Thursday September 8, 2011
I attended Fashion's Night Out to a city that was more alive than I had ever seen it. When Fashion hits New York City it is not a game it is a full fledged adventure that catapults you into arenas of fashion innovation and pulls together people from all walks of life. The city became a runway that you couldn't escape. Rockefeller center was amazing and I couldn't help but feel proud of who I was, where I came from and who I was becoming. I was confident in my style, my body and proud to be a New Yorker experiencing all that fashion meant to me. See I can remember periods in my life as references not solely based on the events but from what I was wearing. My security blanket has been fashion, beauty and all things lifestyle.
Friday September 9, 2011
What most don't know is that I went back to school to enhance my company. I attend the School of Fashion at the Academy of Art University. What is even cooler about my life experiences is that our Director is Famous Fashion Illustrator Gladys Perint Palmer. Her Illustrations were splashed all over NYC Fashion Week as the official design that were found on all of the promotions. I attend a workshop with amazing people like Ellen Sears, Iliana Rickets, and Nelson Cantada who are designers, and also directors for the school of fashion. I get my portfolio reviewed and get nothing but great feedback and great constructive thoughts. I also get to stand next to Glady Perint Palmer who in person is charismatic and warm and makes you feel comfortable. We are reminded how lucky we are and that our world is different when fashion takes precedence in your life.
Later that evening I attend Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week and Fall in love at the Academy of Art University 8pm Show at Lincoln Center. I see the most beautiful aesthetics from new and groundbreaking designers like Lisa Nguyen, Jen Chen, Sun Young Youn, Juhyun Vivi Park, Dipti Irla, and David Doerr. Womens and Mens Designs that make you feel so alive with the richness of textures and colors. Before the show began everything was buzzing, all was building and then show began with amazing beats and rhythms that brought your attention not to the swaying of your body but the step of each model.
At the end I find myself standing next to Project Runways season 9 Becky Ross and Cecilia Matwani and Becky Ross touches my faux leather jacket and says "oooh this is nice" I can't help but smile and say thank you in love with all that they symbolize to me "Fashion". Fashion motivates you to want to look and feel better so that is one of the main reasons I dive into it wholeheartedly.
Saturday September 10, 2011
I rest from the previous days adventures and realize that rest is something I will always need. Sometimes life kicks our.... pardon my dirty language but it is needed here...life sometimes kicks our ass! I rest in my mothers Penthouse in New York City and realize that life kicked my ass and now I needed to rest and find rejuvenation. I am from humble beginnings born and raised in New York City I grew up in the Bronx so trust me when I say that having a gorgeous view from a Penthouse apartment is a blessing in my book. I rest and realize how lucky I am and thank God in my sleep.
Sunday September 11, 2011
Sad remembering 911 but I say a prayer for everyone and am thankful that 10 years later NYC stands strong. I also go to close some chapters in my life when I see my fathers father, my grandfather who is 80 years old and not in the best health. See I have not seen that side of my family for many years. I needed closure and I bring my mother in tow. We both needed some chapters closed. My mother is a good person and her good heart reminds me that I can forgive and move on. I do and am thankful for the last goodbye. I also remember how proud I am to be a Cuevas (my married name).
Monday September 12, 2011
I was departing the next day to Florida and back to reality back to life...reminds me of that old school song with the same lyrics. I spend the day shopping and walking around buying goodies for my son. Realizing that motherhood has made me a better woman. I have deep love in my heart. Children do that to you.
Tuesday September 13, 2011
I am at peace. I take my time at the airport and bask in my travel. I am thankful yet again. I am stronger, calmer and I have learned that at 30 you forget about the crap and you care about more important things. I feel that I am done with anyone and anything negative and it consumes me with positive energy. I arrive to find my son doing a dance at the end of the walkway excited to see me and then I realize why exist.
Wednesday September 14, 2011
A vacation from the working vacation not needed. I am motivated and I let nothing slip me by. I realize that you can't procrastinate in life and complete everything and anything on my to do list.
Thursday September 15, 2011
I prepare to use myself as the brand for my company at a Friday local event. I am proud of all of my accomplishments and realize how lucky I am to share this with you. I also realize that women are stronger together versus against each other and vow to make every effort to continue my efforts in my business and my life to uplift women. It may not always work but when it does it is fruitful to see a fellow woman achieve her dreams.
Friday September 16, 2011
I attend a local event and forget about doing business and bask in the moment. I learned that sometimes its not always about me and I need to listen and be aware of my surroundings and other people. I smile often and hope my light shines. It is my little light.
Saturday September 17, 2011
I have had so much happen to me this past year a lot of bad but the little good has made up for it and I realize as I watch my sons football game that it is about the team. My team is my family and I realize that we are winning this game of life.
Your light absolutely DOES shine! :) I'm so glad you had the opportunity to go on this incredible adventure, and thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! That is so kind of you to say and that made my day. It was an incredible opportunity and I have to say I am still high on life! It was a blessing and I most certainly did not take it for granted ;)
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