Loving

Hello, can't believe Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up pretty soon. I'm so excited as those are my two favorite holidays. It has always been my two favorite holidays because as a kid I always feel like those two holidays are the only time of year when people are the nicest. Where people are in the spirit of being thankful for things in their lives, where everyone has the spirit of joy, kindness and giving. However, I think Black Friday kind of ruined it - just saying :)

The holidays make me feel like sharing what I've been loving lately...

1. loving his front cover of Vogue magazine with Natalia Vodianova with her lovely makeup and hair.


2. still loving this #'s dresser at Anthropologie


3. loving the red Hunter rain boots - already owned a black pair but can't get my eyes off this red color.


4. love eating red velvet pop cake


5. ohhhhhh, lovely vintage Chance Encounter Ring at BHLDN


6. loving to know that this pair of shoes is arriving at my front door pretty soon :)


7. love this yellow Daytripper bag


8. love these dresses


9. loving this 70's style outfit


10. LOVE this yellow house
Have a lovely Thursday!
xoxo - athena

Who's Birthday???

Yes! It's my little baby sister's birthday today! That's her with the sunglasses below and on the top left of this blog. Happy Birthday Dora! It's a bummer that I can't spend time with you today but I'm sure you'll enjoy it with all the friends and family! Aaron and I send our best wishes to you! God bless you with a fabulous year and years to come! We love you!
xoxoxo

here & there

strawberry chocolate dip

Dakota smashed pea soup

lunch at California Pizza Kitchen



beautiful Fall afternoon at the lake
The day ended with this movie. Hope you had an eventful weekend as well.
xoxo - athena

Happy Weekend!

Hello, I just wanted to drop in to wish everyone a Happy Weekend! At the same time Embriven would like to thank all the models that did the Q&A interview with us. We enjoyed working with each and everyone of them and look forward to work with them again in the near future. I'm sure if you have a chance to work with them you would love them too! Thank you models!

On a side note - I was just over at Free People's blog and love how they are bringing the 1920's style back...you can check here for more pictures.





Have a fabulous weekend and make sure to smile a lot! :)
love - athena

Meet the Models - Session 4

She has the drive, the attitude and the professionalism. She's hot, beautiful and rad. These are just a few words to describe her...we come to believe that this model not only is a force in the fashion world but also in everything else she does. Don't believe us? Become her facebook friend or give her a try :)

Here's a young girl with a great big heart...
Kelly Masaye Tanimura
Any nickname?
Kelstar. Kelbel. Kellybugs, but that’s strictly reserved for my dad!

What's your favorite color?
Minty green.

What's your favorite food?
Anything Mexican or Italian! Or Thai…or Indian. I love food way too much!

How long have you been modeling for?
4 years. Gosh! Has it really been that long!?

What do you find most challenging in modeling?
Not comparing myself to other girls and their accomplishments. It’s so easy to do that when you’re surrounded by beautiful, accomplished ladies!

What made you want to start modeling?
I honestly have no idea. I don’t like being the center of attention. I’m going to skip to the next question because even talking about it makes me nervous!

Are there any models out there that inspired you?
Tons! I have met so many inspirational models. Girls who are not only beautiful on the outside, but on the inside as well. Girls who have their M.B.A.’s and CPA’s, own their own businesses, go to Stanford and have 4.0’s. But Karli Kloss is one of my favorite current working models. She is so beautiful and seems like such a sweet, down to earth person.

How would you describe your style?
Updated Grandma? Just kidding (kind of). I love vintage-y prep with a kick!

One of your favorite modeling projects that you have done?
L.A. Fashion Week was definitely one of my favorites. But there are too many to have one specific favorite! When you work with a designer on a shoot or a show and you see how much work they put into their clothing, you feel invested in their work as well and you just want them to succeed. They’re all my favorites!

What is fun and rewarding about modeling?
Everything! (Almost.) The feeling you get walking down the runway is like no other! It is such a blessing to be able to help represent a designer’s message in their clothing.

Any advice/secrets on how to have the perfect walk on the runway?
I’ll let you know when I get it. Kidding! I pray before I go out on the runway to center my heart on God. But just have confidence, relax, have a good time, and own it!






You go it! Kelly modeling for Helium Magazine

On the runway at the "Snow, A White Fashion Event"

Photoshoot with Mingeedo photography




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Thank you Kelly! Your work is amazing and we love working with you!
xoxoxo

Meet the Models - Session 3

We love hearing people chasing after their dreams and succeeding. Nothing can be more awesome than being able to do what you are passionate about. The next model up is not just beautiful on the outside but her determination to go after her passion makes her a great inspiration for us all.

Let us present...
Mamta Jain aka MJ
What's your favorite color?
Not one, I got three...Black, White and Pink.

What's your favorite food?
food or cuisine? well favorite food is Tadka Dal-Chawal (Indian) and favorite cuisine is Thai.

How long have you been modeling for?
on and off about 6 years.

What do you find most challenging in modeling?
I always take my modeling as challange no matter if I am on the ramp or having a shoot for a video or print. I noticed, everytime I challange myself and do it for my happiness and passion rather than expecting results from other people. That way, I always find myself succeed specially when it comes to modeling.

What made you want to start modeling?
Nothing actully made me do that, I do not expect anything from it, I want to do it because I am passionate about it. And if you are passionate about something no one can really stop you by achieving it. So do your best and result will always be in your favor!

Are there any models out there that inspired you?
Elizabeth Hurley

How would you describe your style?
My style changes everyday, just like fashion. I do not have any specific line for my style. Everytime you see me, it will be my own style from my clothing to eating. And I am sure you will love it ;-))

One of your favorite modeling projects that you have done?
I love all of them but I really enjoyed recent Netflix Shoot, Project Pink to support the fight against Breast Cancer, Charlotte Russe shoot, Fahion shows with Helium Magazine etc.

What is fun and rewarding about modeling?
Only Model knows that doing modeling itself is fun.I cannot really put that in words but I feel very calm,happy and excited every time I do it. Since its my passion and I am good at it, it gives me happiness in everything I do. And that is the biggest reward I see in it. Also, you get to wear good clothes, good pictures, get to meet good people and of course sometimes I get good pay too.

What advice/tips would you give to a new model that gets nervous on stage?
It's very normal to feel nervous but I always say that when it's first time on the Ramp be confident about yourself. Do not worry about what people might think. There might be million people out there and you cannot make every person to like how you walk or present yourself. So be good to yourself before you think about anyone else. If you are not tall enough, than it just because you are putting yourself there. STOP that negative feeling. Practice and fun will take you whereever you want to be. Like I always say Play to have fun not to win and in the end you will always be a winner.;-))

FIDM Fashion
Designer: Debbie Nghiem
Designer: Dominique Ansari



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Thank you MJ for your time and for inspiring the people around you!
xoxoxo