To practice any art, no matter how well or how badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.

Ning Yizhuo, captivated by the enchanting allure of supermodels gracing glossy pictorials, spent her formative years obsessed with fashion trends. She meticulously crafted her distinctive looks and ardently collected vintage fashion magazines as a source of inspiration. Despite her petite stature, Ningning harbored dreams of strutting down runways and showcasing her unique style.
 

However, the dazzling facade of the fashion world concealed decades of issues that would soon entangle Ningning in a web of self-doubt and insecurity. Enduring a year of internal torment as she attempted to measure up to the perceived standards set by others, she came to the realization that she was contending with models who embodied everything she felt she could never be. Faced with the harsh realities of the industry, Ningning made the courageous decision to depart from the world of high fashion.

Refusing to let go of her passion, Ningning redirected her path and secured a secretary position at one of the very fashion magazines that had fueled her childhood dreams. In this new role, she found a way to contribute to the industry she loved without succumbing to its detrimental pressures. Ningning's journey became a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and finding fulfillment beyond the superficial allure of the runway. Additionally, she sometimes indulges in thematic photoshoots, keeping her creative spirit alive.

movies, long drives, hiking, traveling, fashion, coffee, sweet foods, thunderstorms, fuzzy items, phone cases, tea, pastels, trying new cuisines, swimming, animals, dancing, karaoke nights, guilty pleasure shopping, music, video games, makeup and skincare

cigarettes, mustard, strong scents, bugs, pineapple, sand, shoes in the house, itchy fabric, darkness, loud music, humid weather, carbonated drinks, paper, folding laundry.

fashion, self-photography, drying flowers, making ice cream, frozen treats, baking, writing poetry, bullet journaling, collecting accessories, ballet, singing.

To have a successful business in the city, surrounded by friends and family, and a community that equally supports and loves me; and I, it.