Estilo Extraordinario

Never uninspired.

2010-11-21T14:16:00.000-08:00

I have been absent from the blogging world but I have not been absent from my constant pursuit of inspiration. Here are a few images that I have recently taken that may spark some interest:

The ever beautiful Beverly Hills Hotel.

One of the most beautiful Alexander McQueen shoe. Leather leaves, gold toe cap, buckles and studs, and a skinny stiletto heel with leaf detailing.

Tujunga Canyon

Break through

2010-09-01T12:05:00.000-07:00

Lifestyle Presentation.

When approaching my fifth quarter here at FIDM, I was fully aware that I needed to take Lifestyle Presentation. But, little did I know that this was going to be the hardest class I have had yet. The class is ALL home product(What? Don't I go to a FASHION school here??). One would believe that home product would fairly easy, but when thrust out of the bubble of fashion, home product can become frightening. The first seven weeks of class were the hardest for me. It was incomprehensible to me how to create a balanced and well composed atmosphere out of these objects. Last week I had a break through, and now I am not only proud of myself but astonished at how fast I can create upon getting it through my hard fashion centered head.

This quarter I promised myself that I would put forth as much effort as I possibly can, juggling a full time job and school work, and I've never been happier with my projects. Just this quarter alone I've got some amazing portfolio pieces and would like to share them to the world wide web.

Book case & Item table. Parisian theme.

Magazine cover

Tablescape( 360 degree display)

These pictures are only from Lifestyle Presentation as I cannot put more than 5 images in.

Good day, I am mentally preparing myself for an all nighter!(:

Truckin'

2010-08-24T10:26:00.000-07:00

Well folks it's that time again, finals. Now this will be my first quarter of finals that I am able to document, or lack there of, for you. What does this mean? All nighters, red bull, coffee, no time, and TONS of projects. In the midst of working on one of my many projects I had the privilege to break free from my apartment and step out into the world to take pictures of window displays around town. I found myself wondering through Beverly Hills in the Robertson/Beverly Center area, where not only did I find what I needed for my project but also some unsought for inspirations in the form of wall art and electric boxes. Here is what I saw:

See ya later, alligators!

What I love

2010-08-04T17:59:00.000-07:00

Recently I took a trip of a life time to Paris with FIDM. The trip was two and a half weeks of pure excitement, beauty, wonder, and exploration. Traveling with FIDM gave me a wonderful opportunity to meet and hear the stories of people in the industry. Every morning we had appointments with ateliers, trend forecasters, and other fashion industry connoisseurs that extended through the afternoon. By mid day we were free to roam the city and live the Parisian way to the fullest. This meant of course going to cafes drinking cafe, vino, fromage, and baguettes. We also visited some museums and the most beautiful place my eyes have seen, Monet's garden (where I took the picture to the right). All twenty one of us were quite sad to say au revoir, or my most used french word bonsoir, to the city of love.

The pictures that I have included below are from the first set of film I had developed. From the looks of it, it was the second one I took. The sad part is: I do not have anymore film as whilst in the process of saving money and getting them developed by a friend across the country, the other seven rolls were lost in the mail. I did take pictures on a digital camera also but these were mostly of the activities that took place after the sun went down and do not capture the complete essence of Paris.

Fun Fact: As the most recognized installation in Paris the Eiffel Tower was not meant to be a permanent one.

AMAZING shoe.

One of our appointments was at a man named Bruno's workshop. He creates all the decorative flowers, feathers, and hats for couture designers.

This photograph is of a plethora of petals that Bruno had laid out to dry after dying, before they are molded into shape.

All ac cross Paris there were different signs for the Metro. This is one of them, I took pictures of them but they are amongst the lost.

I'm BAAAACK

2010-07-29T16:05:00.000-07:00

Hello All,

So after 2 years I have decided that I'm going to take a crack into the bloging scene again.

What has happened in these 2 years?
I live in Los Angeles.
I go to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
My major is Visual Communications.
Annnnd I'm almost done, in my 5th quarter with one more to go.
I always thought I wanted to be a stylist but now I'm uncertain.

Unlike my previous posts, I will not be using this to show my personal self expression but to showcase inspirations that I see in the simple pleasures of daily life.

So I hope that, this is enjoyed by the viewer as much as I enjoy it.

Soo...

2008-07-23T20:14:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty sure I'm done with this whole blog thing...? I'm not to interested in it anymore, but who knows maybe at a later date I will re-kindle an old flame. I do not foresee that happening anytime soon though. I appologize....

:(

2008-07-17T09:40:00.001-07:00

I never have any time to take pictures of myself or post on here. Sorry girls my life has been quite eventful!
I'm going to try and post more often, but I'm not going to promise outfit pictures.

What I'm wearing today:
White Beater
Grey skinnies
Black Belt
Black Glads
Long silver necklace

cya laterrr!

I'm Back!

2008-07-12T15:52:00.001-07:00

Ok so since I fell off the face of the earth for the past week, this is what I've been doing:

DRIVERS ED

Ugh!

Here's the story. I'm one of the youngest people in my class so I was bound to get my license after everyone to begin with. Here in good 'ol Pennsylvania we have to have our learners permit for 6 months from the day of our 16th birthday, I waited 7 months so I'm getting my license in a little over a month. In order to get a discount on my insurance I have to do drivers ed. I'm a senior in a 2 week course of drivers ed with sophomores. I don't talk to any of them. AND I SIT BY MY SELF! Horrid.

Anyways that was pretty pointless.

Here's an outfit for you gals!(:

Calvin Klein dress, Yard sale'd belt, gold bracelet from Toledo en Espana

I have no where to take pictures, I don't want to take any outside, cuz it's too hot. My room is too small to get a full body picture. So therefore I must resort to the bathroom with the toilet seat up(thanks dad).

I finally put my application in for Fashion U today. I tried to get up on it early, and I ended up submitting later than planned, obviously.

Ok, I'll cya l8r alig8r.

OkOkOk

2008-07-10T10:58:00.000-07:00

So, I have been pretty horrible at keeping this sucker up. BUT, I promise there will be some outfit posts soon. Maybe other random things.

Sorry I just have not had much time. Like now. I have to go. ADIOS! leave me some lovin??

UPDATE:

2008-07-06T14:25:00.000-07:00

I wore the half pony today(: And I didn't get any looks of disgust, so I suppose it is ok!

Anyways today I'm going to visit my bestest gal pal at work and then hanging out with her for a little because she was gone for over three weeks and tomorrow she's leaving for 4 more days! Ayayay!

Here's what I'm wearin':

...Niiice I took those pictures without my memory card in, and I can't find the usb...

But I'm wearing a black cami under the button down shirt dress previosly posted and black glads

Welp I gots to go!

I might be coming out of the closet, with your help

2008-07-04T21:36:00.000-07:00

Ok. So I had my hair cut really short. Like this:

But it used to be long. Like this:

I liked it really short but styling it is so limited. So now I'm in the process of growing it out. So it looks like this:

(This was a bad hair day btw)

And it's getting really gross and starting to go all in my face(like above) and it looks like a long gross version of my short hair. I'm not feelin' it at.all. Now secretly and behind closed doors I have been wearing my hair in a half pony. It's starting to grow on me and I'm about to venture out into public with it. So I need you, readers of EE, to inform me whether or not you believe it is a good idea.

This is what it looks like:

I am uncertain. So help me out gals!(:

P.s. I'm addicted to this!!

Whats this? Rain on Independance Day?!

2008-07-04T11:50:00.000-07:00

Who would have thought, 2 years in a row of rainy 4th of July's? What are the fireworks supposed to do without any lovin'? I suppose the show must go on.

I'm going to a cook out/pool party at my gay boyfriend's aunt's house.(: I love his family so much! They don't know he's gay and they asked me if we were dating. So, I casually told them I'm a lesbian and they all went wild and were asking me personal questions. His Aunt even asked me if I was a boob girl! After about 10 minutes of the charade I told them it was a joke. We all laughed for some time. And that is the story on how I fell in love with his family(:

So my friend didn't take my Fashion U pictures yesterday. I'm quite disappointed because I will have to force my father to take them for me this weekend. ...and I was trying NOT to procrastinate!

Anyways, the outfit for today is yet again very simple. Expect to see many of these kinds of outfits during these summer months.

Just a black cami unter a purple v-neck tank dress that I'm wearing as a tank, denim shorts, a necklace that I spotted in Claire's that I fell in love with, and silver flip flops probably.

TTFN!

Have a good fourth!

La Musica

2008-07-03T18:57:00.000-07:00

Right now I'm soooo obsessed with the following:
M.I.A
Santogold
The Ting Tings

<3

Good lordy

2008-07-03T10:57:00.000-07:00

I cant take the heat! It makes me not want to move, or even get dressed. I want to wear so many things but end up wearing very simple outfits. It's quite frustrating!

Well anyways this is my blah outfit for today:

Bright blue shorts, black cami, multi-chain silver necklace, no shoes(but eventually will morph into black gladiators), and sunglasses from H&M that look like Ray Ban's.

There ya go world and readers of EE, my boring outfit of today.

Hopefully tonight I take my TVFU pictures. My best friend is a really good photographer and she's going to take them for me(:. So, then I will post them on here and see what you fashionista's think!

Meanwhile, I will put pictures of the pieces that I'll be wearing and see what you gal's think of em. And PLEASE give me some constructive criticism!

OUTFIT 1:

OUTFIT 2:

The head band kinda looks like that one. I made mine it's dark brown, medium brown, and light brown braided. I also am wearing a brown beaded necklace that I made with it and light brown sandals.

AND OUTFIT 3:

Well that's all for now folks!

Boring

2008-07-02T16:08:00.000-07:00

Oh this blog is boring! What should I do to spice up the place? Its in dire need of some curb appeal!

Helpmehh

Out and About

2008-07-02T14:27:00.000-07:00

Went shopping!

Here's my shopping outfit:

It's really blurry and I'm walking away...I was fed up with picture taking haha

Here's shirt detail:

I got it at UO on sale and I love it. It reminds me of a cow boy boot(:

But anyways this is what I got:

Muy bonita, I got my Mom to pay for it by telling her I'll wear it for senior pictures(: And it looks really good on(: Oh how messy my room is!

I've wanted a button down shirt dress forever, and today my dream finally came true(: Here's some change of scene, MY TOILET!

Annd finally a cute little sun dress. Well the bathroom is the only place to get a proper picture around here!

After I did all of this tiring shopping, I had to go to the house my Dad is flipping and do lawn work. Fun.

I got home, all sweaty and disgusting, took these pictures and talked to a woman from International Acadamy of Design and Merchandising. This whole college thing is so surreal, I don't even feel remotely close to attending in the next year. I've been so collegey lately though. I started the application process at FIT and LIM. Those are the two I truely wish to go to.

Tomorrow I am hopefully going to take my outfit pictures for TVFU. I'll post them then.

Ahh

2008-07-01T12:24:00.000-07:00

Today: I am casual.

Just a tie-dye shirt, shorts, and a gold necklace.

On the list of to-do today:

Call my make over girl
Fix my broken sewing machine
Make a tote bag
Write Fashion U essays

So I am off!

peace.

Croquis'

2008-07-01T01:07:00.000-07:00

For Fashion U we have to have sketches and in like 3 hours I whipped these suckers out:
Mind you I usually do not design things so, it's very simple, which isn't always a bad thing.

1.

Common themes in my sketches: Bell Sleeves and Ruffles. The funny thing is, is that I don't wear either. But I wish I did, so I suppose that would be the culprit. Hah, no one reads this but ya knoww..

TVFU!

2008-06-30T18:26:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited for Teen Vogue Fashion U apps! Tonight I am testing everything in me. I'm going to be recreating a dress I had previously made, making a bag, drawing my designs, applying for Fashion U, writing essays, and staying up all night doing what I love. I am so very excited. I will post progress pictures through out the whole thing(:.

But first here's a picture of my nails that I got done today!! I love them(:

(: Zebra.

But anyways, I'll have to go. I have a date with fashion tonight(:

Ok it's now 1:51 and about 4 hours after I started my dress...and now I'm done!

Here's the turn out:

I like it eventhough I dicked around doing it and messed up like 94830 times...It looks like I made it poorly..but oh well. <3>

Forecast: Hot and HUMID

2008-06-26T10:50:00.000-07:00

Today, I didn't even feel like getting dressed, it's absolutely disgusting outside. Also to top off the muggy weather, I cannot find my camera to start my first outfit post. So I'm just going to have to tell you what I'm wearing.

Top: Navy blue eyelet cami under a black babydoll tank belted with a vintage gold belt
Bottoms: Cuffed denim shorts
Shoes: Gold flip flops
Jewelry: Gold hummingbird necklace and gold bracelet

Hah, I'm sure you can picture that. Anyways, I need to go shopping soon. But in order to shop properly I have to travel, and traveling costs the money that I plan on shopping with. Therefore, I can travel, but I can't shop. I cannot stand living in York. One more year and I'm out of here forever!

I'm going to start changing the look of this since it's looking kinda blah right now. Eventually it will get better and better to ultimately achieve it's best persona haha.

Peace.

So I'm a little new to this

2008-06-25T20:58:00.000-07:00

Basically my motives for starting this blog is for something fresh. I'm constantly trying to find ways to express myself and my style, and what better way than on THE INTERNET! Hah. So, I'm going to be experimenting with multiple looks--on the site and in my personal style-- that I would love feedback from. I might even start selling some of my stuff also, but that is totally for later days(:
Ok, I'm off to explore the wonderful world of blogging. Wish me luck.