Upon Sunday's all-new episode of House of DVF, Tiffani Warkenthien was the 2nd Global Brand Ambassador candidate to be sent home.
Every week, we'll be having a departure blog from the candidate who is sent home by Diane. Here, Tiffani shares her unheard thoughts and feelings, as well as a personal reflection of her House associated with DVF experience. Read below to to find out what Tiffani is up to today!
Therefore there it is… My journey to become the DVF Brand Ambassador has ended. Thankfully, the goal I set out for myself while entering this program would still be accomplished. Although I am sad that I was not able to become the brand ambassador We still received a great opportunity and I am a "DVF Girl". I am part of the DVF family and I am on my way to becoming the woman I want to be. We are extremely proud of myself for making it as far as I did, that I received this particular once in a lifetime opportunity, that I was able to build a genuine relationship with a lady everyone dreams of becoming, and that I had the chance to befriend the beautiful / inspirational spirits that I've met throughout this journey.
Having the chance to meet and get to understand Diane von Furstenberg was incredible. Of course the little "Lizzie McGuire" character inside my head was fan girling out of control at first and I assumed she was going to be a bit cold/mean but I couldn't have been more wrong. We connected from the moment all of us met each other. Don't ask me how or what it was but some thing just clicked, and I am so happy it did. Her ora is actually comforting and her vibe is genuine. She radiates such a pride and it is everything that any woman would aim to be. She is someone that you want to build a strong connection with and I am happy I had the chance to.
Coming into this program I did not know a good deal about Diane or her brand. I sent in my application through a article I found on Craigslist and kept my fingers crossed. Although I did not know much about DVF, I did know that I could bring something to the brand name that no one would expect… a new look, a new demographic and a new see and understanding of how strongly Diane believes in empowering and inspiring young lady who want to be in the industry.
Looking back at the journey now I am unsure if I would have changed much but I definitely would have educated myself deep into who Diane is and what her brand is about. I know this would have allowed me to make it further into the program. I am young; I don't have much experience popular other then working in retail and styling. So would I have changed any aspect with my performance? Probably not… I was still learning throughout my journey becoming here. I was myself and I was true to my knowledge and where We stand as a young woman stepping foot into the industry. Could I have been well informed? Of course. Could I have spoken up more? Yes. But as I said, I had been learning and I feel it's sometimes better to just shut up and get everything in rather then come up with some non-sense out of the air that I know absolutely nothing about, and look stupid.
The biggest challenge I faced throughout this experience had been dealing with my level of self confidence. My story was not really shared throughout the experience on the show because I did not want to tell it publicly or have anybody pity me, but my past has a lot to do with my confidence and I discovered this throughout my experience here. I know that's not the best thing to say when you're talking about work but I mean… it's true. One of many life lessons that Diane has taught me is more of a personal take away I received while reading through her new book, "Don't dwell on the dark side of things, but search for the light and build around it. If one door closes, look for another one to spread out. " "Never ever, blame others for what befalls you, no matter how horrible it may be. Trust you, and only you, to be responsible for your own life. " - The lady I Wanted To Be (page 7).
I am not going to sit here and state with pride that I did teach someone something or inspired anyone within anyway because, who knows I probably did not do that at all. But If I did however am extremely happy and the only bit of advice I would give to anyone within a similar position would be to always stay true to yourself and true to who you are. Avoid putting yourself down. Whether it is about your image, experience or knowledge because even if YOU avoid see it or YOU don't think you can do it, remember that there are people out there that do believe You might have "IT" and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS go for what makes you happy.
Elaborate next for me? Well… I am now DVF girl and will be beginning to work the way up the ladder. Fashion is definitely where I intend to be for the rest of my entire life, I know this is where I belong, where I feel happy and where I feel preferred. Do I know exactly where in fashion I want to be? No, but I am 20 years refreshing and the journey of the rest of my life is just beginning. I am accepting all the secrets that the Lord hands me along the way to open more doors to my upcoming.
- "Listen, always listen. Most people at the beginnings of their lives don't know the actual want to be unless you have a real vocation, like a pianist or a doctor, so it's vital that you listen. Sometimes there are doors that will open and you think it is not an important doorway and yet it is --- so it's very important to be curious and pay attention, because occasionally you learn and you don't even know you're learning. " - DVF "The Woman I Wanted To Be"
Tune-in for an all-new episode of House associated with DVF this Sunday at 10/9c on E!
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