~ scad day ~

Today I got to see the Savannah College of Art and Design, and let me tell you, there was a lot to see!  Since the campus is pretty much in the heart of downtown Savannah, touring the campus was basically getting a historical education as well.  Not only does this college offer many interesting majors, but everyone I spoke to was nice, informative, passionate about what they're doing, and reassured me that my life goals are not impossible - something that was very refreshing!

The photography building was incredible - super sleek and modern with amazing resources (large format printers, a HUGE darkroom, and students can rent the highest quality equipment!)

{I fell in love with this camera!}

I didn't get many pictures in the production design building, but believe me when I say it was AMAZING.

And look who I found in one of costume studios!

I also got to go on a tour with my friend Alex, who is an evening wear designer at SCAD - I've modeled for her several times and her designs are spectacular!  Remember her name because I know she's gonna make it big!

After exploring around, mommy and I grabbed lunch from the SCAD International Festival in Forsyth Park.

 

My interests have kind of shifted through the years.  Just a few years ago I was seriously considering fashion or costume design, when I was really little I wanted to be a doctor, but now I've decided on photography and production design.  Since I'm completely fascinated with historical costumes and their use in film and television, I figure why not combine the two, and that seems to fall in the broad category of production design and (possibly) art history.  So for now, I'm exploring all of my options and remaining open to anything that interests me!

Thank you so much to my wonderful mommy for being just as excited and interested in the campus as I was (and bearing with me through 6 hours of exploring darkrooms, massive costume rooms, walking blocks and blocks, and talking to an incredibly attractive admissions advisor)!  Today would have been really super weird if you hadn't been there.

xoxo,

Eliza

~ savannah ~

Tonight I'm blogging from my hotel room in Savannah, GA!  After two failed previous attempts to make it up here, we finally packed up the car, made a picnic, charged the camera battery, and made the drive.

It was cloudy this morning but the sun finally broke through at lunch time.

After we checked into the hotel and rested up a bit, we explored the downtown area and found many beautiful things...

The first stop?  Savannah Bee Company!

Then we found a really neat little shop, but I didn't catch the name.  I'll try to find it tomorrow!

We spent the rest of the day exploring and then met up with one of my best friends for dinner!

Tomorrow I get up bright and early to explore the Savannah College of Art and Design!  I'll post more pictures later...

xoxo,
Eliza

~ little things ~

01. today's outfit

{uniqlo dress, old navy shoes}

02. a quick shot from this morning

03.  shipping out some packages before leaving town tomorrow morning

04. a good reminder

xoxo,

Eliza

~ april showers bring may flowers ~

Well, the weather is warming, final exams are looming, wandering minds are wandering even more, and staying inside is growing less appealing.  It's April.  All of a sudden, summer isn't that far off and I cannot wait until I've seen the last of this semester!

  

 

xoxo,

Eliza

~ flying down to rio ~

Not only is Flying Down to Rio my favorite film from the 1930s, but it's filled to the brim with amazing style inspiration.  That's why when I saw an emerald green 30s bathing suit hanging on the wall of an antique store, I couldn't resist dreaming of wearing it while frolicking on the beach in Rio de Janeiro!  So naturally, it came home with me.

To find a flawless woolen bathing suit is one thing, but one that FITS?!  This is definitely the new star of my collection!

xoxo,

Eliza