Make It Work

I've been on an artsy rampage this week.  I've been playing my clarinet a lot more, I really miss playing in a group.  I'm slowly getting my skills back up to where I was in college, although my higher range is just horrifying, sorry neighbors!

I've been updating my design portfolio too.  I finished the certificate program at Pratt last month, so I haven't had any new projects to create outside of work assignments.  I have been focusing on variations of my logo, which I'm excited about.  It's hard to come up with something that represents who I am without going a little too overboard with color.  Since it will most likely turn into a business card, I don't want to come off as overbearing.


This was actually done a few months ago as a birthday card for a friend, who is a big fan of The Office.  I recently added this one to my portfolio, to brighten up any "Office" fans day!

Dwight K. Schrute

Last night, I had the opportunity to knock off a fun item on my bucket list.  Yesterday morning, I found out on Twitter that Project Runway planned to hold a public fashion show in Times Square for their season 10 premiere.  Naturally, I HAD to go.  I arrived last night about a half hour before the show, and it got packed quickly.  My spot was ok, but not the best considering there were towers of cameras everywhere.  It was such a nice treat to see Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors, and Nina Garcia from a slight distance.  Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls) and Patrica Field were also there as guest judges.

Now, on to the fashion show!  Filming just started with 16 designers and each had to create 2 looks, so we got a nice long show with 32 models.  There were some outfits that I really loved, some that were too simple or overdone, and some that were just plain weird.  Because it is television, they ran the runway part twice to get better shots, so I got a good glimpse of the first episode.  Can't wait til it airs in July, I wonder if I'll be able to spot myself on TV! :)

Watching the stage getting set up, with the judges chairs on the side.

The hosts/judges of the show greeting us.  Heidi looked absolutely gorgeous, Tim Gunn and Michael Kors were adorable, and I am obsessed with Nina Garcia's dress (who later tweeted that it is by Dolce and Gabbana)