It is only the second day of my internship at IMG and I am already so in love and obsessed I don't ever want it to end. My first day I was just getting acquainted with the people, the office, and most importantly the models. I literally got chills and had to hold back tears and I walked into the office. Through a huge wooden door is 25 tables and computers and agents hard at work with the NYC sun shinning in through the massive windows that look out towards the skyline. Everything is so open it is a complete dream. Seeing the massive amounts of pictures of all the models on the walls and through the entire office makes it all even better. Not only are the people beautiful, but their style. Each person in the office has a unique style and represents themselves so differently. From denim, to neon, to all black I was in my complete vision of heaven.
Yesterday was my second day and it was enough to kill me. I started off by arriving at the office at 9. I watched models come in and out to meet with their agents, updated a couple of portfolios and then the real task came. I was asked to escort a model to all of her castings because she isn't familiar with the city.....little did they know neither was I. Together we went an adventure, she didn't speak much English, and I didn't know what the L or the M or the Uptown 3 was. Or where 14th and 3rd avenue was. Long story short I ended up taking a 15 year old Polish model who BARELY spoke English all over Manhattan and Brooklyn for about 5 hours. We rode countless subways, walked at least 100 miles total, and became extremely close extremely fast. I cannot begin to explain the impact she had on me, and how I look at fashion.
I took her to the infamous Milk studios so she could meet with major major clients that I knew all about, but she had no idea. To her this was just another day nothing phases her, she is so timid and shy, but when she is in front of that camera she gives them exactly what they wanted and I WAS SO PROUD! We talked about her home, her cats, her parents, and how her best friends miss her. This girl is so young and yet has so much going that she probably does not even realize. After a long day of castings I then took her to her "modeling lessons" when I asked her what they were going to do with her she said, "I don't know maybe teach me what a model does". If she even knew you can't be taught, you just have it, and she definitely has it. I kept calling her my little Weronika( pronounced Veronica), and she thought I was a crazy crazy American girl. She couldn't believe I was 21 she thought I was her age! This girl is going to be big one day and I can't wait to watch her grow. She is the perfect McQueen meets Wang type of androgynous girl. If anyone has shown me what hard work is it is this little girl and I have her to thank for showing me real passion.
xo
Sara
What seems like my last Cabo vacation for a while has just come to an end. Working full time all summer, I doubt I will have anytime to get away, so this little quick getaway was my last trip, before a full couple of months filled with NYC and I couldn't be happier. Maybe it was the Mexico vibe, but right now I am super into colors, which is either good or bad in NYC. I've always been an all black kind of girl, but recently the color blocking and neon scene has gotten to me. I honesty feel like I am happier when I'm all wrapped up in colors.
take a look
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| Tory Flats |
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| Jewels |
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| Nice Bun |
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| Ray Ban sunnies. |
xo
Sara
So for those of you who aren't privileged enough to be bombarded by my social media, I guess this is the time and place for me to tell you that this summer I will be interning at IMG modeling agency in NEW YORK CITY(
their blog is here). I have been dreaming of this moment since I went to New York when I was 10 years old. I always wanted to live there, but I never actually thought it would happen, until a month ago when I was hired by this wonderful company! For the past two months I have been thinking, and replaying, and imagining how life in NYC is going to be, and besides watching Sex and The City over and over again I can't even begin to fathom this. I want to cry just thinking about this experience. The closer it gets the more anxious I am. I'm nervous. What if they are mean, what if I do a horrible job, what if I don't have any friends, all of these ideas dance around my brain the closer it gets. I take these thoughts as motivation to have even more fun, and do an even better job than I plan on doing.
May has been a lot to take on, left all my friends at school, came home, bought a beautiful baby puppy Lilly....(midlife crisis type actions) and I am now counting down the days until I leave for the summer, forget everything and live the New York life * 12 days* So cliche for such a small town girl to be this excited about moving, but those of you who know me, know that NYC is one of my first true loves. Here are some of the models signed to the agency that I will be working with and seeing, you may have heard of them...
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| Chanel. Lily. Candace |
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| Gisele. |
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| Miranda Kerr |
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| Jessica Stam |
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| Chanel Iman |
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| Kate Moss. |
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| IMG home page. |
I cannot believe this is all happening in just 12 days. I always knew one day I would be here, but I never knew it was going to be this soon and for such an amazing opportunity. A couple days ago my grandma said the most empowering words to me and I can't stop thinking about them. She looked at me told me how proud of me she was and said, "Get ready Sara, because this is about to change your life". Gives me chills thinking about it. Lilly and I are about to embark on an adventure to the city, and who knows if we will ever come back.
xo
Sara
