The Power of Inspiraton - 4A

Fashion Editors, Photographers and Models are important "parts" of the fashion "body" and not to forget Stylist as well. Each one has its own functions to make fashion exciting and desirable. Before I wasn't aware of the role of a fashion editor until my frequent browsing and researching on books and  magazines my awareness poped out. I was so fortunate that I've learned the importance and hard work of this job from the Biography of a Famous Lady who  achieved her iconic stature by inspiring and helping people inside and outside the glamorous industry. 

Diana Vreeland

I'm talking about no less than the original Fab, Diana Vreeeland, who once worked in Harper's Bazaar as a Columnist and later as Fashion Editor and in Vogue as Editor in Chief. She also became Consultant to the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York. Her ideas and style were always being considered as "law" in declaring a look and trend in fashion and lifestyle. Her remarkable dedication and contribution in Arts and Fashion will always be remember.

Richard Avedon

I still clearly see myself on my reaction the first time I saw the works of Cecil Beaton   (Costume Designer, Interior Designer, Photographer...) and Richard Avedon many years ago in one of those hard bound and expensive books featuring top photographers and artists alike of all times. I was stunned looking at the works of these two gifted world renowned Geniuses while standing inside that bookstore browsing the book. Their works give me goose bumps up to now whenever i look at them...sooo   perfectly done.


There are so many talented photographers in this generation and from the past but only few went into fashion and are in demand ( this is as far as I know or maybe others doesn't have much offers... whatever). Like Beaton and Avedon these few also established their big names capturing glamorous images for fashion magazines and one of kind portraits for high profile people and celebrities. 

Cecil Beaton

And these "few" are Steven Meisel, Annie Leibovitz, Herb Ritts and Mario Testino...

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It's A Matter of Choice

Any circumstances I believe have a great purpose for each individual's life. May it be good or bad there is something worthy to keep and to surrender. It all depends on ones view in the end, it's either to make or break his character.

We set goals both for our personal and career lives and make decisions on the path where we go to walk through. The end result of what we do is certain but the way how we want to finish it is another matter.

There are so many people that I have met in my life that gave me so much encouragement and made them as my role models. They're not perfect but how they live and treat life that's what much affected me.

I want to start with the "blessed" ones those were born rich living a life comfortably and yet humble… I mean humble in the real sense of the word. In fact they can afford to be arrogant and unfriendly and use their resources into unpleasant activities and hurt knowingly and unknowingly people around them. Having all these material things and comforts in life they're should be "fine." In reality they're like most of us experiencing difficulty and challenges in life. As to many will say it's easier for them to solve their problems and move on because of their acquisitions, but it is not. They may be seated on the business class or first class of the airplane but when an engine problem occurs they also share the same "feeling" with the people at the lower seats.

Actually, most of the people I have met are started from a humble beginning and made their way up because of their sheer dedication to have a better life and I salute them and give my due respect for their achievements. Keeping their feet on the ground is one of their key principles to be spiritually healthy and mentally sane. But I must include that some of them have turned into a "monster." And I'm sure that they won't accept this and see themselves how they become as one. I've seen them with my very eyes their horrible transformation and experienced their egotistical beings. It is such a pity, I really pity them. Trying hard to be somebody else that they're not. Foolishly playing around of themselves with their self declarations of titles unfit to their likeness and unforgettable "planet" where they came from.

I am happy that I also have met and have friends who belong to the lower class of the society or the so called less fortunate ones. In my own point of view they're only less fortunate in terms of material things but to some or many interpret this differently. What they have and can give you is their very transparent and non-challant personality, and faithful friendship too. But I think what makes them special and fortunate is there are a lot of rooms of opportunities for them to be improve because of their shallowness and heart felt sensitivities in life.

I site these people as my subject to share my personal encounters and lessons learned through the years. I hope that these different levels in facets of life have enlightened you or maybe can help you to start to live an encouraging and joyful life. And for those who doesn't know how to rejuvenate their mortality and wake up from their dreams and illusions, it's not yet late for you. You just have to accept who you are and where you are.

There is nothing wrong to aim high for life and push your big ambitions just make sure that you're "awake" and clearly aware of the reality.

Be always grateful to the people who have helped you or helping you to attain your dreams. And be thankful for the blessings and grace that God has given you all the days of your life.

 Material possessions, outward images, status can be achieved and developed in a period of time but the character of a person can out shine all and give a lasting impression.

What you have decided to keep or to give up will definitely give an impact in your life and to others. The question is, "Is it for the Better or for Worst?" 

You have a choice.