect shade of berry pink that stayed on my lips long after the gloss itself was gone, as promised (compare to Smashbox's O-gloss).
Obviously, I am obsessed with make-up :) But I hope you all appreciate the details-- when there's so much make-up around, it can be hard to see the subtle differences in color and texture that make all the difference. GO GET DIOR!
So on Saturday I went to Nordstrom's semi-annual Cosmetic Trend Show. I've gone to the past five shows with my mom, and it's become a tradition.
I had received some samples of Dior's Hydraction skincare line, which is amazing, so I decided to make an appointment with dior and try the rest of their make-up (I already use their Iconic mascara--no eyelash curler or primer is required).
I was totally blown away. I wanted to buy everything! My skin looked radiant, thanks to their Hydraction skin tint (like a very sheer, moisturizing foundation), and their skinflash brightener, which is basically a less shimmery version of YSL's best-selling highlighter Touche Eclat.
In addition to all these illuminating products, my make-up artist swiped on some really shimmery blush before I could protest. However, I was suprised to love it! Because the foundation was already dewy, the shimmery pink had the same look as the rest of my skin.
To wrap it up, the eyebrow pencil actually looked natural, the Incognito eye palette was the perfect complement, and their color-changing gloss turned a perfect shade of berry pink that stayed on my lips long after the gloss itself was gone, as promised (compare to Smashbox's O-gloss).
Obviously, I am obsessed with make-up :) But I hope you all appreciate the details-- when there's so much make-up around, it can be hard to see the subtle differences in color and texture that make all the difference. GO GET DIOR!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Coco before Chanel-- Movie Review
Hey there :)
I saw this movie a couple weeks ago, but spring break's been terribly, wonderfully busy! However, this was just such a fantastic movie I couldn't let this post slip my mind!
Caution: Morally, it's not such a great movie. Coco reveals her belief that it is "better to be a mistress than a wife." This statement sums up all the sketchy-ness succinctly. Yay alliterations--the sign of an overtired mind.
Back to the point, what I loved about this movie was Coco Chanel's story. Her guts, and her counter cultural style. She was the first android in a time when women wore corsets, dresses, jewels, and outlandish hats. A world without Chanel, for the modern female, would be a world without suits, pants, comfy shirts, comfy clothes in general... and elegance. Not only this, but without Coco's early steps, we couldn't have moved on to jeans, leather, tennis shoes, or anything remotely resembling punk, sporty, or masculine.
So it's important to know the story of this woman who has empowered the other half of humanity to be independent and intelligent.
I saw this movie a couple weeks ago, but spring break's been terribly, wonderfully busy! However, this was just such a fantastic movie I couldn't let this post slip my mind!
Caution: Morally, it's not such a great movie. Coco reveals her belief that it is "better to be a mistress than a wife." This statement sums up all the sketchy-ness succinctly. Yay alliterations--the sign of an overtired mind.
Back to the point, what I loved about this movie was Coco Chanel's story. Her guts, and her counter cultural style. She was the first android in a time when women wore corsets, dresses, jewels, and outlandish hats. A world without Chanel, for the modern female, would be a world without suits, pants, comfy shirts, comfy clothes in general... and elegance. Not only this, but without Coco's early steps, we couldn't have moved on to jeans, leather, tennis shoes, or anything remotely resembling punk, sporty, or masculine.
So it's important to know the story of this woman who has empowered the other half of humanity to be independent and intelligent.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Rebellion
This spring every magazine is advertising a mixed bag--tribal to floral to... military? And clogs? Apparently everyone wants an individual look to call there own.
But the real secret to owning a look is not simply wearing it with something everyone else is wearing... that's just copying something that's not as popular. True style comes from combining classics and trends... and sometimes abandoning them altogether.
This spring, I feel for the heel--everyone wants to chop it down! Apparently mid-heel is in... but it will be gone by the time fall rolls back around.
So it comes down to this for my spring: heels with simple, polished dresses, rompers, and shorts where it's the details that truly make the outfit :)
But the real secret to owning a look is not simply wearing it with something everyone else is wearing... that's just copying something that's not as popular. True style comes from combining classics and trends... and sometimes abandoning them altogether.
This spring, I feel for the heel--everyone wants to chop it down! Apparently mid-heel is in... but it will be gone by the time fall rolls back around.
So it comes down to this for my spring: heels with simple, polished dresses, rompers, and shorts where it's the details that truly make the outfit :)
Saturday, February 6, 2010
The Deficit
Yesterday I was shopping at the mall, with quite a wad of cash and a mindset to spend it all. But nothing really caught my eye.
As I continued shopping throughout the day, I felt increasingly disillusioned. There is a huge disconnect between high-fashion, European trends and your typical department store. If you look on a website such as thesartorialist.com, you see people trying different things, but looking elegant and unconventional.
Take, for instance, the current trend of women wearing cuffed menswear-inspired pants. The closest thing I could find was Levi's the boyfriend jean. But not many teenagers are willing to shell out that kind of cash. Forever 21 was trying to work the cuff, but just on normal jeans, and the silhouette was off.
I'm hoping to be able to poke around portland soon for something a bit more outgoing, but for now: save your money, and wait to splurge in the spring.
As I continued shopping throughout the day, I felt increasingly disillusioned. There is a huge disconnect between high-fashion, European trends and your typical department store. If you look on a website such as thesartorialist.com, you see people trying different things, but looking elegant and unconventional.
Take, for instance, the current trend of women wearing cuffed menswear-inspired pants. The closest thing I could find was Levi's the boyfriend jean. But not many teenagers are willing to shell out that kind of cash. Forever 21 was trying to work the cuff, but just on normal jeans, and the silhouette was off.
I'm hoping to be able to poke around portland soon for something a bit more outgoing, but for now: save your money, and wait to splurge in the spring.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Booklist
Here are some of my favorite books, for various reasons :)
Anahita's woven riddle--taught me that love has many sides
Three Cups of Tea--a winning strategy for the war on terror
C. S. Lewis--because he's genius
House on Mango Street--gave me hope that I could write a novel
The Bible--I'm a Christian. To be blunt.
Leaves of Grass--most beautiful poetry
The Dream-maker's magic--because I cry every time
Twilight series--I am pro-vamp, but I like Taylor better ;)
Books by Stephen R. Lawhead, Chritopher Paolini, and Stuart Hill--something inside me craves epic battle sequences! Truly.
If anyone wants to, feel free to tell my your favorite books and I'll read them! Really.
Anahita's woven riddle--taught me that love has many sides
Three Cups of Tea--a winning strategy for the war on terror
C. S. Lewis--because he's genius
House on Mango Street--gave me hope that I could write a novel
The Bible--I'm a Christian. To be blunt.
Leaves of Grass--most beautiful poetry
The Dream-maker's magic--because I cry every time
Twilight series--I am pro-vamp, but I like Taylor better ;)
Books by Stephen R. Lawhead, Chritopher Paolini, and Stuart Hill--something inside me craves epic battle sequences! Truly.
If anyone wants to, feel free to tell my your favorite books and I'll read them! Really.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Gaga ooh la la!
Basically, Lady Gaga should have a spot on this blog.
It struck me that I should post this after hearing Bad Romance every single morning on the radio. The song got stuck in my head (is still stuck), so I decided to watch the music video... which lead to the Oprah interview. Please watch both of them.
What I like about Gaga's videos is that you aren't sure what's going on, but you get it. It's like listening to a song in a foreign language--you don't know what their talking about, but you understand because of the music. Or reading Walt Whitman. If you've read Leaves of Grass (anyone??), you know that a lot of his words don't make sense, but you get his point.
And her fashion? I like what she said in the Oprah interview, about how everything she wears is a commentary on culture, and an expression of who she is. Shouldn't all fashion do those two things?
It struck me that I should post this after hearing Bad Romance every single morning on the radio. The song got stuck in my head (is still stuck), so I decided to watch the music video... which lead to the Oprah interview. Please watch both of them.
What I like about Gaga's videos is that you aren't sure what's going on, but you get it. It's like listening to a song in a foreign language--you don't know what their talking about, but you understand because of the music. Or reading Walt Whitman. If you've read Leaves of Grass (anyone??), you know that a lot of his words don't make sense, but you get his point.
And her fashion? I like what she said in the Oprah interview, about how everything she wears is a commentary on culture, and an expression of who she is. Shouldn't all fashion do those two things?
Monday, January 18, 2010
About my music
My taste in music changes all the time! I love 80's rock (think Kiss), but I'll dance to rap and especially love reggaeton. It's a south-american based hip-hop with elements of salsa and reggae. You've actually probably heard it on the radio a lot, with Pitbull's Calle Ocho. My "car music" right now is Norah Jones and Julietta Venegas (she's really popular in Spain). Homework works best with classical because lyrics distract me :) I also generally love the Gotan Project!
How do I find all this music?
www.pandora.com
Best. Thing. Ever. Check it out!
How do I find all this music?
www.pandora.com
Best. Thing. Ever. Check it out!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
I thought I knew gorgeous... lol
Life lesson #2: classic is best!
Lately, I've been doing a more laid-back, modern look: smoky black eyeliner, mussed up hair, and uggs or converse. But this morning I was feeling boring and slobbish, so I popped on some heels that miraculously don't hurt (much!), and took myself back to the 1940s: Strong brows, thin black eyeliner, pink cheeks, and cherry-red lips. I felt like my hair (which is short and straight--think Mia Farrow meets Audrey Hepburn)should get some attention too, so long story short I used a curling iron for texture instead of gunk.
I got so many compliments, proving that the latest isn't always in fact the greatest. Learn your history!
Lately, I've been doing a more laid-back, modern look: smoky black eyeliner, mussed up hair, and uggs or converse. But this morning I was feeling boring and slobbish, so I popped on some heels that miraculously don't hurt (much!), and took myself back to the 1940s: Strong brows, thin black eyeliner, pink cheeks, and cherry-red lips. I felt like my hair (which is short and straight--think Mia Farrow meets Audrey Hepburn)should get some attention too, so long story short I used a curling iron for texture instead of gunk.
I got so many compliments, proving that the latest isn't always in fact the greatest. Learn your history!
Monday, January 11, 2010
The Beginning
Last weekend my mom convinced me to watch the movie Julie and Julia. I don't know why I didn't want to watch it (hello, Meryl Streep is in it!), but luckily I did. I've been waiting to put up the first post so it could be something really cool and inspirational. However, Julie and Julia taught me my first blogging lesson:
Just do it
;)
Just do it
;)
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