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| Dream Size Zero |
To have a very unique style and showcase that style with sets of high quality photos are not easy tasks. Yet, there are people who do that, and more, in a very natural and personal way. And I am very proud to say that one of those persons is my close friend, Iulia Burtea, and luckily, she has started to share her style through her new blog, Dream Size Zero. So what better choice for the first blogger feature of the year than a fresh young blog? Here are ten things I love about Dream Size Zero’s Iulia.
An original and individual style
" I`m very much in love with everything out-dated, I`m either mad about dressing up or preoccupied with dressing down. I developed my personal style while always trying to avoid anything "right" and commonly accepted as fashionable. If i were to choose a few style labels, I would say I`m both pop and grunge, i go for trashy-sexy looks and I almost never choose girly and romantic outfits. I always leave my style at the mercy of my moody personality.
A very particular affinity for clothes and fabrics
" My love affair with clothing and accessories started no different than any other girl`s. Maybe it just developed somewhat differently, and with a definite repulsion for cliches. It all began when i felt literally in love with my brown and creamy beige leather pochette and started wearing it even at home. When i realised there are clothes that make me feel pretty and clothes that cause me headaches. When i started sewing hats and jeans for my dolls. I guess i was about 3-4yo.
In a parallel universe, I would be happy if I were a piece of shredded fabric in neon colors. Even happier if worn by a girl with blonde hair, small boobs and even smaller brains, as I would be responsible of making her personality look wow.
Her wonderful style influences
" I remember my mom, in the late 80s, when i was only a few yo. Every day of the week, at 8am she would leave home wearing the highest stilettos, classic coats and envelope clutches. Very smart and elegant. And she had the most exquisite accessory, that nobody dares to wear in the morning when heading to their workplace nowadays – a gorgeous and happy smile.
Her fresh inspiration
" I find people’s moods, my feelings and limitations to be the most unexpected and rich sources of inspiration. Way above fashion shows, fashion magazines and famous fashion editors` personal styles.
Self-expression values
" I have no other expectations for my blog but to inspire other girls to care less about the big fashion industry and invest more in developing their creative self. It is way more important to get in touch with your expressive means and explore them in every possible way, than always trying to keep up with everything mainstream.
A richly varied bookmark list
" I strongly recommend your blog to everyone I know, as it is a personal style blog built in the direction i am interested in, very sincere, lyrical and profesional. There are also a few other Romanian fashion blogs I like and apreciate, like Medine`s pretaprotester. But i would also mention an online journal that could serve as an inspirational boost to everyone who has a passion for discovering the daily beauty and suffering habits of any girl in her 20s, thepleasurist.com. And please do not let aitchmade.blogspot.com outside your bookmarks list.
Her perfectly tailored clothes and quirky accessories
" I can wear almost any label, but if I were to name some I really love no matter how fashionable and mainstream are they, I would name Margiela and Rick Owens. Anyway, regardless of label, a tailor I trust and been working with since highschool customizes any piece of clothing in my wardrobe that does not fit me perfectly.
I`m not that much into jewelry or accessories, but I have a few pieces that I sometimes cannot leave the house without: the twins Hungarian designer necklaces, the bloody scissor pendant from Ann Demeleumeester or the antibiotic ring from Laquay.
Free-spirited advice
" Free your mind. And free your wallet with no regrets when finding something you really fall for, but keep in mind it should always be chic and representative of you. Nevermind what bloggers like us or fashion magazines teach you to buy and apreciate. Just be yourself and never give up trying to turn the whole world your way.
As for the current season . .1. Wear jeans as rare as possible.2. Do not be afraid to be stuck in the 70s when it comes to shoes; they had both the most confortable and the highest heels back then.3. Always wear ankle boots barelegged.
A sparkling spontaneity
" When undecided, depressed or just in a hurry I go for silky, skinny, shiny. Plus a wild hairdo and a „high heels forever” attitude.
And beautiful spirit
" I totally love all the 5 AMs, sharing my secrets, feeling silly and acting childish. I love boys, children and girlfriends. I love confessions, of a shopaholic or not :)
23 comments:
Interesting, I'm definitely going to check on her blog! ~ xoxo
Thanks so much for letting us know, Definitely gonna check it out! <3
Im going to take a look!!!thanks for share it!kisses
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Thanks for sharing...her blog is cool!
♥
Ioa,
i already gave the wonderful Mina of Faboulista my heart for the day, unaware of this other great surprise that was expecting me. It would have been right to split it in two:)
As i cannot give you my brain instead cause it does not value that much, i m gonna give you my happiest smile:)
What you did not mention here is the fact that you helped me a lot in creating my blog, you gave me both content related and technical advice, all very precious for me. I owe you a lot.
I would also want to thank all your readers for taking the time to read the lines above and to visit my www space. You are all great!
I would also like to inform your readers that in my most recent post on the blog i am wearing a black top embellished by you personally, as a present for my birthday:)
Virgin Mary`s portrait in colored sequins - pure psychedelia!
Love,
Julie of Dreams Size Zero
I loveeeeeee itttt:)))****
beautiful picture!! amazing job!! :)
Great interview! She is truly unique and I like her point of view in a lot of things...gonna check her out!
xx
Andy
Dream Size Zero? Wow, great role model.
just checked it out....me likey!
Love what I read and see about her, and her blog.
Thank you my dear for spreadinfg your love in the blogosphere.
Besos.
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I simply love it, AND the scetch is so so nice
She sounds amazing. I love all her quotes. I can't wait to check out her blog.
I love her blog, style, attitude and her point of view.
:) love her! :)
I love your sketch and her blog
Thanks for sharing this with us.
toya
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Love the illustration ! Thanks for making me discovering her blog :)
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@Cara and those of you who may feel the same
The title of my blog was meant to refer to dreams sized zero, as in small, skinny dreams, hopes and expectations - and that may be a disease that many of us suffer from when afraid of failure, insucces or other people`s judgements. Way too many than those who suffer from anorexia, so I think we sometimes tend to see only whatever is scandalous and then we unfourtunately get to miss the obvious. Many of those lines written above stand against judging things easily and superficially, so please try to overcome this rather narrow interpretation!
Anyway, am I aware of the fact that Dreams Size Zero might also (mis)lead some people into thinking about anorexia, thinspiration, Ana Mia causes? Of course I am. But I am also aware of the fact that the controversies sparked by this confusion might give my blog the chance to prove its consistency, in one way or the other. Hopefully, in most cases, what I post ends up being worthy of the readers' appreciation. If you have time to read some of my texts, you will find that I usually turn upside down many themes related to love, sex, food, meat, body weight, clothing. Some in a very cruel tone and some very funny, some insidious and some judicious, but every single one of them has a note of (self-)irony, which can be either very obvious or very subtle.
Apart of that, I don't want to miss the ocasion of mentioning that not only do I wear size zero for almost anything but, on some occasions, size zero runs big for me. The reason would be that I am a petite girl, and that`s just how it is. The only type of anorexia I know I suffer these days is that of the heart. Of course that does not make me into a role model, but at least gives me credit for being sincere, open and real. And of course for not spending my entire life on a weighing machine, if that is really the case for anyone.
Julie of Dreams Size Zero
She is so cute!
Thank you all for being so nice and for visiting my blog <3
@Cara and those of you who may feel the same:
The title of my blog was meant to refer to dreams sized zero, as in small, skinny dreams, hopes and expectations - and that may be a disease that many of us suffer from when afraid of failure, insucces or other people`s judgements. Way too many than those who suffer from anorexia, so I think we sometimes tend to see only whatever is scandalous and then we unfourtunately get to miss the obvious. Many of those lines written above stand against judging things easily and superficially, so please try to overcome this rather narrow interpretation!
Anyway, am I aware of the fact that Dreams Size Zero might also (mis)lead some people into thinking about anorexia, thinspiration, Ana Mia causes? Of course I am. But I am also aware of the fact that the controversies sparked by this confusion might give my blog the chance to prove its consistency, in one way or the other. Hopefully, in most cases, what I post ends up being worthy of the readers' appreciation. If you have time to read some of my texts, you will find that I usually turn upside down many themes related to love, sex, food, meat, body weight, clothing. Some in a very cruel tone and some very funny, some insidious and some judicious, but every single one of them has a note of (self-)irony, which can be either very obvious or very subtle.
Apart of that, I don't want to miss the ocasion of mentioning that not only do I wear size zero for almost anything but, on some occasions, size zero runs big for me. The reason would be that I am a petite girl, and that`s just how it is. The only type of anorexia I know I suffer these days is that of the heart. Of course that does not make me into a role model, but at least gives me credit for being sincere, open and real. And of course for not spending my entire life on a weighing machine, if that is really the case for anyone.
Julie of Dreams Size Zero
Definitely inspired to stalk the blog :-)
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xxx
great blog love the layout and i love this size zero picture!
XOXO
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