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September 25, 2015
Fashion Month Continues : Recap

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Illustrations of Sephora X Chic Sketch event guests!

As fashion month continues, I wanted to give you a recount from the rest of my crazy, hectic, glamorous NY Fashion Week!

In case you’ve noticed I haven’t been posting every week like I have in the past, that is because as we grow our new business Chic Sketch, there is a lot more to do and so many exciting things going on. I am also in the midst of working on a very large and EXCITING project that I can’t reveal yet but when I do – it’s going to be BIG and amazing!  I can’t wait to share it with you!!!!

Saturday
As I left off with you last post, I was about to head to the Fashion Show Noon by Noor. When I arrived I discovered I was sitting front row (for both shows I attended) at the new venue Skylight at Moynihan Station. This was so exciting and pretty much a dream come true to sketch front row for these incredible designers!

Here are some looks from the show:

NOON BY NOOR x Chic Sketch



Backstage

More photos on my instagram @ChicSketch & @EmilyBrickel

Tuesday and Wednesday
Next up was the Bene Rialto Bloggers lounge where I got to meet some amazing bloggers and live sketch all of them, while my sketches were being projected onto a huge white wall

Bene Rialto is where I started live sketching only less than a year ago and where my most special 7 foot tall sketch is being permanently displayed on their store front window!  Caryn Neary and her team are incredible there and I am so honored to be a part of their events!

Here are some images from the event!

Thursday
Next up my husband Jordan and I attended the Macy’s fashion show, which was their “Biggest Fashion Show Ever” taped to air on E! Entertainment on Sept. 23 at 8 p.m and showcased at Madison Square Garden with co-hosts Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski from the show “Fashion Police”. The Fashion Industry’s brightest stars made appearances. Diane Von Furstenburg, CFDA president and Fashion Designer by her own namesake, made a welcome appearance to kick off the fashion show. Tommy Hilfiger and Heidi Klum bowed at each of their line’s runway segment and other Macy’s collections like Sean Jean, Ryan Seacrest Distinction, Jessica Simpson, Thalia Sodi, INC, Hello Kitty, Impulse and Samgsung S2 wearable fashion (watches) showed their new Fall 2015 collections. The looks were available on sale for us fashion show guests AT THE EXACT moment they graced the runway on macys.com/frontrow.

Here are some images from my snapchat (@EmilyBrickel) !


Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski

Friday and Saturday
Last but not least of our second half of fashion week was a two-day event at Sephora Brooklyn and Queens. I had live-sketched at the Sephora Times Square location as a collaboration with Allure Magazine and Lancome a month or so ago and they had us back for some great events for Sephora Collection.  I LOVE working with Sephora and sketching their guests because all the Sephora girls are such risk takers and fashionistas with their makeup and it’s so fun to draw different makeup looks when I’m not drawing fashion looks.

Here are some sketches from there!







Just incase you didn’t know, Chic Sketches are quick 3-5 minute sketches that I do at live events or if done through our Chic Sketch app goes to myself and our team of Fashion Illustrators who will turn your latest look into a custom fashion sketch!

Press
We got some very exciting press this week where Who What Wear covered my NYFW street style and Fashion Show recap sketches of some of my favorite looks.

NYFW Street Style on WhoWhatWear.com

NYFW Runway on Bustle.com

Sunday
I recapped the Emmys best-dressed looks and Lady Gaga’s look made it to InTouch Weekly’s instagram page!

InTouch Weekly Instagram x Chic Sketch

Take a look of my faves organized by trend. Can you guess which star is which?

The romanic in nudes, black and white:


Pants and jumpsuits:

And Style Standouts. These were the risk takers that paid off in a big way:

Sorry for the delay on getting these up! I was obviously very busy! I was This week was Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the Jewish New Year so we just took some time to recoup from all the amazing fashion week adventures we had and catch up on all our work.

Hope you like my recaps and as always,
Hope that inspires you!
Xoxo
Emily

Follow me on Instagram & Snapchat @EmilyBrickel

August 13, 2015
Your Place in the Cosmos

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Illustration of @MaisonValentino of @tistiswu in a
Valentino pre-fall 2015 Cosmo dress on instagram.

This week I have been feeling like I have been getting so caught up and taken over by all the things I need TO DO, that I have had less time to spend focusing on future goals and planning for that.

It is always the intention of businesses and individuals alike to expand and grow, and not just get caught up in the day-to-day. But here I am, getting caught up.  I think its super important to not beat yourself up if you don’t get all of your “To do’s” done in one day and to know how important it is to regenerate and regroup from the stress of the day.

For me, this illustration totally captures how I’m feeling and how a lot of us can feel at any given time.  Being overwhelmed by a wealth of possibilities, knowing there is so much out there, and so much we can and want to do, but where to start.  I love the ease and comfort of this girl sitting in her shimmering gorgeous Valentino gown and pondering the reflection of her own selfie.

All I want to say this week is to trust in your own capabilities and go on and conquer the world, because you know you are meant to.

Hope that inspires you!
Xoxo
Emily

Follow me on Instagram & Snapchat @EmilyBrickel

November 13, 2014
Get So You Can Give

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Our new Holiday 2014 Cards Unveiled above and available NOW on Etsy!

Get so you can give…. I know your probably thinking; don’t I mean the opposite?
No.  I’m talking about putting your air mask on first.
I’m not talking about being selfish, I’m talking about nurturing yourself so that you have everything to give.  I’m saying to focus on tuning in, charging up your batteries and filling up your bank account so that you can give your time, energy and gifts to others; after you have enough to fund and fuel yourself.

I think that having a mentality of abundance BEFORE that paycheck comes in, having the faith that everything will work out and not feeling like the victim is key to having the life you want to live. I know it’s hard, but you have to trust that things are only given to you that you can handle and so that you can grow from those experiences.

I was not always in the position that I am in now, and I am only half way to where I really want to be.  However, I have learned that in getting stuck in the lack mentality brings more lack into your life.  Likewise, having a mindset of abundance, a feeling that there is more than enough to go around, a trust that we will be taken care of and provided for in the grand scheme of things, and a knowing that if I / you get something – that does not mean there is LESS to go around.  There is an infinite supply of LOVE, MONEY, TIME, HAPPINESS, SUCCESS and anything you could possibly imagine.  To believe that these are commodities that are scarce leads to the fear that “there is not enough for me” or that “there is not enough for others if I get.” This simply is untrue.

Has time ever stopped?  Is money not being printed right now?  Does the success of one person mean no one else can succeed? If someone is extremely happy, does that mean that no one around him or her can be happy?  Have the banks of Love ever run dry.  No. Of course not.  You may have thought at some point in your life that a person you love, was the owner of ALL of your love, and you could never love again after that person.  When time went on, as it always does, you discovered you could love again, maybe even more than you ever thought possible. This is true with having children I’d imagine. You have no idea you can even love MORE than you ever have, and yet – you do.  Love does not run out.  You must just continue to tap into it.  Everything is possible if you unlock your mind and heart to the possibilities that are out there for every one of us.

Give love to yourself FIRST, if you feel you are not getting the love that you want.  Give time to yourself FIRST, if you feel you do not have enough time for others. Invest in yourself FIRST, so that you have the riches to give to others after your boat is afloat.

Don’t forget this, and don’t forget to put yourself first in these ways because you are no good to the world if you do not love yourself, if you don’t make time for yourself and if you don’t invest in yourself.

Scrap the defeatist attitude; scrap the victim mode (if you are taking that up), choose to believe that these energies are plentiful, abundant, ever flowing and continually changing and reinventing themselves.   Choose to take ownership of your life, your happiness, your success, your time, your love and your world.  The holidays are coming. You have the power to live in an abundant world, if you only give to yourself first.

As always,
Hope this inspires you.
Xoxo
Emily

Follow me on Instagram @EmilyBrickel

NEW Holiday Cards available now on Etsy

These and more styles!!!

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November 6, 2014
Leopard inspiration / Fall transition & Holiday starts now

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Leopard, Fall transition to Holiday and more…

Welcome November, I would like to say I am fully OBSESSED with leopard print and how it makes me feel.

If you haven’t noticed … Leopard is everywhere and I am completely obsessed.  It’s all over the streets of NY and lately all over my back. I just found the most amazing, affordable and chic leopard faux fur coat at … Ready for this: Forever21
I’ve been needing a coat for the fall transition to winter weather. Too cold for a light fall jacket, too warm for a full on-winter coat yet, and believe me, I’m definitely not rushing it.

Whenever I wear anything leopard I feel invincible, sexy, comfy (In this jacket), fashion forward and timeless. Leopard never goes out of style. Fashion greats from Jackie O to Brigit Bardot have doned the most chic of leopard coats and have always peppered leopard in their fashion staples. Now it is everywhere this fall and I could not be more happy. Paired with black faux leather pants, denim skinny jeans or a LBD it’s a no fail way to look fabulous and put together.  Amazing news for anyone in need of a classic yet of the moment fix. From brunch to evening, the one I found was a steal at $70 so everyone can get one.

Let your inner leopard tigress out with any leopard accessory from a scarf, to booties to even leopard harem pants. Above in my illustrations are my favorite leopard looks.

In other fashion news: My Custom Designed Wedding Dress The prototype of my wedding dress is complete and I was able to try it on for the first time and am so in love. It is the most exquisite dress I have ever tried on and it is right from my brain into my life and onto my body. Not complete yet, there is much more to do but it is such an exciting process. My design, my creation, my baby, my wedding dress and a true expression of my style and personality – I am so happy I decided to design it myself!!!  If you are in need of a custom wedding dress, let me know!

Fall Transition to Holidays: November marks the time to prep for the holidays and now is the best time to start.  With marketing efforts of major retail chains pushing the holiday season forward (even starting the day before Halloween – MAN that’s crazy!), it seems that the early shopper may get to avoid the insanity that has become Black Friday. Now I don’t know If I agree or disagree with this sudden push of Christmas lights and red starbucks cups on October 31st, but I can get in more of a holiday mood now that it’s November.

Holiday gift ideas: 
If you are ready to take advantage of the early holiday push,
Now is the time to order your custom Holiday illustrations now as gifts, for your family or business Holiday Cards or just your holiday Marketing Material.  Custom illustrations take 2-4 weeks depending on the work involved and if you want to get these out for Black Friday – we are now officially 3 weeks out! (WOAH) Email me at Emily@EmilyBrickel.com to order.  If you are looking to send out custom holiday cards to your friends and family, place your orders as soon as possible. I have a holiday line up already in progress and if you want to start mailing your cards out in early December, factor in a week to a few days for printing (I do rush orders if needed) and also time to mail them!

The New Holiday Collection from Chloe & Isabel of gorgeous jewels and baubles just launched this week and I already picked up a few items. These are so gorgeous for bridal as well (weddings on my brain much?) and show stopping for holiday parties, new years and especially holiday gifts


Check out the lookbook here!

Order your custom Holiday illustrations now as gifts, Holiday Cards or Marketing Material.

Hope that inspires you!
Xoxo
Emily

Follow me on Instagram @EmilyBrickel

October 30, 2014
Get Creative this Halloween

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Happy Halloween Boys and Ghouls!!!

It’s about this time every year that I get so excited. Halloween.
the time of year where most every body celebrates, no one is excluded, and you can be as creative and imaginative as possible.

For a fashion designer this is a dream come true.  My mom started me out when I was little, hand making and hand sewing each costume.  Beginning with my favorite teal princess jasmine/gypsy-esque costume. I don’t remember what it was supposed to be EXACTLY but that was the gist of it. No one had a costume like mine because my mom made it out of her own creativity, and I was SO excited to be a part of it’s creation.  I remember going to Joanne Fabric with her and choosing the most gorgeous iridescent teal color silk I ever saw.  I was her human doll, she made me a crop top and gypsy skirt and draped strands of her gorgeous gold coin jewelry (prob from the 80’s) around me like I was a jingle bell.  I felt so beautiful and so special that she put so much care and love into my costume, I think that was when I feel in love with Halloween, and of course fashion.  From that moment on I learned that you can always be as creative as possible, you can do your own thing, be super unique and express yourself and it will be celebrated.

I love Halloween just as much as I love celebrating my birthday and each year is no exception. I do have to admit though, that in the midst of wedding planning and running my businesses, this year Halloween was kind of an after thought (only until the last 2 weeks – normally I start planning in September!)

I love how my fiancé gets so excited for these things that he revs me up about it.  Knowing that my future will be full of fun and creative Halloweens because he loves it too gets my blood pumping!

Halloween does not have to be only about the “sexy nurse”, “sexy power ranger” or whatever.  If buying an overpriced run of the mill costume is not your style, then I challenge you to be super creative.  Grab a dress or clothes you already have, shop for some fun accessories and maybe a wig or some cool Halloween makeup and bam you are transformed.

Get out your glitter and glue stick and get to it. What’s worse then spending 2 hours of time you “don’t have” to make something original and AWESOME? Seeing 3 girls in the same exact costume you are in on Halloween night – that… sucks!

Getting creative has so many benefits to your life – so if you realllllly don’t want to make your own costume, that’s fine – but use your own creativity in your life somehow.

Creativity creates a sense of control, accomplishment, a greater sense of well-being and growth.  Use your imagination in work and home situations to create a better more exciting outcome than the one you are used to.

Get inspired – search for sparks of inspiration on pinterest, blogs, museums and shops.  Once you see something that sparks your interest, snap a photo or write it down. This will help you when you are ready to get back to work and get creative.

I know all of you may not consider yourself artists in the least, however just put pen to paper, just twist around a sparkly pipe cleaner and you will be surprised what you can produce!

Speaking of creativity:

Here is my recap from the Bene Rialto Grand Opening

I was so honored to have been invited to live draw at their Grand Opening last Thursday night AND have been invited back the following Saturday for more! The people I met there were so warm and welcoming, the clothing, jewelry and other items were gorgeous and the crowds were loving it (and they loved my illustrations!!!) Definitely check it out at 13 West 38th Street in Manhattan!

Here are some photos from me live drawing 5 minute sketches at the gorgeous new retail store Bene Rialto.








Hope that inspires you!
Xoxo
Emily

Follow me on Instagram @EmilyBrickel

October 23, 2014
Stay Calm and Rock on…. How to conquer your nerves!

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One of my 5 minute warm up sketches… more to come!! 

Stay Calm and Rock on…. How to conquer your nerves!

I have to say I am soooo distracted right now… just thinking about all the exciting things going on today (stay tuned to my social media to find out – links below).
I have to take a deep breath and breathe it all in because sometimes firsts like these need to be celebrated!

Today (as you read this) I am supporting my fiancé while filming something awesome for About.com regarding technology.  He always manages to be SOOO FREAKIN calm while filming all the things he does. It is truly a talent and he makes it look so easy.

I need to absorb some of that “calmness” from him because TONIGHT I will be live drawing (!!!!!!!!!) for a major new retail concept launch event in midtown Manhattan with loads of press and high fashion players. I am so excited and I can’t wait to see what the night will hold.

Speaking about that…. I was talking to my sister yesterday about an exciting event that SHE is attending this weekend and again, the topic of how to stay calm and rock the night came up…… I seem to feel a blog post coming on….

So here are my top tips for conquering your nerves and showing up to rock the scene.

  1. Remember that we are all humans.

Meeting people that inspire you, who have made a major mark in the world and whom you aspire to be like can be very daunting and nerves can set in.  Remember that we are all human beings and they were all at the same stage you are at some point.  Looking at someone as though they are untouchable is a great way to choke on your words, and we don’t what that to happen.  In your mind remind yourself that they have hopes, dreams and fears just like you, they eat breakfast in the morning and they want to lay in their pjs and sleep late sometimes too!  They have worked extremely hard to get where they have gotten and that deserves major respect.  Take a note from them and see how it’s done to live a life you have always dreamed of.

  1. Lead with your passions.

To be in the same industry, we all share the same passions. Lead with what you are inspired by and the words will flow out of you naturally. No need for stiff rehearsed elevator pitches, although it is good to know what you would like to say and know it so well you can feel it in your bones.   Which leads me to…

  1. Make genuine connections.

Authentically ask about things you are interested to know. Getting to know someone through pure curiosity about what makes them tick, and what they stand for as a person is a sure fire way to make a real connection.  Ask questions you care about as opposed to what you THINK they want to hear.  Know you will be guided to meet the people you are supposed to meet!

  1. Be polite, be polished and be patient. 

Use every opportunity when meeting someone new to be polite and engaging.  Be polished – put care and thought into your appearance and your style because what you wear and what you look like SPEAKS VOLUMES before you even open your mouth.  Dress like how you want to come across. Follow up with email or text after you meet someone but be patient – know that if you do make a connection these people are just as busy if not MORE busy than you are.  If you feel a real connection is made trust that they will get back to you when they can.

That’s it for now folks… I am returning to “polishing” myself off for what lies ahead today.

Wishing you luck and fun on your next endeavors and as always…
Hope that inspires you!

xoxo
Emily

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October 16, 2014
Strength in Numbers

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Today is World Food Day

and Last night I had the extreme pleasure of attending and donating some illustrations to a FEED Supper hosted by Rachel Schwartzmann and The Style Line.   Rachel believes in community and what she did last night was bring young local and business savvy women together for a noble cause.

Just taking pleasure in the amazing meal we had with great company and being able to enjoy it is a huge gift in itself. It is so important to remember not every one is as fortunate.

The FEED supper initiative’s goal was to provide 1,000,000 meals and they surpassed their goal at 1,635,031!

FEED is an organization that was “built upon the power of the individual to become part of the solution.”  They have provided 84 million meals to date and continue with the goal of “creating good products that help FEED the world”.  With the donations and product proceeds, FEED provides meals to children and families in need in the United States and globally through the United Nations World Food Program (wfp.org) and Feeding America (feedingamerica.org)
$1 = 10 meals secured and delivered to people facing hunger.

Learn more and get involved here: FeedProjects.com
Here: wfp.org
Or Here: feedingamerica.org

Stay tuned to www.thestyleline.com for more and to see upcoming photos of the event!

Ok…One little sneak peek::::

Thank you to these women:
Rachael Baxter Lechliter for hosting the event at her home
Samantha Adriano for the gorgeous placemats
Ashton Keefe for the wonderful meal
Christina Emilie for the photography
Meagan Morrison for her support
and especially
Rachel Schwartzmann for putting this together and connecting us all!

Hope that inspires you!

xoxo
Emily

P.S. It was so weird to draw myself for the first time!!!

And check out my first fashion line at 
www.RockHardAtelier.com

Follow me on Instagram @EmilyBrickel and my new account for all things fashion illustration @EmilyBrickelillustration

October 9, 2014
Strut on by…

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Well Autumn is officially in the air and the fall frocks have come out to play.

I am loving all the new ways of dressing and I always feel like you have way more style opportunities in the fall weather.  Fall = layers, boots, scarves, wraps and cozy knits – but you are not quite covered up with the chill of winter yet.  Everywhere you go in NYC is a fall street fashion show and I am loving the people watching.  There are self-certified fashionistas everywhere, and many moments when I just want to stop and take some street style photos of random women so that I can draw them later (but I feel too much like a creep and I can’t bring myself to do it! HAHA!)

Anyway – I have to admit – I’m a bit distracted today! My brain is going in circles with all my major to do lists, fall business is really picking up and ramping up for holiday orders, wedding planning is 7-8 months out and this is when a lot of the major stuff needs to get done. I am on track but there is so much more we need to tie up.

There are some exciting events coming up next week and of course, Halloween at the end of the month (our favorite holiday).  Working on my costume and creating new products for the holidays is enough to make your tail spin.

So with that – I will focus on howwwwww on earth to get it all done and still look fabulous (my goal this week), without continuing to binge on chocolate bars (that was my MO yesterday).

  1. Keep on Struttin! – You still need to get to where you need to go – ready or not. Get yo’ self as ready as possible, and then CHARGE ON you glamorous little bull you.  Keep it moving and know that you are AS ready as you will EVER be right now.  Don’t let NOTHIN’ hold you back girl.

 

  1. Refresh – Start and end your day with a recap of your to do list, take time to enjoy a sit down breakfast (even if it’s for 5 minutes) and time to do a nice warm face scrub before bed. Recharging yourself is the ONLY freakin way to keep it moving. If you didn’t plug in your cell phone at night how would you be able to use it the following day?  Refresh and recharge yourself on the daily.

 

  1. Don’t be too hard on yourself.  What’s done is done and what you couldn’t get done today will get done tomorrow. Take a chill pill and remember that we are ONLY human and even Beyonce has stuff on her to do list that over lap till tomorrow. Be proud of yourself for what you DO accomplish and keep it rollin. Tomorrow is another day and you gotta de-stress before you can take the next adventure on!

That’s it for today as I gotta get back to DOING so many things but as always…

Hope that inspired you!
xoxo
Emily

P.S. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF YOU WHO LIKED MY ETSY ACCOUNT THIS WEEK AND PARTICIPATED IN MY CONTEST!!!! Here are the two winners:

And check out my first fashion line at 
www.RockHardAtelier.com

Follow me on Instagram @EmilyBrickel and my new account for all things fashion illustration @EmilyBrickelillustration

September 25, 2014
Custom making your dreams!

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Illustration from London Fashion week Tom Ford – Backstage!

Available on etsy in the next few days!

You have NO idea how excited I am!!!!
I am practically bouncing off my chair and I can’t contain myself.
I just went to meet with my sample makers today to check on my wedding dress and it is looking AMAZZINGGGGGGG. Dreams come to life, paper drawings coming to fruition. It is the thing I LIVE for – being a fashion designer – and I am so excited that I get to be blessed enough to go through this process again, this time with MY wedding dress.  It is even more spectacular then I could imagine and I am SO EXCITED!!!

I feel so free.  That’s what happens when you feel like your dreams are unfolding just the way they are supposed to be. It’s pretty crazy and it feels great.  You no longer have to push, you just show up.

The only way I can describe it is the difference between waiting for happiness and feeling like “you will just be happy ONCE this happens, WHEN xyz, AFTER you get this and that in order, ONCE you make the money, WHEN you have the man, AFTER you have that purse, etc…..”

…and feeling like “everything is happening exactly as it is supposed to and I am so extremely happy and grateful to be right here right now, and I trust the process. I know that I am shooting for the stars and I know I’ll get there and right now I’m enjoying every step of the journey.”

My mentor says it best “Those who are certain of the outcome can afford to wait, and wait without anxiety.” – ACIM.

Well I’ve been waiting!

If there is something you are waiting for that you know in your heart of hearts is your deepest desire : TRUST that the Universe will conspire to move mountains to make your dream happen.  Not because it is magic, but because it’s your JOB to share your gift with the world – and if you are NOT sharing your gift with the world, then you are doing it and everyone around you a MAJOR disservice!!!!

“Live your dream in your heart and let the Universe move everything to bring your dream to you. Feel your dream, feel the presence of the Universe inside you, KNOW that the Universe is guiding you, and then allow the Universe to realize your dream!” – The Secret.

I know this may sound crazy if you don’t already believe what I’m saying but try it for yourself.
Something like this always reminds me of what my mom used to tell me when I was younger and wishing my dream would come true (wishing for this my whole life)….  She said “All overnight successes are 10 years in the making”.

And it’s true. Not that by any means I have achieved all of my dreams as of today but I have achieved so much and I KNOW that my lifelong dream of being a fashion designer is something that I am living now, even if it’s on the small scale – that means the world to me. And one day I know that I will live it on the large scale, because that is what I have always seen for myself.

When the road was covered in an uncertain fog and I could no longer see 5 feet in front of me, it was scary, and depressing and disheartening.
Walking through the uncertain fog was even scarier, continuing to take baby steps even though I had lost my way was extremely hard and I felt like giving up, turning around and curling into a cocoon so many days BUT, the fog has lifted my dears. I can see my dream again and even though I don’t know where the road will take me, I know that from past experience if you hold tight to your dreams and never let go, the fog will pass and you too will be on your way – slowly but surely to living a life beyond your wildest dreams.  It can happen. All you need is faith.

Here is a sneak peak of me draping my wedding gown, the first major milestone in the process of designing and making my dress – one of the most EXCITING things in my life to date.   I am so excited, and I’m so excited for YOU to be with you on your journey to living a life of your dreams!

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Hope that inspires you!
xoxo
Emily

P.S. Check out my new branding on my websites:

And check out my first fashion line at 
www.RockHardAtelier.com
September 18, 2014
I like the way you WERK it! My top 5 tips to the Perfect Hustle + NEWS

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Illustration of Style Blogger @SomethingNavy

The update: 
NY Fashion week has come to a close and it’s all about the hustle. Now take a trip with me (virtually of course) to, London
Milan, then Paris for more fashion shows galore.  September should basically be called fashion month, and omg can’t wait for the day when I can go to all of them!!!!

I’m working on some illustrations of my favorite looks that I’ll share with you soon!!  In the mean time – here above is an illustration of style blogger SomethingNavy. Check her out on instagram and her NYFW look.  I am loving it.

What’s coming: 
I really don’t know what it is about September that forever is engraved in us “back to school” and “back to work”. I feel like September should be the real start of the calendar year – it is the start of the New Year, in the Jewish religion anyway.  But it’s more than that, it’s the beginning again of everyone’s hustle, the last few months of nice weather before everyone hibernates for the winter months, or is bombarded with holiday soirees – whichever comes first!

I don’t know about you all but I’m feeling super productive.
I am super excited about all the projects I have coming up including a 2015 Illustrated Calendar, Holiday Card sets, Custom Holiday cards, and first of course – Halloween cards! Stay tuned for so much more to come here and on my Etsy account!!! Many more colllabos and projects in the works and…. Some really exciting news::::::

NEWS::::
Behold… an Illustration and jewelry collaboration!
Emily Brickel x Chloe and Isabel

Check out the brand new illustration I did for hot Jewelry company Chloe + Isabel!!!!!  It is so exciting to get to work with a brand like this because as it turns out, I am obsessed with their jewelry. I got a few pieces in the mail and they are sick! I can’t stop wearing them ( show photos) and I had the chance to actually create a customized shop with them where I can share my favorite jewels with you – and YOU CAN PURCHASE THEM through me! Click here to check it out. 
You can now access this link through this illustrated ad on my blog which will be on the top right hand column! Along with… ahem, ahem,…. Three new illustrated buttons to help you easily navigate around my site. Check it out!!!

These pieces look even better in person believe it or not and everywhere I go I am getting stopped on the streets with compliments and people literally grabbing my jewelry and asking where I got it! Woah.

Here are some of my favorites:

More illustrations in the works that I can’t wait to show you!!!

Anyway – back to the blog:

It’s all about the hustle. 
Here are my 5 top tips to getting your hustle on and making waves!

  1. Don’t forget YOU are the temple. Your body is the wheels that run the whole ship so you have NO hustle without your health – make sure to take care of it everyday.  Work out, meditate, and take “me” time. You know this is my best advice. Your cup will runneth over to all the places you need it to go!

 

  1. Stay organized. The less time you have to spend looking for that piece of paper, that business card or your keys – the more time you have for everything else. If you have big dreams – organization is KEY. It is a time saver and a lifesaver.  Invest in the small amount of time it takes to set up your organization because in the long run it adds up to many valuable free hours. No system is perfect and I am always looking for the latest and greatest ways to stay organized, but do what works for you and update it as you go.

 

  1. Put your game face on. You gotta show up with GUSTO. When you meet anyone new, when you try something you’ve never done before or when you are just ready to show um what you’ve got – put your best foot forward. Dress the part, educate yourself, be prepared and get excited (but not tooooo overly excited – I need to check myself here sometimes lol!).  This is your moment to convince others of what you already know – that you are MADE for this ShizNit and you are ready to make some moves. Your game face can consist of a smile, the outfit that works perfectly for the situation at hand, and a notebook or your notes section of your smart phone. Remember names, make eye contact and be your authentic you! Others will take notice.

 

  1. Ask for help. If you are overwhelmed – ask for help. Rome was not built in one day and it was CERTAINLY not built by one man.  Reach out for advice, help or tips. You will be surprised what you will find.

 

  1. Support others.  Give that help right back to anyone that needs it. When you create a giving situation, more will come right back to you.  The world is such a small place and you needed help at some point along the way! Don’t forget that! There is way more than enough to go around so never feel like giving to someone means less for you.  It is quite the contrary.  What is wrong with supporting and empowering other women (or men) in your field? Wouldn’t it be a much nicer place to live and hustle if we all supported each other’s success? Don’t get jealous, don’t put anyone down and know there is more than enough for all of us. Building others up really builds you up too in the long run.

That’s it for my blog this week! I hope that didn’t overwhelm you – I know that was a lot of information but I can’t help but be so excited!!!
Let me know if you have any questions and feel free to click around my site, and email me if you are interested in early custom orders for holiday, or even some jewelry (can you believe that!?)

Hope that inspires you to up your hustle!
Tell me all about it at Emily@EmilyBrickel.com
Xoxo
Emily

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