When honesty is not always the best policy....

So, as I've mentioned, I sent my portfolio in to FIT (it arrivved Monday the 10th at 9:19 am). My friend, whom shall not be named...lets just say it rhymes with Bashley, wanted to take a look at the sketches I did. So, I was of course more than obliging...never give up a chance to get some feedback. I told her I wanted her honest opinion. That's what I got. I'm a big girl, I can handle that. She thought a few of the sketches were disproportionate, I do to, so that didn't bother me at all. I put the sketches away, and it was what she said next that bothered me. I asked for her complete honesty on the quality of the sketches....not her evaluation on whether I would get in. Anyone that knows me, knows that when I want something enough...I'll get it, and no one can tell me different. It's not pride or conceit.....its a defense mechanism. So...when givin the opportunity to reassure a friend over telling her that she may not make it....what would you do? Luckily.....I'm not about to let Bashley stand in my way....FIT better know whats coming and thats all I have to say about that!

AHHHHHHHHH!!!!! That felt good!

Well....I've sent my portfolio to F.I.T (Fashion Institute of Technology). Now, all that there is left to do is wait...4 to 6 weeks!! Thats comforting....I'd be worried if I only had to wait say, 24 hours. I'd say that 4-6 weeks is just enought time to decide a good part of the course of someones life wouldn't you? Anyway, I'm petrefied. I love my designs, and I love the garments I made...but that doesn't count for much. I just hope they like them.....

Either way...I've made up my mind that I'm attending their school whether they like it or not....that sounds cocky. It's really just a defense mechanism....hmmm.....that makes me sound like a praying mantis....or something!!

Anywho, wish me luck!!!!!!

It's Gonna Be A Great Year...I Know, Jackie O. Told Me

I'm an Aries...no...no come back...I won't eat you...it's okay!! No but seriously, as my astrologically inclined Aries friends won't seize to tell me, 2005 is "our year"! Now, I'm the last to doubt the reliability of a science that's been around longer than the mullet, but a couple of twinkling stars wasn't reasurring enough. However, a few days ago, I found all the indication I needed in the form of a fabulous vintage inspired wool top coat in turqoise from Banana Republic that looked like it was straight from Jackie O. You can't go wrong with anything that classiic!!

Spring is right around the corner right, so why would anyone need to buy a coat, regardless of how fabulous it is right....wrong!! For two reasons: 1. Anyone, whether stylishly inclined or not, knows that end of the season sales are the best time to buy investment pieces like coats and sweaters and 2. By the time end of the season sales start, the clothes left are pre-sorted. What I mean is that all the teeny boppers and their mom's have already purchased the uber trendy pieces that won't get a second glance the following sesason and the wise post-season shopper is left with the more classic pieces conveniently on sale!

So, to sum up, when shopping for outerwear after the winter shopping season, avoid trends and shoot instead for something more classic that can be carried into the next winter seasons and if you've shopped wisely, many more after that. And when in doubt...Jackie O. Always!

Welcome to the Runway......

Well hello there!!! This would be my first post...exciting!! I feel an introduction would be appropriate......blog reader, Sarah; Sarah, blog reader! Done! And now for the serious rundown....as mentioned, I'm Sarah! Much to my dismay, I live in Scottsdale, Arizona. Thats all about to change though!! If all goes well, I'll be attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City next fall!! So, as well as getting an earful about my version of the do's and don't's of fashion every now and then, I'll keep you updated on my transition from The Siberia of Culture and Excitement, Arizona to New York!!