sometimes you need vacation. sometimes you need a break from the every day, to gather inspiration, recharge and come back even stronger and even more ready for what’s ahead. Excited to share great posts this week, and can’t resist but share some gems from mexico, too!
Its been years since my family has had a chance to vacation all together so you can imagine how excited we are to get on a plane bound for hot sun and endless drinks by the pool. I’m off to Mexico for the week and I’m not sure I’ll get a chance to blog from there but you KNOW I will be instagramming it up.
What a year 2011 has been, so blessed and thankful to get to do what I love. Looking forward to all the great adventures that 2012 has in store…may 2012 be filled be the best year yet!
The Inspired Collective Grand Opening was a huge success, a big thank you everyone who came out to support and celebrate the opening with us! Inspired Collective is: yours truly, Encarnacion Photography, Kim + Niki Photography, Engaged and Inspired, Floral Theory, Fox + Fawn Bakehouse, Huckleberry, Charmed Events, Bustle Events, Over the Moon Vintage Rentals,Heritage + Craft, and Josephine Harmon Fine Makeup Artistry. Looking forward to meeting amazing clients in this pretty space.
Lately time seems to be flying by…and Mondays continue to greet me along with its weekly to-do list. There’s something so motivating and encouraging about a Monday morning, as that long list stares me in the face. I’m such a list maker. I need lists. Lists of to-dos, lists of things I’ve completed, goals to achieve… there’s something so relieving about crossing something off your weekly to do list, right? Well here’s to another full week of to-dos!
Probably the most exciting news for me to share with you all is the new Inspired Collective! Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Campbell, Inspired Collective offers crafting and meeting spaces, must-have bridal accessories of the season, and several very unique services that you won’t find anywhere else. I get to share a brand new studio space with some amazingly talented wedding vendors who’s heart is to add more creativity and a new perspective to the wedding world. I had been aching to start something like this here in the South Bay so when Allison from Engaged and Inspired approached me about it, I felt like it was the perfect time to jump in. If you or anyone you know is engaged and starting to plan, be sure to share the news– come to the Grand Opening party and say hello– we would love to meet you! Be sure to RSVP here: Inspired Collective Grand Opening
Inspired Collective is: yours truly, Encarnacion Photography, Kim + Niki Photography, Engaged and Inspired, Floral Theory, Fox + Fawn Bakehouse, Huckleberry, Charmed Events, Bustle Events, Over the Moon Vintage Rentals,Heritage + Craft, and Josephine Harmon Fine Makeup Artistry.
If there’s one thing other than photography that gets me inspired, its fashion. Now mix fashion, print design and photography together and you get one mad crazy book full of creative inspiration. Style Yourself is a 240 page personal-style handbook and I had the pleasure of being part of the conception of this book, helping direct the vision and design of it last year for Weldon Owen Publishing. This book has tons of outfit ideas and expert tips that show you how to apply high-fashion inspiration to your everyday wardrobe. It features many many top fashion bloggers from the world wide web and each of them share their wisdom and inspiration on fashion and how they define it. My favorite parts of the book are all the great inspiration moodboards sprinkled throughout each chapter–and a collection of them are designed by yours truly! If you want to buy the book, buy it now, on Amazon, I promise you will LOVE IT! Its the perfect gift for any fashion lover out there.
To win your free copy of Style Yourself, all you have to do is share the link to this blog post on your Facebook wall and leave a comment below, attaching a link to your fb page! The contest will run for 1 week and one lucky winner’s name will be picked on September 23rd — ready? set? go! Watch the trailer below to get a sneak peek inside the book:
Jane Aldridge from Sea Of Shoes and many other bloggers contributed as they guide you through these pages. The book has stirred quite a buzz in the fashion and blogging world, check out all the updates on the Style Yourself Facebook fan page. Here are just a few of the bloggers who contributed: Susie Lau (Style Bubble) – Karla Deras (Karla’s Closet) – Kelly Framel (The Glamourai) – Rhiannon Leifheit (Liebemarlene Vintage) – Rebecca Stice (The Clotheshorse) – Nadia Sarwar (Frou Frouu) – Jazzi McGilbert (Jazzi McG) – Dyanna Pure (The SF Style) – and SO many more!
I’m so excited to finally reveal my new branding, blog and website! Its been SUCH a labor of love and I am so happy, I can’t express it in words!! As a graphic designer, I appreciate unique design and really value branding that speaks directly and creatively. Its been quite a journey to get to this place– I was aching to have something that I felt was ME, something that reflected my heart and my artistic vision. I have evolved so much over the last couple of years as a photographer and designer and it feels amazing to enter this new season! A huge thank you to all my amazing friends, family and clients who have shown me unbelievable support and have been part of this journey with me. I couldn’t have done this without your love and encouragement.
A big huge thank you to Kelty from Steep Street who took my creative vision and translated it into a website that speaks so loudly of who I am and everything I envisioned. Being a designer myself, it’s everything when you find another designer who is on the same page and Kelty has been a God- send! It all began after I designed my new logo and began to brainstorm my look and feel, my vision. Thanks Kelty! The video on my site was created by my amazingly talented husband, Arash, who captured the behind the scenes story of engagement sessions, weddings and an editorial shoot. Hope you enjoy!
