In Pursuit of Inspiration: Iris Apfel

Hello everyone!

I promise that i'll never promise again! haha... I know, i know... I haven´t been posting regularly... but it's not that i don't want to, it's been hectic... I just send my leather bags to a shop in Veracruz, which is very exciting and crazy, since I make everything by my own.
Anyway, today i want to talk to you about a documentary (yes, again a documentary) that is amazing and so inspiring! I'm talking about the film Iris.
If you don´t know who Iris is, let me tell you. Iris Apfel has become one of the most influential icons in fashion and also at the age of 94 years is a businesswoman and interior designer. You may recognize her for her eccentric style and her iconic round glasses.

Te prometo que nunca voy a prometer de nuevo! jaja ... Lo sé, lo sé ... no he estado publicando regularmente ... pero no es que no quiera, ha sido agitado todo por acá ... Acabo de enviar mis bolsas de piel a una tienda en Veracruz ,  lo cual es muy emocionante y loco, ya que hago todo por mi cuenta.
Cambiando de tema, hoy quiero hablar con ustedes acerca de un documental (sí, otra vez un documental) que es increíble y muy inspirador! Estoy hablando de la película Iris.
Si no sabes quién es Iris, déjame decirte. Iris Apfel se ha convertido en uno de los iconos más influyentes en la moda y también a la edad de 94 años es una empresaria y diseñadora de interiores. Puedes reconocerla por su estilo excéntrico y sus icónicas lentes redondos.

The documentary is a "follow me around" of her life in the present and also stories and memories told by her and her husband Carl. For me it was fascinating to get to know her more in deep. Her ideas of life are just amazing and a breath of fresh air; since she doesn't believe that everything needs to be beautiful but yes unique, and she is in a disagreement with the social model that the world tell us to follow. She is not the typical fashion icon, she loves to be weird and different. If you have netflix and love fashion, this is a film that you must watch. Take a look of the trailer: 

El documental es un "follow me around" de su vida en el presente y también un relato de historias contadas por ella y su esposo Carl. Para mí fue fascinante llegar a conocerla más a profundidad. Sus ideas de la vida son simplemente increíbles y un soplo de aire fresco, ya que ella no cree que todo tiene que ser bonito pero si único y diferente. Ella está en desacuerdo con el modelo social que el mundo nos dice que segamos. Ella no es el típico icono de la moda, le encanta ser extraña y diferente. Si tienes Netflix y amas la moda, esta es una película que tienes que ver. Checa el trailer: 

I felt so inspired by her... to be different without shame, and also to find the fun part in everything. I end this post with my favorite quotes she said in the film! 

Me sentí tan inspirada por ella ... a ser diferente, sin vergüenza, y también a encontrar la parte divertida de todo. Termino este post con mis citas favoritas que dijo en la película!

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5 Cosas Que He Aprendido En Mi Tiempo De Blogger

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Hola a todos!

Ha sido un largo tiempo desde que he escrito un post. Ha sido un poco loco aquí con la marca y la vida. Pero yo realmente no quiero dejar de escribir, se está haciendo más difícil encontrar el tiempo.
De todos modos, hoy quiero compartir con ustedes 5 cosas que he aprendido y sigo aprendiendo durante mi tiempo como blogger.
Por lo tanto, aquí están:

1. La comunidad blogger es una de las comunidades más apoyadoras. Yo no sé tu, pero gracias a este blog he encontrado colegas/bloggers increíbles que me apoyan y me animan. He encontrado amigos en todo el mundo y modelos a seguir. Es una locura cómo un escrito o una foto puede acercar a la gente. Si piensas que la blogosfera es competitiva y egoísta, lleno de haters, déjame decirte que estás equivocado. He encontrado gente maravillosa en este ambiente, y cuando se tiene el apoyo de otros bloggers, te animan a seguir adelante.

Lee la entrevista que le hice a mi amiga y colega/blogger Maya. Haz click aquí! 

2. No hay "Blogs Pequeños". Créeme, yo solía pensar que mi blog era insignificante, pero me doy cuenta de que no lo es. Tal vez no estoy siendo leída por cientos de personas, pero estoy segura en decir que no importa cuán pequeño o nuevo  sea tu blog, siempre encontrarás una audiencia que te ame y te apoye. Es sólo cuestión de persistencia (sé que no he sido eso, pero prometo ponerme las pilas) y lo genuino que seas en tu blog.

Checa mi post más leido aquí! 

3. Se tu mismo. Hay cientos y cientos de blogs que los formatos y estilos son muy similares. Aprendí que no tienes que seguir o imitar a los grandes blogs y tratar de hacer las mismas cosas. La gente realmente aprecia la originalidad y la honestidad. Si no te sientes bien para escribir, dilo! Si estás enojado(a) con cierta situación, dilo! Si te gusta algo que nadie ama, ámalo!

Lee lo que pienso sobre Fast Fashion aquí!

4. Sin vergüenza! Ok, esto es algo difícil para mí. Si me has seguido desde el comienzo probablemente sabes que me aterraba salir en las fotos, y a veces todavía me siento insegura. ¿Pero sabes qué? No importa. Cuando empecé a tomarme fotos a la gente realmente le gustaba, porque estaba mostrando mi verdadero yo y no un montón de outfits sin vida. Confía en mí, la ropa necesita a la persona para tener vida y actitud, y es sólo cuestión de tiempo de que te sientas cómodo(a) delante del lente, sólo trata!

Poniéndome cómoda. Ve como uso el "Windbreaker" aquí! 

5. Encuentra tu motivación y no te rindas!. Sé que a veces no es fácil escribir o tomar fotografías porque sientes que nadie se preocupa por tu blog. Pero eso no es cierto! El mundo del Internet es enorme y siempre hay alguien que realmente te lee y ama tu trabajo. Abrí este blog con el sueño de compartir mi trayectoria como diseñadora de moda y mi estilo,  y por supuesto que quiero que la gente me lea, pero esa no es mi principal motivación: "hacerse famoso y rico". Mi motor es tener un espacio en el mundo del Internet donde pueda expresarme y compartir mis pensamientos. No estoy diciendo que no quiero crecer como blog, pero creo que eso viene después ...

Sigue mi serie "Mini Creative Director's Journey" aquí! 

Espero que encuentres este post inspirador si estás pensando en abrir un blog y si ya tienes te animo a seguir adelante!

5 Things I've Learnt While Blogging

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Hello everyone!

It's been a long time since a wrote a post. It's been a little crazy here with the brand and life. But i really don't want to stop writing, it's getting harder to find the time.
Anyway, today i want to share with you 5 things i've learnt and i'm still learning during my time as a blogger.
So, here they are:

1. The blogger community is one of the most supporting communities. I don't know about you, but thanks to this blog i've found incredible fellow bloggers who support me and encourage me. I have found friends all over the world and role models. It's crazy how a writing or a photo can approach people. If you think that the blogosphere is competitive and selfish, full of haters, let me tell you that you´re wrong. I have found amazing people in this atmosphere, and when you have support from other bloggers, that encourages you to keep going with the blog.

Read the Interview i made to my friend and fellow blogger Maya here!

2. There is no "Small Blogs". Believe me, i used to think that my blog was insignificant, but i realize that is not. Maybe i'm not being read by hundreds of people but i can be sure to say is that not matter how small or new your blog is, you will find your audience who will love you and support you. It's just matter of persistence (i know i haven't been that, but i promise to get back in track) and how genuine your blog is.

Check out my most read post here! 

3. Be yourself. There is hundreds and hundreds of blogs that the formats and styles are very similar. I learnt that you don't have to follow or imitate blogs and try to make the same things. People really appreciate the originality and honesty. If you are not feeling well to write, just say it! If you are mad with certain situation, say it! If you love something that nobody loves, just love it!

Read my thoughts about fast fashion here! 

4. No shame! Ok, this is a hard one for me. If you have followed me since the beginning you probably know that i was terrifying to show my self in photos, and sometimes i still feel insecure. But you know what? It doesn't matter. When i started to take pictures of myself, people really liked it because i was showing my true me and not a bunch of plain outfits with no life. Trust me, clothes need the person in order to have life and attitude, and it's just of matter of time that you will feel comfortable in front of the lens, just try!

Getting comfortable! See how i style the windbreaker here!

5. Find your motivation and don't give up!. I know sometimes it's not easy to write or  take pictures because you feel no one cares about your blog. But that´s not true! The internet world is huge and there´s always someone who really reads you and loves your work. I opened this blog with the dream of sharing my path as a fashion designer and my style, of course i wanna to people read me, but that is not my motivation: " get famous and rich", my moto is to have a space in the internet world where i can express myself and share my thoughts. I'm not saying that i don´t want to grow as a blog, but i think that comes after...

An update in my serie "Mini Creative Director's Journey". Read here! 

I hope you find this post inspirational if you are thinking to open a blog and if you already have one to encourage you to keep going!

¡VIVA MÉXICO!: What I'll wear on Independence Day

Hi there!
So as the title says, i will show you the outfit that i will be wearing on September 15th.
Why on that date? Because is when Mexicans started the fight for its independence in 1810. This date is one of my favorite holidays besides Christmas. Every Mexican city is dress with so much color and joy. You can feel the freedom and the party mood. There´s a lot of food such as enchiladas, tostadas, tacos, everything you can imagine from mexican cuisine, so excited about that part!
Everyone likes to dress with our colors: green, white and red! All the month of September feels so patriotic and is when the most you feel so proud to be Mexican (Also when the national soccer team plays), even if you are abroad i guarantee you that you feel that way and that you party hard in this date!
Anyway, too much talking
The outfit that i chose for this event is different of i use to wear. I tried to choose the characteristic colors but in a stylish way. Don´t judge me if you don´t see me wearing a traditional dress, this is my interpretation of the celebration. Hope you enjoy it!

P.S. Sorry for the photos, I have no longer a photographer, my sister left for college :(

¡Hola!Así como dice el título, voy a mostrarle mi outfit que voy a estar usando el 15 de septiembre.¿Por qué en esa fecha? Porque es cuando los mexicanos empezaron la lucha por su independencia en 1810. Esta fecha es una de mis fiestas favoritas, además de Navidad. Cada ciudad mexicanase viste con tanto color y alegría. Puedes sentir la libertad y el ambiente de fiesta. Se cocina una gran cantidad de comida como enchiladas, tostadas, tacos, todo lo que te puedas imaginar de la cocina mexicana, super emocionada con esa parte!Todo el mundo le gusta vestirse con nuestros colores: verde, blanco y rojo! Todo el mes de septiembre se siente tan patriótico y es cuando más te sientes orgulloso de ser mexicano (también cuando la selección nacional de fútbol juega), incluso si estás en el extranjero te garantizo que te siente de esa manera y que festejas mucho en esta celebración!Bueno... mucha plática ...El outfit que elegí es diferente de la que suelo usarr. Traté de elegir los colores característicos, pero de una manera stylish. ¡No me juzgues si no me ves usando un traje típico!, esta es mi interpretación de la celebración. ¡Espero que lo disfrutes!

P.D. Lo siento por las fotos, ya no tengo fotógrafo, mi hermana se fué a la universidad :(

Scarf: Thrifted

Parka Jacket: Mr. Price 

Button Up: Thrifted

Shorts: Nelly O

Belt: Vintage

Suede Boots: Zara 

Hope you enjoyed! Please, don´t forget to comment below! 

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Mini Creative Director Journey: What is life?!? Post #11

Hello everyone!

I´ll start this post wondering... What is life?! I´m not complaining, i'm actually surprised and stocked with all the crazyness that is hapenning in my life. 

Let me explain you: I just launched my new mini transition collection for fall, i've been so busy editing photos and promoting them. Also replying emails and doing all the P.R. of my small company. I'm super happy with all the things that are coming in my life, i'm so grateful with God about this. Also a huge project popped it!, i'm selling now my stuff in another state! Wow, now you can find my stuff in Villahermosa, Tabasco, México! Also i'm selling my leather goods in a local store in my hometown and i'm shocked with the response and sales. So as you can see, life is looking pretty amazing! I can´t believe that is happening now, i remember being so frustrated about sales and about not having a formal job, but let me tell you that if you are focusing in one thing and being persistant, things can happen!

In another news, thanks to the post "The promise", a Mexican fashion brand contacted me asking for a collaboration, Whaaaaaat?!?!?! My little blog is being noticed!! I'm over the moon right now! I won´t tell you which brand, but what i can tell you is that  it is a very important mexican brand with lots of heritage! Wow... What is life?! again! 

After eleven posts of this serie "Mini Creative Director Journey", i'm brave enough to say that my dreams are coming true, but this is just the beginning, so wait to hear more from me and my brand.

Leave you with the photos of my new collection, hope you like it and if you like something don't hesitate to visit my online shop and buy something haha (winky face).


¡Hola a todos!
 
Voy empezar este post preguntando ... ¡¿Qué es la vida ?! No me estoy quejando, es una expresión se sorpresa y conmoción con toda la locura que está pasandov en mi vida.

Déjame explicarte: Acabo de lanzar mi nueva mini colección detransición al otoño, he estado tan ocupada editando fotos y promocionándolas. También contestando emails y haciendo todo el PR de mi pequeña empresa. Estoy súper feliz con todas las cosas que están llegando en mi vida, estoy muy agradecida con Dios por esto. También un gran proyecto llegó !, Ya estoy vendiendo mis diseños en otro estado! Wow, ahora puedes encontrar mi marca en Villahermosa, Tabasco, México! También estoy vendiendo mis bolsas de piel en una tienda local en mi ciudad natal y estoy sorprendida con la respuesta y ventas. Así que como puedes ver, la vida pinta increíble! No puedo creer que está sucediendo, recuerdo estar tan frustrada por las ventas y por no tener un trabajo formal, pero déjame decirte que si  stás centrando en una cosa y eres persistente, las cosas pueden suceder!

En otras noticias, gracias al post "La promesa", una marca de moda mexicana me contactó pidiendo una colaboración, Whaaaaat?!?!?! Mi pequeño blog está siendo notado!! Estoy en la  luna en este momento! No te diré aún que marca es, pero lo que te puedo decir es que es una marca mexicana muy importante con mucha historia! Wow ... ¿Qué es la vida ?! ¡de nuevo!

Después de once posts en esta serie "Mini Creative Director Journey",  soy lo suficientemente valiente como para decir que mis sueños se están haciendo realidad, pero esto es sólo el principio, así que espera escuchar más de mí y de mi marca.

Te dejo con las fotos de mi nueva colección, espero que te guste y si te gusta algo, no dudes en visitar mi tienda en línea y comprar algo jaja (winky face ;)).

SHOP HERE -> Nelly O. 

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How I Style The Hawaiian Shirt

So... sadly the summer is coming to an end...it´s a mix of bittersweet feelings, i love winter clothes, but also de joy and vibrancy of the summer. And... i didn't want to miss the opportunity to show you how i style one of the most seen trends of this summer which is the Hawaiian shirt/button up./ Así que ... por desgracia el verano está llegando a su fin ... es una mezcla de sentimientos agridulces, amo la ropa de invierno, pero también la alegría y vitalidad del verano. Y no quería dejar pasar la oportunidad para mostrarte cómo uso una de las tendencias más vistas de este verano, que es la blusa Hawaiana.

Couple of weeks ago i saw on Brandy Melville's Instagram this: (yes, i love that brand... even if i don't have anything from it)/ Hace un par de semanas vi en el Instagram de Brandy Melville esto: (sí, me encanta esa marca ... aunque no tenga nada de ellos) 

The focal point: The Hawaiian Shirt. I instantly fell in love of the shirt, the colors and print was perfect for summer. So as usual, i decided to go to the thrift store and try to find a similar one, and lucky me because i did!/ El punto focal: La camisa hawaiana. Al instante me enamoré de ella, los colores y el print es perfecto para el verano. Así que, como de costumbre, decidí a ir a la tienda de segunda mano y tratar de encontrar una similar, y por azares del destino la encontré!

Look at this beauty, so similar in colors and print. And know it's time to style it!/ Mira esta belleza, muy similar en color y en print. Y ahora es hora de combinarla!

In love with neutral and grays colors at the moment. Estoy enamorada de los tonos neutrales y grises!

I decided to give it a try to the famous bun./ Decidí darle una oportunidad al famoso chongo.

With a denim skirt you never go wrong./ Nunca fallas con una falda de mezclilla.

As always, wearing my trusty white sneakers/ Como siempre, usando mis tennis blancos.

Leather Bag: Nelly O. 

Hawaiian Shirt: Thrifted

Denim Skirt: Vintage

White Sneakers: Nike

Thanks for reading this post! If you like it please comment! :)

Gracias por leer este post! Si te gustó, déjame un comentario! :)

Mini Creative Director Journey: The Promise (English Version) Post #10

I´ve been digesting this post for so long, and today I'm going to talk about an issue that has been going around in my head for months.

Everything started when I worked for an Italian fashion company where one of my daily tasks was to write for a 24/7 newspaper. One day, one of the news that I had to cover was the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh. If you do not know the story, let me tell you:

Bangladesh is one of the geographical locations where most garment factories are situated, where famous fashion brands manufacture their merchandise. In these sweatshops people work in extreme poverty, without any medical service or insurance in case of accidents. Rana Plaza was one of the buildings where hundreds of men and woman worked in order to bring to you and me "fashion". One day, due to the deplorable conditions of the building, this collapsed, leaving  widows, orphans and wounded.

This situation really broke my heart; to see the news, photos and videos of people crying and shouting for their loved ones ... and all for what? So that you and me could have that blouse or skirt that every fashion blogger is wearing at a low cost. 

Time passed by, and every time I went  to Zara, H&M, Bershka, and i saw the label "Made in Bangladesh", my conscience burst of thoughts and memories of that tragic event. That is why I made this promise:
 "Not buy Fast Fashion" What ?! It's crazy I know, and I know there are some people who think "This is the only source of employment for these workers and by not buying the products we are cutting off their jobs." My answer is, No sir! I will not be part of an industry where "the price" to be "fashionable" is blood ... yes, blood. This Rana Plaza event is not an isolated fact, there are many more incidents in third world countries, such as fires in sweatshops, and don´t forgetting the altercation between police and garment workers in Cambodia, just because these workers demanded better payment and conditions. And also adding the gigantic environmental abuse.

Mr. Amancio Ortega, Stefan Persson and other executives, these people are just like you and me, they deserve the same rights.

Another big reason why I made this promise was because I felt that i was betraying my self every time I bought something from the fast fashion industry. As a fashiom designer I thought; "Mmm I could do this with better quality and design", and at the end I always refused to buy it. If I want my little brand (almost nonexistent brand) succeed, I have to start to support it, buy and use my own products and buy from others who are in same situation as me.

I don´t want to hurt or insult anyone, but sometimes I get so frustrated because bloggers support  these brands, not only buying their products but also promoting them without any benefit in return, just only the garment that they already bought. But if there is a local small brand that wants to get noticed, they ask as a gift the product in order to promote it. Are you kidding me? If you really want to support a local brand purchase their products! The major brands do not need your promotion, we do!  

All these thoughts exploded today, and i didn't want to miss the opportunity to write about this issue, and I ask an apology if you feel alluded or insulted, but I had to say it.

I'm not saying that you become so extreme as me, i just ask you to value the effort of many local designers and be reflexive about where your clothes come from.  I just want you (even if i have just one person as an audience) have a little more awareness about the harsh reality of the industry. 

I wanna invite you to see this amazing film about the whole situation. This movie was the straw that broke the camel and that prompted me to write this post (you can see it on Netflix)

And finally I want to call to every fashion bloggers to join this promise and write about it in your blog, or just  wear and buy local products.Together we can revolutionize this industry. It is up to us as consumers and as human beings.