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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

Patches: Before and After

arasandov — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:31:00 +0000

Recycle is the keyword. Every garment that you toss in the trash still has life. A life thrown away! Tisk, Tisk. Well for this blog we’ll venture into the CRAZY world of SEW ON PATCHES! YAY!

BEFORE

As you can see, small tears have taken over each pant leg. These tears had to be patched up asap. So I grabbed some thread, a ruler, a needle and some black fabric. Yes I said black fabric. That’s all I had, so I put it to good use. I went to town on it and voila!

AFTER

Don’t they just look super CHIC! If there’s anymore tears I can add more patches and make it super stylish. ha ha ha! After a long days work I think I need myself a little break. Drag U time!

CHEERS!

Fresh and Easy: Before and After

arasandov — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:41:00 +0000

My image was not selected for the contest. But it’s not the end of the world! A designer like myself will go through many contests, jobs, interviews and internships before being recognized or even acknowledged. The most important part of it all, it’s a learning experience. One will always learn from rejection only to become better. Stay inspired! Stay focused! Most of all like Ru Paul says, “You betta work!”. Cause nobody is gonna do it for you. To end this blog I leave you with my beginning sketch and my final contest image.

CHEERS!

BEFORE

AFTER