Selena Quintanilla Perez ~ PLuSH Angel

So it has been 14 years since Selena Quintanilla Perez passed away as the 38th anniversary of her birthday has now come and gone. It was a week before her 23rd birthday when she took her last breath. She is an eternal proof that Dreams Can Come True. RIP PLuSH Angel.






Interesting Selena Facts:

~ Selena was a fire sign, born April 16th 1971, an Aries

~ She was a Mexican, American born Texan

~ Selena designed all of her stage outfits herself

~ Selena's favorite colours were purple and black

~ Selena owned/rode a motorcycle

~ Selena loved long stem white roses

~ Selena loved junk food, especially pizza

~ Selena grew up speaking only english, it was when she became a Tejano singer that she had to learn Spanish

~ Selena was named "The Queen Of Tejano (Mexican, Pop) Music"
(pictured below practising her craft & building her talent}
~ Selena had scars on her legs that she was embarrassed about

~ Selena was a spokesperson for battered woman

~ Selena favorites songs were "Amor Prohibido" & "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom"

~ She never refused to sign an autograph

~ Selena had 5 dogs, including a black Pomeranian named Pebbles and a Python

~ Selena loved to shop at Wal-Mart and Pay Less Shoes Source

~ Selena liked to drink hot tea w/honey and lemon before her concerts

~ Selena's favourite lipstick was the now discontinued "Brick" from Chanel

~ Her nickname was "Preciosa"- which means beautiful, spirited and wonderful

~ Selena was a spokesperson for D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)

~ Selena opened two boutiques in 1994...Selena Etc. Inc in Corpus Christi (January 27th) and another in San Antonio. Address: Selena ETC. Inc. Boutique (Corpus Christi) 4926 Everhart Road Corpus Christi, Texas, 78411 ( 361 ) 985 – 8715 {Google Map it...it's pretty}

Selena with her staff making sure the merchandise is up to par

~ The designer that was helping Selena at the boutique was Martin Gomez

Workin it out...

At peace in her Atelier

Selena with husband Chris:
Unattained Dreams:

~ Selena was in the midst of recording her first solo (english) pop album Dreaming of You

~ Selena wanted to have 5 children with husband Chris Perez

~ Selena and Chris were in the process of building their dream home/ranch

~ Selena wanted to raise horses

Legacy:

~ In her home town Corpus Christi Texas, there is a Selena Museum that houses some of her belongings

~ In 1997 Jennifer Lopez plays the role of Selena in the bio movie Selena

~ In 1998 Selena was picked by People Magazine as one of "The Most Intriguing People Of The Century".

~ Selena had an extensive Faberge egg collection. In her living room, she had big glass cabinets in which she kept more than 500 designer eggs. She had everything from gold to diamond, every size. If it looked like an egg she bought it. Her friends and family related this hobby to the fact that she was born on Easter Sunday. According to Suzette, each egg tells a story. There's one that Chris bought her a week before she died and then there's one Selena bought at Universal City in Los Angeles. All of the eggs are on display in their original cases at the Q-Production's Selena Museum. In the display case, they're arranged exactly the way they were in Selena's living room.

Faberge egg- brief history: Easter eggs made by Peter Carl Faberg for the Russian Tsars between 1885 and 1917. The eggs are made of precious metals or hard stones decorated with combinations of enamel and gem stones. The term "Faberg Egg"' has become a synonym of luxury and the eggs are regarded as masterpieces of the jeweler's art. Under one hundred eggs were produced and only approx fifty-seven eggs have survived. {Wikipedia}

Selena's last performances took place at the Houston Texas Astrodome a month before she was murdered

Selena quotes:
"I'm spoiled in the sense that now I get what I want but it's because I work for it."
"The life of an artist isn't all glamorous. It's a lot of work. A lot of people think it's very easy. They think you always stay in good hotels, you buy good things, but it's not like that. You have to work hard like everybody else."

{Source for Facts & Quotes: www.freewebs.com/selenaqperez/selenaboutique.htm}

Feeling Nostalgic,
PLuSH Empress

Ryerson Fashion Week

Ryerson University boasts incredible talent in a variety of fields, which the School of Communication and Design exemplifies.

This year’s production marked the 60th anniversary of Mass Exodus where Jahmilla and I attended the exhibited graduating collections of Fashion Design students that collaborated with third year Fashion Communication students to produce the show.

Flare Magazine Competition Entry:

Andrea G for Team Adonis Menswear Collection:

LG Fashion Competition Designer Looks:

Ryerson U Mass Exodus fashion student designs:

The Mass Exodus show is always an incredible example of the professionalism and creativity that stems from the 8 months of non-stop preparation, which deserves to be celebrated and promoted to the fullest. The past few years has seen a transformation from only the fourth year fashion show into a full-blown fashion week displaying not only clothing and accessory design, but also including graphic design and photography.

It began with Link...the fourth year Communication Exhibit that was from from April 5th to the 7th; followed by, Three Ring: the Second & third year’s fashion show, ending with Mass Exodus: Chiaroscuro which ran from April 7th to the 8th with 5 separate shows and one shorter media show.

Second year students created evening wear garments while third year students worked in groups of five to create a mini-line catering to menswear. Personally, I was part of Team Adonis, a collection that mixed tailored and casual pieces using a colour palette of various grays, white and a touch of cherry red. I was thoroughly impressed by the menswear (and I’m not just saying that because I’m biased).

Model: Kaja

The majority of the collections were cohesive, creative and marketable as they were outfits that I would love to see on ultra-plush people. Prior to the Mass Exodus shows, was the communication exhibit showcasing 1st 2nd and 3rd year work, including 3/5 members of Team Adonis! There was an array of incredible photography, graphic design, clothing design and other artwork; plus, of course, they provided refreshments.

Finally, the main event arrived -- Mass Exodus. The theme of the year was Chiaroscuro-an Italian art term for the interplay of light and dark used to portray the human body as three-dimensional in renaissance paintings. The theme of Mass Ex was demonstrated quite well, with extreme contrasts of light and dark setting the mood. The Communication director was the fabulous Carolina Pineda, third year fashion Communication student, and all-around amazing person. She, along with the Art Director and Brand Manager helped to properly communicate the fourth-year designers visions as well as creating a visual treat for the audience, housing approximately 1100 spectators when run at full capacity. And let me tell you, there was practically a full house every night!

From Women’s contemporary to sportswear to menswear to art wear. The possibilities for collections were endless. Whether you are a fan of ready-to-wear or of the avant-garde, Mass Exodus had a little something for everyone. While I wasn’t blown away by many of the designs, I did find the glow-in-the-dark sportswear to be quite intriguing. It mixed practicality with creativity- something that is essential in the marketplace. While some may not be a fan of avant-garde or costume, there are always ALWAYS elements that can be used as a basis for entire collections. Whether it be the colour palette, or that leg-of-mutton sleeve that caught your attention-my interest always lies in the details.

So, next year is my turn on the runways of Mass Ex. I encourage each and every one of you to come see the show at least once. Much of the hottest Canadian Fashion Designers are graduates of Ryerson’s Fashion Design program, so you need to catch us before we’re famous!

Me with Commuication Director Carolina Pineda

~Andrea Golberg~

PLuSH Style Icon Carmen Miranda {Circa 1940-50}

Carmen Miranda was a Portuguese born Brazilian samba singer/actress most popular in the 1940s and 1950s.

Carmen the entertainer, was one of the highest paid artists in Hollywood and a very popular Broadway star.

She appeared in motion pictures culturally clad in a hat topped with tropical fruit- which has become her iconic visual identity and has been channelled in contemporary fashion.

Miranda was one of the highest paid entertainers of her time and def the most celebrated Brazilian of all time.

Known for her over the top and festive attire, she achieved definite stardom in her motion pictures casted in musical roles.

Carmen has most definitely secured her spot on the style icon list.

{Source: Wikipedia}

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