University of Brighton,

Hello dearies,

How've you all been lately?
I'm sorry for being away for a wee bit. It's been a lot of things going on these couple of days.
Had the best phone call in a while, my previous neighbor had gotten a letter that were aimed to reach me, telling that I've been called in for an interview at University of Brighton. I couldn't be happier about that!
Even though I might not be taken in for consideration afterwards I'm so excited and pleased about the fact that they wanted me for an interview at least. Yet, I'm keeping my faith strong - cause I might have chance after all!

Fingers crossed and nighty night.
M.

Late night update,

Hello dearies,

How have you all been since last time?
I'm all wrapped up in bed and somehow I just can't seem to find the peace to fall asleep.
Had a pretty blue day, reasons unknown. Guess there's just a lot of different things to think about.

Received the briefs for two new upcoming projects for college and it's starting to be more and more high-standard. In a good way, don't get me wrong, it's just that you can see how much everybody has developed. And so has the projects.
Got a few weeks ahead to research and make a final outcome from what I've found out on Santiago Calatrava. This will be a true challenge, yet I'm honestly having a good feeling about it.

Well, guess that's all for tonight. Not much written but that's all from me at the moment.
Good night.

Ooh la la,

One crit done and done. Let's just sing for a while.

Kothbiro,

Hello dear readers,

How are you all doing?
I'm having a rush right now. A deadline due for tomorrow at 10am and I'm not even finished but, I'm staying positive about it. I do what I can. And how could I complain, just been to the amazing Louise with my fabulous friend Martine for  a photo session. Such adrenaline.
This may come as a surprise to many, I don't know, but I have a love-hate relationship with the camera. I love being in froont of it as much as I hate it because of a long termed 'sickness' when it comes to my self-esteem. This is nothing I will bring up due to how private it is, but lets just say that I'm a fighter.

And after today, I want to fight even more against it.
I also wanted to share the best result of the evening. I can't believe for a million reasons that this photograph is taken of me but god do I love it.
Right, before I'll show it I want to explain the reason behind it.
My precious friend Martine, who's also my classmate, made this final piece in our during project. She asked me to model for her. This piece represents her love for Africa, and the traditional clothing they have. Filled with colors and layers. She's done a remarkable job!
Here's the final result;

Please visit Sen Photography & Design at www.facebook.com
for further information on how to book a session with lovely Louise.

And with that I wanna say good night. Sleep tight and sweet dreams.
Lots of love,
M

Have I grown up or did I just become plane Jane?

While working on my sketchbook which is due in less then two days I started thinking for myself "Have I grown up or did I just become plane Jane"? Because at the moment, I can't really decided.

Ever since I hit the freedom of being able to express yourself at the golden years of a teenager, I started immediately to explore different eras. I was a punker, rocker, alternative, prep, and at one point - tried to look like the popular kids just to become one of them. (Which by the way is something I'll never ever recommend anyone else.)

16 and loved having my hair colored in turquoise.

And after all that, I turned 20 and later on 21. And though my love for body modifications/ body art always will be strong - I can't see myself getting a new piercing done. Nor color my hair in a different shade than natural. To be honest, it makes me a bit sad.
Gold, Silver, Pitch black, pink, green, turquoise, purple, orange, yellow, red.. Those are the colors I would get and use back and forth. Oh boy did I love it!
Never in a million years did I think at that time - I would come to this stage where I am now, dressing up only in the eras from the 19th century and wishing to get back to my natural hair-color.
It's all so odd to me.

I guess many of you doesn't know but I haven't been "wearing" my natural color for almost ten years.
Yep, you read it right. I started of by getting my hair chestnut red by the age of 12 and since then, I never looked back. (Until now so to speak.)

Having pink hair was one of the ultimate favs.

The last time I had my natural color. Age 12 going 13.

So I guess by writing all of this (which might just be considered babbling, I'm trying to find out what actually happened. Being 'plane' has never worked for me, but maybe I'm just growing up to be a lady.

Still, I see so many alternative people covered with tattoos that looks amazing. For example Kat von D and Beatrice Martin. And then I see these others like Kate Winslet, Betty Page, Elizabeth Taylor - and I all want is to become a lady as beautiful as them.

I don't know. What am I trying to get out of this post? Not sure at all. But I guess we all get to different stages and what we have to do is find where we see ourselves and what makes us shine. 

So, whoever it is that might be reading this - don't take my thoughts as a criticism or so. Cause it's not. I believe that you can be the most beautiful girl out there, wether you're covered in the most perfect art or completely nude from it. Stay proud! 

Lots and lots of love,

Evan

While I'm at it,

Hello again,

Just thought that when I'm at it, I'd write a post about random things lately. Since I haven't been around here for ages - I'd update more about what I'm doing, where I am, how's it going. You know, just for the sake of it.

At the moment I'm homeless, living with a wonderful friend of mine and her family plus a very sweet au pair. The place I'm staying at is so wonderful that I wished I could by my own house here in this neighborhood. There's so many nice people, wonderful stables with lots of horses and my friend lives here. Could it even be better?

Well, other than that - school's going pretty stressfully forward. One project is due on tuesday and I don't know where to find strenght to finish it all up. But somehow I'll manage. And on the 2nd of february we who are applying to WLC for further education is going to work with two different project for around 13 days. It surely will be a challenge.

And and and and, I'm applying to University of Brighton for further education as well so keep your fingers crossed cupcakes.

I have to go now, will be updating later on.
Lots of love,
M

Hello dear and faithful readers,

long time no see. For that I do apologies. To be honest, I lost my passion for blogging and kind of let it pass by. But, during the last couple of weeks I started to miss it and here I am once again and I'm looking forward to giving it all a new chance.

With this blog I want to share my life with all of you. The road I'm walking right now and everything I see while walking it. Hopefully you'll like to read it.

Oh, maybe I should make a new introduction? Since it's been a while and maybe some of you might be new readers as well.
My name is Malin Nilsson, born and raised back in Sweden. After graduation I moved all over the globe to Japan. And that was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I got to see such amazing places, learn one of the most beautiful languages out there and the people I met while always have a special place in my heart. While living in Japan I got my eyes caught on the fashion that was all around me, every single street I walked had a new era for me to explore. And I felt more and more secure about my future.
It started out with two childhood dreams, Japan and fashion. Both were destined for me, I just knew it.
But growing up I had lots of downs coming from people around. I was told that I, of all the people, could never ever work with something like fashion. Yet, they were wrong.

In Japan I started to become true to my heart and opened myself up to the world I want to become a part of. And I went looking for different schools, educations and all that around Japan. Then abruptly I had to go back home. Which were really hard but thought me great values.
So now, after going through a though period of sickness and terrible loss I'm now in London - studying to become a Fashion designer and Stylist.

(I didn't realize I wrote as much as I did.. oops. I hope you don't mind, go ahead and keep on reading if you want to, cause I have a bit more to tell.)

So, that's my background - but who am I, truly?
Well, I'm a person who quite easy could be called miss Simpleton. With high appreciation for the simple things in love. I don't look or act my age, or so I've been told. I'm probably to old to be young yet, I'm just being me.
My deepest loves includes my family and friends, fashion, music, books, movies, traveling and exploring, poetry and photography. Not a day goes by without any of it.
I'm a person who's fair, honest, respectful and just playing for keeps.

And to be honest and start to wrap this post up, I might not be your cup of tea but you'll never now until you'll given me (my blog) a try.


Lots of love,
Malin N.         (Evan Li Rose)