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 // 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//

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. 

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.

n o m a d

            

                 

            

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.