I took a graphic design course as an undergraduate and fell in love with the idea of being able to control a creative process from start to finish. Not only that, seeing the product/end result of your hard work is so satisfying! I've been playing around recently, rekindling those creative juices, because I realized how much I enjoyed designing.

So, pretty much everything I know now is based off that class + my own trial and errors.

My latest 'dabbling' has been magazine covers and wedding stationery. Just to put it out there, I did take inspiration from existing magazines (like the names and whatnot) but I tried to use my own style to format the covers.

Hope you guys enjoy this and if you are also into design, leave your links down below so I can check them out!
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Hello my beautifuls! I spent a wonderful weekend in NYC with some of my closest friends, which is why I didn't stuck to my once a week posting schedule. To make up for it... I decided to share pictures of my weekend adventures with you guys. Feel free to tell me in the comments below what you did this weekend and if you've ever been to New York City, let me know some good places to visit next time!!



NYC Conrad Hotel in Tribeca
Our stay at the Conrad was so amazing. It definitely lives up to its reputation as a wonderful five-star hotel and I'd recommend anyone to stay there if they can find a good deal online. Everyone was friendly. The room was gorgeous but I wish we had a better view! Overall, the design was very modern and crisp so if you like this kind of aesthetic, I would check it out for sure.

Outside of our hotel, there is an interesting path that people can walk into as you'll see in the pictures I included. Super pretty for taking pictures. I was kind of bummed though because it was raining for two out of the three days we stayed...
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Every meal we had was from a restaurant that I had never tried before. I am so grateful that they were all so tasty. My favorite was definitely the Korean BBQ place called Miss Korea. We realized afterward that there was another Korean BBQ restaurant closer to our hotel, which also had karaoke... that will be on my list the next time I go back to NYC!~~~

The MET is such a classic tourist spot for anyone who loves art. We didn't have enough time to fully explore each of the exhibits so I would recommend dedicating at least half a day to wandering around. It's just so much to absorb in a couple of hours. Everything that I did see was amazing and jaw-dropping. When I studied fashion, I did a lot of research on the historical aspects and seeing many artifacts from those time periods in person was just stunning. I have no words!~~~

This was also my first time visiting the High Line. I wasn't sure what to expect, honestly. All I knew was that it was a place to walk around. Little did I know...the path was unbelievably long. I should've known to bring sneakers on this trip but my motto was to pack light. Sad face. Nevertheless, it turned out to be a great adventure and the weather made it so much more enjoyable. The buildings and paths that we passed by-- I can't get over how much beauty there is in the architectural design of New York. I feel so inspired!
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Until we meet again, NY!


Bye for now,
Jenn

Online window shopping is probably the best thing that ever happened to the Internet but it can be heart-wrenching if you're like me: a broke unemployed college student and a cheapo to boot.

But that won't stop me from looking! And spending hours obsessing and praying that someone will just drop a check off in my mailbox for a total of $500 million.

Barnes and Noble Art of Edo Japan

Steve Madden ELTONN BRIGHT MULTI in 6.5

Jeffrey Campbell Skulltini Black-Gold in 6.5

Nasty Gal Spiked Crossbody Bag in Black

Nikon 1 J1 in White

1) I don't remember if I mentioned it on this blog or on my tumblr, but I still want that Art of Edo Japan book by Christine Guth. Because learning and reading is rad.

2) I came across these shoes at a Marshall's a while ago and they were only $19.99 but they didn't have my size. Naturally, I was unbelievably gutted because these shoes were so comfortable and so funky. I loved them.

3) Tiny gold skulls...Jeffrey Campbell...flats...This shoe is so perfect, I just want to weep tears every time I see it. But the price has me weeping too.

4) Handbags were never my "thing" but this one is a beaut. So many textures going on with the fur on the front flap, the silver chain, the leather, and the studs. My hands are tempted to reach right into my Macbook screen and caress it...

5) I wanted this camera since it first came out. Crazy sleek silhouette and the white is so classic and modern. I can only dream! Or save up, which is the more realistic and time consuming option.


What are your must haves or wish-you-could-haves for this month?


Until next time,
{kissies for all}
~Jenn

As you can tell from my previous post, I was doing a little snooping around the Vogue UK website and came across a section about fashion illustration and how it's become art in and of itself. I found this quite interesting since I've always thought that art and fashion should go hand in hand.

Recently, I've also been a little bit obsessed with reading about art, especially from Japan, and seeing these pictures is really inspirational.

They are all done by an artist named David Downton, whom I've never heard of before, but I am fascinated and in love with his style. I can't help but be captivated by the clothing as well as the expressions on the models. Superb!

"Dior Couture AW 2009"

"Dior Couture AW 2009"

"Valli"

"Chanel"

Pretty, right? {twinkle eyes}

I think they'd also be fantastic wall decors~ just saying!


Until the next post,
{kissies}
~Jenn