Designer Collaborations

Hello!!! It has been way too long since my last post. It's been a very busy and exciting month and even though I haven't had much free time, it's totally been worth it. The theme for today is designer collaborations. The two outfits I'm wearing are both from Target's latest collaboration with Phillip Lim. Love these pieces! Yes, I was one of the crazy people who stalked it online at the stroke of midnight to make sure I got what I wanted.  I believe I went to bed at 4 am that night. I plan on doing it again once Isabel Marant releases her H & M collection in just 2 short weeks and once again when Peter Pilotto does theirs for Target.  Who knows, maybe one day I'll get my very own collaboration. I feel like it could be possible with the way things have been going lately. Or maybe I'm just delusional. haha But seriously I've had my fair share of good news over the past month after a very trying and challenging period. I found out that I have been selected to showcase my collection during New York Fashion Week in February 2014.  When I got that email, I literally started jumping for joy.  And then I was lucky enough to give stylist Johnny Wujek a few of my dresses to show Katy Perry.  And then I have been working stylist Deb Waknin on a couple of E! shoots with the Kardashians. So, it's all been great and I am very excited about all of the new possibilities.  For more updates follow me on instagram! @rochellecarino

Bye for now! Have a wonderful afternoon :)

xoxo,
Munkeh

Phillip Lim for Target dress
Shoes- CC Republic
Necklace Ebay

Phillip Lim for Target sweater and skirt
Shoes- Forever 21
Necklace- Francesca's

Here's To The Oddballs

At my first day back to work last week, we had a meeting sponsored by the brand Band of Outsiders.  I honestly didn't know much about the brand before the meeting but now, it's one of my favorite companies. Scott Sternberg prides himself in being a goofball and started the company with $300 in his pocket. He doesn't follow trends, just does what he loves and designs for people who are a little bit quirky and not traditionally high fashion. He does his photo shoots with polaroids and did a scavenger hunt for fashion week in New York instead of a runway show. He refers to himself and his staff as "outsiders" hence the name "Band of Outsiders".  I was so inspired by that meeting because everything just resonated with me.  I am a big goofball, and I don't always fit in. I work backwards and going the traditional route has never worked for me. I dream big and I honestly believe the impossible can happen. Case in point, I  got in touch with a big celebrity stylist this week and asked if I could send him some dresses for his client and he said yes! I used to feel really insecure about who I was but now I've embraced it. Chris always tells me that the world through my eyes must be pink and cartoon like, where monkeys talk and unicorns really exist. He often jokes that I crash landed on earth from another planet in a small pink spaceship with Gabbana my crazy turtle looking after me.

Steve Jobs said it best....

“Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.”

xoxo,

Munkeh

I flipped out when I saw this sweater. It makes me happy :) Tres Chic Magnifique
Sweater- Forever 21
Skirt- Forever 21
Shoes- Shoedazzle
Necklace- H & M

We just went to Taylor Swift's concert. Her stylist is one of our clients and he got us tickets to say thank you for everything. Our seats were awesome! I had a blast!  I've never heard this song before and now it's one of my favorites. haha It's fitting for this post I think.

Power Suit

Yesterday was amazing. I got to meet one of my all time favorite designers Antonio Berardi. He complemented my outfit which just so happened to be one of my own designs. It completely made my day! I also made some great contacts with a couple of top Hollywood stylists who said they would love to use some of my designs for their clients and editorials. Another stylist got us VIP tickets to Taylor Swift's (she's his client) concert and he said I could give her a couple of my dresses. I honestly think it was because I was wearing my lucky suit, haha. Every time I wear this outfit, without fail, at least a couple of really good things always happen. I get tons of compliments and it just gets plenty of attention. It's probably my favorite thing that I've ever made.  I was inspired by Dolce and Gabbana's use of tapestry fabric last season. I love the fabric, I love how feminine it is and it pretty much sums up everything about my personal style. Someone commented that it's very Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl.  I wish I could wear it everyday because I could be the luckiest girl ever. lol

Have a great day!

xoxo,
Munkeh

My lucky outfit, the "power suit"
I love this tapestry fabric and how feminine the whole look is.
Blazer, Skirt, & Top- all by me
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Shoes and Necklace- Forever 21

Florals and Stripes, my all time favorite pairing!

Antonio Berardi and I
He is super talented and just a really nice and genuine person.
He made my day by complementing my outfit :)

Some pieces from his new collections.
Stunning. 

My favorite dress of his.
It's inspired by hummingbirds.
The details of the sequins and beading really do look like the feathers of a hummingbird.
Exquisite work. 

Hello Buttercup!

Who says you can't wear leather in the summertime? Leather is making an appearance year round and in the spring/summer, leather is coming in bright vibrant colors or pretty pastels. I paired my buttery yellow jacket with a floral watercolor dress and bright teal platform sandals. Can you tell I love color?

It's not the weather, hand me my leather.

xoxo,
Munkeh

Leather Jacket- Current Elliot
Dress- Alice and Olivia
Shoes- Breckelle's
Necklace- Ebay