August 28, 2009Fashionista: I love Betsey Johnson"Fashion is art; art takes risk, and classic is just boring."
Thats a quote from the essay I had to turn in with my LA Fashion Week emerging designers submission. I find out on the 4th which three designers they picked to go on to Fashion Week and quickly realized that my line could either work against me for being so different, or work in my favor for that very reason. Fashion Week reject or not, I'll always stick behind my art.
Anyways, this week's fashionista picks are going to be all Betsey Johnson in honor of her belated Birthday! Last Sunday I dropped by her Birthday party on Melrose and had so much fun. Finally got to meet one of the most influential designers on my own designs, and she was so amazing! Love love love her to pieces! Its always great when someone says some of my clothing designs remind them of hers- she was the dark horse in the fashion world during the pop art time, and I feel like Im the underdog in the emerging fashion world during this time. Fashion is art; and those of us that design differently are not just designers but artists!
Below are a few outfits I put together all B.J....check them out and tell me which is your favorite and what you would wear it to!
Outfit #1: I love pairing pretty dresses with cardigans or jackets that don't match! Makes them more casual =]
Charmeuse ruffle trim mini dress $245 @ betseyjohnson.com
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Spiders long cardigan $298 @ betseyjohnson.com
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Sweet and tart hobo $398 @ betseyjohnson.com
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BJ Nott black boots $207.05 @ overstock.com
Outfit #2: Pairing patterns that don't really match, and making them work together is bold! One of my favorite things to do.
Skull sweater dress $260 @ betseyjohnson.com
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BJ Damara shoe $150 @ piperlime.com
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Bow w/ heart barret $25 @ betseyjohnson.com
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Betseyville cheetah rose large tote $110 @ betseyjohnson.com
Outfit #3: A great way to get use out of your summer rompers and jumpers through fall? Most look really cute paired with tights!
Stripe seersucker jumper $196 @ betseyjohnson.com
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BJ stirrin up dots legging $23.40 @ nordstroms.com
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BJ black denim jacket $155.00 @ zappos.com
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Beaded clutch $98 @ betseyjohnson.com
Accessory of the week: Ebay is such a cool place to find designer things that you can't find anywhere else, especially sunglasses! Just carefeul for knock-offs =p
Random item of the week: I need to get my macbook into one of these cute BJ laptop cases! They even have them at some best buy stores in a ton of different styles!
Be Mine laptop sleeve @nordstroms.com
Which outfit was your favorite? I love all three, I can't pick! Where would you most likely wear it to?
xo, Marialia PS- see you guys at the soundsofbuzz presents katy perry concert tomorrow! If you haven't already planned on going, get your butt over to the Hollywood Palladium and get some tickets! =]
Posted on 08/28/2009 7:25 AM Comments (17)
August 26, 2009oookay guys, i need your help!!!
I'm a big believer in good wishes and the power of positive thinking. I totally agree with the book 'the secret' and I think anything is possible with the right mindset.
With that said, I want to share with everyone that ontop of the best brand of 09 contest, I am working diligently all day and night for a last minute submission to the emerging designers contest for la fashion week this october! I just learned about it by email this morning, and the deadline is this friday. Tomorrow morning I am getting my happy little butt to downtown la and turning in my contest submission. This is where you come in! Each and everyone of you are so amazing and supportive, and are a huge positive drive in helping me continue doing what I do. I need you right this second to close your eyes and wish really hard for me and send every amount of positive thoughts and energy to me winning this contest. 1,2,3...go!!! If I win the judges hearts with this submission, I get to go to la fsahion week and rock the runway with my 24 karat collection for springsummer10. I love all of you and appreciate all your positive support and I know it will get me far. Thank you!! And also thank you to everyone that voted me for best brand of 09 on iamthetrend.com Xox mariallia
Posted on 08/26/2009 3:33 PM Comments (13)
August 25, 2009Katy Perry this saturday in L.A.!!!! COME =]
Buzznet was nice enough to invite me to this show and now I want to see you there!! If you are in the area you should come out and have some fun! Its at the Hollywood Palladium, get your tickets now!
xo marialia
Posted on 08/25/2009 10:29 AM Comments (2)
August 21, 2009Fashionista: RECES$IONISTA"It's a common misconception that you have to spend a ton of money to look good- that's false."
Whether you are feeling the wrath of the economy or not, we all love to get a good bargain on cute clothes! To have great style, and a style that is your own, you don't need to be draped in designer duds and own twenty pairs of loubuttoins (although that would be nice!) All you need is something anyone can have: c o n f i d e n c e. As a designer, I frown upon stores like Forever21 because they copy fellow high end designers' designs, remanufacture them overseas, and sell them for super cheap. But as a consumer, even I can't resist a really cute top for $12.80. My closet ranges from designer clothing to no name clothing purchased at thrift stores and stores like Ross or TJ Maxx. I feel like I could wear a potato sack sometimes, make it my own, and still look great because I have confidence in my style & wardrobe. The outfit below (minus the shoes and handbag) was all under $20. Heartshaped lolita glasses, no-brand black tank top, elastic belt from Forever21, and a four dollar houndstooth print skirt from the thrift store that I also wear as a dress.
This week I'm going to be a babe on a budget. I'm going to do some online shopping and score five amazing outfits—head to toe looks—all for under $100 each. Enjoy...
Outfit #1:
I love this top. Super cute with denim or high waist shorts if you don't want to show your midriff!
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Bleached skinny ripped jeans $27.80 @ forever21.com
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TOTAL: $97.80
Outfit #2:
Colorblock ruffle dress $11.99 @ wetseal.com
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Betsey Johnson heart heels size 7.5 $49.99 @ ebay.com WOW I wish these were in my size because I would totally get them. Cutest shoes in the world!
Total: $98.98
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Black rampage sequin flats $21 @ rampage.com (I have these in hot pink!)
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Satin ribbon bow headband $2.80 @ forever21.com
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TOTAL: $60.80
Outfit #4:
MUST-HAVE! h.i.p. applique back top $18.90 @ nordstroms.com Applique back tops are amazing and really in right now! This one from nordstroms is gorgeous and inexpensive!
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BF bermuda short $22.50 @ wetseal.com ...because sometimes short-shorts are just trashy.
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A tailored jacket looks great over a long top and gives you an edgy-sophistcate look when paired with distressed denim. It's a shame to cover up that gorgeous flower back top, but sometimes it just gets cold! Love this basic blazer & I think I might just have to order it. Anything ruched (gathered) is very figure complimenting.
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TOTAL: $86.20
Outfit #5:
Peace sign tank $6.98 @ hottopic.com
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SO NERDY & SO CUTE! I love pairing things that don't really match together- who would have thought a striped cardigan and neon purple peace sign shirt would be cute together?
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Ruffle skirt $14.80 @ forever21.com I have a black ruffle skirt like this that i have had since I was 14 and I still wear it! So versatile & can be mixed and matched with so many things.
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Slouchy knee high flat boot $18 @ makemechic.com Don't afraid to pair black with brown! I love flat slouchy boots they look good with anything, and I can't wait to get a ton of new colors for fall!
TOTAL: $68.78
Accessory of the week: I know these are over $100 but I can't get over them! Shut up, Jeffery Campbell, these are so frreeaaking amazing...
UNICORN HEELS! They come in other colors but my vote is on the black ones...$121 @ lulus.com
Random item of the week:
MEOW! A crocheted kitty-cat bonnet. Would you wear this? $20 @ msfitts13.etsy.com
Which outfit is your favorite? I love every single on of them & would get them all! What stores do you like to shop at?
XOXO, MARIALIA
Posted on 08/21/2009 2:15 AM Comments (31)
Please vote for me MARIALIA- best upcoming brand of 2009!iamthetrend.com, an independent clothing and art site was nice enough to acknowledge my fashion brand, MARIALIA, as one of the ten best upcoming brands of 09. Please vote for me!
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Thank you, I love you all and your support always means the world to me xoxo
Posted on 08/21/2009 12:11 AM Comments (11)
August 14, 2009Fashionista: Cutie Overload!!!Before I start with this week's fashion picks, I want to tell you that today is the last day to enter my contest!!! You can enter as many times as you please, so click HERE to play!
“Ask yourself, are you sure this world is for you? And are you sure you are the right person to survive this world - the fashion world, a world with no rules, no laws?”
I could go on for days about how f*cked up this industry is half the time, and all the bullsh*t that has to be put up with. It's incredibly cutthroat, difficult, overwhelming, exhausting, and will eat you alive all at the same time. But the key to survival is unconditional love. And in the midst of all the stress and chaos, there is nothing more uplifting to me than "cute". It alleviates so much stress and tension and lately, more than ever, I have been paying more attention to adorable cuteness that is mixed into fashion. It totally lifts your spirits! Cute-ness Therapy? Count me in. Bunny slippers, animal shirts, and other ridiculously cute things aren't just for kids anymore... Here some of my favorite picks that make my heart smile :)
Outfit #1
Super cute polar bear dress!
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NEW! LOVE THESE!
Outfit #2:
Cute beyond words, $179 @ rocketworld.org POLAR BEAR HOODIE! I HAVE TO HAVE THIS!!!
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Forever 21 has the cutest dresses!
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Flat boots in every color and style are my favorite for fall. Can you tell? Haha.
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White plaid button up @ thisnext.com Tuck this into the jumper dress; super cute!
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Bunny mary jane shoes $32 @ emandsprout.etsy.com I just ordered these and cannot wait to get them!
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Random item of the week:
Dessert candles! All the sweet without the calories, what could be better? $13-$22 @ shop.sherwoodforest.com Which item/outfit is an absolute must-have? I'm going with the fuzzy polar bear hoodie!!! PS- today is the last day to enter my contest! Click HERE to win a custom MARIALIA design for back-to-school!!
xo, marialia
Posted on 08/14/2009 8:06 AM Comments (27)
August 5, 2009Fashionista: Inspiration is everywhereI think fashion is about suspense and surprise and fantasy. It’s not about rules.
Often times when I go out—to events, or even to my own fashion shows, I get a lot of stares... but it's most definitley not in a good way! Last week I was trying to walk down Santa Monica Blvd in a mermaid style skirt that limits my strides to the most minimal steps, fake flowers all over me, and five inch heels. It wasn't very fun trying to cross the street. But then about fifty models dressed in crazy circus attire and insane hair styles leave the salon and start walking to the venue as well and I suddenly feel more at home, haha. In times like these, I usually just keep my head down and act like there's nobody around. Most of the time, I'll even forget I'm wearing something ridiculous and wonder why the person across the street is staring. People yelling out their car; honking; taking photos—it was a circus, literally. But thats what I love about it! We have the power to wear something so ridiculous and out of the ordinary that anyone who walks by you is bound to remember that outfit the next day. We are modern day artists; wearing our masterpieces rather than framing them to hang in a gallery. Creativity within fashion, taste, and personal style is all rooted from inspiration. With the right mind and vision, fashion is something that can be so artistic to the point where it becomes ridiculous. That's my favorite. This week I will show you the most irrelevant, crazy things from everyday life and how to result it's inspiration into a wicked outfit. Think outside the box :)
INSPIRATION:
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LOVE THIS TOP! Ida white chiffon cake top $22 @ angiehearts.net
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Hocuspocus glitter tights in brown $18 @ modcloth.com
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GORGEOUS! sequin dress by Jovani $400 @ bettercloset.com
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VS sparkling lipstick in "on fire" $12 @ victoriassecret.com
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Max & Cleo kimono dress $90 @ overstock.com
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Flower Garden high waist velvet skirt and matching tube bra top (its not a dress, its two seperates!) available for custom order @ marialiaxo.com
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Flowering Herbs body spray $11 @ bathandbodyworks.com
Which one is your favorite? Mine is the flower one and the cupcake outfit.
XO, Marialia
Posted on 08/05/2009 8:29 AM Comments (22)
August 3, 2009photos, just because.
i have so many photos but i can never have enough! most of these are all recent within the past week or two, haha. do you like to document life as much as possible? i think its important. otherwise we forget.
Posted on 08/03/2009 9:31 PM Comments (8)
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