THE PARSONS CHALLENGE

Like promised, I decided to share some pieces from my portfolio. In addition to creating a portfolio for Parsons, one also has to partake in the Parsons Challenge. One must take an object that is overlooked in everyday life and create three pieces of art from it. Since I live in the countryside there are dilapidated barns everywhere. I have some odd fascination with them and think they are exceptionally beautiful. So from that initial inspiration my pieces of art consisted of a photograph, a charcoal drawing and an ink wash using charcoal and colored pencil. They took a while to finish but it was worth it. I mean I did get accepted after all. ;)

GUCCI MANIA

Gucci. Gucci. Gucci. I absolutely love Gucci. Even though Tom Ford is my favorite designer, Gucci is a very close second. I believe that is due to the fact that Tom Ford practically remade Gucci to what it is today. However, I absolutely adore Frida Giannini as well. I praise here work and think she is a genius. Here are some fabulous photos from my trip to New York City. I had to stop at the Gucci store when we were there especially to see the amazing 1920's art deco inspired Spring 2012 collection. The two bottom photos are from Gucci's children collection. I like to call it 'Baby Gucci.' I totally am dressing my children in all Baby Gucci when I am older. As shown it really can't get much chicer than Gucci. So on an ending note all I have to say is more Gucci please!

HEY GORGEOUS

Aren't these the most gorgeous shoes in the entire world? They have been my top three favorite ever since I first laid eyes on them. I think they are some pretty fabulous foot candy.
     1. Topshop 'Walberg' Black Suede Wedges
     2. Charlotte Olympia Red Suede Booties
     3. Christian Louboutin Embellished Platform Heels

GETTING MY GROOVE ON

                                                           

Summer 2012 Playlist:
1. "Take A Walk" by Passion Pit
2. "The King and All Of His Men" by Wolf Gang
3. "Punching In A Dream" by The Naked and Famous
4. "Headlights" by Morning Parade
5.  "Free" by Graffiti6

I have been madly obsessed with these songs lately. I play them over and over on the CD I made. Oh yes I'm kicking it old school with a CD. ;) I'm sure most alternative/ indie rock/ indie pop hipsters have heard these songs long ago but they have become new classics in my music collection. On the contrary, my family would have to disagree with me.  My brother proclaimed these songs make him want to go to sleep. I understand my music is not for everyone, but if you do love it as much as I do... kudos to you. You just earned ten brownie points.

STARRY EYES

This is my absolute favorite sparkly black creme eyeshadow by Chanel. Its called Illusion d'Ombre and I highly recommend trying it. I found it at the Chanel counter last Christmas and knew I had to have it. People always tell me the sparkles are mesmerizing whenever I wear it. I like to have that effect on people. :)

OH HEY, I'M MADALYN...

I figured since I'm sharing my fashion, inspiration, art, design and essentially life with you I should at least properly introduce myself. After all, The Naked Dreamer does have a name... Hello, I'm Madalyn! I love fashion. As cliched as it sounds... fashion is my passion. It isn't so much the actually garment as it is the process of designing and creating. I am not a privileged, wealthy fashionista who jet sets to Milan every weekend for private fashions nor do I own a penthouse in New York and know every single fashion editor alive. I am an ordinary person from a small town in beautiful Wisconsin who has a drive and desire to accomplish her dreams. My dream was and still is to attend Parsons New School for Design for Fashion Design. So I applied and surprisingly was accepted. I started crying the moment I read the letter because I was so happy. However, I am not attending there my first year due to the fact I'm not ready to up and leave my whole life. I am hoping and praying I will be able to the following year. I'm sure I'll share much more from my portfolio. :) So in an effort to keep me thinking creatively and pushing myself I decided to start this blog. It is purely for myself since I love fashion, writing and photography and it combines all three. I hope my love of fashion and art and design inspires others to create and achieve their dreams.

COVETED FENDI B BAG

I think it is time I make a confession. I have been in a love affair for the past year. It has become quite serious and involved. I'm madly in love with... a handbag. This fabulous white leather Fendi B bag has had my heart since I first laid eyes on it last summer. I vow to myself that I will own one in the future. It is just too darn pretty.