Making the Cut

Making the Cut — page 3 — Since there aren’t many design opportunities for sixteen-year-olds and I don’t exactly get a chance to see runway ready fashions on the street here in Santa Cruz I take any chance I can get to soak up fashion Enter Design Diva the highlight of my week at least as far as TV goes If you ask me there is nothing better than watching a group of designers battle it out for the ultimate prize their own clothing line Every week the Design Diva judges throw some new crazy challenge at the contestants Like having them design party clothing for dogs excuse me what But I love it and no matter how insane the challenge seems I always have my sketchpad ready I like to keep up with the competition by designing my own ideas for each challenge

Making the Cut — page 4 — This week the competition will be narrowed down to the final five designers so the pressure is really on Sometimes I don’t know how the designers do it I get stressed enough just watching from home Looking around my living room I make sure I have all my supplies arranged for tonight’s episode Fabric swatches check Sketchpad check Colored pencils and felt tip pens check Extra-cheesy pizza with crispy crust check I catch sight of my outfit in the mirror above the fireplace Tonight I’ve belted a flowing black tunic over a geometric-print black-and-white skirt and paired it with low black ankle boots to add some edge I smile at my reflection remembering a similar outfit the winner of last week’s Design Diva

Making the Cut — page 5 — challenge created She described her style aesthetic as simple chic and the judges loved it I guess simple chic would describe my closet too I’m all about clean no-frills looks I’ve never been one for lots of loud colors and tons of bling I’d rather use bright colors as an accent than a centerpiece Give me navy tans blacks and neutrals and I can make them pop with a bright scarf statement jewelry or a stylish belt I glance up at the clock and realize the show will start in five minutes Just then as if on cue the doorbell rings I hurry to open the door but before I can get there my best friend Alexis Alex for short walks right in Her hair is still wet like she

Making the Cut — page 6 — My ideas DESIGN Diva Angled Structured Architect SLEEK MODERN CONTRAS Blk white Double Faced SATIN CASHMERE Simple Chic NEUTRALS BLACK WHITE

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