December 2012
Love you! I have a few random questions that I'm curious about. What would a work day with you be like? And have you ever counted the number of bags and shoes that you own? I dare you! =)
hmm, challenge declined—mostly because it would take too long. my bag and shoe collection have reached critical mass, to the point where I need to either (shudder) consider getting rid of a few (I’d donate them to my mum, sister in law, or friends) or moving them to an undisclosed, offsite facility, like a fashion version of Area 51). and, well, my workday is a little different these days because I’m actually working for me, myself, and I these days ^_^ it’s been an amazing experience (one that every girl should have, I think). you’ll see my writing in Teen Vogue still, as well as Vogue, ELLE, and others. and, drumroll, stay tuned for my new website coming in 2013. thanks for the love and keep calm and shop on!
November 2012
Hey Eva, I am looking into internships for the upcoming summer up north (Georgia just isn't cutting it anymore) and I'm wondering if you have any advice as to how to go about landing the dream internship be that in fashion, or the entertainment industry in general?
why, yes, as a matter of fact, I do! in a nutshell: 1) start applying early (at least three months before you’d like to begin. and most places accept interns on a semester basis, fyi!). 2) apply often. it’s wonderful to have goals and to have a dream of working at, say, Vogue or W magazines. but don’t limit yourself to just two options. apply to as many internships (at least!) as you did colleges. but be targeted about it. don’t wallpaper the masthead of a magazine with your resume. really think about what department (art! beauty! fashion! entertainment!) interests you most and apply directly to them with an email/resume. and 3) develop a thick(ish) skin. if you don’t hear back from one internship, follow up… then try, try again!
“carry on. bash on. keep ‘em thinking. keep ‘em asking”
—Diana Vreeland. I’m reading her biography right now and it’s absurdly entertaining
Hi Eva! I have two, totally unrelated questions. First, I have been following *almost* all of your tips for great skin, and it's helped a lot, but I still have some scarring (ghosts of acne past -.-). Is there any way to get rid of that? Second, I'm going to Palm Springs in about a week, and I seem to remember you posting on here that you've visited. I was hoping you had some suggestions of restaurants, stores, thrift shops, etc, that I should visit! Thank you :))
here’s the thing about acne scar I never realized when I had (more frequent, sigh) acne: you don’t get acne scars unless you pick/poke/squeeze/generally bother your spots. that is why it’s imperative —imperative, I tell you!—to just resist all urges to squeeze your spots, grin and bear them, and let them go away on their own. anyway, I’ll get off my soapbox. the best thing for scars is, of course, the most expensive: laser. for most, I realize, that’s not a viable option so here are the others: *retinol: will take some time to work (which it does by increasing skin cell turnover), but great for all-around anti-antiaging. I use a prescription one (Renova) twice a week. *dark spot correctors: Clinique’s really is very good, as is Garnier’s. they take time to work, naturally, so be patient. and speaking of patience: time and SPF (if your skin gets tan, so too do the scars)! and hooray for Palm Springs—it’s my favorite place in the world. something about the mountain & desert combination, sigh. that and the Desert Hills premium outlet nearby ^_^ (for tips on my favorite places, check out my foursquare)
