Sunday, July 22, 2012

Sunday Funday - Anthony Carmen Challenge Results Week 1

So, it's my first challenge results post! I'm a little nervous for the criticism, but I can take it!

I chose 3 challenge ideas and came up with original designs. I wouldn't say they are my best, but I think I did a good enough job for my first post!

So, here they are in no particular order!



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I love this challenge because, honestly, I've never tried a plus size design! I know a lot of what I do would look good on all sizes, but I never specifically think about the plus size clientele, so this was a really great challenge to tap into that way of thinking!

To me, a nice black fitted blazer looks great on everybody (and I love contrast cuffs!) I also love smart color blocking, so I designed this purple/white blocked knee length dress. White can be unforgiving, but I think contrasting with the entire outfit, it will make everything look slimmer, sexy, and fun! I also threw in a belt to cinch the waist, and a matching bag (because I love matching accessories!) I hope you'd wear this over at Haute Curvy Woman !

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You should know I'm a huge Gaga fan, so when I saw this challenge, I died a little. A bit morbid, but a BRILLIANT idea! So, I decided Gaga was going to be a demure version of herself at a funeral. I came up with an angel of death concept, so I incorporated black and white (which I love contrasted together). A sleek mandarin collared straight dress with white trim and oversized puff sleeves. I also thought she'd carrying rosary beads and wear a beehive head veil for dramatics. A perfectly demure, yet dramatic look to respect the dead, but still be Gaga!

PS, check out Rivalation! : It's a student competition website that gives monetary prizes out! Maybe I should enter?

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Of course I was up for the challenge! It's always fun to look at random things and come up with a complete look from it! I didn't choose ANY purse though, I took @altliae up on her offer while using one of her super cool purses on her Etsy!


(Isn't the shape great? I'm a geometric-ophile...)


I came up with this fall number. I incorporated a brown leather choker blazer with size panel and knee padded white pants! (Is white acceptable in any way in the fall? I say, why not!) This is probably my favorite design of the challenges! The colors work together so well and earth tones are really appealing to me these days! I also tried to match the circular geometric theme with softer lines all around.

Oh, and I used micron pens, colored pencils, and markers for each of these in my 11 x 14 sketch pad! Just in case you were wondering!

SO WHAT'S NEXT? :::

Let's continue this! I'll keep choosing 3 design ideas a week (if you already submitted, I will use that idea at a later date)! I love the illustration and design concept practice, and I hope that I get better as this process continues!

So, how did I do?

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7 comments:

  1. You did amazing! I especially love the Croc padded pants! Going to need to start thinking of a challenge for you next time!

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    1. I love them too, lol! Thanks soo much! Yes, definitely send a challenge, can't wait to hear it! :)

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  2. Lady Gaga's funeral dress is FIERCE! I'm loving the net-over-the-face-thing (I'm not exactly sure what it's called, but I LOVE it). I'm dying to go to her funeral. Bahaha.

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  3. Your amazing! This is my first time checking out your blog & I thought your challenge idea was genius!! oxox

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    1. Thanks so much! We hope you love it!! Have a challenge idea for me to do this week? :)

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  4. You nailed it Anthony.

    The colorblocking, the fitted blazer with the sleeves just at the right length and the belt to cinch the waist.

    You even remembered the accessories.

    Thank you so much.

    I'd love to show it on my site with your permission and of course credit to you.

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    1. Wow, thanks so much!! Sure, you can post it! Just make sure to mention AnthonyElle.com! :)

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