Is it just me or is the summer flying by? I had all of these “fun summer plans” that totally didn’t happen… I was going to see Shakespeare in the Park in NYC, maybe study for the GRE and take a trip out West to visit some friends. #fail
I didn’t even have a chance to do the smaller things like go to Black Tap with my sister and get their insanely delicious milkshakes! I’ve heard so many good things about them on Instagram. I’ve been wanting to take her there all summer but now that she is going back to college, we’ll have to put those plans on hold.
What was I doing all summer? That’s a great question… That’s such a great question, I don’t even know!
All I know is that in a few weeks it will start to get really busy again with New York Fashion Week right around the corner! So I’m going to make a new “fun summer plans” list. For the next few weeks I plan that no matter what, I will have a great rest of the summer!
Now off to make that list…
What are your summer plans? Any recommendations? Share your ideas with me in the comments below!
I’m really excited to share my first fashion blog video with you! After taking a blogging class at FIT, I decided to make my blog a bit more personal by formally introducing myself. I thought it would be a great way to celebrate how much my blog has grown within the year.
Thank you for reading, subscribing and following my fashion blog. A huge thank you to all the models and photographers for all of your time and dedication. I also want to thank my amazing New Style Modé family and team for all of your hard work, encouragement and perseverance. Thank you for making this blog — which started off as an dream — into a reality.
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” – Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr
Meet Rebecca:
I met model Rebecca Sorkin behind the scenes at the Couture Fashion Week show back in February. I remember standing in the makeup room completely mesmerized by how talented the makeup artists were. Rebecca was given bright pink lips with dark eyebrows which complimented her exotic flower hair piece.
Photo by: Jenny A.
Did you know that Rebecca has modeled since she was only 6 years old!? She shared with me that when she was 6-10 years old she modeled for commercials, movies and TV shows. Now, she models for print work, catalogs and runway shows.
Her top 3 long-term goals are:
Modeling:
Work with more well-known brands, traveling and meet more designers & models.
Personally:
Speak 3 languages. Right now she speaks both English and Russian. She wants to learn Spanish.
Academically:
Go to a 4 year college and then get her Master’s Degree. Right now she is thinking of studying business psychology.
Rebecca’s style is a mix between sophisticated, feminine, street style and of course sporty. After all, she is a cheerleader! Her go to outfit is a bodysuit, ripped jeans and a cardigan. She’s very into wearing highlighter and a cute winged eyeliner. She recommends using Tarte Cosmetics and Benefit makeup.
Photo by: Jenny A.
Rebecca loves to learn; She is obsessed with psychology. She likes connecting life with the real world and connecting the mind with the spirit. [Speaking of spirit, did I mention that she’s a cheerleader?!]
Rebecca is a girl who is comfortable in her own skin. She is confident and she’s fit. She likes working out at home. Her secret? Knee to elbow crunches and Russian twists!
She loves taking a drive & eating out with her friends. She also loves hanging out in Manhattan and on the beach.
If she could be a fruit or vegetable, she would be an avocado since it’s sweet, flavorful and bright on the inside. You can’t match its flavor or tell what it is like on the inside.
Photo by: Jenny A.
Fun Facts about Rebecca:
#1: Her favorite Disney princess is Snow White.
#2: She’s finished all of Shameless and absolutely adores Modern Family.
#3: Back in sleep away camp, she used to love rope climbing and hiking in the woods.
Rebecca has modeled for New York Fashion Week’s Couture Fashion Week and for Project Runway’s Irena Shabayzea.
See what Rebecca is up to on Instagram: rebeccasorkin
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Yuliya Aranovska is a Ukrainian born model who has both a big heart and a dazzling smile. She dreams of channeling her modeling career into making a positive change in the world. Her ultimate goal is to encourage kindness and help charities. She also hopes to one day have her own fashion line and store.
Like a true New Yorker, her style is a mix between edgy and classy. She usually wears all black for castings, but loves to show color in her usual wardrobe. Makeup? She always uses a little bit of eye liner and mascara and BB Cream moisturizer with a high SPF. On a nice day you can find her taking in the gorgeous backdrop of the city. One of her favorite go to spots is the 230 5th Ave rooftop lounge.
She loves the arts! She draws with all types of materials, such as chalk pastels, markers, sharpies, and paint. She revealed that has a deep appreciation for street style graffiti and photography. She loves expressing herself through dancing and writing. If she could be a fruit or vegetable, she should be an onion, since it has a lot of layers (for all you Shrek fans!).
Yuliya is a travel bug! You can find her traveling and just exploring. When she travels she likes to experience the world like a local. She’s been parasailing, surfing, and paragliding! One of her favorite adventures was ATVing in Costa Rica!
During our interview she realized that her favorite animated characters are always the mischievous female leads like Angelica from the Rugrats and Helga from Hey Arnold! (go figure!). Maybe she was inspired by them to break the rules a bit.
At 5’7, an inch below the typical 5’8 height for female models, Yuliya has still managed to walk NY Fashion Week for Dan Liu & FTL Moda, Fashion Gallery New York, Philly Fashion Week, DC Fashion Week, and participated in presentations by Hellen Castillo from Project Runway, & many others. I think it’s very impressive because while it may seem like she is “just an inch below the standard”; an inch below the industry standard is a lot in fashion. Yuliya said that each of her experiences have been dreams come true & that is why she encourages all to never give up on their dreams.
