SOCIAL MEDIA

Monday, April 13, 2015

From FIDM to Reality

Happy Monday Everyone! I hope everyone has been enjoying their time off for "Spring Break" from school or work! I was in desperate need for a vacation after I finished my classes at FIDM in March!  I am proud to say I am finished with my marketing degree & am apart of the FIDM ALUMNI! Receiving another fashion degree from the NUMBER 1 fashion school on the West Coast is  beyond exciting and is such a rewarding experience. I am so beyond proud of my successes and the obstacles I overcame during this fashion journey. I can't wait to see what my future in the fashion industry brings. I went home to NY for two weeks to visit close friends & family for my spring break and it was exactly what I needed to relax, celebrate, and get my head back on straight for what I need to do now. It's now that time to put away those bikinis and flip flops, and get back to reality. Fortunately for me, I live in California, so I only have to put mine away until the weekends.. for now..:) (Sorry to rub it in guys!)

Sunday Funday was yesterday, to "celebrate" my first weekend back to California I figured it was a good time to enjoy a beach day since I don't know what my schedule will be like for me in my near future. I want to enjoy the sun, palm trees, people around me, and really experience Los Angeles in a different way than I have been. I am more open to opportunities and adventures now that I have more time in my schedule for it. Don't get me wrong though, I have time for play, but my mind is on work most of the time. I am currently looking for jobs in the fashion industry, and I am excited to see where I will end up. Being in the fashion world is brutal, it is very competitive and you need to be one step ahead in this fashion game. Being creative, unique, and fun is also a must, you need to open your eyes to what is going on around you, what are people doing, what's trending, what are people hating on, what do people love, etc. Paying attention to whats around you daily and keeping up with social media is crucial to keeping your head above water in the fashion industry.

Don't lose track of your goals, don't lose track of who you are or your individuality. Appreciate the uniqueness in fashion and style, soak in all the knowledge you can about what you love. If your a fashion enthusiast like myself, or your passionate about something else,  never lose track of what you truly want. Have goals for yourself, you will accomplish them in time! Give yourself time, timing, hard work, and knowledge are crucial to succeeding in any area of life. Know that their is a plan for you, you will get to where you want to be when your meant to get there, don't rush experiences! Take every opportunity thrown at you, deal with every obstacle with grace, and don't lose who you are in the process. Life is a struggle, but without struggle there is no progress right?

Some images from my trip home/my weekend beach adventure!









Xo Nik


Tuesday, March 24, 2015

It's Been Real FIDM ✌

I can't believe the day has come, yesterday was my last and final class at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.(FIDM) I am done with my education and have become apart of the prestigious group of alumni from the number one fashion school on the West Coast. I came to Los Angeles to accomplish my dreams and I am half way there! Coming to California, I didn't know anyone, I didn't know what to expect and had no idea where this journey would take me. I am beyond proud of myself that I took this leap of faith and came out being successful. Collecting my second degree was a goal I had and I finally conquered it! Looking forward, I am going to stay positive, take any experiences I can, make connections, and really make efforts towards what I truly want for myself. I wouldn't change anything about my FIDM experience, it taught me how to organize my time, be a better leader, create a brand image for myself, and most of all, it reminded me how much I truly do love what I do. Fashion has always been an interest and I have always been passionate about this industry. I know with my education, skills, positive attitude, and love for fashion, I will find a job in the near future that I will be proud of. I can't wait to find a job I love and am truly passionate about again. I want to continue my success and bring new aspects to the table in the fashion industry. I am ready to make some changes, make a difference, and make a name for myself in the fashion world, it's my time to be happy!
xoxo, Nik