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!!!
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!!!
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! =)
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 second issue has 88 pages full of goodies picked by 20 collaborators. Again, it focuses on handmade/vintage fashion and includes articles like Get the look of, decoration ideas, fashion trends, kids trends, makeup, tutorials, recipes and much much more!!
I specially love the designer spotlight (this issue the designer interviewed is Bonzie, also on the cover), get chuck's look (Chuck from Pushing daisies) and Queen of Cards (photoshoot made by Isis for the magazine with items from european etsy sellers).
I really hope you like it! Don't forget to check the amazing collaborators and advertisers that made this magazine idea a real thing.
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.
I know I have really neglected the blog these last days! I feel really bad about it lol I was so busy with the magazine... But expect lots of fashion from now on, starting with: accessories! Oh, and there will be more giveaways ;)
First of all, VivaLaModa online magazine is getting superb critics and many blogs are talking about it! Yay!
If you like the magazine and would like to spread the word, I created bannersyou can post in your blog to link to the magzine! Thanks! =)
I revamped a little bit the magazine's website design to make it nicer aaaaand... Advertising is now open for next issue (issue #02) that will be published by the end of February! For more information and rates go read this.
This week's Giveaway: "Where the Faeries Go" Scarf by KreatedbyKelly
This scarf is super original! When I think of a scarf I always think crochet, but a patchwork scarf is a fantastic idea and totally original. Thank you Kelly!
Random patchwork in a tie-dyed yellow print, some purple calico squares, some aqua calico squares and a beautiful floral encompassing all the aforementioned colors. The beautiful floral print that makes up the back of the scarf is the inspiration for the patchwork.
All seams are serged for a professional finish even though you cannot see them. The patchwork is all completely top-stitched because I love the look of it.Scarf measures about 48" (1.22 meters) long & 5" (12.7 cm) wide.
Rather than use a batting for this scarf, I chose to use a heavy-weight interfacing. This will provide warmth without all the bulk.
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 18th January 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)
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!
