Each week I will feature a fashionable item in the blog. If you think yours could fit this style, please add a photo to the photo pool in flickr.
GilBea's Fashion & Handmade Flickr Group
If you are a new fashion designer, spotted a new trend, want to submit your own look, or need help with some new clothes you got, drop me a line!
I will get back to you as soon as posible, and probably you will appear in the blog if you want to =)
Merry Christmas (why am I always late on that one?) and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Again, job got in the way of blogging.... sorry! And now I need vacations so I am going to spend New Years in Edinburgh! YAY! I will tell you more about it when I come back but I have heard it is a great night there. (I hope to not die frozen there)
However, as some of you already know, I couldn't forget to edit the last issue of VivaLaModa! Yes, the last issue was released a few weeks ago but I was too busy to properly introduce it to all of you =)
I really hope you like it, and remember, we are always looking for new hot topics, collaborators, ideas, comments, and advertisers!! So just contact me or post here if you want to collaborate, have a great idea or want to advertise in January issue.
This issue is super co
ol!! The Uniform Project, Designer Spotlight, Gift Guides (I know, a little too late now lol), and a long etcetera, as well as tons of fashion of course!
And to celebrate, I want to offer a half page ad again the the next issue of VivaLaModa!
Win a Half Page Ad in January issue of VivaLaModa!!!
Anyone who has a blog can participate! (Well, as far as you want to advertise something of course hehe) All you have to do is spread the word about VivaLaModa magazine! Write a blog post about it, that's it! And I will make the ad for the winner if he wants! :)
Rules:
Write in your blog (a blog entry and not just a link on the side) about VivaLaModa magazine (doesn't matter if the blog post is not in English). You can ask me for images if you need any screenshots, etc. If not, you can find images and banners here: http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc/link.html
Leave a comment in this post with a link to the blog post.
I will select the winner from the comments with a random number generator.
This giveaway ends January 11th at midnight EST. Good luck and thanks a lot!!!
Yes, I have FREE WORLD WIDE SHIPPING on all the items in my shop from Nov 27th to 30th! =) Also on any custom orders you place during those dates. Who doesn't like silk accessories? And silk jewelry?
Wow! I love the colors of this scarf! I think it will look great with those black/grey/brown winter coats we all have ;)
This is a colorful and fresh looking spring/fall shawl in cotton.I have used a painting technique and let the ink flow a bit make it looks like watercolor. This cambric cotton is thin and very soft. You can wear it in many different ways. Flat on your head as a bandana or around your neck. Make it crinkled, twist it when it is damply and leave it to dry. The colors are different warm nuances of purple,brown,dark brown,fuchsia,orange and moore nuances of these. This shawl is a one of a kind. The fabric in this shawl is made by me in my atelier using the silksqreen technique.
Leave a comment in this post with your favourite item and a way to contact you (email or etsy link. Leave a contact or I won't be able to place you in the draft).
I will select the winner from the comments with a random number generator.
This giveaway ends November 24th at midnight EST. Good luck!
If you are a seller and want to offer an item for a giveaway, contact me (see contact details in last section of left column)
Yeah! We might not celebrate it much here in Spain, but I remember how much fun it was in the US.
So I have selected a few items that I think would be great as halloween costume, accessories or makeup! What do you think and what are you planning for this Halloween? What costume are you going to you wear?
Also, you can buy advertisment spots in November issue of VivaLaModa till end of this week, so please hurry up! =) 5500 readers each issue and counting! More info on advertising: Advertise in VivaLaModa magazine.
And I have some news on that. I will be donating 10% of November issue advertisment income to a charity: Akanksha's School Project for their new schools in Mumbaiand Pune, so every child in India gets a chance to go to school. This will be donated throughThe Uniform Project, a very cool project you must check out (hint: it will be featured in November issue!)
First of all, I am so sorry I have been out of the blogging world for so long! I went on vacations to the US in August and after that I found I had tons of work to do at my job.. so tons of overtime.. arghhh!!
But I am finally back! And I promise some fashion reviews, gift guides, etc from next week on, when I have some more free time :)
However, as some of you already know, I couldn't forget to edit the last issue of VivaLaModa! Yes, September issue was released a couple weeks ago but I was too busy to properly introduce it to all of you =)
I really hope you like it, and remember, we are always looking for new hot topics, collaborators, ideas, comments, and advertisers!! So just contact me or post here if you want to collaborate, have a great idea or want to advertise in November issue.
In the meantime, I know I announced a giveaway for a half page ad for Sept issue and that it never happened and I never announced a winner. I was so bussy before going on vacations that I just couldn't finish the contest. I am terribly sorry for that and I deeply apologize.
However, I decided to do the contest again!!! Perfect for the Christmas season, yay!
Win a Half Page Ad in November issue of VivaLaModa!!!
Anyone who has a blog can participate! (Well, as far as you want to advertise something of course hehe) All you have to do is spread the word about VivaLaModa magazine! Write a blog post about it, that's it! And I will make the ad for the winner if he wants! :)
For everybody who already participated in last giveaway, you do not have to participate again if you don't want to, I will count you too in this giveaway with your past blog post! And thanks so much for participating :)
Rules:
Write in your blog (a blog entry and not just a link on the side) about VivaLaModa magazine (doesn't matter if the blog post is not in English). You can ask me for images if you need any screenshots, etc. If not, you can find images and banners here: http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc/link.html
Leave a comment in this post with a link to the blog post.
I will select the winner from the comments with a random number generator.
This giveaway ends October 25th at midnight EST. Good luck and thanks a lot!!!
This week: Half Page Ad in Sepember issue of VivaLaModa
Yes! I know it is not a real object, but some of you bloggers, sellers, webmasters, etc might like the opportunity of having a half page ad in the september issue for FREE! This giveaway includes the graphic design of your ad if you need it! =)
Anyone who has a blog can participate! (Well, as far as you have something to advertise of course hehe) All you have to do is spread the word about the magazine!
Rules:
Write in your blog (a blog entry and not just a link on the side) about VivaLaModa magazine (doesn't matter if the blog post is not in English). You can ask me for images if you need any screenshots, etc. If not, you can find images and banners here: http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc/link.html
Leave a comment in this post with a link to the blog post.
I will select the winner from the comments with a random number generator.
This giveaway ends August 2nd at midnight EST. Good luck and thanks a lot!!!
Yes, I know it has been a long time since I last posted. And that I disappeared without saying a word lol. I went on vacations! to GERMANY! And I was so busy trying to finish editing the VivaLaModa july issue before leaving that I totally forgot to update the blog. My apologies to all the fashion addicts out there ;)
However, be happy now! Not because I am back hahaha but because the 4th issue of VivaLaModa is online now! (totally FREE!)
I really hope you like it! Feel free to post comments, new ideas, suggestions, topics you would like to see, etc here or emailing me (You can see the email in the magazine website).
And this is a post full of announcements because my shop is in the galleria of PapernStitch until August 16th! Please visit it here: http://www.papernstitch.com/
And my shop can be seen here: http://papernstitch.com/shop/gilbea Please heart my papernstitch shop! I need hearts hearts hearts! (2 shops with most hearts win a prize!) =)
Thank youuu!
Also, relating the magazine, I am trying to get together some gift bags for the collaborators that have written most for the magazine. Since the zine doesn't make much money, I am trying to ask for freebies and samples from handmade/vintage sellers. If anyone wants to participate let me know! In exchange your items will be reviewed in November issue of VivaLaModa! =) yay!
And for the blog fans, let me say that I am not abandoning the blog at all and that more fashion is coming your way, starting with summer dresses trends! =)
Yes yes I know!! It should me a Monday giveaway but internet doesn't like me this week lol.
This week: Photographic print of your choice by Tim Irving
He has all these super cool looking photos in his shop, and some of them are from Spain!!! Gotta love that ;) They have this... magical feeling.
Winner will choose 1 print from Tim's shop.
Rules to enter:
Visit Tim Irving's shop and pick a favourite item.
Leave a comment in this post with your favourite item and a way to contact you (email or etsy link. Leave a contact or I won't be able to place you in the draft).
I will select the winner from the comments with a random number generator.
This giveaway ends June 22nd at midnight EST. Good luck!
If you are a seller and want to offer an item for a giveaway, contact me (see contact details in last section of left column)
By the way, THANKS A LOT to everybody who wished me a happy Birthday! You are the best!! =)
Yes. I am 25 years old. ACK! Feels like an eternity and like the rest of my life will pass in a moment. I can't believe 25 years passed already... and I didn't even fully use them! Can I get a refund please??? =) I haven't done anything interesting in my 24th year, so for me, this is a retake on the 24th one. I will kept telling people I'm 24 lol. Let's see if I can get to do something worthy with this next year!! (I do really hope so!)
So, because it is my bday and I want to, I am sharing with you some of my favs. You can buy me anything you see there heheheeee
Cobalt Blue is a color all designers have used in different collections, and even though it looks more like a winter color, it is also used in many summer collections! Made famous in the 80s, it is now back!
Why? Well, in my opinion, cobalt blue is a color that looks good on ANYONE! Blondes, brunettes, redheads, etc! Yup. Don't believe me? try it on! Start with a small touch like a brooch, a silk scarf on the neck, a headband. Then build up from there, combine a cobalt blue shirt with your clothes. Or maybe a coat, why not? It will brighten those fall and winter days.
But beware! It looks good on anyone, but not with any other color! Use black, grey, white, silver for a more sophisticated look. Other people recommend to combine with yellow or brights like red, pink and green. For me that is too much color, but it all depends on you :)
You can also range from electric cobalt blue to softer tones, but I rather do the medium tones or deeper ones.
And of course I have picked a small selection of cobalt blue clothes and accessories for you!
This week: Special Event pierced earrings by EarthsOpulence
Wow I love these earrings!!! =) Perfect for summer by the way.
Plump Black Onyx teardrop briolettes 11x8mm are wired on 12K gold-filled 24 gauge wire, with soft cranberry freshwater pearls and Swarovski 4mm bicones in Light Smoked Topaz. The french earwires are 14K gold-filled.The earring dangles measure about 1 1/2 inches; overall length about 2 1/8 inches.
Leave a comment in this post with your favourite item and a way to contact you (email or etsy link. Leave a contact or I won't be able to place you in the draft).
I will select the winner from the comments with a random number generator.
This giveaway ends June 14th at midnight EST. Good luck!
If you are a seller and want to offer an item for a giveaway, contact me (see contact details in last section of left column)
One of the reasons I have been so busy is the editing of VivaLaModa! It was finally published online at beginning of May and so far got really great reviews! =)
So... the new issue of VivaLaModa (the handmade fashion online zine) is out!!!
This third issue has 104 pages full of goodies picked by 24 collaborators. As always, it mainly focuses on handmade & vintage items, and anything related with them, this time with a special take on the wedding season with two big articles: A Vegas Wedding with vintage dresses, and Unique Wedding with custom made gowns.
I specially love the designer spotlight (this issue the designer interviewed is Kate Towers, also on the cover), Get Joan's look (the sexy secretary at Mad Men... who doesn't just adore that show?) and Top 10 fashion items (a collection of 10 items every woman should have in her wardrobe!).
I really hope you like it! Don't forget to check the amazing collaborators and advertisers that made this magazine idea a real thing.
And if anyone wants to advertise in the next issue, find information and rates here: http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc/advertise.html (ads starting at $25 and I make ads at no extra cost)
So, do you like it? Any topic ideas for next issue?
If you like it and want to know when the next one is out, subscribe!
See a smaller version of the magazine here. Please visit the website to see the full version.
This week: Vintage velvet dress by peaceandloveck Wow, I definitely adore this dress! Seriously! It is a relaxed-night-out-but-in-a-party-mood dress, what else could you ask for? And it fits S/M/L, yay! =)
This dress is the epitome of rocker-edgy vintage style. It has a front exposed zipper, a front v-neck, two 'hidden' pockets, a velvet exterior, and it is dark purple; need I say more? This dress would look great with a pair of ripped black tights and doc martens. I'm getting goosebumps already.
Info: brand: EXP - jeans by express size on tag: 7/8 est. size: small/medium/large(great both as slouchy look and fitted look) fabric: 100% cotton color: dark royal purple condition: amazing vintage - perfect!
Leave a comment in this post with your favourite item and a way to contact you (email or etsy link. Leave a contact or I won't be able to place you in the draft).
I will select the winner from the comments with a random number generator.
This giveaway ends June 1st at midnight EST. Good luck!
If you are a seller and want to offer an item for a giveaway, contact me (see contact details in last section of left column)
Wow.... already a month I don't update the blog! I am so sorry!!! I am alive and back here so don't worry, you'll see many more of my posts =)
Work and extra projects took most of my free time and I just couldn't blog anymore, but here I am again!
Today I do not bring fashion, but photography that reminds me of Spring. Finally, the bad bad weather is going away and it is warm enough to sunbathe (yay!)..... Me = Happy =)
You can never have too many accessories. Add this sparkly gold and black sequinned, beaded belt to your collection. The belt is made in the style of a cumber bun. label: none size: M fits like size: medium, large material: rayon, sequins, beads condition: mint MEASUREMENTS (doubled where applicable) length: 31.4"/79.7cm
Leave a comment in this post with your favourite item and a way to contact you (email or etsy link. Leave a contact or I won't be able to place you in the draft).
I will select the winner from the comments with a random number generator.
This giveaway ends 26th April at midnight EST. Good luck!
If you are a seller and want to offer an item for a giveaway, contact me (see contact details in last section of left column)
Portugal is FANTASTIC! I encourage everybody to go on vacation there =) I only visited the north: Porto, Coimbra, etc, but next year I am going to Lisbon and south... can't wait!
And to celebrate my love for Portugal, it's food, landscapes, towns, super nice & friendly people, and everything in general, I have made a small selection of items from portuguese shops in Etsy.
You can now advertise in the next issue of VivaLaModa that will be out the first week of May. You can buy a half page, full page or double page ad, starting at $25, and if you can't make your own I will create the ad at no extra cost. What are you waiting for? Most of the readers are from US (70%), being the next most important countries UK, Canada and Australia. The current issue has already 6000 views from 5000 visitors and it still has 2 more weeks on the front page!! So what are you waiting for? Find more info and how to contact me at http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc/advertise.html
I just got the new hand fans made with my hand painted silk and they are fabulous! Sorry for the promotional post but I wanted to show you the new pieces =)
One is already sold, but the rest will become available soon in my etsy shop. If someone wants one of them, just let me know and I will list it.
These will be the only fans this year, unless I sell them all in 1 week and order more lol! So if you want one for yourself, as a gift (mothers day! *hehe*), etc... don't hesitate!
Thanks for looking ;)
Be ready for the next post on fashion accessories! =)
Ok... so headbands might not be in the sytlebook for this spring BUT! I just got a haircut and I can barely make a ponytail so... for the first time in my life (not including when I was a kid lol) I am going to wear a headband! Of course, I don't have any, so I turned my head to Etsy to see if I could find any I liked. I am all for thin headbands that are not too obvious lol - no fascinators (at least not until I get used to wearing headbands).
Headbands and hair pins, the things I am gonna need most these days (and probably for a long time cause I love this new haircut lol)!
Gloves! But not any kind of gloves... fetiche gloves are, as usual, leather gloves. This time, the extra long version with short sleeved tops, the more classic ones and the casual look ones, all of them are fashionable this season! I know Spring is here and the cold is leaving.. but until it is really gone, why not wear a pair of super soft and lovely leather gloves? =)
And here is a small selection that I found in Etsy:
I hope you like them! I haven't worn gloves all this winter, only once or twice lol Not beacuse it wasn't cold, but because I kept forgetting them!!
Also, I have open dates for Giveaways from next week on if anyone is interested! If anyone wants to giveaway an item or gift certificate, please contact me (email at the bottom of left column)
If you are a new fashion designer, spotted a new trend, want to submit your own look, or need help with some new clothes you got, drop me a line!
However, as some of you already know, I couldn't forget to edit the last issue of VivaLaModa!
