Andy Warhol, (1961). (Used for educational purposes only).

Products As Needs

In the words of the great icon herself, Madonna: "We are living in a material world, and I am a material girl." This phrase could not be more true to me because you can probably sell me anything if it was in cute packaging. Andy Warhol is a huge inspiration to my work because by merging art with advertisement, he was able to revolutionize the Pop Art movement.

Two Worlds

When makeup company Colourpop announced a collaboration with Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizon I was absolutely ecstatic. I love the game so much that even my console is Animal Crossing themed, so I went on the quest to collect the entire line.

The Race

Being the most anticipated launch in Colourpop's history to date, I knew that the line would sell out in minutes. But I had my heart set and I was prepared. 1 minute into the launch, I had everything in my cart, until...

Just A Blush

As I was checking out, items sold out before I could pay, and this item was the only thing left in my cart. Heartbroken by how the launch went, I hoped and dreamed of a restock. And my dream came when I got an e-mail for a restock date. I was at the website even earlier than the first time and...

Grand Finale

I was also only able to get this item. Third time's the charm, right? I had my heart set and by sheer luck I was able to get everything I wanted in the second restock.

FOMO Conclusion

The "Fear Of Missing Out" is a prevalent issue in my generation and I, for one, am totally guilty of it. Bein influenced by social media and advertisers filling our brains with ads is the cause for how people nowadays see products as needs rather than wants. (Even though no one needs 4 different lipsticks in the same shade)