Make It Work...

And that's what it all comes down to.
There is one week before our collections is
due and presented to be judged by family, faculty
and peers.


Today, one of my teachers told me he was going to boo
me and that was pretty inspiring. As soon as he walked out
of the room I began to bawl... mainly, because I HAVE SO MUCH to do
in one week.

sew sew tired
ev


Anyone with a pro camera want to
take pictures at the show?
If so, email me at ev@evsaid.com

America's BEST Dance Crew

Congratulations to these boys!
The show will be airing on MTV in June. I hope you guys
will show your support and help vote for them.
My brother is the bottom right.

See Also:
Vicious Germz Official Site
Houston Rockets Launch Crew

Galleria Scouting

A few days ago we went model scouting at the Galleria.
Here are a few pictures of awesomeness.


Jen at Barneys
Dress by Marc Jacobs



These boots are pretty perfect. They are by Fiorentini + Baker.


Russian girl with cute hair cut.


I loved how put together this girl was. The eyelet
shirt is key to this lovely spring get up.


Everyone make Ashleigh get this hat. So good.

These next two weeks are pretty important for me so I am extremely
sorry for not updating. All my focus and attention is required elsewhere.

Also, still looking for a few models for the show. I am looking for high
fashion girls. 5'8 +
Email me with a head and body shot at ev@evsaid.com
Maybe you are interested or maybe you know someone who would be?

The fashion show is Friday, May 2 at 8 pm at 1300 Holman HCC Central gym.
Excited!

Sketching + Sewingly,
ev

WORK Room

Currently, working on my portfolio.
Ink, Water Color, Markers, and...
I am dedicating all day today and
tomorrow on this.

Creating is kind of expensive.

I need new shoes. :(

SCHOOL BREAK

YOU ARE GOING! Bring Presents, Confetti and your Dancing Shoes!

It's All About the Benjamin... Cho

I basically try to blog about things or ideas to reference
back to. I really liked Benjami Cho's Spring 2008 collection.
It wasn't anything too out of the ordinary but I really liked
the details and idea of it. I am a sucker for a beautiful silhouette
and the right fabric.




















The concept to this design is so simple yet to
work fabric into doing that is not an easy task.
That blouse would be such a nice addition to any
wardrobe particularly mine.





















I love the detailing and cut of those
pants. The rope detail is really interesting.


And I'm always such a nerd for stuff like this:






































So love how the ribbons tie the
Agate pieces together.





















Beautiful Silhouette





















Dress is a tad too short on her

Check out the rest of the Spring Collection on Nymag.com

See Also:
In Geological Fashion
Paris Fashion Week: Chalayan Rocks

Vent #1

My priority above everything is finishing this collection.
I don't want anything that represents me to... suck real bad. I
have high standards for everything I create.

The craziest part of everything is I made my first dress ever in December.
I mean I have been in the Fashion Design program since Spring 2006. My
passion has been styling and until December was everything I wanted. I really
like making things and choosing fabrics... I have spent more money on fabrics,
threads, trims, inks, and paper and NY then I have on clothes or shoes. :(

Our school has been really not cool to the collections class. First off, We have
to find our own models. We also have to find our own hair and make up people.
They also sold all the front row tickets before any students in the fashion department
even had a chance to buy any for our families. My parents have been the biggest support
system I have and it sucks that they cant get dibs on that. BOO!

I am pretty proud of the things I have made considering my experience. I love the
theme and I am hugely influenced by my surroundings, colors, and crazy awesome
sick patterns. I love the unexpected mixed with the expected to create something
you never expected to love.

This blog has really helped me archive all the things I want and can't
have. If I can't have them, someone else should, right??
But it goes beyond my materialistic side, it has helped me stay
inspired and continue doing and reading and researching the things I love.
Thank you to everyone who continues to visit this blog every day even
when I have not posted. :)

Yesterday, Anya, Ashleigh and I went museum hopping for
some inspiration/motivation. Here are a few pictures from our adventure.


Me and sexy Leggings by Chicle De Anya


Team Dope: Kevin and Ashleigh in Pattern Grading


CAMH


CAMH


MFAH


Made In China


Damien Hirst at MFAH


This is at the CAMH. Check out the Thom Browne sexiness.

Also, Thanks to Whitney for helping get me an
abundance of amazing hair and make up people.

The Two Tone Rule

Cheap Monday 2 Color Denim Jean
Urban Outfitters $65.00

These are crazy good. I love the contrast and abstract randomness
going on. I would have so much fun dressing these up. There is a fine
line between tacky and... not tacky. Therefore, keep your pieces modern
and elegant to avoid looking a hot mess.

No Sleep 'Till Brooklyn

You know what is really painful?
Kneeling down and a pin sticking half way
into the center of my knee.

Yeah...
Sorry for lack of updates but I have been way
too busy stabbing myself with pins and making
things I never knew I could make.
I will update with more things soon.

I love going into my internship since I get to see
all these lookbooks for Spring/Fall 2008, and
trend magazines.
There are so many things I want to blog about but
I seriously need to stay focused on this whole graduating thing.

Here is some randomness:

Williamsburg at 3 am stuff like this goes down


A friend and I in NY

School lately

Comic Strip leggings Anya made. For sale soon.



















My dress for collections and Anya



















My hand
























My sketching teacher

I am getting anxious.. there is less than a month for
my collections to be presented. I graduate mid May...
and I turn 23 May 31.
I want to move to NY but I need to go on a job hunt.
It is obviously impossible to find a job or room MONTHS
before a move.... Excitement, determination and hope is all
I can feel. I will ALSO be looking for a job mid May... Anything
to bring in the cash flow to reach my goals.

Late To Class

"Creativity has no nationality, so I don't want to leave any stones
unturned. I love understanding and seeing different cultures. At Christmas,
I hung out with a Maasai tribe, and I sang, danced, and drank with them. It
was the most amusing experience. I wasn't 'John Galliano the fashion designer.'
I was just their new friend. There were lions, tigers, and giraffes. We held hands,
we danced, and I didn't know what the real world was anymore. It was very
humbling, honest, and pure."
-John Galliano, Harper's Baazar, April 2008


I read an article on John Galliano in the new Harper's Bazaar yesterday.
I saw this quote and it sounded so magical and ... I basically want to get
drunk and dance with an African tribe too. Inspiring stuff.

See Also
Christian Dior Spring 2008 Couture

IF I was in NY This Week...

...you would find me here.


Target First Saturday presents Japanimated!
Arts and Cultures of Japan feat. DJ Muro



Cosplay has gone mainstream, judging by this week's Target First Saturday. To kick off the Takashi Murakami exhibit, the Brooklyn Museum is throwing a Japanese-themed party complete with taiko drumming, screenings of two anime classics and a documentary about an ex-geisha, and a gallery talk about the museum's collection of Utagawa prints. The party gets louder later in the evening with performances by two local bands of Japanese origin, and a hip-hop, funk, and soul set by Japan's DJ Muro. The kicker, though, is the costume contest — come dressed as your favorite anime or manga character for a chance to win a copy of the © MURAKAMI catalogue.

– Gerry Mak

Event Details
When
Sat Apr 5 (5-11pm)
Where
Brooklyn Museum of Art (200 Eastern Pkwy, 718.638.5000)
Price: FREE


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© MURAKAMI


Takashi Murakami, Hiropan
Japanese neo-pop artist

Takashi Murakami once said that Andy Warhol — to whom he's often compared — made art in order to distance himself from reality. Unlike Warhol, Murakami doesn't use his creations as cover-ups. He makes no bones about embracing pop culture in all of its gluttonous glory, designing handbags in collaboration with Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, making mass-produced tchotchkes, and beginning the title of his traveling retrospective with a copyright symbol. The Brooklyn Museum devotes two floors to more than 90 of Murakami's early works, from 1992 to 2000. But put away your checkbook — these pieces aren't for sale.
-Laura Raskin

Event Details
When
Sat Apr 5 - Sun Jul 13 (Wed-Fri: 10am-5pm / Sat & Sun: 11am-6pm)
Where
Brooklyn Museum of Art (200 Eastern Pkwy, 718.638.5000)


Source: Flavor Pill

Watch it!

I remember back when EVERYONE used a watch to tell time... Now it seems Blackberrys and Iphones have been reassigned the duty.

While doing a little "screen shopping," these watches stood out to me and helped me remember a time when we weren't so dependent on text messages and hand held computers.

I dig the vintage feel and I am a sucker for wooden jewelry. The ivory and ebony contrast is very unique. These would make a nice gift for anyone. Check out other cool styles on

Sacred Ways.

$49.00

I'm Just A Happy Kid...

My BFFRZ Linda is in town from NY for a family emergency.




Ashleigh and Linda




Linda's Vintage Ring from Paris


Brian and Lety

I've had a busy week.. sorry for lack of updates.
Quality over Quantity.
xo

The Importance of Color and Silhouette

Because everyone needs to see this.


Source: The Sartorialist

The Fabulous Life of...

School is consuming me.
Reading, researching and studying, sewing.
Draping, measuring, cutting...
Sketching, painting, and caffeine.

The school fashion show is May 2.
I hope some of you can make it.
Hit me up for details.

HTX

The best way to end March

SXSW: Less Is More

Chromeo <3