Bonjour fellow fashionistas,
Have you ever experienced a life-changing moment?
After applying to Teen Vogue Fashion University in January
and being accepted, I carefully awaited my chance to attend the Holy Grail of
fashion. I was one of the 549 lucky attendees who were chosen out of thousands. This year it took place from March 13-15, and the kickoff event was at
Express in Times Square. I was also lucky to meet up with my friend Allie from
vivalalola.wordpress.com
. We had an absolute blast: window shopping, taking a video in the photobooth,
which turned into a flip book, and mingling.
The cherry on top, however, was
meeting the three lovely guests. I was desperate to talk to Andrew Bevan - and
even after standing in line for ages, was not disappointed with our chat. He
was charming and well-spoken. We bonded over boy problems for a moment and took
pictures. I also got to meet Elaine Welteroth, who not surprisingly had on a
great lipstick and even loved mine.
Fashion complements from the most knowledgeable gurus themselves are
always a plus.
What I didn’t expect was bumping into Amy Astley, who I adore. I
always love reading her editor’s note and think her take on the magazine is
perfection. (Teen Vogue is my bible, and I don’t take that lightly).
I gave her my business card and received a
remarkable response, which was life changing. Having her give me a nod of
confidence is what this event is all about: motivation to continue.
I hope you
guys take risks too; reaching out can be intimidating, but it will eventually
pay off.
Xoxox,
Larissa
Outfit: Kenneth Cole Jacket, H&M pants, Topshop crop top, accessorize satchel
Pictures: featured with Elaine Welteroth, Amy Astley and Andrew Bevan
