My Story...

I've always been a vain creature! I don't know why, because on most days i look in the mirror and i think 'sweet  Jesus' -  i suppose we all think that though, right? While other's... they might think you look great!  Don't get me wrong, we all have our good and bad days!

I've always been told that i'm very photogenic! Ever since i was young, I've helped my sister and other  friends with their projects by modelling! I've always helped out when it's come to stuff like that. I've helped out at the College fashion shows by agreeing to do some catwalk modelling... next to professional models too! I have to admit, the pressure was unreal. I can't imagine what it's like at a real professional  fashion show!!

 

 This is me modelling for my collection - Punk and Disorderly!

Bits and bobs from walking the catwalk!

 

Being a model, was what i always wanted to be when i was growing up! My mum bought me and my sister one of those photo-shoot  packages! I LOVE IT! I feel very vain saying this, but the photographers said i had the face for it!

 

 Since then, i was sure that's what i wanted to do, my mum supported me all the way! I got accepted by a modelling agency... i received a letter  through the post with details and got very excited until i saw that we had to pay so much to build a portfolio! But mum was willing to pay! she wanted this more than me i think! My cousin, being a professional model, said i shouldn't pay any agency! After this,  i didn't know what to do. I eventually got really busy with college and work, that i gave up!

Unfortunately, i lost my mum just over a year ago, My aunt (Mums sister & my cousins mum) is always saying i should get into commercial modelling... and i know my mum always wanted me too because deep now she knew i did too! My dad never shuts up about it either!

My Cousin is a big inspiration to me!  She does all sorts of modelling! she's out there and  She's amazing!

People say, if you want something, you can do it! You just have to go the right way about it and think positive!

But I'm not sure where to start!

If you think you can help me or give me any advice, please get in touch!

darylivyana@outlook.com
 

My Pinterest Addiction.

I used to really get upset with myself when i struggled to find inspiration for a project at College or University, But then Pinterest came into my life!

 

On pinterest, i found so much to do! It's basically a Social Networking site, similar to Blogging! I spend hours on it, just looking at images and idea's. It really is fantabidozie!

This is my main page, where i find new things to inspire me, These are images people have 'pinned' to their boards. If i like something, i normally tend to 're-pin' it onto one of my 'boards' so i can look back at it but to also show my friends what i've found.

This is my 'Boards'(theme/group) page. Full of my different interests, from fashion, food, to things like architecture, etc! These are where all my images are, some that i've added myself, some that i've 're-pinned' from what other's have pinned. It's all just about sharing inspiration and inspiring others!

I find myself on this website for hours, really is a good cure for boredom! There is many things to look at, if it's not in the mains list, your more than likely that you'll find it if you put some key words in the search box.

So yes, im totally addicted, I'ts constantly giving me new idea's... being a fashion design student, i can get a lot of idea's from the images i come across, including sketchbook inspiration to go with it! 

I CAN'T STRESS HOW MUCH I LOVE IT!

FOllOW ME 

http://pinterest.com/IvyanaR/

Hippies, Gypsies Fashion Inspiration

You shouldn't judge a book by it's cover but most of the time we can tell the personality of a person, by what they are wearing.

 

Today there are many styles out there. But one that I personally like, is the Hippy/Gypsy sort of look. It originated back in the 60's and 70's, which seems to be making a comeback as 'BoHo-Chic'

 

I realised this when doing a 60's project last year at University, I found myself spending hours just researching and collecting images as the mix of colourful patterns, materials and accessories caught my eye and ever since, I still find myself doing it. 

 

Hippie's had a different meaning in life, they lived for the freedom and had a big influence on music.

I just love everything about this Culture!

 

 

 

This one is my Hippy Van Mug - Cute Right?