No Longer Red, Thank you.

Here we are, Almost 2 years to the day since I wrote my first post ever for this very blog. My hair is no longer a bright, fiery shade of red that gave me the inspiration for my pin name, I've since switched it in for a kinder shade of blonde. My location of a thriving city with many cultures that brought so many waves of thoughts to me and that lit a fire of things I needed to put down on e-paper if you will, is no longer my home. I now live in a beach town that provides a completely different since of fashion: a relaxed, breezy since of living is painted into the garments worn by guests and locals. I will be honest, it's hard to write when you are trying to gain your footing again. That's always been the type of person I am- whenever I move, I take everything in around me(one being the fashion) and find a way to make it my own.  What I figured out here so far:  I have had times when I move and take in the surroundings and notice- I might as well be Willy Wonka surrounded by the cast of 90210(I seriously stand out). In these moments, it's easy to feel shaken. But the best part is you evolve. First off, some things might not work well in your new world - for me that was my wedges and heels I wore everyday(they don't cut it on the beach). But I've learned that the outlets here sell Michael Kors and Coach sandals that are cheaper than the stuff at Payless(No Joke)- But there were other pieces(mostly staples in my wardrobe that could be blended right in to my new clothing. Your style becomes something new-a little bit of your old world and a little bit of your new. Once you find this happy medium out- Suddenly the steps you take in your new life aren't so foreign but are fluid again. Here I stand a year after my move and look at this. Same jewelry I wore with that wrap around Purple dress from a previous blog post is now fitting in quite nicely with my floral top, ripped jeans, and Tommy Hilfiger Sandals. That's life though(even in fashion) it can be a constantly evolving recipe that just gets better every time you make it.

Would you do this to your eyelashes?

You all must read this article. I have to say, she looks great!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brit-co-/i-dyed--permed-my-eyelash_b_9479406.html?

How ya been?!?

WOW... it's been almost a year, my dear friends and I really needed this time. So much has changed- new job, location, new me... a blonde me actually(it was time for a change).  I've also discovered a transformative drink called coffee, liquid eye liner, and that sometimes you can never get enough sleep(but the memories that are made are worth it). I look forward to new posts with you all and thank you again for your beauty and emails asking for more.

XOXO

Gilda

When it gets cold outside...

 

 

A couple of this week's looks

 

 

 

How it really works...

     Hi Everyone! I thought today, we would cover something that is a common misconception. Many people think that the big theme parks that many of us save up all year to go to come up with all of their apparel(as well as hard lines) from one location, by a small group of people, and then it's made at one factory that the company owns(basically everything done at one place).  It is also wondered "Why can't a theme park just order 5 or 10 of an item and have it tomorrow so I can go home with the souvenir that I really want (basically a small amount ordered with quick turnaround time)? "
     So today , I will fill you in on the first part of this(you'll have to come back to find out about turn around time on the next post). The crazy thing is most theme parks have a lot of vendors that consult and collaborate with the theme park's buying and development teams. Let's say that a theme park wants to develop a hat and a tee shirt with the same art work. There is a good chance that these two items will be made by two different vendors(some vendors will only work in apparel, some hard lines, and others can do both.) Many places even work with multiple vendors on one type of item, like hats or tees.
    There is a good reason behind this. Many vendors offer different capabilities. Vendor A might be able to do Prints, Sublimation, and Embroidery while Vendor B can do Tie Dye, Sublimation, and Rhinestone embellishment. If you want a shirt that's printed and another that has rhinestone embellishment- guess what? You are going to have to put those two projects in two different vendors hands. There is also a different possibility. For example, Vendor A and Vendor B are both able to do sublimation. This could be a bigger strength for Vendor A plus the cost they will charge you per piece is lower as well. Instead of letting vendor B have this, you would give it to Vendor A.
   So that's the real story. The big theme parks don't have a magical one stop shop where everything is done. Places from all over the world have a hand in the items you browse through on the shelves.

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As always, Let your Fashionista Flag Fly!

Get ready...

Hi Everyone!

Now that the holidays are over and I have a moment(2016 is hot on the radar in fashion and I have been working like crazy on it), look forward to a post in the next 24 hours!

Happy New Year!!!

Gilda