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carmenveal — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:05:26 +0000

Hey guys,

As a part of my companies 4 year anniversary (YAY), I decided to go with a facelift for my brand.

My blog is still hosted with wordpress just fancier and will include a REAL online store. So the new site is www.carmenveal.com or you can click here to head right over and subscribe.

All the content on this blog is already there and will include all the new content including DIY’s that you guys love.

Blog with you all soon over at www.carmenveal.com

XOXO,

Carmen

Bargain shopper score + look of the day

carmenveal — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:12:14 +0000

So, I scored this jacket for $4.00! I’m a bargain shopper, for no reason other then my love for saving money. On occasion Ill make a big purchase but I’m all for deals. When I do shop (because I make 80% of my clothing myself) I check out the clearance racks first. I wore this outfit yesterday happily that warm weather complimented my look. Both top and bottom are from Mandees.com.

Until next time…
XO,
Carmen

Tagged: fashion, Mandees, peplum, shirt, shop, skirt, style

My next Youtube fashion DIY will be…

carmenveal — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:29:11 +0000

I’ve kept this a secret long enough! My next Youtube video will be a tutorial on making this jumper. It’s a special one because it features three parts: how to make a long sleeve (or short or no sleeve) top, leggings and how to attach them for a one piece. This jumper is so versatile and is being worn by me today (with the brown blazer).

If you aren’t a subscriber on my Youtube channel, you can subscribe here. Video is being edited and will be posted by weekend.

Until next time…

XO,
Carmen

Tagged: art, artist, diy, fashion, jumpsuit, LOTD, style, youtube

Trip update & LOTD in a skirt I made

carmenveal — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:44:15 +0000

Hey guys!

So I’m back from my business trip to North Carolina for the 2013 Home Fashion Show in Hight Point. It was such an amazing three days of touring showrooms and testing out decor. It was my first market show as an interior decorator & buyer.

I’m back home and already at work! The organization I founded (Hope 4 Autism, Inc) was selected as a finalist for a monetary award by a local organization. So, today is all about preparing for my 5 minute presentation that’ll be presented in a room full of judges and spectators. I headed right over to my fav place (Starbucks) and got to work.

Here is the look of the day featuring a blazer and heels from Mandees.com, stockings from Target and a skirt I made

Here are a few pics from my trip to NC.

I have a new client to decorate a dining room for so Im off to search for a bench to re-upholster. Until next time…

XO,

Carmen

Tagged: art, artist, creative, decor, decorator, designer, diy, fashion, furniture, high point, Home, LOTD, luxury, NC, showroom, Starbucks, style

Home + Living | Traveling? Packing tips!

carmenveal — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:39:31 +0000

I want to share a neat and handy idea to minimize packing clutter and disorganization. I’m always asked how do I manage so many things at once. The answer is simple–organization! This applies to every area of my life, both professionally and personally, so take note .

I’m heading to NC for a home fashion show (I’m an interior decorator and furniture buyer for those of you who don’t already know). Ill be there for three days and have planned ahead to be as prepared as possible. I used ziploc bags to separate my outfits, shoes, accessories and toiletries.

This Kodak moment came about as I was wrapping up a conference call in preparation for my visit to the furniture showrooms. My arm candy was quite appealing

Down-sized my hair products to avoid carrying the (very large) containers they came in. I purchased a 12 pack of these mini containers for $1 (bargain shopper score), enforced the lid with elastic bands and put them in smaller ziploc bags.

Ill be on a direct flight to NC so I have to be ready for my visit to the showrooms. I have to be on the road no later than 5am so, I planned my outfit in advance.

I am so excited about this trip, the 80 degree weather and will share some amazing pics of the furniture! Be sure you’re following me on twitter, instagram and my Facebook fan page to keep up (twitter/Instagram: @carmenveal Facebook: @carmendveal).

Until next time…

XO,
Carmen

Tagged: buyer, creative, decor, designer, fashion, flight, furniture, high point market, Home, interior decorator, luxury, NC, pack, style, travel

Exposed butt problem? NO problem! | Jean DIY

carmenveal — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:18:25 +0000

Jeans are made “standard size”…yet, usually never fit my waist. I don’t always want to wear a belt…nor do I want the large waist to expose my underwear and butt. So, here is a quick solution.

I used elastic cut at 5 inches wide, scissors to create two slits in the jeans the length of the elastic (1.5in) (make sure its centered by using measuring tape to find the center of the back half of your waist), bobby pin (or clothes pin) to feed elastic through slits, and a hand needle/thread to sew through the jeans top layer as well as the elastic.

Now I happily bend and stand in confidence. If you need assistance, ask questions and ill be sure to help you master this super easy DIY.

Until next time…😉

XO,
Carmen

Tagged: clothing, diy, elastic, fashion, jean, pants, project, sew, shop, style