I am starting this blog for many reasons, hence the name, i want this to be entirely my style, and thoughts on varying topics in hopes that it will help me maintain the true caitlin rose ward (may sound cheesy, but a big fear of mine is loosing my roots, and the true me) i want this to also be a place for me to record my inspiration for all things creative, from my style, to any of my art. I want to be able to rep the cool people i meet along the way, and learn more about them. In addition to the creativity, i want for any readers that i may attract to be interested in what they are reading.
I want everyday people to get a taste of the fashion industry, considering i had NO real idea of what i was getting into/committing to. I always wished for some sort of window into this business. SO i feel like i have the perfect opportunity to assist anyone who has the same wish, in addition to blogging about my favorite topics, fashion, music, and amazing people!
Like i said, for the past six months i've been working towards the dream of modeling with Mother Model Management. Establishing my book, and adjusting my body and hip measurements, which are at 36-37 when they need to be at a 34-35 in order for me obtaining work in the cut-throat city. Since october i've been trying to juggle a normal college student life, and a exercise, dieting machine (COMPLETE OPPOSITE lifestyles).
i want to share with all of you my trials with different diets, and workout routines during this time. Along with the mental hardships, and emotional roller coaster i've been on since meeting my mother agents at STL fashion week.
Last sunday at this time i was spending my first night in New York City, in development with NEXT models. Staying in the models apartment in alphabet city was quite the change in environments, from my crib in St.Louis. I went to new york with all intentions of staying until June 4th (the initial 2 weeks for test shoots, and assorted go-sees), until it was discovered that my hips were still not the right measurement. Therefore sending me back to the hometown to continue working on these measurements. I now type to you a week later from missouri, with a whole new outlook on the fashion industry. Not a negative outlook, but i have grown very respectful for ANYONE who is involved in high fashion. I now fully understand how much work these beautiful models go through, and how much glamour the lifestyle lacks in the beginning stages. Although my trip was cut short, the 5 days i spent in New york educated me ALOT, and i am very thankful for this growth.
This news was very disappointing, considering i've been working my ass off. But the only thing to do is completely commit myself to this career. I have had a taste of this business.... it being bittersweet, but i loved every minute of NYC. And if the only thing standing in my way of going back to the big apple is 2 lil' inches in my hips, then consider those inches gone. The fire has been lit, and i am determined. This blog will help me stay focused on all levels as i work to get my return flight to the big apple to truly begin this career.
