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 // 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 // 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

issue 002 // fall 2014

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.

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. 

méxico lindo

\\ my muse // 

mexican inspiration lingers in my heart today. 

the textures, embroidery, and colors 

are rich, happy, and beautiful. 

my abuelito, who is 86, still resides in the streets of 

san francisco, san luis potosi. 

my dad goes frequently to take care of him,

 and is there now, 

so i constantly have thoughts of the hot 

mexican sun and the orange rudy dirt. 

i miss it so much.

 my sweet vale is taking me to visit 

a whole new part of mexico i've never seen, guanajuato.

 his hometown, where he was born and raised until he was nine years old. so, let's just say i'm beyond excited to not only be in the place i love, but to meet all of his family. 

the older i get the more in love with mexico i become.

i even tell valentin that one day, i want to live there for a year or two and explore our culture 

and make memories and adventures to tell. //

more muses // fashion styling

oh monday, july 14.

not only does it mark another anniversary for me and vale, it also marks the first day of a new quarter. 

i can't believe that it is already my 9th quarter there (there is only 12 for the bachelor's degree)!

not to mention, i am extremely excited about this quarter. 

for one, i have fashion styling. even though classes have not started, i did create a mood board for what editorial i have in mind.  

as you seen from my post yesterday, raw and bare, i am still hooked on the black and white idea. 

layout inspiration// the clean use of space, minimal design, clean text, and i even want to expand my skills with applying a picture or texture within a picture(the last picture labeled wayfare). i am in love with the watercolor font that looks handwritten also.

styling inspiration// the second picture is my styling inspiration. the braided messy hair, with the chunky knit combined with the gauzy, bare dress. a model that i have used before even resembles this one, same complexion, hair texture and length, and even body type. 

pictures via pinterest, http://bentrova.to/stories/fashion-editorial/summer-fade/.

raw and bare

// my muse //

lately, i have been obsessed with black and white, 

circles, lower case letters. 

there is something about how b&w makes everything look 

pure and like it is in it's raw and bare form. 

the color of skin and the lights in the middle of the street. mysterious. timeless. like an optical illusion. 

be dope + happy | wise words

muse/musing: a point of reflection or thought.

my muses for this week: script: art of handwriting, 
Paris photography,in honor of 
coachella coming up soon (happy festivities), 
waking up beside my soul mate every morning, and the texture + color of the ocean... seafoam is my favorite summer
 color this year. 

Be happy and Happy musing!!