Polimoda – Florence, Itay

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Ciao Bella!! Come stai?

Want to study at Polimoda?? VA BENE!



Yes, it is true…The Mimi Amore is a proud alumni of Polimoda International Institute of Fashion Design & Marketing.  FMM 2009!

I completed my BA in Fashion Design from Cal State Los Angeles in 2008.  Right after graduation, I decided to pursue my masters degree in Fashion Merchandising.  I really didn’t enjoy sewing or making patterns so I wanted to get my masters in Fashion Merchandising so I can have a career in fashion business. Then I thought, “Wait, I should study my masters in EUROPE!”  Of course!! 


So I started researching for schools in cities like Paris, Milan, London and then I found Polimoda in Florence, Italy.  I liked the fact that Polimoda was affiliated with FIT in New York.  As an American, this has been a huge advantage and benefit for me.  When I tell people I studied my Masters at Polimoda, they have no idea what kind of school it is.  Then I add that it is the sister school to FIT in New York and everyone seems to “get it” and they’ll perceive Polimoda as a prestigious fashion institute.  


I joined the FASHION MERCHANDISING & MANAGEMENT (FMM) Masters Program at Polimoda in the summer of 2009.  I can’t even tell you how excited I was to be attending this school!  I went on my “Eurotrip” in Summer 2006 and was fortunate enough to visit Florence and I totally fell in love with the city!  Firenze was absolutely amazing so to be living there was definitely a dream come true!!

The application process for Polimoda was super easy. Just go online to their website (http://www.polimoda.com/) and click on the HOW TO APPLY link….or just click here.  After you apply online, you should get an application package from Polimoda.  You have to answer an entrance exam question and then finish with a phone interview with the program director.  Mind you, I got my phone call at 3am in Los Angeles (that’s 12pm noon in Florence) so just be ready and prepared!  Honestly, the application process wasn’t hard at all but getting a Student Visa for Italy was a totally different story!
Thanks for reading my Polimoda review…hope it helps!!   

XOXO
Mimi

Ciao

Ciao! Come stai?

So, I started this blog because my mom says I talk too much, some of my friends say I’m hilarious and I think I’m just very, um, “open-minded” I guess! LOL

I always have an opinion on everything. I know, people like that are so annoying! But hey, I’m not trying to annoy anyone…and I really don’t want to offend anyone, either. All I do is talk….talk, talk, talk, talk! Don’t hate me for it!

So, I’ll love ya if you read my blogs….and honestly, I won’t blame you if you don’t! And a super big thanks to all those who are following me.

Let’s all agree to disagree and enjoy whatever life throws at us!

Peace, love & happiness!!
XOXO
The Mimi Amore

Dearest Gandhi

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Our tour guide, Grand Travel Planner, took us to Birla Bhavan (also known as Gandhi Smriti) during our Delhi city tour.

By far, this was my favorite museum in India! And, trust me, we went to a lot of museums all over the huge country! Walking along the path where Gandhi took his last steps, was by far one of the most memorable moments of my life. It was like walking amongst the greatest of greatest. You definitely have to visit this place if you’re ever in Delhi…trust.

Check out more awesome photos here

Laguna Beach, California

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The best part of being a Californian – Breathtaking sunsets at Laguna Beach.

I went to Laguna Beach for a friend’s baby shower. Awesome weather, as always. I have to admit, Californians are damn lucky! We had a BBQ and spent the day laying out and taking dips in the Pacific. There’s nothing more amazing than this!

Instagram-ing India

 

All photos taken by The Mimi Amore in India (2011). Photos edited using Instagram.

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Beautiful New Delhi

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Actions speak louder than words

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Lotus Temple in Delhi

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City of Jaipur

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Moti Dungri Temple in Jaipur

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My friend…the beautiful bride

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Temple in Ranthambore

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Ranthambore Fort

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Agra Fort

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Taj Mahal

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Chai break

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Riding around the city of Delhi

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Handcrafted marble art in Agra

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Tuctuc ride in Mumbai

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Pugmark Resort in Ranthambore

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Lake Naukuchiatal

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Our secret garden in Chattarpur

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“Farmhouse” in Chattarpur

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My home sweet home in India

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Hinduism – not just a religion

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Weaving art in Agra

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Handmade scarves in Agra

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Fashion Takeover

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40 red + 1 white = 41 beautiful roses (“1” is always lucky in India)

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Ceremony at Ganges River

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The real slumdog millionaires

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Always glorious

No Fakes. Thanks

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I guess this lady didn’t get the memo!

Really? I mean, come on! You really want to buy a “Gucci” bag from a guy who sells his merchandise off the streets…literally! His “shop” is a dirty blanket on the sidewalk! And in Florence, too! Guccio Gucci, I feel your pain…please forgive her!!