Dream into the new

Long time no see! I was busy organising my new life- but I am back. I missed you.

So, a new life. It was three weeks ago that I was laid off. My feelings were mixed, however, I had expected this for a long time. I just could not find my place. You probably do not remember this post- I wrote it such a long time ago, but have kept walking that way since then. I was moved by one of the comments left on the post and now I read it again:

"Your situation is common. There are as many artistic people with open minds and friendly hearts as there are people with pre-formulated opinions and hearts that open only for a few. You represent what they don't have and cannot ever have. Others may become upset when they see universal love, acceptance and curiosity in your eyes. They may feel insulted because you can love yet they cannot. So, hold your head up! Be proud that you carry a candle wherever you go. Protect it, and be happy when you get smiles back."

Now I understand that it was not my place in this world. I keep searching for it, but I am a lot happier now.

It was three weeks ago that I was laid off. It was three weeks ago that I met Tamara. She let me in her world and I instantly felt better. We talked a lot and she shared her thoughts on staying true to yourself. I know now that this might be the most important thing in life, and the best thing you can do to your soul.

About Tamara: Tamara Barnoff is a multimedia artist living in Budapest since 2004 {and she speaks perfect Hungarian!}. She graduated from the J. Nikoladze College of Arts, School of Painting in 1995 in Tbilisi and finished her MS degree in Fasgion Design from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts in 2001. Alongside her private clients, she works in fashion, film and theatre. 

She is such a great artist! I have two Barnoff dresses and I wear them a lot- they are comfortable, beautiful and interesting at the same time. Also, I got a beautiful necklace from Tamara- as a birthday present! Thank you, Tamara, you are the bestest. <3

Let me show you around Tamara's world.

My Barnoff dresses and the necklace

Tamara's showroom with her wonderful painting

Tamara's showroom: the clothes

Tamara's showroom: the mirror

Photos: me, taken with instagr.am

Barnoff Spring 2011 editorial

Photo: László Mészáros

Model: Frankie Locksmith

Hair: Brigitta Uhercsik

Makeup: Sophie Magalashvili

You can buy Tamara's clothes and accessories here.