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With our love for Halloween, costumes and fashion, Artsy Apparel wanted to do a special post for this upcoming holiday!

Costumes on the Runway

Fall is officially here! Which means one step closer to Halloween ;)

Launch Fashion Show and NYFW  already ended and I thought it would be interesting to know what High-Fashion costumes would look like on the runway. Some would disagree to this idea that costumes should serve the purpose of one's personal enjoyment (oh you know LARPING ;P)  BUT! My curiosity has got the best of me.

(Source: Elle.com, Designer: Betsey Johnson, Costume: Ballerina)

This first costume inspired look is by the wonderful and spontaneous Betsey Johnson. Just by looking at the bright vibrant colors I knew that it belonged to Betsey (plus the necklace states her name on it). I can tell that this outfit is Ballerina-like due to the fabric being used (tulle) and the shape of garment (round shaped skirt). I also love the purple tint to the look (can you guess why? :) )

(Source: Elle.com, Designer: Unknown, Costume: Tinker Bell)

The second costume inspired look is Tinker Bell. What gave it away? Besides the greenish gold hue, the huge bun  depicts the character very well. I do admire the corset look (especially when it's sweetheart shape!) I can't forget about the pleated detail (it reminds me of leaves!)  This garment could also represent Poison Ivy. Overall, I feel that this look should have been a one piece or at least have more coverage.

Can't wait to see more extravagant ideas that will be on the runway!

Stay Classy My Friends

~ Jenny

Artsy Apparel Giveaway

As promised here is the prize for the giveaway that we will be hosting this month! There will be 2 winners (one guy and one girl). The girl chosen will receive a pack of items that includes 1 bow clip, 1 set of small bow clips, 3 necklaces, 3 earrings, 2 bracelets (cuff and slap-on), 2 rings, and 1 keychain. (whew!)

 The guy who wins will also receive a pack that includes a pouch, two wrist jewelry pieces (of different styles) and a face mask-- perfect for Visual Kei lovers!

To enter:

 1) Must be a fan of us on our Facebook 
 2) Like & Comment the giveaway post

Good Luck to Everyone!

Love, Artsy Apparel

All items were purchased from Sweet Poison Cupcake and Lokisa.

Dolly Dynamite Review: Kawaii Hime Bag (Green)

NOTE: This is an honest opinion about the product when purchased

(Dolly Dynamite: Kawaii Hime Bag in Green)

Dolly Dynamite had quite the sale over the 4th of July weekend!  I was astonished with the lovely dresses to adorable bags that were oh so irresistible! This little gem caught my eye and stole my heart. I loved how bright and adorable this kawaii hime bag is with the bow (Yes the bow does boost up the level of cuteness >.< ). For those who have a certain preference this bag does come with a strap.  

Artsy Apparel and Dolldelight

Jenny and I have modeled for Dolldelight at two conventions this year so far: SacAnime Winter 2013 and Fanime 2013!

SacAnime 2013 was the first time we ever met Cyril Lumboy-- sweet, smart, professional and cute as a button! The fashion show took place the Friday of the convention where many indie J-Fashion designers competed-- the winning collection earning a free booth in Artist Alley at SacAnime Summer 2013! Although Dolldelight didn't compete, Lumboy was a special fashion guest for the show. Jenny and I rocked the kimono-inspired ensembles: the Koi Kimono (Jenny) and Wind Symphony (myself)!

A few months later Gina and I became official models for Dolldelight and got the opportunity to attend another fashion show at Fanime. This time Cyril introduces her new dress: Her Rockin' Highness. Gina was lucky enough to wear the latest outfit while I wore the elegant Kuro Ero. Both our dresses sure did turn heads and compliments as well! Sadly the collection that was shown are retiring, but no fear! Cyril will make a new collection as we speak and something to look forward to ;) We both would like to thank the whole Dolldelight team again for their hard work and dedication. We will be seeing you again in the future <3 


~ Gina and Jenny

Artsy Apparel x Richard Hallmarq

Jenny and I are extremely thankful and fortunate to be able to attend a very special fashion show this past weekend-- Sacramento's and Project Runway season 11's Richard Hallmarq!  Located at The Park Ultra Lounge, Jenny, myself and our lovely guests to the event enjoyed the intimate setting, photo booth and the musical guest and guest model Jill Jones (her music reminded me a lot like Prince-- and who doesn't like Prince's music? Honestly.)!  Hallmarq was a very fashion forward designs made with comfortable yet well draped jersey-- and as if his designs weren't inspiring enough, he opened his show with a touching speech about following dreams, having faith, pursuing what you love, passion and being humble.  It's good to see that, unlike some, there are still people who can still stay level-headed after exposure to fame.

 

Hallmarq's collection consists of women's dresses with a twist of casual (yes you guessed it!) jersey knit fabric for comfort. All dresses are black and white which is perfect because with a touch of bright colored accessories the consumer will be able to stand out from the rest of the crowd. The outfits will posses a trendy yet luxurious feeling for going out. The draping of his garments symbolizes the soft feminine touch, but edgy.  One garment that stood out was a dress that had a hood. This is rare among any outfit I have seen. It is a great alternative since the weather in Sacramento can be windy if you decide to go around town for an event such as this. To leave off with this post I decided to link a video to Hallmarq's last words for the night about his passion, dedication, and gratitude. 

~ Gina and Jenny

A Special Thank You!

Artsy Apparel is extremely blessed for our friends and families who have supported us through our Facebook pages—after a few days of us politely spamming your news feeds we finally not just made our ‘100 fans’ goal, but exceeded it (don’t worry—the spam is over!)! We are also connected on Twitter (@ArtsyApparel) and Tumblr (artsyapparel.tumblr.com) for those who wish to follow us on different social media sites! Because we are extremely thankful to those who have supported us, Jenny and I have been brainstorming something special for you all!

As a special thank you for the love and support of our pages we are going to give away 3 prizes for you lovely people! (Gina and I are still planning on the awesome prizes for you we just have too many ideas on it). Once we have made the final decision we will have a post on Facebook letting you know about the details. We are very excited that we have a large number of people who have encouraged us since the beginning of our blog. We enjoy talking about our passions to the community who can relate. In return, we are also open to any suggestions on our blog if you want to discuss a specific topic. 


Again thank you for this is only the beginning towards our journey!


Love Artsy Apparel, 
Gina and Jenny