READ MY MIND.: March 2010

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Idea Journal #15 Visual Merchandising

Where: Internet, http://strangenerd.com/2009/05/13/incredible-window-display/
When: Posted May 2009, I found it February 2010
Idea: Again, I love how simple this is. I think it is very beautiful and elegant. It is perfect for upscale clothing stores. Although it is all white, I still find it eye catching. I would use this simple idea for my display!

Idea Journal #14 Visual Merchandising

Where: Internet, http://www.meandmybicycle.com/profiles/blogs/topshop-bicycle-window-display
When: Posted January 2009, I found it February 2010
Idea: I love the idea of incorporating the bicycles with fashion. I feel like it is promoting bike riding along with fashion. The bikes actually make the outfits look cooler.

Idea Journal #13 Visual Merchandising

Where: Internet, http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgie_grrl/2863785903/
When: Found March 2010
Idea: I love the fantasy looking theme for this display. I would use this same concept for my display. Mix nature and animals with glam and expensive pieces. It is very pretty!

Idea Journal #12 Visual Merchandising

Where: Internet, http://www.lynnertic.com/category/superheroes/
When: March 2010 (not sure when it was posted)
Idea: I love this! I think the barbie idea is extremely cute. The box is very creative and it shows the clothes off nicely. I wish this was my idea! Hahaha

Idea Journal #11 Visual Merchandising

Where: Internet, http://beatificfashion.blogspot.com/2008/08/window-displays-lanvin.html
When: Posted August 2008, I came across it March 2010
Idea: I love how simple this is. I think they were really creative with the letters in Lanvin. The display compliments the clothes very nicely. The way they used the letters is definitely something I would do with my own display.

Idea Journal #10 Visual Merchandising

Where: dezeen.com Internet
When: It was posted in 2007, I found it in March 2010
Idea: I really like the props in the background. I think it is so pretty and eye-catching. It is not over done, and they placed the mannequins in a way so that the background doesn't take away from the clothes. I would definitely use to abstract art idea!

Woo Abstract Art!

I'm taking a Visual Merchandising and Display course this semester and we learned how to cut foam-board. It seems easy... but it actually is not that easy. Amanda even cut her finger open, it was pretty nasty. Anyways, I didn't want to waste the board we used so I bought some paint, then painted the pieces I cut, then glued them together, and the pictures above are the result! I love making things now! It's fun and you can create original and unique things :]

Idea Journal #9 Visual Merchandising

Where: A Love of Visual Merchandising Blog
When: Posted August 2009, Viewed by me March 2010
Idea: I love how they framed the mannequins with the outline of a picture. Also the beach balls are very eye-catching! This is a really good idea for a summer display.

Idea Journal #8 Visual Merchandising

Where: A love of Visual Merchandising Blog
When: March 2010
Idea: I really like how they mixed luxury and fashion with outdoor, barn stuff. I love the idea of mixing pretty with not so pretty. I would definitely use this idea!

Idea Journal #7 Visual Merchandising

Where: Retail Design Diva Blog http://retaildesigndiva.blogs.com/retail_design_diva/visual_merchandising/
When: Posted in November 2009
Idea: This is so awesome! They used a conveyor belt to display the Louis Vuitton bags. This is an amazing use of motion as attention getting device. I would want to use this idea if I worked for an upscale company like Louis Vuitton.

Idea Journal #6 Visual Merchandising

Where: This was also taken at the same mall near Los Angeles, and the store is American Apparel.
When: March 2010
Idea: I really like the use of repetition with the underwear. It is very catchy, and seems like it would attract people walk in the store.

Idea Journal #5 Visual Merchandising

Where: I took this picture at the same mall near Los Angeles and the store is H&M.
When: March 2010
Idea: I love the wardrobe idea! This whole display is very neat and the wardrobe is a fun prop to use for a display.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Idea Journal #4 Visual Merchandising

Where: I took this picture at a store called ANGL, located at a mall (forget the name) near Los Angeles.
When: March 2010
Idea: I really like the amount of merchandise they displayed, and I love the different heights of the mannequins. This is perfect for a commercial display.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Idea Journal #3 Visual Merchandising

Where: Internet/ A Love of Visual Merchandising Blog
When: March 2010
Idea: Although this display is very crowded, the use of colors is very eye catching which I like a lot!

Idea Journal #2 Visual Merchandising

Where: Internet/A Love of Visual Merchandising Blog
When: March 2010
Idea: I love the bath tub idea! I think it is very versatile. It can be used creatively in many different settings.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Idea Journal Entry #1 Visual Merchandising

Where: Chico California at a store called Trucker.
When: Beginning of March 2010
Idea: The sign which shows the that the Spring merchandise is now in, and the clothes to the right of it show some of the pieces being sold for spring. I like how the sign is like the ones at old movie theaters, or the ones in front of schools portraying upcoming events.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Window Shopping... ONLINE!?

1. Forever 21 2.Steve Madden 3.ModCloth I sort of need money now. Luckily I got a job! I wont be starting for a couple weeks though :[ For now, window shopping it is! Besides the stuff I am going to buy at MAC in a few minutes... (Jk I have a giftcard)

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Poor Artist League at the Big Umbrella

Art by Amy Vázquez

I am not sure who the artist is for these... I'll figure it out later.

Photographs taken by Gary Sexton

Art by Ben King and Michael Rivera

I went to my brothers art show for the first time! He didn't know I was going so I totally surprised him. It was so much fun and the art was amazing!