in movement // oversized

find the two-two wrap jacket here:

http://www.zara.com/us/en/-/two-tone-wrap-jacket-with-pockets-and-hood-c706655p2301513.html

in movement // new series

I'm happy to announce a new series, 'in movement'.

Because fashion is constantly changing, 

evolving and even sometimes repeating the same trend. 

One thing remains the same: it is always in movement. 

This series serves to show trends-- 

whether fashion, beauty, or culture, and, of course, 

to inspire you. 

mi casa // industrial charm

my muse // riot

find these cool finds and many more 

under my pinterest board: jewels + metal account 

http://www.pinterest.com/valechels14/jewels-%2B-metal/

gold hexagon ring // 

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/160300067962663542/

stacked gold + black rings //

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/160300067962648677/

honeycomb earring //

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/160300067962648657/

hexagon hoops //

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/160300067962575762/

my muse // blogs that inspire me

these eight blogs are my go-to's for inspiration 

anytime i need fashion advice, unique color palettes, 

or design layouts, these never let me down! 

find your inspiration:

photography // rocio rivera {www.rociorivera.com}

lifestyle + web design // rylee blake {www.ryleeblake.blogspot.com}

graphic design // cocorrina {www.cocorrina.com}

coco and mingo {www.cocoandmingo.com}

wedding + decor // the lane {www.thelane.com}

fashion + style // for love & lemons {www.forloveandlemons.com}

the twin crowd {www.thetwincrowd.blogspot.com}

happily grey {www.happilygrey.com}

my muse // simple angles

triangles are a sacred shape.

 they aren't romantic like circles, or ordinary like squares. 

they are simple and sharp. 

these simple angles are my muse/

the highlight: 

i have found this black onyx ring, 

and yes it may be $325, 

but it looks well worth every penny. 

It has a dark, yet elegant style. 

It is said to be a reflection of grief and stress,

which we can relate to at some point/

my muses range from pure happiness, 

pure schizophrenia and pure relationships//

fashion friday // swift, taylor

style of the week // envelopes

fashion friday // olsen, mary-kate + ashley

fashion icons-- Mary Kate + Ashley Olsen

style-- boho | minimal | textural 

insert from influence-- 

"Whether it be a tree in an open field, the color of one's childhood bedroom, the streets of New York City, a woman's physique, costumes of the theater, or an intriguing conversation- being present is imperative to not overlook the opportunities that lie in front of you and the inspiration that could potentially be the catalyst of a new adventure."

style of the week // neutrals

my muse // creativity takes courage

some people may see 

only the black and white, 

but sometimes we are forced 

to see the grey areas.

inspired by: collage layouts, glassy textures, 

marble, latex leather, indie music,

 geometric/triangular shapes...

embrace the diversity + creativity 

that surrounds you. because it's what 

makes us different from each other.

we all think different. 

we all create different.

creativity takes courage // 

my muse // winter whites

winter whites-- chelsea martinez

hello december,

you inspire me.

you inspire me to be thankful 

for the ups and downs of the year 

that is passing me by;

saying hello and then saying goodbye.

you inspire me to look forward 

to the year to come. 

you tell me that i am progressing 

and failing at the same time. 

before long, i'll be saying 

goodbye december, 

you inspired me. 

my muse // 41 + gold foil

reflection of // october

sample piece // i really love my...

sample piece of a mag spread. 

kind of like a copy-cat of something you'd see in 

style watch, elle, or instyle. 

from font inspiration to placement 

of the text + picture. 

this fall i am OBSESSED with chunky scarves.
From thick knits to textured cloth. 
i am in love with the way it adds color + creativity 
to every outfit for easy, layered looks.

sample piece // fall favorites

sample piece of a mag spread. 

kind of like a copy-cat of something you'd see in 

seventeen or teen vogue. 

from font inspiration to placement 

of the text + picture. 

See my instagram {chels_martinez}

 for a peek of the original.

Tweet your #fallfavorites.

follow me @martinezchels to see mine.

sea salt // fashion illustration

 

yes, it has been a very busy week. finals always tends to make me a restless sleeper + teaches me how to drain every creative cell I have in my body!

so, between the free reign print piece from fashion styling and nomad trend report from art history two, I think it's safe to say that this is the last project I can handle this week. 

I'd like to introduce to you... sea salt. The digital sketches are done by me (in illustrator), and the logo I created as well in my  first--ever made font. Inspiration, page three, pictures via pinterest.

free reign // fashion styling

behind the scenes + raw photos

from 'FREE REIGN' photoshoot

september 08, 2014 // fashion styling

head stylist Chelsea Martinez/

Amber Mancino/ Emily Bryant

photographer Oliver Olejar

videographer Devon Gallagher

model Sabrina Shingwani

clothing + accessories SLOAN boutique 

located in Dilworth of Uptown Charlotte

timeline

7:30am// met at model's apartment for hair + makeup

9:15am// photographer arrived 

9:30am// Emily brought clothes and accessories

9:35am// arrived at shoot location 

(underpass beside Bank of America Stadium on Morehead in Uptown Charlotte) 

10:05am// Oliver finished setting up equipment/lights/etc.

10:05am - 12:35pm// shot a total of four looks. it's a wrap! 

 top: alexis black sheer + lace blouse

bottom:iCB pine green asymmetrical skirt

  dress: elizabeth + james olive green shift

 dress: elizabeth + james open knit dress in olive green

see more pictures + updates
 on social media

instagram #freexreign

facebook martinezchels
twitter martinezchels

 

if you're a bird, i'm a bird // hair + makeup

head stylist: Ben Clark

hair/makeup: Chelsea Martinez 

           Adrienne Reavis

photographer: Jen Selevitch

fashion illustration //

today in fashion illustration, 

we are currently working on sketching/mimicking

 actual magazine models in an editorial spread.

below is an example of the magazine 

vs. my own sketch, while still using the correct 

measurements of height, width of her waist, 

the length of her arms, etc.