This week on Instragram

As you can tell, I had lots of fun this weekend. On Saturday I attended the FIDM Television Costume Design exhibition and on Sunday I spent most of my day at the Renegade Craft Fair. I was so excited to see so many people come out to support local crafters and artists. Stay tuned, my next post will cover Renegade Craft Fair. I will be showcasing the work of some local crafters.

1. Trying to stay cool in 95 degree weather.

2. Costumes from Great Expectations on PBS.

3. Costumes from Once Upon a Time.

4. A beautiful display by Natalia Camarena.

5. Purchases from We Love Citrus, Terrarium Shop, and Ryan Berkley Illustrations.

6. We Love Citrus spools.

FIDM: Television Costume Design Exhibition

For the past two months, I had the privilege to assist on The 6th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design exhibition curated by the President of The Costume Designers Guild, the lovely Mary Rose. The opening gala was held this past weekend. It was a wonderful event filled with cocktails, industry professionals and lots of appreciation for what costume designers do best, tell stories through their designs.

The displays were breathtaking. Whether you are a fan of a period show like Boardwalk Empire, Pan Am or a contemporary show like Pretty Little Liars, one couldn't help but feel an emotional connection to their favorite character's costumes.

Calisi from Game of Thrones and Lady Sybil Crawley from Downton Abbey are some of my favorite leading ladies on a television series. They are both fearless and unbreakable. These are the type of characters I get excited about when I am breaking down a script.

Magic City was another great layout that I loved. I helped build the paper wigs for most of the displays including this one. I learned a great technique from a wonderful costume designer, who gave me a crash course on building wigs with watercolor paper, scissors, and glue dots. It was so much fun, maybe this will be a great DIY blog post soon.

Last but not least, I leave you with these beautiful and whimsical costumes from Once Upon a Time. Working on this exhibition was such an amazing experience. I had the opportunity to work with some of the best costume designers and guild members. If you haven't already done so, make sure to visit this exhibition sometime between now and October 20, 2012.

From Top to Bottom: Boardwalk Empire designed by John A. Dunn, Pan Am designed by Ann Crabtree (pilot designed by Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko), Game of Thrones designed by Michele Clapton, Downton Abbey designed by Susannah Buxton and Rosalind Ebbutt, Magic City designed by Carol Ramsey and Once Upon a Time designed by Eduardo Castro.

This Week on Instagram

This Week on Instagram is back! These are some of my favorite photos captured through my iphone. Fashion, music, cocktails, art and sparkly things? Yup, welcome to my world.

1. This beautiful costume was displayed at the FIDM Museum.

2. Bar 1886. A truly hidden gem in Pasadena. 

3. Some amazing sparkly goods I found at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.

4. Follies costume sketches.

5. Always in the mood for some Beck.

6. Another amazing display at FIDM.

This week on instagram

I hope everyone had a great weekend. My weekend was very busy, but I definitely enjoyed it. Here are some of my favorite pictures I captured thru instagram this week.

1. The 2012 FIDM Debut Runway show in Santa Monica.

2. One of my new favorite restaurants Short Order on 3rd and Fairfax.

3. My very first Yoga mat, I decided it was time to join a Yoga class. So much fun.

4. Alejandro Ortega's collection at The 2012 FIDM Debut Runway show.

5. One of my favorite waffle joints Bru's Wiffle in Santa Monica.

6. Some cute crochet Japanese dolls at the Japanese American National Museum.

FIDM Debut 2012

Last week I attended the FIDM Debut 2012 Runway Show at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica. As a tradition all Debut shows open up with costumes designed by Theater Costume Design students. The theme this year was musical The Phantom Of the Opera.

So many amazing fashion designers, but Alejandro Ortega was one of my favorite designers. His collection reminded me of the Rudi Gernreich sixties look with a Andy Warhol twist. I loved his use of bright colors, patterns, shapes and textures. I have a feeling that we are going to see a lot of him in the near future. Speaking of amazing designs, MOCA (The Museum Of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles ) is currently exhibiting some of Rudi Gernreich's work in collaboration with model Peggy Moffitt and photographer William Claxton. The exhibition will run until May 27.

FIDM: Costume Design Exhibition

On February 11, FIDM hosted the opening reception of The 20th Anniversary Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition. The event was such a treat. FIDM always puts on the most extravagant galas and I feel so lucky to be invited every year. This beautiful exhibition celebrates and honors the art of storytelling with selected costumes from this years Academy Award Nominated films for Best Costume Design. Other costumes from films like My Week With Marilyn, Water for Elephants and The Help are also displayed. If you are in the Downtown Los Angeles area, I highly recommend that you stop by the FIDM museum.The exhibition runs thru April 28. 

From top to bottom: Posters for the films of 2011/ Anonymous designed by Lisy Christl/ Water for Elephants designed by Jacqueline West/ My Week With Marilyn designed by Jill Taylor/ The Artist designed by Mark Bridges