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

mi casa // industrial charm

my muse // all black everything

my favorite color: black

why, some ask?

because it goes through every season.

slims any silhouette.

easy to coordinate with different pieces.

 here is a variety of pieces from jewelry to shoes, 

and an outfit styled with layers of 

of blacks + grays to break up the pieces. 

long shirt/dress: 

http://www.ruemag.com/trends-shopping/shop-spotlight/lost-found

ring:

http://www.hernewtribe.com/

nike shoes:

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/160300067962624736/

phone case:

http://www.polyvore.com/marc_jacobs_black_metallic_crinkled/thing?.embedder=7022034&.svc=pinterest&id=124404202

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}

style of the week // envelopes

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 // simplistic

november has past me by too quickly. 

i least have had the chance to expand my abilities 

to designing business cards! 

today has been a rough day being sick

and what not, but doesn't stop me from putting up a post

wrapping up the month. 

i have been obsessed with these textures, ideas,

 colors, i.e. + i wanted to share them with you all. 

it is all about the simple things in life 

and simplistic things in design. 

hope you enjoy my muses as much as i do.

i love sharing what is inspiring me. xx

pictures via pinterest

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.

mad mae // logo

today, i got the pleasure of spending the day 

with Kalei, my younger sister.

we both spent the day enjoying 

sweet teas + designing logos.

here is a preview of the ideas //
fonts used: bonveno-cf light
              letter gothic std.

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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

style behind the muse | wanderlust

everyone is lusting over the sweet combo of 

stripes and patterns.

 the mix of structure and chaos, but a perfect blend. 

in styling today, stripes act as a neutral. so it gives it the flexibility to be paired with bold prints and patterns and the perfect neutral bag!

given that the inspiration lies behind architectural places

 and buildings that are overseas and have existed 

for long years, and is seen even in home decór. 

coming soon

recently, i have been working on producing linesheets, a lookbook, and a promotional flyer for a local charlotte jewelry designer.

his collection incorporates intense colors, bright metallics, and cutting edge designs and silhouettes. lookbook and promo flyer coming soon //