Entries from August 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011

Monday
Aug082011

Mixed Bag: Bright Welcome

Alex of AVE Styles wows us again with this delightful creation! We all need a splash of pink in our lives!

Epiphanie Pink Clover
Floral Cami // Top Shop
Mustard Blazer // Dress Rail
Skinny Jeans // Allsaints
Ankle Boots // Rupert Sanderson
Turquoise Earrings // Mimi Boutique
Necklace // Kate Spade
Sunglasses // Oliver Peoples
Lipstick // Yves Saint Laurent





Alexandra Evjen is a fashion stylist and founder of AVE Styles. You will find her regularly styling photo shoots, digging through closets, reading every fashion magazine she can get her hands on, frequenting coffee shops and enjoying the company of friends and family.

Wednesday
Aug032011

Crap Shoot

Today Nardia Cooper of New Zealand shares her "crap" shots with us, but more importantly, her inspirational story.

Several years ago while in pursuit of her diploma in Photographic Imaging, Nardia became ill. The treatment left her with vision damage which ultimately causes her eyes to shut down or be riddled with blind spots. She says, "This leads to quite a few Crap Shoots even with digital as I have trouble seeing where my focus lies within an Image. When I manual focus I find it very hard to obtain sharp focus."

The subject of Nardia's first photo is a friend of hers who just started a photography business.

Nardia says, "I truly love it and it so totally reminds me of her as it seems to have some of her boundless energy with all the bokeh and lens flare!"


The second image is of Nardia's friend and a few young girls during a promo shoot.

Nardia writes "this is also crap as it is out of focus too but it is dreamy and surreal and is one I love so much I have framed it!"

Nardia, we can't thank you enough for sharing your "crap" shots today.  We love celebrating the story behind each photo!


Want to come play with us in Crap Shoot? Send your crappy, but make your heart smile shots to us at media@epiphaniebags.com. Don't forget to include a little back story and a brief bio about yourself. Lastly, please note "Crap Shoot" in the subject line. Thanks!


 

Tuesday
Aug022011

Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie? // Paris

Our next stop in Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie? is so fabulous, we have a bag named in her honor. It is of course the one, the only - Paris!

Let's join Erin as she travels to Europe for the first time. Turquoise Lola functioned as her faithful accessory charged with accommodating a Canon 50D, two lenses, personal items and water.

Erin wrote that her life dream was to sit in front of the Eiffel Tower. We're so happy you made that dream come true!


While in Paris, Erin suggests the following:

1)  Sit in front of the Eiffel Tower with a baguette and bottle of wine right before sunset, to watch the tower transform into a lighted beauty.  
2)  Rent a bike or walk the city.  My girlfriend and I spent 2 days walking the city and taking in the culture.  So much is missed when riding the Metro.
3)  Have dinner at Le 404, which was our one splurge meal in Paris.  Recommended by a friend, it has the most amazing moroccan food.  And try the mojitos, they are to die for.
4)  Wander through a cemetery in Paris... Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise, is one of the largest.  The history and architecture of the tombs are amazing.
5)  Notre Dame is so peaceful and breathtaking.  You can also climb to the top for a birds eye view!
And a side note:  Get some basic French down and use it... the locals are much more friendly when you attempt to speak their language!

 

Erin at Le 404, mojito in hand.


That was fun, Erin! Thanks for sharing your first journey to Paris with us!


Attention all those who own Epiphanie bags! We know you've been to some fabulous places. Or live in some incredible, travel-worthy cities for that matter. We want to hear from you! Send a few shots and your list of 5 favorite things to do in that location to media@epiphaniebags.com.  Include a short bio about yourself and note "Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie?" in the subject line. Thanks!

 

Monday
Aug012011

Mixed Bag: Have a Teal Party

We're feeling very summer chic today with Alex Evjen's Have a Teal Party creation. How fabulous is that pleated skirt?


Turquoise Lola Epiphanie Bag
Top :: Joy
Skirt :: Jane Norman
Sandals :: River Island
Earrings :: House of Harlow
Jade pendant :: Dorothy Perkins
Sunglasses :: Kurt Geiger
Belt :: Wet Seal
Tea Cup :: My Deco
Nail Polish :: Scotch Naturals

Have a great week everyone!





Alexandra Evjen is a fashion stylist and founder of AVE Styles. You will find her regularly styling photo shoots, digging through closets, reading every fashion magazine she can get her hands on, frequenting coffee shops and enjoying the company of friends and family.

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