Society6 Designs

So for a while now I have been obsessed with this website.
They just make me want to get an iPhone so bad! My problem now lies in choosing the cover.
I mean seriously, all of them are mind blowingly artistic!

Society6 is basically a platform for artists from around the world to showcase their art in various forms, framed art, hoodies, iPhone cases, laptop and iPad skins and, recently, throw pillows.

The uniqueness of these creations are eye catching and it sure meets each and every single person's taste, starting at cartoons, going along indie art and finally photography.
Be sure to stop by their facebook and twitter pages, too!

Happy shopping!

My first jewelry creation (if I can, so can you!)

Yes, I'm kinda bragging with this!
A couple of months ago I was inspired by my friend Amber to start a jewelry line.
Of course, I'm far from having a jewelry line, and this is a dream that may or may never happen, but it's a start.
So I got really excited about the idea of starting to design jewelry that as soon as I went back to my dorm room, I started sketching rings.
I designed around 3 rings, because they're just my favorite piece of jewelry (anyone who knows me also knows that I rarely go out without wearing at least one ring).
When I went back home to Egypt, I decided to turn my design from a mere sketch on a piece of paper to a physical ring, that can actually be worn.

Oh, note: Drawing is not my strength! At all!

So, if I can do it, you definitely can!
If you like art and design, but are hesitant because you're not that good of a drawer or painter, it doesn't really matter.
If you have a good imagination and good ideas, you could be even better an artist than those who can draw.
Knowing how to draw is definitely a plus, but in this day and age it's all about creativity, purpose and ideas. You can practice drawing and get good at it if you have the will and the right tools.
My mother always tells me: "When there's a will there's a way", which can't be more true.

So if you want something, reach for it and get it.
 Nobody's going to get it for you.
A lot of people will help you, but at the end of the day you are the one who has to do all the weight lifting. And you can do it!

Believe in yourselves! Each and every person has (at least) one talent; you just need to dig a little deep, take a breath and be courageous to go for it and put it to good use and do what you can do best.

If you really believe and have faith in what you are passionate for, no single person can turn you down. There are always going to be people there who will make you feel like a failure, but trust me, their opinion DOES NOT matter.
Why?
Because they know absolutely nothing about passion, dreams or talent.
They only know about negativity, passiveness and pessimism!

Believe in yourself!

Have faith in yourself!

Follow your passion!

Dream big, because the famous quote says: If you don't dream big, you're not dreaming enough (or something close to that)

And again, 2013 is your year! Make it count!

Cheers!

Happy Daring New Year

What a great time to start blogging again after a long time of college-hibernation.

Happy New Year everyone.

And with the start of this new year, I've decided to become a new me. By this, I don't mean I'm gonna take a major and life changing career decision (I wish, I'm still struggling with this), but to permanently feel good within and without.

A week before we took a turn into the year 2013, I decided that I will cut my hair and change its color. Frankly, it was a bold decision and up until the moment that I sat at the hair dresser's getting geared up for the process, I wasn't entirely sure if I was ready for this or not. But it turned out to have been a great decision. I'm very happy with the outcome and I highly encourage you to go for it, if you were debating a change in your look somehow.

So here are my resolutions for the new year for you:

Rouge Artist Natural from Make Up Forever
(Sephora)

Topshop

Topshop Graphic shirt

Criminal Damage Varsity Jacket
Asos

1. Don't be afraid to change your hairstyle and color. Trust me it can totally change your perspective on life
2. I know you look great without make-up, but you look even greater with. I'm not saying wake up everyday and dedicate an hour to apply it, but a popping color on your lips or a chic streak of eye liner can do a lot
3. Pump up your wardrobe palette. If you know me, then you'll probably know that I'm obsessed with combining colors. Don't be afraid to combine bold colors, as long as it suits your skin color. This does not mean that this is exclusively done in the spring or summer.
4. A trend of the year: combining formal-chic with casual trendy. We're seeing on the pages of a lot of fashion magazines the famous varsity jacket combined with a dress or a skirt. Add a bold red lip and you'll put your self esteem on a whole other level.
5. Another trend: Monochrome Graphic. Combining black and white is an all time classic and can easily take you from day to night.
6. Eat healthily. Ever since the age of 14, I have become very picky with my eating habits (desserts excluded). By taking control of what gets into your body, you're taking control of a lot of other factors that maintaining the perfect figure: you're controlling your mood, your health, you mind, your skin and a lot of other things.
7. There's a reason people say that a healthy mind comes with healthy body. And with a healthy body comes Exercise. I've always struggled with this part throughout my life, as I was always depending on my ballet classes to do the magic for me (which worked to a certain extent). This year I want to have more control over my body and what it does and how it looks by going to more pilates and yoga classes.

And with this comes the end of my post and list of to-do's for you.

Of course this is a mere suggestion and as long as you feel happy within and without you can just ignore this list and keep doing what you do and share the love.

Ohh.. Let me add this, 'cause it's a very important point:

     8. Always add 'you' to you! Never give up your identity just because you think your style or personality is not "cool". Always add your personal touch to things, even if it's your grandma's brooch, because first of all, it's loads of fun; second of all, it's vintage!; and third of all, what are the chances that you'll find another person wearing the exact and same brooch?- not that many.

This year is all about you! Of course it's important to give and to help others, by all means Do it!, but never forget yourself. You need your care and help, too.

Feel good about yourself ladies! and have a great 2013!