Vanity Fair Best Dressed Challenge
I am ecstatic to share with you guys that I am…A FINALIST in Vanity Fair’s Best Dressed Challenge!
Here is the challenge in a nutshell; the challenge consists of the contestants (fashionistas like yourself) posting pictures on the Vanity Fair website, and the more people that vote for your pictures the more points you get!
I am honored to have gone so far in this competition. But now I need your help!
If you guys could just vote for my looks on the site HERE (you vote by clicking on the gray hearts below the pictures) I would be so so so happy!
I love you guys and I appreciate your support so much! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your votes ! You can vote multiple times a day! Also, if your really feeling nice… you can share this post! LETS WIN THIS!!
Love Love Love,
Brynn Elliott
Q&A: Eometrie Handmade
1. How did you get your start in designing jewelry?
I majored in Sculpture, and while in school I mostly worked with wood. Large scale installations and structural pieces were my forte, but after graduation I started traveling extensively, and I no longer had access to a big studio or woodshop. In order to keep creating, I looked for a way to work small. I’ve always loved jewelry – I’ll often wear a plain tee and black jeans paired with layered necklaces and big earrings to make a low-effort outfit. So I started making little wooden shapes that I could wear as earrings, and that’s where my brand got started.
2. What inspires you to create?
I’ve been traveling a lot over the past four years. Long periods of time spent in Nepal, the Pacific Northwest, Peru, Alaska, and the Southwest United States have provided me with rolls upon rolls of 35mm film. Looking back at my photos gets my into my studio groove: the colors and shapes in both nature and culture are a launching point for most of my designs.
3. What do you love about working with the materials you use?
Wood is a bit unconventional for jewelry, which keeps things exciting. It also makes designing a challenge… soldering is not possible on my wood pieces, so instead I have to come up with creative and attractive ways to make cold connections. Working with metal is challenging in a different way, but I love that it’s shapable, while my wood pieces must remain flat.
4. Do you have a favorite piece you have made ?
Right now I’m loving the bronze Baihni Cuff. It was my first cuff bracelet design, and pushed me in a new direction that I’m eager to run with. It’s also a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down, which is a quality I always value.
5. Describe your style aesthetic.
Boyish, simple, black on black on black.
6. Any current obsessions you would like to share?
Cacti, green tea, and Dusen Dusen.
7. What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
To persistently put myself out there.
8. What is the one jewelry piece you think is a “must-have” for every women?
An everyday necklace. Something that can be thrown on to spice up a simple boy tee for an easy outfit.
9. Any advice you would like to give to aspiring jewelry designers?
Don’t sell yourself short- you can find a way make anything you want.
10. Any exciting designing plans for 2013?
Well, I’ve got exciting travel plans… and those usually end up inspiring exciting designs. Some possible collaborations are on the horizon as well… you’ll have to wait and see!
Be sure to keep up with Eometrie Handmade on their facebook, and on their online shop.
wants of the week.
Spring Style with Lulus.com
Red is such a powerful color! I love to incorporate red into my wardrobe when I need an extra spicy kick. Luckily I found Lulu’s– an online shop that makes beautiful red dresses that can add a bit of a swing to any lucky lady’s wardrobe. Check out Lulu’s amazing collection of more red dresses like mine here! Oh..and if you need a special pair of pumps to take your outfit from day to night, you can find many to choose from, like my stiletto sandals here!
Are you ready to shop yet? Well, wait… there’s more!
Because Lulu’s loves Being Elliott readers so much they want to give you 15% off your entire order!!
Just use the code “BEINGELLIOT” when you check out and you will receive 15%. Please note that the code is case sensitive and is valid for customers in the U.S and Canada. The code is one use per customer and is valid from April 29, 2013 through May 1, 2013.
So get shopping ladies!
1. this lovely skirt from pour porter.
2. a fun pair of specs from owl optics.
3. the perfect necklace from another feather + imogene and willie.
I’m Blog Loving: Here & Now
Are you looking for a stylish blog with and a great personality ? Check out my sweet southern blogger buddy Jessica! Jessica is the creator of the super cute fashion and lifestyle blog Here & Now. Here & Now is the perfect place for fashion inspiration you can find everywhere, from Jess’s outfit posts to her witty dialogue (She makes me LOL!) Want to get to know Jessica? Check out my interview below to gain a closer look!
1. What is Here & Now all about?
Here&Now is about a journey. I am learning to define my personal style, fight the temptations of fast fashion & curate a functional wardrobe… on a grad student’s budget
2. Why did you start Here & Now?
I started Here&Now in October, 2011 when I realized that the creative, girlie, fashion obsessed part of my brain was shriveling up from so many hours spent in the science lab. I might be a grad student pursuing my Ph.D. in biomedical research by day, but I keep the midnight oil burning fueling my passion for fashion by night!
3. How do you create your own personal style ?
The foundation of my personal style is quality classic staples (my list of 50 must haves here). On top of that strong base I layer color through scarves & statement necklaces & my personality with my love of killer heels!
4. Describe who you think your typical reader is ?
Oh my readers, I love them! I swear I have the best group of friends that I have met online through blogging. I think my typical reader is probably a lot like me – starting out on the journey towards building an actual “wardrobe”, looking to incorporate both classic & trendier pieces, and all on a not so lavish budget. But I so enjoy interacting with readers that aren’t so much like me & yet still get inspiration from my chit-chat about personal style & lifestyle.
5. What are some of your fashion must-haves for the upcoming summer months?
Summer must haves: Panama Hat, straw tote, maxi skirt, lace-up wedges & a LWD.
6. Share your favorite clothing item you own and why.
My favorite clothing article would have to be my chambray shirt. This is my solution to all those “I have nothing to wear” crises. I rock mine with jeans, colored skinnies, skirts & tied over dresses – seriously, a miracle worker! (see three ways I have worn it here)
7. Share three products you are currently obsessing over and why.
1. Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Supplement - AKA nectar of the Gods. I use this every morning & every night, & as a result have reduced my need to wear concealer & overall made my skin softer & more even.
2. Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner - before meeting this little gem there was no way I could create a cat eye. Shaky hands beware, this liquid liner pencil is your match!
3. Harvey Prince “Hello” Fragrance - happy, warm weather fragrance that is pretty without being heavy
**The second two products I found through Birchbox, a wonderful service that has turned this former beauty product shy girl into a product junkie, love it!
8. Advice for bloggers just starting out?
Establish your voice, don’t let comparisons be the thief of your joy, be friendly with other bloggers, join the community & don’t let it stress you out. If you are like me, you started your blog as a hobby, & if you aren’t having fun, you are doing it wrong! (P.S. You can see some of the advice/resources that helped me during my first 6 months of blogging here)
Being Elliott + The Object Enthusiast
I constantly find myself inspired by the craft of pottery. So when I discovered the work of The Object Enthusiast I craved to know the story behind each vessel. I talked to the creator, Emily Reinhardt , and she kindly shared her passion with Being Elliott. Enjoy the interview below!
Also, be sure to check out more lovely work by The Object Enthusiast on their etsy and facebook.
1. How did you get your start with designing ceramics?
I started taking a ceramics course in college for my art education degree. Within a few weeks I had already been to my advisor to change my fine arts concentration to ceramics. I was completely in love with making pottery. I had excellent teachers to challenge and motivate me, and I’ve never regretted it!
2. What inspires you to create?
My projects stem from lots of little ideas and thoughts I collect day to day. I’m a treasure lover! I hold on to tiny little things because they came from somewhere special or they used to belong to someone special, and I’ve got to have a place to keep all that stuff. So, I build it. I like making vessels and trays and dishes that are meant to hold those extra special things, or even become something special by themselves. I love knowing that my objects are used in people’s lives, and I want to build spaces for people to keep their most treasured items.
3. What do you love about working with clay?
I love working with clay because it’s my chance to make a mess. I’m happiest when I have clay under my nails, and dust on my jeans. It just feels right to me. Getting lost in the studio in the afternoons, just completely wrapped up in my thoughts around making things is what I strive for.
4. Do you have a favorite piece you have made?
My favorite items I made are actually from my sculpture days. For my graduate gallery show I made these organic floral tubes. I used to make ceramic sculpture being inspired by nature and the way humans manipulate nature. These pieces hang on the wall and today I picture them with a single dried flower inside of them. They’re one of the only old projects I’ve kept.
5. Describe your style aesthetic.
I love earthy minimalism with a touch of shine. I love earth tones, browns, greens, and things with speckles – colors that appear to have emerged from the ground or from nature. The gold leaf started as something completely unintentional, it was a way to hide a minor glaze imperfection on one of the best bud vases I’d ever made! After that, I loved the gold addition, and I haven’t looked back since!
6. Any current obsessions you would like to share?
There are a few right now: peppermint tea, coconut oil hair care, ZUM lip balm, challenging myself with photography and downsizing my possessions! I’m having a yard sale in a few weeks, and I feel pretty good about getting rid of unnecessary things and doing some spring cleansing!
7. What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you will always get what you’ve always got.” I’m not quite sure who said this, but I’ve heard it many times from my mom. It stayed with me because I have a tendency to get stuck in a rut, and unable to decide which direction to go. Knowing when you need to change as an artist is a huge deal. When things aren’t working, you’ll have to adjust and keep a fresh perspective on what you’re making.
8. If I were not a ceramics artist I would be….
If I were not a ceramic artist, I’d want to be a florist. I’ve always dreamed of owning a flower shop where I sold all of my own ceramic vase designs. I think that’s why I make so many vases. I always imagine a gorgeous bouquet in one of my vessels. The act of giving flowers to others will always be with us, and a vase is something the person gets to keep, even when the flowers have died.
9. Any advice you would like to give to aspiring ceramics designers?
Don’t lose momentum. Keep making work and really believe in yourself. I am living proof that you can do a lot with very little!
10. Any exciting designing plans for 2013?
I’m hoping to save enough money for a slab roller, a big piece of equipment for rolling out uniform slabs of clay for making dishes, platters and tiles. Once that happens I’d love to be making larger sized trays, catchalls, dishes and platters too. Until then I’ll keep working with my rolling pin.
