Creative Advertising

I've been messing around a bit lately with a bit of super simple, creative advertising for my Furious Designs. Below are some of the results:

It is fun (and time-consuming) to work on the graphic designing and promotional aspects of product marketing...it can be overwhelming sometimes, especially when you are also the sole person designing and manufacturing the goods. Fotor is a free and super convenient photo-editing website, and I used it to make the above Furious Design's promos. 

I've also started messing about a bit with the free photo-editing program, GIMP. It is a lot more complicated to use than Fotor, and so not as user-friendly. But unlike Fotor, you can continually edit and change your picture, using layers. A few examples I made using GIMP are below:

GIMP is free but very close to Adobe in its photo-editing capabilities. However, this makes GIMP a little more complicated to master. I'm sure I'll get better as I continue to explore the possibilities and learn GIMP better.

Outfit of the Week 3/3/2013

NayaHandcrafted

Vozcollective

 IsabellaRaeJewelry

MiaRayStudio

FuriousDesigns

BoksilBoksil

 

TheVintageBulldog

Outfit of the Week 2/17-23/2013

I almost forgot to do the Outfit of the Week this week, because I was a bit distracted. But here it is, and I think its pretty classy. 

 AngelaRattan

VeneciaCreations

 DutchDrift

MarcellaModa

Samwish3

SoxxySocks

 CrushVintage

 

Outfit of the Week 4/22-4/28

I have a great appreciation for contrasts of all kinds. I wholeheartedly believe that it is the dichotomies in life that make it meaningful and memorable. I also love Holly Hobby. So this Outfit of the Week is a celebration of contrasts with a Holly Hobby-esque slant. 

I think the combination of horizontal stripes with vertical color blocks and large floral prints is super funky and cute, like this Furious Designs Baby Doll Mini Dress.

Throw these sweet, shorty, calico cotton bloomers  by Grateful Beads underneath to cover your "bases".

The pastels of the dress and bloomers contrast nicely against the black of these super silky, bamboo stockings by Heidi the Artist.

And can you get any cuter than these mint green oxfords, hand crafted by Goodbye Folk?

To finish this outfit off, I'm fond of these accessories

These earrings made from slices of upcycled bottle corks by Simply March are unique, simple and adorable.

And I think that a simple long chain necklace, such a this vintage Gypsy spoon necklace from Glow's Shop, is the perfect accompaniment.

Karen Kell's leather works are amazing. I think that her hand tooled bag for sale at her shop, is the one of the sweetest (and I think Holly Hobby would have loved it and used it well).

Outfit of the Week 4/15-4/21

Cute little rompers are a hot fashion trend this spring and summer season. I think this strapless, creamy brocade jumper by The Dandy Lion Shop is super sweet. 

Pair with these simple, black ballet flats made from upcycled scrap leather by The White Ribbon.

This crochet lace choker necklace by Bibocks and these delicate lace earrings by G.Biloba are the icing on this delicious cake of an outfit.

And if you get a bit chilly, throw on this French toile bolero jacket from DelGuidiceStudio.

Outfit of the Week 4/8-4/14

Bohemian, hippie, boho, and Gypsy are four words describing a fashion style that has been popular in some form or another since long before I was born. While some may argue that each word indicates some subtle differences, I disagree, and use them more as synonyms for each other. All four words evoke an image of eclectic, bright, patchworks of rich colors and textures with all the added bells and dangles--chandelier earrings, layers of bangles, beads, Balinese silver, silks and more. Today's outfit of the week pays homage to this classically festive style.

This upcycled dress from Rebirth Recycling is a lovely example of bohemian fashion with its mix of paisley, calico and solid block colors! Adorable.  

Throw these sweet little linen bloomers by Sarah Clemens Clothing on underneath, and you're practically ready to go. 

Throw on some vintage Mary Janes like these ones available from ModMarge and its all good! 

Dress up this bohemian montage with a lovely choker like this one by Melissa of SSDJewelry

And perhaps a sweet, chunky bracelet and matching earrings. I love this copper cuff and matching earrings  by My Creative Nature.  

 A perfect mishmash of color, patterns and textures! So sweet! 

All the items I blog about in the "Outfit of the Week" are available on Etsy.  

Outfit of the Week 4/1-4/7

This week I guess I must be feeling kind of rosy. I love this asymmetrical crop top by Furious Designs. These kinds of flowing half shirts are great for layering.

And I think this one would look lovely layered over this beautiful gauzy dress by Gaia Conceptions.

Having a sort of sock fetish, of course I think that these knit thigh high leg warmers by ArtString Boutique are the perfect accompaniment to this outfit.

Throw on these lovely handmade leather ballet slippers by Bali Elf to complete the look.

 And for accessories, I love these earrings by UnderGlass

and I think this bag by Boudica Bags is just adorable.

All of these unique, indie fashions are available for sale on Etsy.

Outfit of the Week 3/25-3/31

Well, it was a rough week here in the Furious Design's house. The flu very nearly prevented me from posting an Outfit of the Week this week.

One current trend in fashion I love is bold and tribal print patterns. The outfit below is a homage to this trend.

I adore this geometric print shirt made by Canadian designer, Angie Johnson, of iheartnorwegianwood on Etsy.

Pair with a little black pencil skirt and you have a sweet and simple yet versatile outfit. I love this one by Jane Clarbour on Etsy.

Now, this outfit would look great with any number of different kids and styles of shoe, but I like the funky practicality of these tribal sandals made from repurposed Nepalese textiles by Siamese Dream Design on Etsy.

It can be easy to overdo the tribal or bold geometric print fashions, so I think simple is often better for accessories. I like these simple lotus earrings by San Francisco artist, Kate Cleaves