nike :: ellie goulding

So kudos to Nike! Even though Adidas beat you to the punch with its “Is All In“ singer/producer/songwriter not-just-athletes-wear-our-clothing campaign, I love what you’ve done. It starts with Ellie Goulding expressing her love of running and the joy of reaching its high.  You sense the passion of her music and running between scenes all while catching glimpses of exclusive Nike attire at work.

I don’t know how Nike and Adidas do it but they manage to give us such inspiration through their campaigns all while making us forget about their poor social responsibility skills.

Oh well, any excuse to hear Ms. Goulding’s absolutely adorable accent, right?. . . Enjoy!

 

London Fashion Week: Meadham Kirchoff

I was scrollin’ through my tweets yesterday and the lovely Saga Sig (photographer extraordinaire) posted some backstage pics from the Meadham Kirchoff Spring 2012 show.  I was intrigued by the cotton candy acid trip clothing and had to do more research on these guys.  Both Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchhoff graduated from Central Saint Martins and describe the Meadham Kirchoff brand as more of a handwriting not just a signature.  I like that.

I was able to find their runway show and you have to watch.  This was the best video I could find that didn’t dub the actual runway music.  I hate when people post runway vids and dub the music that was really playing.

You can definitely tell that Courtney Love, pixie stixs, and and maybe My Pretty Pony had some influence in their collection this season. The makeup is doll-like with bright blues, reds, and pastel poof dresses. I really appreciate designers who take their craft seriously but not necessarily the industry.

Just have fun with fashion already!

Besitos! silla

Betsey Johnson runway LIVE…

Pretty excited about this event tonight.  Not too long from now Betsey Johnson will be streaming her Spring 2012 Collection Live at 6PM for virtually everyone to see!

This woman is such an inspiration not only to the industry and but to many people who have been affected by cancer.  A breast cancer survivor herself, Johnson has been able to conquer it all!  A mother, grandmother, designer, entrepreneur,and philanthropist the list goes on.  What I love most about her collections is that they’re not so incredibly serious. Life is short and her pieces seem to express life at its fullest.

Click here to watch the whole show at 6PM with backstage coverage too!

Besistos! silla

RUTHIE DAVIS: MADE IN ITALY

With some serious architectural footwook design along with studs, spikes, and bolts Ruthie Davis has definitely made a name for herself in the fashion industry.  Made in Italy and sold in over 20 countries this superhero of a business woman knows what it takes to establish a prosperous company.   Before her designs waltzed onto the likes of Alicia Keys and Kim Kardashian, Signora Davis was guiding the great brands of Reebok and Ugg to reinvent themselves to a more trend conscience market.  I hope she’s not the one to blame for that seemingly endless Ugg boot trend.  Anyway, her shoe collection is stunning along with her handbags to match.

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I had the joy of meeting Ruthie Davis at the Neiman Marcus Atlanta where they had the pleasure of showcasing her FALL 2011 Collection.   Atlanta get ready because there is only a limited selection and limited sizes. It won’t take long for these vixens to walk into the right home for not only this season but many after.

Designer Ruthie Davis at Neiman Marcus Atlanta debuting her Fall 2011 Collection.

You had me Spike…

Fashion’s Night Out :: ATL to NYC ::

 

The day is finally here.  I’ve been waiting for this day for AT LEAST all my life. No, not really maybe a few months, but this year I will get to experience FNO in none other than the epicenter of fashion this side of the pond, New York City.  Fashion’s Night Out started 3 years ago on the eve before the official Fashion Week began with designer appearances at retail stores, celebrity appearances, and of course SALES! FNO has added numerous amounts of cities to this thrilling celebration Atlanta being one of them as of last year.

I remember attending a few events last year here in Atlanta with my fashionista in crime, Kristin from BellaModaEnt.com, and had a blast! Fashionista in crime this year, my momma!  So good.

Anyways, I highly recommend venturing into the city tonight (6PM-11PM) if you hadn’t planned to already. Actually, Atlanta isn’t the only city involved in the peachy GA.  Canton, Savannah, and Marietta have some shopping adventures planned as well.

I won’t be participating with you all here in ATL but I will definitely keep you updated on the chaos from the rotten apple.  Betsey Johnson and Patricia Field are certainly at the top of my list!

Click here to find out EXACTLY where to go.

Besitos! silla

Hello Dahling. . .

It has been incredibly difficult to come up with an introductory post since this is my first post as Silla Moda.  I don’t do well with bragging at least for the moment.  So here it goes. . . I design custom pieces in women’s apparel and accessories.  I am not extremely skilled or trained in constructing garments but I have a vision and more times than none am able to execute it well. I am a firm believer in always being able to do something better than before.  Practice makes perfect which is why I try to learn more and more each day about not only sewing but the fashion industry itself.

Currently, I am a server at a neighborhood restaurant to pay the bills of course and enrolled in an apparel and textiles program at a local university.  Somewhere in between my work, classes, and incredible personal life I find time to critique my craft.  Fashion is who I am and my pieces are my heart. Owning my own line hasn’t always been a passion of mine but fashion itself has.  I’m in the process of figuring out what avenue of the industry best suites my business desires. Here I would love to share with you all my  journey, my progress, as well as successes, failures, inspirations, motivations whatever the subject may be.  There is much more to come and hope you all enjoy.

Besitos! silla