A-muse-ing

a sketch for my
portfolio development class

When developing my concept for my senior collection, I've found myself relying on a few of the same influences for inspiration again and again as if they were a watering hole.

Hayley Williams of Paramore
idol.

Seeing as I began my process while in Italy I had to connect myself back to the comforts of home in order to feel sane and healthy. Music has always been an extreme influence on me (even though I can't play) and was a medium that has always solaced me through the toughest times. In high school, oftentimes, being able to point to a calendar date for the next time I could find a spirit of happiness would keep me content enough to keep living.

That being said, in Italy there were two major albums that came out and helped me through my brief loneliness: Paramore by Paramore and Siberia Acoustic by Lights. Listening to "Still Into You" and watching the music video could so easily plaster a real smile on my sullen face. I definitely needed the lift.

Even now, I keep finding myself scribbling lyrics from Paramore across every piece of paper my pen comes in contact with. They are just so applicable and are one of the few things right now that can make me want to really get my hands dirty.

Lights
picture by Matt Barnes

I guess I'm going through my pop-punk-loving second-wind. My music tastes made a turn off the grid after entering college and discovering my favorite bands were a bit too mainstream.

I guess its the correlation in that I'm finding me again. I have no reason to act cool. I'm a cheesey fashion design senior and nothing can take that away from me.

Except Pratt...