I’ll always remember my first critique as a designer. It was about four years ago, when I was still attending a private design school in Tel-Aviv, Israel. It was a special day for everyone, because that day, we were being criticized not only by the school’s faculty but also by a real designer from the industry.
When my turn came along, he paused for quite a bit, locking his brown eyes on my board, browsing through a faded palette of images that expressed my vision. The eyes of a beautiful girl were gazing with a subtle suffering; she was graceful and almost misplaced on the stained, torn sofa, on the background of a destroyed wall. An old sketch of the human skeleton, following with a meticulous stroke every curve of this marvelous structure was also there. To me those images were like a sad symphony that spoke deeply, in a humble, quite manner, about something we all know.
He said it was all too pretty, that I somehow managed to turn starvation and poverty into a pleasant sight of perfectly aligned colors and textures, and that, to him there was much more to it.
In a way he was right. There is much more to it, and we all know that the journey is not always, how I should put it- delightful, but by the end of every battle there is something beautiful to unveil. At least that’s what I would like to think, and it’s upon things of beauty that I would like to rest my eyes by the end of a long day…
I started this blog to share with you the way I go through life: from my endless love to Vintage and all the treasures that I take such great pleasure in finding. To celebrate the grace of women, the elegance of a dress, and the essence of all things chic!
I feel very fortunate to be able to follow my dream and to learn everyday about the transformation of a thought, a vision, into a vivid part of reality. And even more fortunate to come across people that thrive upon creation, that share a similar vision, a similar idea of what beauty is.
One of the things I wish to do is to show you their craft as well as mine. I think that both fashion and true, enchanting beauty was a part of life a long time before you and I came along and will stay much after we’re gone, and I’m just happy to be part of the feast!
Dani
(Currently in the shoes of a Fashion Design Student and a Model , writing from one of the greatest cities in the world-NYC)
Oh, and PLEASE, pardon my occasional grammatical errors! English is not my first language, and although I’m working on it- I still have a long way to go…!
Your English is perfecto!!
MM
HI Dani!! You are soo cute! You are an inspiration!
Thank you for sharing your blog and I’ll see you in Rosalba’s model drawing class! (hopefully!)
Love,
Leti *(._.)*
Leti you’re the sweetest! Thank you… : )
I am not a fashionista, but I am interested in how a vision that exists only in the mind becomes reality. Especially when the reality is beautiful. Your description above, of turning unpleasant aspects of life into meaningful and, yes, beautiful art convinced me to follow your blog.
I’m glad you appreciate the beautiful things in life, and this: “how a vision that exists only in the mind becomes reality” is probably the most fascinating to explore…… Hope you enjoy my take on reality
I happened upon your blog by accident I am ashamed to say. The imagery both visual and textual almost form a fabric of their own. Brilliant!
Well Thank you
(blushing…!)
Hey, It was nice meeting you Saturday, if you remember me. You have a great site here and should definitely post more things.
I love the vintage lookbook. =)
Hey Adam : ) Thank you! …and I deffininely have every intention of posting more – stay tuned….!
Thrilled you enjoyed my post- thanks for visiting. You have a fabulous blog. I will visit again!
Thank you! I’m glad you think so…!
I would love to shoot a portrait of you on the street! Let’s make it work.
Sounds like a plan
Brilliant. I don’t see a contact link, but you should have my email address on this reply. Shoot me a line and we can work it out!
Cheers
You have a very inspirational fashion driving the point home!
Hi, Dani. It’s MK from korea and who drew you in the broadway’s class. Thanks you for seeing your fabulous blog! you are so beatuiful and sweet heart…
I made it to korea last night. already I m missing NYC! I hope to see you again in NYC.
Hi MK
Thank you dear, it was a pleasure meeting you! Me too, NYC is addictive… I’m sure you’ll be back in no time!
ciao! luvFAB blog.
thebestdressup
Hey!
Love your blog! What is your email? I cannot find it and I would love to sent you some important updates about some of the designers you featured 
I don’t want to give too much here… I hope you can help me!
Have a lovely day.
Ula