Time flies when you are having fun...

Moving 2700 miles!

So the thought is there for a 40s themed piece about women, and oddly enough I'm finding tons of inspiration from these very vintage pinup girls- through the ages. It would be a travesty to not share them!

Amazing art by and amazing artist: Handiedan

The stunning Rita Hayworth

Vintage drawing of a feisty redhead cigarette gal

Martha Vickers glows with some gorgeous fabrics & skins. Things were different, eh.

And this one is just for fun, but isn't she a major hoot with her BMX bike and her sexy robot!

Sun Shades

As I mentioned in my last post, Emilyna (that's me!) is ALWAYS on the lookout for crazy sweet looking shades. Last year I was in love with the Lanvin jewel encrusted granny glasses that amazingly looked good on me (see photo above). This year I'm all about the gold toned/orange rimmed Ray Ban Aviators and futuristic shaped frames like the white Nasty Gal Jetson Shades. The hard part about having a sunglasses obsession is the constant turnover of trends and the possible consequences this could have on your wallet. Yesterday it was colorful wayfarers a la the Williamsburg hipster, today it's "cat eyes" and tomorrow who knows. This habbit could cost you a pretty penny to keep up... or at sites like Nasty Gal and Fred Flare you can find equally cool frames for a fraction of the price.

For all your high end needs one of my favorite boutiques is Ilori. With flagship stores in New York City (soho) and Beverly Hills, CA and smaller stores across the US just about everyone has access to this cool little company specializing in everything from the iconic brands like Chanel & Tom Ford to new/emerging designers and limited edition frames. The best thing about their boutiques- all shades are in open displays so you can try any pair on without the whole hassle of having someone open a case for you. The Beverly Hills store is a cut above in both variety and service so definitely stop by if you are in the LA area.

If you are into all things vintage and top notch customer service check out Hotel de Ville Vintage Eyewear. This place is renown for their rare and collectable sunglasses and wonderfully knowledgable owner Javier Brambila. I've yet to buy anything here but it's TOP on my list of things to do when I move to LA. A little "welcome to the neighborhood" gift to myself!?!

And finally if you are into the really weird and really rare frames Artsee Eyewear might just be the place for you. Written up in New York Magazine as "Best Sunglasses Store for Eccentrics" (2009) this boutique carries a small collection of one-of-a-kind eyewear and a rotating display of art installations. Check their website for events or just drop in and see for yourself. http://www.artseeeyewear.com/.

Until next time... whenever that is, happy shading!

80's Purple

This is an awesome shopping site. Lots of great priced, super cute clothes for the girls and the boys. There's something for everyone here from swimsuits to radical eye wear, and all with a touch of 80s flare. Check it out!

http://www.80spurple.com/shop/category/5256/new-itemshttp://www.80spurple.com/shop/category/5256/new-items

Fashion Note To Self

http://equipmentfr.com/

Amazing shirting company founded in 1976 by Christian Restoin being adapted for the US by Serge Azria (based in LA). Keep a lookout for these foxy little things.

Fredericks Brown 2.7 @ Rockwood Music Hall

A band worth seeing. Find them (prob in Brooklyn) and go.

BlakRoc - 02 - On The Vista (ft. Mos Def)

something to finish off the day

The Facehunter Book, Coming Soon to a Bookstore Near You!

The Facehunter Book, Coming Soon to a Bookstore Near You!

Okay I am ridiculously excited about this. I often find a lot of my inspiration in the streets which is why I always suggest carrying some sort of sketchbook around with you. Often ideas strike when least expected and if you're anything like me- by the time I find a pen I've forgotten what I wanted to write down.

Anyway this looks awesome so keep an eye out for it at Colette on January 23rd or pre-order today at Amazon.com!

xoxo

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Shallow Thoughts

I suppose it would be tragic to start a blog and not post SOMETHING the 1st day. Sitting at the job, it's a warm 33 degrees outside... at least it feels warm compared to the last few days.

So this will be practice until I have my website up. I'm a costume designer and stylist and having a website is a necessity these days. People can find you 1st of all- people you know, people you don't know and people you may want to know and work with. It's also a place to display your work and your personality. The layout of my site has been one of the things I've spent the most time thinking about over the past month or two of designing etc.

But I don't know... maybe that has something to do with going to art school, being an artist (of sorts) and generally enjoying the world from a very aesthetic perspective.

My goal is basically to take anyone who is interested on the journey of starting a career. I've been in fashion, well most of my life, but technically about 7 or 8 years. It was only this last year however that I had a little epiphany. I finally knew what I really and truly wanted to do with my life... and as I've started to experience my life in relation to my new career I'm falling in love all over again. I have always wanted my work to be fun, to not feel like work and to have meaning to me. Finally these things are part of the reality I'm living.

So what do people usually ask those seemingly lucky few who are living out their dreams, who have continuing success and who love their jobs? "How did you get started?" "What were the steps you took?" "Did you ever want to give up?" "What did you do when you were broke!?"

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I hope by blogging from the beginning of my career to wherever it takes me, my life, experiences, thoughts and feelings can be a tool for those who need a little guidance in the beginning, middle and beyond for their own dreams, desires and careers.

Cheers & Happy New Year!