Something to make you stand out from the crow.

Here are my last creations: Hardware Obi Belts
Those are great an very unique belts. Elegant and dressy, can be worn with a nice dress or top adding something edgy to an outfit. 
Designed for cinching, this wide corset belt can be tied at front, sides or back. Adorned with metallic studs. Made of black faux leather.
Wrap around obi-style Easily fits any size due to the generous length. It fits tight like a corset and will give you that sexy hourglass figure.
Widest past 5 1/2"
Length 79"

............and the Winners of my Worldwide Giveaway are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you very much to everybody how made comments in my Giveaway. I'm very please with the results. Now the winners from around the world are:

-First Place from USA yours truly dear 

- Second Place From Malaysia Aik

 

-Third Place from Spain Ave

   

Happy Holidays!!!!

My black Collection

Here are some of my black items.

Find them at my Etsy store

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Chuletindesigns

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The person behind Chuletin Designs

Today I want to share an interview that I did for a blog a few days ago.


Tell us about your story:  

I'm from Cuba and came to the USA in 2005, following the love of my life. I consider myself very fortunate because I have a very special husband. Without him today I would not be doing what most excites me in life, to create. He supports me, encourages me and is my No. 1 fan, although, according to him, he knows nothing about fashion. :) 
I've never taken classes on sewing or design. I learn by doing.

-How did you get started creating your work? 

Ever since I can remember, my mom made clothes for me and my two sisters. I loved watching her sew us dresses. When I was a teenager, my mom bought me fabric for a pair of pants, then she went to work. When she came back I had already made the pants and they turned out super. Since that time she did not sew anything for me anymore because she knew I could do it. But she always gave me advice on how to sew and we were a creative team. 

-Please describe your process for your work: How to get ideas, when, materials, etc. 

The way I look at it, my brain is like a creative studio where many ideas circulate all the time. My inspiration comes from everywhere. I've been learning in stages. I've been evolving. Every time I make something, I learn and I try to improve each piece of clothing I make, making my designs increasingly complex and beautiful. Sometimes an idea comes when I see a piece of fabric in the store. At that moment, an idea is born. Other times I'll get ideas when reading the forum in Etsy, or when seeing something in a magazine. My ideas come from everywhere, at any anytime. 

-What is your favorite piece of work? 

For me it is very difficult to pick a favorite piece. The last piece I make often becomes my favorite, but that doesn't last long. I try to improve my techniques all the time. That makes me happier and more satisfied with the final creation. 

-Share your top 5 favorite books, magazines, songs and websites

My Favorites 
Magazines: Fashion magazines 
Book: Sewing Techniques (my current favorite) 
Websites: Etsy and Mylifetime (Project Runway) 
Music: I like listening to music while I working. I plug in my Ipod and listen to a little bit of everything - Cuban music, American, Brazilian, classical and jazz. 

-What advice would you give to new artist?

It is difficult for me to give advice to someone. I also need advise. I believe that following your heart and having a positive attitude in life can help make your dreams come true. At least that's how I try to lead my daily life. 

-What do you think you would be in 10 years? 

In 10 years I hope to be very successful and have my own boutique to sell my creations. 

More info about me
I have 3 Etsy stores
- www.chuletindesigns.etsy.com
- www.muapurses.etsy.com
- www.patternparadise.etsy.com

Have a very creative day!
Maira

Old Pictures And Fashion Tradition

Love for fashion has been in my family for years. This summer when I returned to visit my family in Cuba (after being in USA for almost 4 years) I spent some time looking at old photos of the family. Many of the photos have not survived because we've been in several floods by the hurricanes and we have lost many of them. Despite of that some still exist. Here are some that are very valuable to me. This is a picture of my grandmother when she was about 20 years of age. It looks very elegant in her white dress and high heel shoes. The shoes look like they have two tones. She looks super chic and confident. She always made her own clothes. 

This other picture is my mom in a dress made by herself. She has a model figure and her hair very well done. At that time she lived in a small town on the outskirts of the city. But she always followed  the fashion trend.

These others are my sisters and I when we were kids.

My oldest sister Elizabeth

My middle sister Mariela

Me! I'm the youngest!

I like to keep those photos because they are of great value to me. Now they are like a treasury to me because I separate from my family.

 I'm passing them to digital format to enjoy them for many years to come. 

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