tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47260544008417641492024-03-13T11:05:07.947-07:00Reels and BobbinsAraceli Gomezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09363818555608835966noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726054400841764149.post-11115517016323747072014-08-08T21:16:00.000-07:002014-08-08T21:16:22.688-07:00Renegade Craft Fair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Two weekends ago, the Summer Renegade Craft Festival made it's way to Los Angeles. This year it was held at Grand Park in DTLA. It was a great location except for the weather. It was probably one of the hottest days we had in LA, regardless of the weather, I am so glad I was able to stop by. It is always inspiring to be surrounded by so many up and coming artists, makers, and designers. Here is a round up of some of my favorite companies and links to their sites.</div>
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I absolutely loved the Close To The Cosmos booth (photo above). They make the most beautiful dreamcatchers I've ever seen. Check out their website <a href="http://cargocollective.com/closetothecosmos">here.</a></div>
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Can't go wrong with colorful wooden bangles from <a href="http://vozcollective.com/shop/">Voz Collective</a>. This company is owned by two lovely sisters Lauren and Jackie. I admire their simple approach to design and color. Their accessories are very well executed and they are the type that you can wear all year long. Make sure to check out their Etsy shop, their bangles make a great gifts.</div>
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For the inner flower child in you. <a href="http://www.gardenhead.co/">Gardenhead</a> hand makes these whimsical head bands with synthetic flowers. So perfect for this weather, or if you are a Los Angeles native you can wear these all year long. They are light and stylish. My favorite one was the <a href="http://www.gardenhead.co/#!product/prd1/1223053831/arizona">Arizona</a> style.</div>
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Another great jewelry line was <a href="xhttp://mariaeugenialopez.bigcartel.com">Maru</a>. Colorful stones bonded or wrapped with brass and gold metal. Her collection is very abstract and yet elegant, like something you could buy at a museum. </div>
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I fell in love with these planters from <a href="http://Concrete Geometric">Concrete Geometric</a>. They were stylish, simple and small. I really like having succulents around at home because they bring life to any corner of the house and they are easy to take care of. </div>
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<a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/losangeles-july-market-roster">Here</a> is a full list of all of the vendors who participated.</div>
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For our baby shower last month, I was stuck on the idea of gold circus animal favors. I looked every where in stores and online, but couldn't find anything that I really liked, so i decided to make my own. </div>
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<b>Step 1:</b> My first task was to buy novelty animal toys. Much to my surprise, I couldn't find them locally. I checked toy and party stores, but found nothing. I ended up buying them from this <a href="http://www.ziggos.com/products/mini-wild-animals">online store</a>. I got a great deal and they shipped my order right away. I was thrilled!</div>
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<b>Step 2:</b> Separate your animals and only pick the circus related ones. The package came with many assorted animals that were not circus related. I used the elephants, giraffes, zebras, tigers, lions and hippos. </div>
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<b>Step 3:</b> Use a saw or sharp knife to cut all the legs off. Cut the figure like the photo above or you can use the whole thing, depending on the size of your cap.</div>
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<b>Step 4: </b>Use <a href="http://www.michaels.com/e6000-craft-adhesive/10192536.html">E6000 glue</a> to stick your circus animal bust to the cap of your favor jar. You can buy this type of glue at any craft or hardware store. It works wonders every time. I bought my favors jars from DTLA, but you can purchase them at any party store like this <a href="http://www.beau-coup.com/birthday/personalized-mini-glass-kids-birthday-candy-jar.htm">one.</a></div>
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<b>Step 5: </b>Spray paint your caps. With all the metallic gold spray paints out there, it was hard to decide which shade to use. The shade I used was the <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-KRYLON-51510-BRILLIANT-GOLD-Aerosol-Spray-Paint-Can-/390463621361">Krylon Brillant Gold</a>. This blog from <a href="http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2013/02/answering-which-gold-spray-paint-is-best.html">Chris Loves Julia</a> had a great post on "which gold spray paint is best", I found it very helpful.</div>
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<b>Step 6: </b>Personalizing your favors. I went with the carnival ticket look. You can trace a ticket and scan it in or you can download it from a clip art website like this <a href="http://www.clker.com/clipart-ticket.html">one</a>. The rest was done in photoshop. You can design your layout any way you want, if you are looking for font ideas, you can download them from online font resources such as <a href="http://www.dafont.com/search.php?q=circus">Da Font</a>. </div>
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<b>Step 7: </b>Filling in your favors. Since this was a baby shower theme, I used these <a href="http://www.partycity.com/product/pastel+pillow+favor+candy+mints+3lbs.do?navSet=109932">Pastel Pillow Mints</a>. They matched my color story and looked great. Any party supply store should carry various small candy you can use in your favors. Or another great idea would be to fill up your favors with confetti. Just a thought. Also you will need ribbon or twine for the tags. You can find that at any craft store.</div>
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The favors were a hit at the shower. I liked that idea of recycling them and using them for other purposes. One of my friends is using them to store spices, I love that! </div>
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Again, here is a list of some of the stores you can purchase all these supplies from:</div>
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<a href="http://www.beau-coup.com/birthday/personalized-mini-glass-kids-birthday-candy-jar.htm"><i>Beaucoup</i></a></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.ziggos.com/products/mini-wild-animals">Ziggos</a></i></div>
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A few weeks ago, my sister in law hosted a second beautiful baby shower for me and my husband, (our first one was hosted a week before by my mom). Although she did all of the planning and work, I helped out with the decorations and theme. I have always had a fascination with carnivals, elephants, and striped tents, it was only natural for me to have a circus themed baby shower. </div>
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I tried to stay away from the traditional red that is used often used in these themed parties. Instead I took elements from the circus and added some whimsical details. Most of our decorations were DIY projects. All the circus animals were spray painted gold. The striped paper straws were a must. </div>
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I tried to stick to a mint and gold palette, although I did incorporate some light blues and yellows. I spent a few days on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/aracelig/">Pinterest</a> gathering ideas for favors, table decor and layout. My sister in law made all the tissue paper tassels. Check out this <a href="http://www.lovethispic.com/image/24020/diy-tassel-garland">link </a>for instructions on how to make your own.</div>
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All paper goods were purchased from <a href="http://www.shopmerimeri.com/toot-sweet-general-party.aspx">Meri Meri</a>. I love their brand. These bow tie napkins were everything. For this baby shower we decided to go for more of a old fashioned style lemon cake from <a href="https://www.susiecakes.com/">Susie Cakes</a>. It was a very simple design, but so good. We also picked up a few cupcakes in assorted flavors and decorated them with these toppers. Every detail counts.</div>
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Can't go wrong with confetti filled balloons. I tried many lever punchers, but <a href="http://www.michaels.com/recollections-lever-punch-circle/M10358843.html?dwvar_M10358843_color=White#q=punches&start=3">this</a> one was the best one. I used the 3/4" size.</div>
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It was so much fun making these favors. They were a hit at the shower. I will post how to make these and where to get all the supplies in the next post. Stay tuned.Araceli Gomezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09363818555608835966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726054400841764149.post-52799312445144077542014-05-14T14:34:00.000-07:002014-05-14T14:38:51.160-07:00DVF: Journey of a Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Incase you missed Diane Von Furstenberg's "Journey of a Dress" last month, here are some highlights. The exhibition was small and intimate, but with a grand entrance. I loved the pink walls, which were covered with 40 years of design history in the form of editorials, magazine covers and runway images. It was a perfect exhibition for Los Angeles, we need more fashion in this city. I can't recall the last time we had a an exciting fashion exhibition like this one.</div>
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As I walked in to the main room, I was greeted with a sea of white maniquins who were wearing her famous jersey wrap dress in every bright printed pattern you could possibly imagine. </div>
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Here are some of my favorite prints. The Andy Warhol flower print definitely takes the cake. </div>
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Along with the tribute to her famous wrap dress the exhibition also dedicated a room with iconic photographs and paintings of her. Including those famous Andy Warhol paintings, of course. </div>
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I'm so glad I was able to make it to the exhibition. I almost missed by going on the last day. It was very inspiring to see how Diane Von Furstenberg created an empire with one simple, but classic dress that will live on in fashion history. Check out some amazing behind the scenes moments <a href="http://www.dvf.com/wrap40/">here.</a></div>
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<i>Image source via <a href="http://costumerenderings.tumblr.com/image/18650708904">Costume Sketches and Renderings</a>. Illustrated by Sandy Powell</i></div>
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Finally, another blog post about my trip to Italy. After leaving Rome, we took the train, headed north and booked a few days in Florence. It was just as gorgeous as I imagined it to be. The food and wine was great, but most importantly I was finally able to shop for the first time in Italy. </div>
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Florence, just like many other high touristy cities had the usual retail chain stores we are all familiar with, but luckily on our second day there, we met someone that gave us shopping and restaurant guide called "Unusual Florence". I was so excited because, I had been looking for speciality design stores. Me and Angel tried to stop by every place that was listed and here is what we found. </div>
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One of our first stops was at <a href="http://www.michelechiocciolini.it/">Michele Chiocciolini</a>'s studio/boutique. I can't even begin to describe how talented he is. He is a notable Fashion Designer in Florence and also a painter amongst other things. Apart from his own collection of ready to wear line and his leather goods collection, he also carries vintage items, every thing from books to jewelry. I was so excited to have found him. His attention to detail is inspiring. I love his style, my husband bought me a beautiful dress from his last collection. I can't wait to wear it. I am saving it for a special occasion. </div>
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<a href="http://www.boutiquenadine.bigcartel.com/">Boutique Nadine</a> was also a great shop. I loved their selection of vintage clothing and shoes. They also carried beautiful necklaces that were made with recycled Chanel buttons. Can't go wrong with that. After shopping at Boutique Nadine we had lunch at <a href="http://www.libreriabrac.net/brac/">Brac</a>. This restaurant was very special and right up my alley. Imagine having the best lunch and drinks in a library. Well, Brac was definitely that place. The walls were covered with art books in English and in Italian. Some of their books were for sale while others remained in their permanent collection. I bought myself a great book titled 10 x 10 by an artist named <a href="http://www.emilianoponzi.com/press/10x10-by-emiliano-ponzi">Emiliano Ponzi</a>. </div>
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Oh my! Any one that knows me knows that I am paper hoarder. Well, lucky for me, I stumbled upon a charming store called <a href="http://www.signumfirenze.it/en/index.html">Signum</a>. Although they were not listed in the Unusual Florence guide, I wanted to include them in this post because it's worth stopping by if you are ever visiting the city. At Signum you can find everything from<i> <a href="http://italian.about.com/library/weekly/aa110800a.htm">Commedia dell' Arte</a> </i>marionettes, theater boxes, hand binded journals to the most beautiful paper stationary sets you've ever seen. </div>
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Looking for these hidden gems in Florence was one of the highlights of my trip. It was like a treasure hunt. We took our time, got lost for a while and made frequent stops at bars, geletarias, coffee shops. Some other vintage shops that you must check out are <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/And-Company-Shop/227446154013208">And Company</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/And-Company-Shop/227446154013208">Ceri Vintage</a>. I was in awe with the way they curated their store. Here you will find very selective pieces of furniture and clothes that you will definitely not find anywhere else in this city.</div>
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Another restaurant/ gallery/ vintage shop/ bar that we stopped by was <a href="http://www.amble.it/main/fresh-food/">Amble</a>. It was everything I love in one place. We had some the best Negronis and sandwiches there, before heading out to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MagazaImageArchive">Magaza</a> to buy more books. </div>
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Towards the end of our trip in, I had a Sartorialist type of day. It was impossible not to take pictures of all the stylish locals, how could I resist? As always, I was so sad when we had to leave. I can't wait to go back soon. I was happy to have found the Unusual Florence guide. You can look at the complete map <a href="http://unusualflorence.blogspot.com/">here.</a> If you want to stray away from all the tourists at some point on your next trip to this city, I would highly recommend stopping by some of these stores. They are all unique in their special way and it's a great way to meet all the artsy locals that will show you another side of Florence you would not expect.Araceli Gomezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09363818555608835966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726054400841764149.post-86465264322833180762013-10-29T23:21:00.000-07:002013-10-29T23:21:18.411-07:00Vintage Circus Glamour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<i>Barnum and Bailey Showgirl in a bunny costume. I love the pink giant bow.</i></div>
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<i>Birthday girl. Circus show performer receives flowers.</i></div>
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<i>Show Performer Lottie Burnn juggling. </i></div>
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Halloween is two days away and here I am trying to come up with a last minute costume. It seems like every year I have aspirations to dress in a vintage circus themed costume. I always find myself looking through Taschen's <a href="http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/popculture/all/04806/facts.the_circus_1870s1950s.htm">The Circus: 1870's - 1950's</a> book over and over again. It is an incredibly beautiful book. Each page translates history with nostalgic images and art work, and makes me feel like I am there watching The Greatest Show on Earth. Check out this beautiful three and half minute documentary on The Circus produced by Taschen, click <a href="http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/community/video/22816.the_circus_1870_1950.htm">here.</a></div>
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<i>Vintage Circus Flair. Shop these pieces here.</i></div>
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1. <a href="http://Vintage Showgirl costume">ETSY vintage showgirl costume</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/162265286/vintage-50s-show-girl-sequin-tap-dancing?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=show+girl+costumes&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_vintage_rewrite=vintage+show+girl+costumes&ga_orig_facet=vintage&ga_original_query=2&ga_search_type=vintage">ETSY 1950's vintage costume</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.bluevelvetvintage.com/Bordello-Cabaret-Gold-Black-Sequin-T-Strap-Pumps-Flapper-Shoes.html">Bordello Sequin Shoes</a>, 4. <a href="http://daisyfairbanks.myshopify.com/blogs/sold-gallery?page=16">Vintage sequin top</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/114305478/metallic-blue-crinoline-vintage-adult?ref=sr_gallery_20&ga_search_query=adult+tutu&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_vintage_rewrite=vintage+tutu&ga_orig_facet=vintage&ga_original_query=2&ga_ref=related&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=vintage">ETSY Metallic blue petticoat</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.thepartyanimal-blog.org/pink-feather-boas-are-great-for-girly-birthday-parties/">Feather Boa</a></div>
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My pictures on Instagram. This pretty much sums up my life as of lately.<br />
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1. My dog Edison got a new hat, can't wait to try it on him.<br />
2. Relaxing at <a href="http://www.hoxtonhotels.com/">The Hoxton</a> in London. One of the best hotels I have ever stayed at.<br />
3. All the bottles of Amaro that we brought back from Italy.<br />
4. Edison's first trip to the dog beach in <a href="http://www.dogbeach.org/">Huntington Beach</a>.<br />
5. The last time I went to the <a href="http://www.rgcshows.com/">Rose Bowl Flea Market</a>. I do regret not buying one of these French Dolls.<br />
6. Another vintage treasure I found somewhere in my recent travels.Araceli Gomezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09363818555608835966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726054400841764149.post-90214682181305560552013-10-21T14:22:00.002-07:002013-10-21T14:23:30.658-07:00My Roman Holiday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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It's hard to believe that I was in Rome four weeks ago. I am definitely having major withdrawals. I absolutely enjoyed my time there so much that I can picture living there one day. We traveled to a few places in Italy, but Rome was by far my favorite place, for various reasons. The food, the historical sites, the museums, the people, the music, and all the noise.<br />
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A friend of ours said to us, "Being in Rome is like being in a giant museum", and he is absolutely right. On our first day there, we decided it do the whole touristy thing, I mean, I had too. You can't go to Rome and not visit the <a href="http://archeoroma.beniculturali.it/en">Colosseum and The Roman Forum</a>. They were breathtaking......</div>
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Another touristy we did was visiting the <a href="http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/trevi.htm">Trevi Foundation</a> on our third day in Rome. It was beautiful, but it was very hard to take pictures there because of the large crowds. It started to rain after leaving Trevi foundation, luckily we made it to our hotel before it started to really come down. It was so romantic to walk the streets of Rome in the light rain, I felt like I was in a scene from a Fellini film.<br />
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I was charmed with the all the street musicians at every Piazza. I posted a video of this musician on Instagram, you can watch it <a href="http://instagram.com/p/e0QmhqELGa/">here</a>. She was playing right in front of the <a href="http://www.rome.info/pantheon/">Phantheon</a>, which you must visit if you ever travel to this city. It is considered to be the most influential building in ancient Rome.</div>
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As usual, you can always count on me to take picture of my drinks. Here is a picture of the ultimate classic Italian cocktail. I can't even tell you how many Negronis we had in Italy, but these were by far, the one of the best ones. We really enjoyed these cocktails and food at <a href="http://www.romeo.roma.it/">Romeo</a>, which was located in <a href="http://www.rome.info/vatican/">The Vatican City</a>. We stopped by after visiting the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel.<br />
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We stayed at two great B&Bs in Rome. My favorite one was <a href="http://www.esedrainnrome.com/">Esedra Inn</a> located in the center of town. Our place was a fifteen minute walk to the Roman Forum, which was perfect! The Esedra Inn was exactly what we wanted, the rooms were comfortable, the breakfast was good and the staff was very friendly. It is considered a luxury guest house, but it was more affordable than most places we looked at. I would highly recommend staying here to any future travelers visiting this city. </div>
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Romans look so stylish in their colorful vespas. I had urge to jump on one and take it for a ride around the city. They are easy to rent too! I guess that adventure will have to wait til the next time I visit again. </div>
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For some reason it was very hard to find open restaurants on Sundays, especially for dinner. While researching for good restaurants that were not touristy, we tried to stay away from those, I stumbled upon Katie Parla's blog <a href="http://www.parlafood.com/my-rome/">Parla Food</a> and found a great restaurant called <a href="http://www.lagattamangiona.com/">La Gatta Mangiona</a>. We loved this place. Although they are known for their pizzas, we loved their pastas and crocchetta di palate. </div>
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Our four glorious days in Rome ended too quickly, so quickly that I can't wait to book another trip really soon and experience the magic all over again. Time flies when you are having too much fun!<br />
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<br />Araceli Gomezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09363818555608835966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726054400841764149.post-24177243283232819392013-10-11T19:44:00.000-07:002013-10-11T19:45:56.327-07:00Charlotte Gainsbourg: Tomboy Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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One of my favorite things to do on rainy days is watching foreign films and drinking rose tea, which is exactly what I did the on the other day while it poured in Los Angeles. Somehow I found myself watching Charlotte Gainsbourg films. Not only do I love her as an actress, but who doesn't? I am also a fan of her music, she's a brilliant singer/songwriter. That's not all, she is a well respected style icon! Her tomboy style is flawless and by that I mean, this girl really knows how to mix the chic and tailored look. I am loving the button up shirts, classic stripe shirts, dark jeans and minimal jewelry. She is currently my source of style inspiration for fall.<br />
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This picture pretty much sums up my trip to Miami last month. Clear skies & beautiful palm trees.</div>
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I definitely spent more time at the beach this time around. I was just happy that I was able to soak up some sun and go the beach in my <a href="http://www.lyst.com/clothing/marc-by-marc-jacobs-sage-one-piece-havana-floral-cutout-swimsuit/">Marc Jacobs</a> one piece floral swimsuit. I feel in love with it immediately and decided to live in it my whole stay there. </div>
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There is something lovely about this lifeguard shack, it must of be the colors.</div>
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As I mentioned before on an older post, for some reason the color pink always reminds me of Miami, it must be all the Florida flamingos right? I love these hotel buildings. The color, the architecture and how they look like they are hovering on top of these palm trees. They feel nostalgic. </div>
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The <a href="http://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/miami">Viceroy Miami</a> is my favorite hotel to stay at. The only drawback is that it is located in Downtown Miami, which is about a 25 minute taxi cab ride to the beach. On the other hand it is perfect if you just want to experience the night life.</div>
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This is the first picture I took after checking into my hotel. Isn't she lovely? She looks like sitting on the edge of the pool. The buildings in the back are the perfect backdrop to this picture too!</div>
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Here is a list of some really great places that I would recommend for future Miami visitors.</div>
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What are you guys up to this weekend? I plan to relax and explore my city. Sometimes I spend half of my day daydreaming and wishing that I lived in New York, but then I realize that Los Angeles is such a great city. There is always so much going on and it's hard to keep up sometimes.<br />
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I hope you enjoy your weekend, here is a list of fun things to do.<br />
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<a href="http://instagram.com/paradisetheatre">Paradise Theatre</a>, a STYX themed speakeasy is closing tonight. If you're a cocktail connoisseur like I am, you would really enjoy this place. Details and password info on the link above.<br />
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In the mood for a free outdoor flick tonight? Head over to <a href="http://www.partyearth.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/movies/yellow-submarine-1-1/">Pershing Square</a>. Tonight they are screening Yellow Submarine.<br />
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The Helmut Newton exhibition is still running at <a href="http://www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org/">Annenberg Space for Photography</a>.<br />
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Have you been to <a href="http://www.ladym.com/cakes/">Lady M Confections</a>? My husband brought me a slice of their famous crepe cake yesterday and it is to die for. This is definitely on my list to do this weekend.<br />
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Image via <a href="http://annstreetstudio.com/">Ann Street Studio</a>.Araceli Gomezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09363818555608835966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726054400841764149.post-21614909231041851662013-07-31T11:32:00.000-07:002013-07-31T11:32:04.362-07:00Miami Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so excited to be traveling to Miami this week. I've only visited Miami once and that was about four years ago, so it's been a while. I don't know about you, but I always have a hard time when it comes to packing for my trips. I always end up over packing or taking the wrong things, but this time around I searched for inspiration on <a href="http://pinterest.com/aracelig/boards/">Pinterest</a> before I started packing away. I found most of my inspiration by looking at pictures of a more nostalgic Miami circa 1950's and 1960's. As a kid I always associated Miami with Flamingos and the color pink, I must of stumbled across way too many vintage Florida postcards on one of my many flea markets sprees. I love the color palette of these pictures, they are soft, happy and still fresh. I can't wait to post my Miami diary pictures upon arrival, in the mean time follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/araceli7">instagram</a> to see my daily posts.<br />
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I am so overly excited by Stella Jean's summer collection. It's designers like her that make me question my career sometimes and have me asking myself if i should go back to the fashion world. This is art in the most tasteful and wearable way. I love the multicultural influences in her collection. It's the perfect dose of color, texture, shape and form. Check out her complete collection <a href="http://www.stellajean.it/?page_id=28&lang=en">here. </a>Araceli Gomezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09363818555608835966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726054400841764149.post-74825450731536191952013-05-23T22:48:00.000-07:002013-05-23T22:54:05.748-07:00Take me away...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Me and my husband have been thinking about taking a vacation soon. Our three year wedding anniversary is coming up and I would love to take it around that time. For the past few years our vacations have been taken in Mexico. We always have a good time there. This year, however, we are planning on crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Here are some spots that I have in mind so far......</div>
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<i>St. Lucia</i> is one of my top choices. I guess our decision is going to come down to Island vs. City? Too be honest I wouldn't mind relaxing on the beach with a great cocktail. This could be paradise.<br />
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<i>Oh Paris</i>. Everyone must visit this city one day, right? Maybe for me it will be this year.<br />
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<i>Morocco</i>, I have been wanting to visit this country ever since I was a kid. I am in love with their colorful architecture, beautiful textiles, handmade costume jewelry, rich food and culture.<br />
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<i>Venice</i> is also on top of our list. This romantic city will be perfect for our third honeymoon.<br />
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I'm looking forward to a relaxing, but fun weekend. If your bored, live in LA and have nothing to do this weekend, then check out this list of <i>happenings</i> going on around town.... </div>
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If you didn't get to go to the <a href="http://www.renfair.com/socal/">Renaissance Faire</a>, this weekend is your last chance to do so.</div>
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In the mood for treasure hunting/hipster spotting? Check out the <a href="http://melrosetradingpost.org/">Melrose Flea Market</a> this Sunday.</div>
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Visit one of my new favorite coffee shops <a href="http://Republic of Pie">Republic of Pie</a> in the ultra hip NoHo Arts district. </div>
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Last summer I designed the costumes for the <a href="http://diaryofateenagenobody.com/">Diary of a Teenage Nobody</a> pilot. A coming of age webisode about the dreadful high school years narrated through the voice of "Riley", a beautiful, but rather misunderstood teenager, whose dark personality is highly influenced by Edgar Allen Poe. Her best friend Leila, is somewhat the opposite of her and she is known as the hopeless romantic character.</div>
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I really enjoyed designing the lead character's costumes. The contrast of personalities are shown in what they wear and how they wear it. Even though, Riley is considered the "goth" girl in the script, I didn't feel the need to dress her in <i>all black.</i> Her dress says so much about her, and her eclectic taste in literature. The light blue in her dress brings out her innocent and whimsical side, while the red/gold showcases a more dark sophisticated other half. </div>
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Leila on the other hand is more of a "happy go lucky" fashionista. She lives in a fantasy world that is constructed by romantic ideals and the hope to marry Ryan Gosling one day. It obvious that her look is more on the softer naive side. Her vintage inspired blue/yellow striped dress and light colored cardigan gives her the ultimate sweet and innocent look. </div>
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<i>Behind the scenes</i>. I love these candid shots. The character in the pink blazer is Janelle, the "popular girl". Her and her gang of mean girls go out of their way to make Riley and her friend's lives utterly miserable. </div>
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<i>Behind the scenes continued. </i>I love this long shot. They're is so much color and pattern mixing going on. I even like the mint green walls, it gives this scene a nostalgic feel.</div>
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Make sure too watch the pilot here. Too find out more about Diary of a Teenage Nobody, make sure to visit the website <a href="http://diaryofateenagenobody.com/">here.</a> Don't forget to like them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiaryOfATeenageNobody">facebook</a> and follow them on <a href="https://twitter.com/Teenage_Nobody">twitter</a>. </div>
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Last night I was going through my blog drafts and came across this post on "Advanced Style" that I began writing last summer. For whatever reason it was never published. <a href="http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/">Advanced Style</a>, is a blog by photographer Ari Seth Cohen. He takes pictures of fashionable silver haired (sometimes pink haired) women, who are living proof that style gets better with age. As a tribute to Mother's Day weekend, I though it would only be appropriate to finally publish this post today! Feast your eyes on these beautiful portraits and get inspired. </div>
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(Above) The lovely 73 year old, <a href="http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/search?q=beatrix+ost">Beatrix Ost</a>. She looks like everything an artist would want in a muse and she wears turbans so well.<br />
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This is one of my favorite photographs. I love the clash of patterns, colors and jewelry. Dolores Forsythe, featured here, also happens to own a jewelry store in San Diego. Get the look <a href="http://dforsythe.com/">here. </a></div>
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Meet <a href="http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/search?q=Tziporah+Salamon">Tziporah Salamon</a>, yet another elegant woman with so much effortless style and grace.</div>
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Can't get enough of Iris Apfel. Here's another one of her charming <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/17/iris-apfel-rare-bird-extinctions_n_1975212.html">interviews</a>.</div>
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This post would not be complete without British Fashion Designer Zandra Rhodes and her famous quote, "Personality and jewelry will conquer everything." Read about her amazing career and life <a href="http://www.zandrarhodes.com/about">here.</a></div>
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The beautiful <a href="http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/search?q=Linda+Rodin">Linda Rodin</a> for Grey Magazine. Check out the the complete layout here.</div>
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My current obsession right now is wallpaper. I am completely head over heels with all these variations of designer wallpaper. Which is your favorite? I love how it gives a room so much life and dimension. Each room in my house would be covered in wallpaper if it was up to me.</div>
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1. <i>Love Letters ....</i> A box full of letters that me and Angel have saved over the years. I boxed them up right before we moved out of our Santa Monica apartment!</div>
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2. Taking my new puppy Edison to the <a href="http://www.thegrovela.com/">the Grove</a> for the very first time.</div>
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3. Happy drinks at my one of my favorite spots, <a href="http://shortorderla.com/">Short Order</a>.</div>
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4. Organic rose tea I bought at the Studio City Farmer's market, check out their website <a href="http://www.worldflavorz.com/herbal-teas.html">here</a>.</div>
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5. When pigs fly, somewhere on <a href="http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/22733">Topanga Canyon</a>.</div>
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6. Designer polka dot fabric from <a href="http://www.moodfabrics.com/">Mood</a>.</div>
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I'm back, after a three month hiatus! It is very difficult keeping up a blog when you have a full time job in television. As much as I want to blog on the weekends, sometimes I just need some "me" time to unwind. I am going to try my best to keep my blog up, mostly because it makes me happy to share ideas and inspiration!<br />
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Me and my husband recently moved to a new apartment. Right now we are in the process of settling in and furnishing our new place, which so exciting. I will be posting some interior design photos that we have been inspired by lately!<br />
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The other night I stumbled upon these bright and happy paintings via this <a href="http://becauseimaddicted.net/search?updated-max=2013-04-09T11:08:00-07:00&max-results=3&start=18&by-date=false">blog</a>. They instantly put a smile on my face and reminded that I have to take a vacation ASAP, hang poolside as often as I can, buy a vintage style bathing suit and most importantly buy a turban this summer!<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Loving these painted photographs by artist</span><a href="http://www.shaedetar.com/" style="text-align: justify;"> Shae Acopian Detar</a><span style="text-align: justify;">. Aren't these just breathtaking? Her style is like an interpretation of dream or at least the kind of dreams I have, very surreal, melancholic and magical. </span><br />
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I hope everyone is having a happy and festive New Year's! 2012 was a such a great year, but I can't wait to see what 2013 has in store for me. Cheers, and here's to welcoming 2013. Reach for your dreams! xoxo Araceli</div>
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Vintage Woody Allen found <a href="http://vanityfair.tumblr.com/post/37404919500/woody-allen-circa-1965-vfvintage">here</a>.</div>
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"Don't forget the wild." I can't quite remember the last time I went camping, but these images of bohemian tents and teepees are making me plan a camping trip very soon.<br />
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Is anyone else having major <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1723816/">GIRLS</a> withdrawals? I am sure I am not the only one. I can't wait for Season Two. Last month, me and my husband visited NYC. We stayed in Brooklyn for a few days, and I couldn't help but to feel like I was in Hannah's hood. I could have sworn I was going to bump into her at some point, or was it just wishful thinking?<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><br />
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Which is your favorite GIRLS character? Mines, is obviously Hannah. My second favorite has to be Jessa. I love her adventurous spirit and careless attitude. Plus, this GIRL has a great style.<br />
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Marine is just adorable. I love her classic Manhattan style. She reminds me of a young Charlotte York.<br />
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I can't help but to love Shoshanna. Her whole life is completely going to change next season.<br />
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GIRLS is currently one of my favorite shows. I have been a fan of Lena Dunham ever since I watched her first feature film <a href="http://tinyfurniture.com/">Tiny Furniture</a>. It's such a great indie film and it sets the tone for this show. She really does it all and does it well. Between creating, directing, acting and writing, Lena Dunham delivers a raw reality and inside view of the lives of 20 something year olds who are trying to find their place in the world. Every character is so well developed and extremely familiar. For those of you haven't seen the trailer for Season Two, watch it <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FPkC9In57I&feature=youtu.be">here</a>.<br />
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<i>And if you love these Paper Dolls as much as I do, you can download them on the <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2012/06/print-out-vultures-girls-paper-dolls.html">Vulture</a> website.</i><br />
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