whirlwind

Boy-OH-boy it has been 

a whirlwind of a week

Crazy. Exciting. Stressful. & Humbling. best describes it.

I managed to make homemade Fudge (for the first time ever)

for a bake sale we held at school.

It turned out delicious, and was pretty easy to make.

Here is the recipe I used. 

I completed my Illustration homework that I turned in on Wednesday.

We had to choose 3 things that inspired us and design 3 looks for each.

(also try drawing men and kids)

My three inspirations were the Starbuck's logo, Lavender, 

& the markings on a deer.

We also had to design three shoes and enter them into 

the Vince Camuto Shoe Design contest

((which I posted all about, and needing everyone's help))

WELL, two of my designs made the Top 25!!
So THANK YOU everyone for your support and "likes" ♥
Now we just have to wait and see who's design they will pick.... fingers crossed!

I was so humbled to see the response that I got from Friends & Family
on Facebook, AND even from you guys!

A lot of the time (especially living so far away from home)
I feel kind of alone - just a little -
and struggled not having my core group of friends.
So to witness everyone willing to help me out in my time of need,
 I knew that even though I don't see them often they are still there for me.
You're never alone ♥



*Like I mentioned, I will be doing a giveaway in celebration
of the contest and making it that far.
Stay posted today for more details!!


Enjoy your Friday xoxo

a huge favor, pretty please

Please go 'like'

My class was assigned to design shoes and submit them

to Vince Camuto Shoe Design Contest.

So I designed 3 different shoes.

Each was inspired by a different designer & current trends.

Please vote for one you like

((maybe all three if you are feeling extra kind))

Here is the link to 'like' this one: CLICK

Here is the link to 'like' this one: CLICK

And here is the link to 'like' this one: CLICK

I truly do appreciate your support!!
The winner gets to have their design made & visit New York..
Every fashion kid's Dream....

And if I get enough people to vote I will be doing a special 

GIVEAWAY

I love being able to share with all of you.

Thank you so much ♥ 

mid-week recap

Happy Wednesday!

I can't get over that May is almost here.

I hope April treated you well and you had a good Easter.

I was doing homework the whole weekend

so I am just now playing catch-up...

(basic v tee - target, comfy utility pants and shoes - Marshals) 

My boyfriend and I took a break from homework,

grabbed lunch (and of course coffee), and enjoyed the nice weather.

I randomly came across purple chalk and instantly became

8 again and doodled up the sidewalk.

L loves E - Eric (bf)

Then it was right back to work!

One of my favorite parts of my homework

is my Fashion Illustration assignments.

The first one we had to draw was an avant garde outfit

on 25.5 x 19.5 tone paper - that is huge paper!

I chose Alexander McQueen's ostrich feather and silk dress.

Because it is toned paper I laid down minimal marker work

and went back in with color pencils to add all the detail.

Don't mind her face lol that is my weakest area.

The other assignment was eveningwear.

I was really proud of myself for mixing colors in this dress.

I am still a little in disbelief that I created these,

and I am so glad that I have been able to that the classes

and explore something that I can enjoy doing

from this day forward ♥

I think it also helps that I have an awesome 

instructor who is very inspiring. 

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It is already Mid-term week!!

I told myself that I will be locked away this weekend

to get all my projects and studying done.

It will be me and this little surrounded by books,

papers, art supplies, coffee, and my computer.

a penny for your thoughts

Finally, here they are.

I told you all that I would share my Final Illustrations

from last quarter once I got them back..

My color scheme was deep reds, denim blue, 

black, and tribal prints.

I wanted to create an easy-going collection for Fall 2013. 

This one is my favorite, I didn't mean for her 

to look Barbie like, But I Love It.

I love the poncho with the print I created on this one.

Her feet are a little too small for proportion.. something to work on.

On this dress I think my rendering turned out pretty well.

Just don't asked me what happened to her head.. no sure how it grew on top.

This was my first Illustration of the group. 

I follow Rumi (at Fashion Toast) daily and love her style.

Her tribal shorts are what really inspired my thought process.

I definitely have a long way to go in developing my doodles,

but I did surprise myself a little

 in what I was capable of doing so far ( in 11 weeks ).

Thank you for reading

 and letting me share with you.

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Side-note: Last evening I was able to attend

( with two of my friends from my school )

an event at Otis College of Art and Design in LA

to hear Joe Zee (Creative Director of Elle Magazine)

 and Shipley & Halmos speak.

It was a great experience hearing all of them share

their success stories and advice for us young "up&comers".

I didn't realize Joe Zee has a new show on Sundance (All on the line / Tues. @ 10pm),

so of course the first thing I did was DVR it when I got home.

And I have been wanting to add The Ellements of Personal Style

to my book collection for awhile now.. Once I find my $$ tree..

The whole evening was also a reminder that 

I can accomplish whatever I set my mind to,

 I just have to want it, and there is nothing I want more than

following my dreams ♥

   

New work/ Final Project

So this is what I have been up to..

{ one of the many projects due this coming week }

For Apparel Marketing

We have to put on a trunk show

have an editorial,

flats & illustrations,

and lots more.. But my part was the drawings.

We choose to do men's wear.

TieBar is our brand's name.

We had a model and photographer work with us as well.

Here are my favorites from the shoot.
We wanted to create a modern 'Mad-men' feel.

Here is my work:

Look #1

Look #2

Look #3

Well I'm off to bed

and right back to the homework tomorrow.

I hope you all had a good weekend ♥

I can't wait to be back to the blogging world

and enjoy my spring break.

Update - Back from Vegas/ Magic

Oh Boy, oh boy

I'm back and have lots to share!!

I didn't do a Fashion Illustration this week 

but I have the marker work from 

the dresses I posted here last week.

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Also, I have my Weekly Gratitude ♥

{ week 6 }

• Thank you to my wonderful boyfriend for watching Smalls for the couple of days I was in Vegas.
• HAPPY 22nd BIRTHDAY to him!!! and three years ago we started dating.
• Thank you to my teacher for taking the group of us to MAGIC! I loved it!
• Thank you to my roommates on the trip for making my 1st time in Vegas a great experience.
• Thank you to Jack in the Box for serving breakfast all day.
• Thank you to MotherNature for Rain, finally!!
• Thank you to all of you for being patient for me to post.. I've been sick so I have been lagging.
• Thank you to all the Blogs I follow for posting about Fashion Week and Magic, I love seeing everyone else's experiences.
• Thank you to the Wheel of Fortune slot machine for letting me win $100!
• Thank you to Cheesecake Factory for making a yummy passionfruit mojito! Fav ♥
• Thank you to all the girls for taking pictures on the trip, otherwise I would only have like 10 to share lol
• Thank you to Facebook and texting so I can keep an eye on my younger brother, even though I'm 400 miles away. Call me a Lurk, whatever lol  
• Thank you to my best friend Katie for checking in on me from time to time, Miss You!

I'll be back with MAGIC pictures!

Hope your week is starting off nicely xoxo

off to VEGAS!

And I'm Off to VEGAS!

{ 1st trip, and my 1st Magic }

So I don't think i'll be able to post in the next few days..

but except stories when I get back!

I'd love to hear any suggestions on where to eat..

any good shopping..

or things you think I should see while there.

brb on Thursday ♥

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I finally have some of my own fashion illustrations

to share ( long over due, I know ) 

pleaseeeeee don't judge lol

I'm still a beginner and I hope to get more comfortable

with more practice!

We'll be using our Prisma Markers today in class

so I'll be excited to share with you guys

stuff in color!

(this one needs some work..)

Winter Midterm work

Midterm Project

Here is just a little of my most recent school work.

I turned in my sketchbook so I'll have to wait to share my actually 

fashion illustrations, but here is my theme board I put together

to create 14 flats for a contemporary clothing line.

I named my line Karly - Karl Lagerfeld/Burberry lol

and we created the line for Fall 2011

From my research all black is in, 1970's with a modern twist,

a Parisian/Bohemian vibe, and tailored looks.

My line was inspired by Alice+Olivia, and Free People.

and I can't take credit for the clothing ideas, I just drew the

technical drawings known as Flats. ((by hand))

I hope to share more with you guys.

Thank you for all your kind comments

♥

Friday: Fashion Illustrations ♥

So I have decided to start setting series of posts on certain days.

Wednesdays are 'Wanted Wednesdays'

Fridays are 'Fashion Illustrations'

and Sundays are 'Weekly Gratitude'

I may add a couple more.. or just leave the rest to play around with.

I hope you all enjoy what you see here.

I'd love to hear any suggests of more you would like to see,

or questions you may have for me ♥

Here is what I have for today - Illustrations by David Downton

His work is so elegant

just.stunning.

Happy Friday everyone

xoxo

the ULTIMATE F.i.s ♥

I am in AWE!

I came across the fashion illustrations

for Kate Middletons' wedding dress

from the most ELITE designers ♥

whether or not these turn out 

to be her dress, just seeing these

maked my jaw drop!

Valentino

Alberta Ferretti

Rachel Roy

Gucci

Nanette Lepore

Nina Ricci

(images via yahoo)

Ridiculously. Gorgeous. 

I can only wish to be able to sketch this well..

Kate is one lucky girl!! 

I can't wait to follow more on the wedding.

**Sidenote - Last day of finals!!

Can't wait for my 3 week break

& so much excitement to come in the

New Year ♥

F.i. for the week

This weeks Fashion Illustrator is

Dallas Shaw.

I have been seeing her work on Shopbop.com this 

week and knew I needed to check out 

her site for more!

Here are some snap shots from Shopbop:

LOVE THEM

♥

Here are some from her site:

How cute, right??

She even has a blog! I'm following now..

I get so inspired by people like Dallas!

I can only imagine how exciting it must be 

to see your work on a major website or 

to work for a major brand and see your 

art on a garment or Whatever!!

just.amazingg.

[[OH and ps I got the internship!

I will be interning at BB Dakota when 

I return from winter-break!!]]