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Fashion Origami

arasandov — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:29:00 +0000

Origami

A sign of beauty, patience and tranquility.

But did you know that this wonderful Japanese technique is being used in Fashion?

Take a look:

The use of inward folds. A Pattern

Vibrant color, delicate.

Boxes and folds. Perfect creases.

Sold color with pattern.

Fashion Art

Amazing isn’t it? Inspirational! The things that one’s mind can come up with. I have been working on origami for the past couple of months. Let me tell you, this stuff is hard! Every fold must be exact, every step must be followed. Or else you’ll end up with some funky looking origami. What these designers have done is just amazing.

I’ve also started my own fashion origami, the beginning stages. Practice makes perfect you guys!

Check it out:

Green Dress

Yellow Dress

Cheers, Araceli

Ed Wood Eat Your Heart Out!

arasandov — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 05:00:00 +0000

A classic scene. A classic film, one of my favorite films to be precise. Ed Wood, was one of the big blockbusters in 1994 by Director Tim Burton. Winner of two Oscars. The film is based on film director Ed Wood who was an inspiration to Tim Burton growing up. Ed Wood’s film career never lead to anything great. He was also a cross dresser, something that Tim Burton portrayed in the film.

I know, you’re all wondering where this blog is headed. Where’s the Fashion Araceli? And how does this even involve fashion?

Well look, I’m Los Angeles born and raised. You can’t blame me for being inspired by the film industry, I was around it nearly every single day of my life. Hence, I occasionally work in it when I can.

Behold!

A PINK ANGORA SWEATER

Yes, that is Johnny Depp dressed like a woman. Yes, he is wearing that fabulous Angora sweater.

What’s Angora you ask? Where does it come from?

Well it’s a natural fiber that comes from this little furry friend:

Isn’t he adorable! You just want to squeeze him! Cutie

Ever since I saw this film I have been in search of a fabulous angora sweater for myself. On such a cloudy, cold and soon to be rainy California day I wish I had one! It’s time to find that perfect Angora sweater for these rainy California days to come. Stay warm my fellow Californians!

I leave you with Angora sweaters to keep you warm and toasty. XOXOXOX

-Araceli

87th Academy Awards: The Oscars at their best 2015

arasandov — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:13:00 +0000

L.A. born and raised, no better place to be. Where the sun shines almost all 365 days.

For some odd reason it’s rained on Oscar Sunday for the past two years. But like they say in Hollywood, rain or shine, “the SHOW must go on”.

It’s a day when Hollywood dolls themselves up: make-up, hair, shoes, dress, and shows off their best assets. Whatever it is, it’s perfect that day. But only so many can pull it off.

For those who cross the finish line without being attacked or humiliated by the fashion police, it’s a day of victory. I had to cut my list to MY top ten favorites. I present to you the winners in all their glory:

For those who didn’t make the list, there’s always next year. Choose your wardrobe wisely! Don’t let people tell you, you look good if you really don’t feel it.

Cheers! Araceli

Back On The Wagon

arasandov — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 11:14:00 +0000

So I’ve fallen off the wagon and have landed with a BIG THUMP! A year to be exact. One whole stinkin year of not designing or making anything. Here and there I would get movie gigs which calls I never returned. I didn’t feel the drive to chase those opportunities. I didn’t have the time to give them. I wanted to work on my own things. Focus on myself.

I stitched some fun pin cushions and embroidered some Mexican napkins.

Cute aren’t they? I know, i’m a pretty crafty chick.

If you care to follow my work follow this link : Rogelia Couture

There’s great things to come! Follow me and see!

-Araceli

Winter Window Displays

arasandov — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:28:00 +0000

buurrrrrrrrrrrr…. the cold season has somewhat arrived to the Golden State. With it came… the window displays!

So I jumped on the 10 West and got the hell out of L.A. and into Santa Monica for an adventure.

Window shopping and research. I walked up and down 3rd street. I wanted to take some pictures of the window displays. My attempt to get any good pictures failed because of the sun. Darn you California sun! I did manage to get something though.

GAP

Gap has the jeans and straight up neon colors going on. Pink and blue sweaters and scarves. Let’s not forget the aqua leggings on the mannequin on the bottom.

Guess

Guess keeping the color palette cool. Ribbed skirt and a biker jacket. Their color palette relies more on holiday colors with golds and silvers. Also black and blues.

H & M

The worst pictures had to happen at my fav shop H & M. I enjoyed their window display… but whats up with the wigs on the mannequins. Who is this chick they seem to be parading around??? Don’t know, don’t care, the end. Let’s focus on the clothes shall. Let’s…. knitted sweater dresses are in, leggings in, creepy long hair wigs not in.

After some walking I finally got to Santa Monica Place. Those three blocks were sure killer.. not!

Louis Vuitton

Well hello there! Vuitton sure got ready for the holidays with their snow flake displays. Isn’t it darling??? Indeed it is, I love the colors. Wonderful brown bags and shoes decked across the windows. If you get a chance go out and check out their window displays!

So after my failed pictures I moved into Nordstrom and took pictures there. On display I found these wonderful Alexander McQueen shoes.

I want you all to get a close up of these totally awesome shoes. The price tag for the black babies on the right… $1300. EEKKKK! They were amazing either way. I fell inlove with the red flats, I’m a flats kinda girl. Those were about $700. Still out of my budget… duh! haha They’re pretty to look at though.

Here are some more goodies I found while I was wandering around. Gold and black are a major color this season. Shiny! Sparkly and feminine is totally in!

Gimme my Shades!!

arasandov — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:42:00 +0000

Sunglasses, Shades, Raybans, hipstermadoes call them whatever you want. In the Sunshine state they’re needed all the time, anytime, especially during sundown. We’re ridiculous enough to wear them at night…

Example:

Madge-LOVE-Poos

Vick-Stuck-Up-Poos

The Hottie Poos

I love shades and when my last two broke I was devastated. Now I’m on the hunt to find some. Problem is the Summer is out and the only way to find any is shopping expensively. Something I’d love to do yet having a pair of Prada shades is not in my budget.

So searching online I’ve found some options.

1) Nordstrom online has some shades for reasonable prices. I love to make an entrance so bring on the colorful shades.

UNDER $40

I still haven’t decided which ones I like most. They all look fun and wearable to me.

Fall Weather Brings Fall Style

arasandov — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:23:00 +0000

This will probably be my longest post but it must be done, let us begin.

The Fall has arrived in California!!

With it comes the styles the so called Fashion icons predicted would be in our retail stores.

These past months we’ve gone through the runway shows and seen what all fashion designers brought to the stage. Yes, now we’re seeing what Spring 2013 is bringing us, but let’s go back.

Chanel

Prada

Dolce and Gabbana

Versace

Alexander McQueen

Round it up and we had the main focus points on sheer fabrics, femininity, pattern, lace, large details, gold, red, black and white and shoulders. Now go out and get shopping for Fall!! Don’t forget your new pair of shades!

The Rain

arasandov — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:37:00 +0000

So today it rained in California. We hadn’t seen rain in a while so it was nice. As dramatic as we can be when it comes to cold weather… all I wanted to do was get home, put on my jams and drink a hot coa coa. That’s exactly what I did!!

But in the process I dug through my closet and pulled out all my clothes. I separated by what I wanted to keep, what I wanted to donate, my Spring / Summer clothes and cardigans, shawls, scarfs, socks… the list goes on.

Point of my story is that I have way to many socks and not enough cardigans. ha!

So after realizing what I need and what I don’t have I went off to some websites and found this:

This necklace

These pants

Patterns and big jewels are in. Time to stock up on them!