It's been a while since my last post...
I've been working on a quite a few things lately. So there will be more things to post about again.
The most recent updates are that I'm working with a friend of mine on getting an actual website going, though it is a LOT of work. The website will focus on my being a Wardrobe Stylist/Personal Stylist as well as a Designer. So I will keep updating on how the webiste is coming along.
Also I have been working with a store as a creative consultant as of late also. So I will post different pictures of things I'm working on there.
There are some other things, but I will update as things go on.
I will be changing the look of this blog as well. I have wanted to update the look for a while, but I have been waiting for my Official emblem to be made for me. I thought of the design, but had a friend put it together for me on the computer. So I look forward to updating everything.
Stay tuned...
Evangelus Vantrowski
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Finding Myself... Again
I know that usually my blog is about what is Trendy and what isn't Trendy, but this post is going to be about me. A little bit of my story for the past two years.
For the past two years I've been in a slump. One that I allowed myself to go into, though I didn't fully realize it until now. So many things have changed in my life within these past two years and I'm just now coming to grips with it all.... Unfortunately. I've allowed so many things change a part of who I am, and not all of them are good. The biggest part of that is my family.
To start, it has been my father. We(my family and I) found out he had Parkinson's when I was about 12 years old. At that point it wasn't as bad as it is now. He was only having little shakes here and there. Now he has progressed in a way that none of us really thought he would. Not only does he have trouble walking along with other things, but he has developed Dementia. The Dementia has progressed at a drastic rate as well. He has trouble with many things, though he is too strong and stubborn of a person to admit it fully. As strong as my mom and I have been it has been more than difficult to see how he has progressed. There are times where I have to stop myself from crying in front of him, because honestly I'm scared. I'm scared because I know that he won't be around much longer. Even though he is not my biological father he has been the only real father I have ever known. As I'm writing this I find myself in tears because I know he won't be able to see my sister or me get married and have kids. I find myself even more sad knowing that my mom is losing her best friend, the one she has dedicated her life to for so long.
What I hate most is that I've allowed that fear to run almost every thought for the past two years. I've allowed it to break me down. I act strong in front of others (Especially my mom and sister) because I don't want them to know how much this really has hurt me. I act as if I have blocked everything out. When in all actuality I feel everything. I let anger rule everything I did. I've been so scared for myself, my mom, and my sister that I let it cripple me. I lost a huge part of what made me who I am. I in a sense have been feeling bad for myself, and I know that is not a way to live life. I know that I once again have to reclaim my strength. The strength that I used to be able to accomplish all that I did in my two years in New York City.
I think that is why I started this blog in the first place. This was and is my first step in reclaiming the strength that I once had.
When I was in High school I had no Idea who I was or where I was going in life. Then when I was first introduced in the world of Entertainment and Fashion it saved me. If I hadn't been introduced into this amazingly crazy world I can honestly tell you that I would probably be dead. I found my home in this world. I found where I could Finally be understood for my differences, and where I could be myself. This world allowed me to find other people who felt the same way as I did. It helped me find people who were just as passionate about life in the arts as I am. For Fashion is not just about clothing. It's about the raw emotions that you put into every piece that you create. It's about the emotion that you're feeling in that moment. When you send your designs out for them to be made into an outfit or pieces for people to wear you're literally putting your heart on your sleeve. You're giving everyone in the world a piece of who you are.
Though the same could be said about any other for of Art.
Through Fashion and Entertainment I have been opened to world that I have no words for. There is no way for me to truly put into words how much I love this world that I share with so many other people. It has opened my mind to so many possibilities, so many new ways of thinking. The only thing I can say it that we all need the Arts in our lives. We all need to allow ourselves to find a home where people will accept us for who we are and what we love.
We all need to be more bold and to take more chances in life. We owe it to ourselves not to dwell on the negative things around us. Though it is not easy to do all at once, we must take it day by day. It will get easier. I know this is something I must work at again.
So to myself and all of you I promise that I will try harder to be who and what I want to be in life. I will work more to achieve my goals and to believe in myself more. I will take more chances and not apologize for it. I will be bold. I will be great.
EDPV
For the past two years I've been in a slump. One that I allowed myself to go into, though I didn't fully realize it until now. So many things have changed in my life within these past two years and I'm just now coming to grips with it all.... Unfortunately. I've allowed so many things change a part of who I am, and not all of them are good. The biggest part of that is my family.
To start, it has been my father. We(my family and I) found out he had Parkinson's when I was about 12 years old. At that point it wasn't as bad as it is now. He was only having little shakes here and there. Now he has progressed in a way that none of us really thought he would. Not only does he have trouble walking along with other things, but he has developed Dementia. The Dementia has progressed at a drastic rate as well. He has trouble with many things, though he is too strong and stubborn of a person to admit it fully. As strong as my mom and I have been it has been more than difficult to see how he has progressed. There are times where I have to stop myself from crying in front of him, because honestly I'm scared. I'm scared because I know that he won't be around much longer. Even though he is not my biological father he has been the only real father I have ever known. As I'm writing this I find myself in tears because I know he won't be able to see my sister or me get married and have kids. I find myself even more sad knowing that my mom is losing her best friend, the one she has dedicated her life to for so long.
What I hate most is that I've allowed that fear to run almost every thought for the past two years. I've allowed it to break me down. I act strong in front of others (Especially my mom and sister) because I don't want them to know how much this really has hurt me. I act as if I have blocked everything out. When in all actuality I feel everything. I let anger rule everything I did. I've been so scared for myself, my mom, and my sister that I let it cripple me. I lost a huge part of what made me who I am. I in a sense have been feeling bad for myself, and I know that is not a way to live life. I know that I once again have to reclaim my strength. The strength that I used to be able to accomplish all that I did in my two years in New York City.
I think that is why I started this blog in the first place. This was and is my first step in reclaiming the strength that I once had.
When I was in High school I had no Idea who I was or where I was going in life. Then when I was first introduced in the world of Entertainment and Fashion it saved me. If I hadn't been introduced into this amazingly crazy world I can honestly tell you that I would probably be dead. I found my home in this world. I found where I could Finally be understood for my differences, and where I could be myself. This world allowed me to find other people who felt the same way as I did. It helped me find people who were just as passionate about life in the arts as I am. For Fashion is not just about clothing. It's about the raw emotions that you put into every piece that you create. It's about the emotion that you're feeling in that moment. When you send your designs out for them to be made into an outfit or pieces for people to wear you're literally putting your heart on your sleeve. You're giving everyone in the world a piece of who you are.
Though the same could be said about any other for of Art.
Through Fashion and Entertainment I have been opened to world that I have no words for. There is no way for me to truly put into words how much I love this world that I share with so many other people. It has opened my mind to so many possibilities, so many new ways of thinking. The only thing I can say it that we all need the Arts in our lives. We all need to allow ourselves to find a home where people will accept us for who we are and what we love.
We all need to be more bold and to take more chances in life. We owe it to ourselves not to dwell on the negative things around us. Though it is not easy to do all at once, we must take it day by day. It will get easier. I know this is something I must work at again.
So to myself and all of you I promise that I will try harder to be who and what I want to be in life. I will work more to achieve my goals and to believe in myself more. I will take more chances and not apologize for it. I will be bold. I will be great.
EDPV
Monday, November 5, 2012
Tattoos: New or Renewd Trend?
Tattoos: A New or Renewed Trend?
What do you think of Tattoos?
I personally have two(at the moment), both of great significance to me. The only way I will get a tattoo is if it actually means something to me or else it's not worth it.
With the amount of people getting tattoos now one would think it is a newer trend. However people throughout time have been getting tattoos.
Tattoos started appearing well over 5,000 years ago in many different cultures. In Ancient Greece and Rome tattoos were originally used by the barbarians. Then the Greeks learned the practice from the Persians in a way of identifying slaves and criminals. The Romans then adopted the practice from the Greeks.
Later when the Roman army consisted largely of mercenaries; they too were tattooed so that deserters could be identified.
In the 19th Century the art of the Tattoo became a widespread trend in England. Many men of the Navy came back from their Expeditions with tattoos. Soon after the trend grew more the future King George V had himself tattooed with the 'Cross of Jerusalem' when he traveled to the Middle East in 1892. During a visit to Japan he also received a dragon on the forearm from the needles of Hori Chiyo, an acclaimed tattoo master. George's sons, the Dukes of Clarence and York also became tattooed in Japan while serving in the British Admiralty, solidifying what would become a family tradition.
After seeing the finely done tattoos of King George V many other Nobles and Monarchs throughout Europe also received tattoos, mostly of their respective family crests.
Soon it was not uncommon for many of the Elite social class to gather together in drawing rooms to show off their different tattoos. It is even said that Queen Victoria herself had a small tattoo in a very intimate location.
Winston Churchill's mother, Lady Randolph Churchill, had a tattoo of a snake around her wrist, which she covered when the need arose with a specially made diamond bracelet. Carrying on the family tradition, Winston Churchill had an anchor tattooed on his forearm.
During the 19th Century in America tattoos were more commonly known to be seen on people in the circus. Though many people went to the circus and started to accept the idea of tattoos more it was still widely associated with criminality and savagery.
During the 1940's the idea of tattoos became more widely accepted due to the fact that many of the soldiers of WWII came home with tattoos.
Now when you see a person with a tattoo it is more common that you see them with either something written in Japanese, a Tribal design, and Animal, or a Flower.
Many people have also taken up the idea of getting words tattooed either on their Wrists or on their Fingers.
With all of this being said I think it can easily be stated the the Tattoo is a Renewed Trend. One that I hope will never go away.
EDPV
What do you think of Tattoos?
I personally have two(at the moment), both of great significance to me. The only way I will get a tattoo is if it actually means something to me or else it's not worth it.
With the amount of people getting tattoos now one would think it is a newer trend. However people throughout time have been getting tattoos.
Tattoos started appearing well over 5,000 years ago in many different cultures. In Ancient Greece and Rome tattoos were originally used by the barbarians. Then the Greeks learned the practice from the Persians in a way of identifying slaves and criminals. The Romans then adopted the practice from the Greeks.
Later when the Roman army consisted largely of mercenaries; they too were tattooed so that deserters could be identified.
In the 19th Century the art of the Tattoo became a widespread trend in England. Many men of the Navy came back from their Expeditions with tattoos. Soon after the trend grew more the future King George V had himself tattooed with the 'Cross of Jerusalem' when he traveled to the Middle East in 1892. During a visit to Japan he also received a dragon on the forearm from the needles of Hori Chiyo, an acclaimed tattoo master. George's sons, the Dukes of Clarence and York also became tattooed in Japan while serving in the British Admiralty, solidifying what would become a family tradition.
After seeing the finely done tattoos of King George V many other Nobles and Monarchs throughout Europe also received tattoos, mostly of their respective family crests.
Soon it was not uncommon for many of the Elite social class to gather together in drawing rooms to show off their different tattoos. It is even said that Queen Victoria herself had a small tattoo in a very intimate location.
Winston Churchill's mother, Lady Randolph Churchill, had a tattoo of a snake around her wrist, which she covered when the need arose with a specially made diamond bracelet. Carrying on the family tradition, Winston Churchill had an anchor tattooed on his forearm.
During the 19th Century in America tattoos were more commonly known to be seen on people in the circus. Though many people went to the circus and started to accept the idea of tattoos more it was still widely associated with criminality and savagery.
During the 1940's the idea of tattoos became more widely accepted due to the fact that many of the soldiers of WWII came home with tattoos.
Now when you see a person with a tattoo it is more common that you see them with either something written in Japanese, a Tribal design, and Animal, or a Flower.
Many people have also taken up the idea of getting words tattooed either on their Wrists or on their Fingers.
With all of this being said I think it can easily be stated the the Tattoo is a Renewed Trend. One that I hope will never go away.
EDPV
Friday, October 26, 2012
Coal burning grills
Growing up my family was always having a get together or going to parties by the water. So during those occasions the coal burning grill was always used.
The smell of all the food being cooked mixed with the burning of the coal was the best. Plus add my friends, cousins, my sister, and I running around and swimming in the water and it made for a perfect day.
I know that now studies have shown that these types of grills aren't exactly the best for the environment, but I can't help but still enjoy them. When I have kids I'll still use it at least a few times during those fun events.
EDPV
Single Versus Taken. Part 1
Single Versus Taken: Part 1.
Keeping certain freedoms that you had while single.
Obviously there are many freedoms that you have while single that you don't have while in a relationship. Though some things are necessary to stop, there is no reason to not maintain some sort of independence while in a relationship. I believe that having some sense of independence is healthy and necessary for everyone. Whether you're in a short-term or long-term relationship cannot be known, only time will tell. Either way there are some basic things that Every relationship needs to be able to last as long it can. Which is why I have a few simple rules that Everyone should follow.
1. Establish a time of the day that can be used to get away from everything going on around you. Go to a quiet place and allow yourself to be alone for a hour or so.
Some people meditate, some listen to music, or even write in a journal. Either way, take some time to be alone and breath.
2. Have certain Days or Nights set to just hang out with friends. Have a Girls or Guys night out. It's important to stay connected to those who have always been there for you.
3. Keep your individuality. Own what makes you who you are.
I'm not saying it's a bad thing to blend some of yourself with you partner, but just don't let all of yourself become blended in. Keep your own Style and Flair.
4. Remain Truthful and Honest with your partner with what you're feeling. The best way to maintain a healthy relationship and some independence is to keep your partner in the loop. That way there is no confusion.
5. Find something that you're passionate about and work on it little by little. It's important to keep your dreams alive.
Those are all I can think of at the moment. They are all pretty basic. If I think of more I'll add more.
EDPV
Keeping certain freedoms that you had while single.
Obviously there are many freedoms that you have while single that you don't have while in a relationship. Though some things are necessary to stop, there is no reason to not maintain some sort of independence while in a relationship. I believe that having some sense of independence is healthy and necessary for everyone. Whether you're in a short-term or long-term relationship cannot be known, only time will tell. Either way there are some basic things that Every relationship needs to be able to last as long it can. Which is why I have a few simple rules that Everyone should follow.
1. Establish a time of the day that can be used to get away from everything going on around you. Go to a quiet place and allow yourself to be alone for a hour or so.
Some people meditate, some listen to music, or even write in a journal. Either way, take some time to be alone and breath.
2. Have certain Days or Nights set to just hang out with friends. Have a Girls or Guys night out. It's important to stay connected to those who have always been there for you.
3. Keep your individuality. Own what makes you who you are.
I'm not saying it's a bad thing to blend some of yourself with you partner, but just don't let all of yourself become blended in. Keep your own Style and Flair.
4. Remain Truthful and Honest with your partner with what you're feeling. The best way to maintain a healthy relationship and some independence is to keep your partner in the loop. That way there is no confusion.
5. Find something that you're passionate about and work on it little by little. It's important to keep your dreams alive.
Those are all I can think of at the moment. They are all pretty basic. If I think of more I'll add more.
EDPV
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