Finding Kefi
{spiritual geek mode here!} I’ve been jumping around from 4 Simple Things to 6 Things in my blog posts.. and now I’m onto 5 Things! I think I want to stick with this one.. After meditating this morning I came up with a fun idea of “Finding Kefi”. Kefi means spirit in Greek. It’s all about finding [...]
Spanish Batiste
Lately my favorite shopping hot spots have been at boutiques on Melrose and on Santee Alley. I’ve been slowly straying away from shopping at malls and from major labels now because everything I see are the same {boooo}. Top notch fashion bloggers all wear the same trending pieces and outfits, and it’s just not so [...]
Yogashmoga iPhone Covers
Hey all you yogi freaks! My yoga illustrations are now on sale as iPhone covers! They are available for purchase in: iPhone 5 iPhone (4S, 4) iPhone (3GS 3G) iPod Touch Samsung Galaxy S4 {Read about the inspiration on this illustration below here!} “Yoga shmoga is a term I like to use whenever ego gets in [...]
Burning Man Meeting
Attended my first meeting with friends for probably the biggest event for all of us this summer, Burning Man. Wow wow wow so much to plan in advance…! I mean, I’ve never been to major events like these, I haven’t even done Coachella or EDC lol {what’s that like?}. Apparently this is really taking it to [...]
With Heels
“The further you distance yourself from your expectations, the more exhilarating your life will become.” {Madisyn Taylor} Another day, another audition. I felt so confident I had this one, but! No.. {poops}. This was the second time I was instructed to arrive wearing ‘a nice black outfit with heels’. I ended up wearing the same [...]
My Clothes on Sale!
I discovered this neat app Poshmark where you can sell clothes you no longer love or need! Since my closet collapsed, I’ve had to re-organize and sort out all the clothes I don’t wear anymore because I can’t hang them back into the closet without it falling apart again. So I’ve picked out a few good pieces [...]
Memorial Weekend
Spent the majority of my weekend sleeping in like a bear but left with enough time having lots of adventures with the Jedbot! Our first day out I accompanied my boyfriend at the March Against Monsanto Rally. If any of you know me, I really dislike food democracy.. I especially don’t like food preachers {a [...]
SMS Doll Fashions
SMS Doll Fashions was a project started by me and my ex-boyfriend (high school sweetheart!) back in 2008. I was fresh out of college (20yrs old) graduating from FIDM, and was unemployed and uber bored because I was unable to find a stable job in the industry. This was also around the time when the [...]
Photoshoots, Auditions, Decisions
I really wanted to get some sketches going this week, but everything was so fast-paced. Let me just say – what a ^*)%$#@! hectic week it started out to be for me! After I had met up with a group of intuitive friends Sunday morning for a manifesting session or as my teacher likes to call [...]
Be the Best Version of You
These illustrations were inspired by Wendy, a woman who blogs about her healthy lifestyle and everything she loves. It’s very inspirational! Woke up feeling grrrrreeeeaaaat today! I’m in the middle of another detox and last night I went to bed irritated and knew I had to turn that all around this morning.. and it worked [...]
Accept Inspiration
Here’s a couple of things I like to take inspiration from.. It can come from anything random! They’re definitely brain refreshers whenever I’m thinking inside of the box too much instead of outside. I’m pretty open-minded towards everything and I think that’s important to me because it allows me to learn and be creative. Have [...]
6 Things
1. Tiago Cafe. This is such a nifty little cafe my boyfriend and I like to go to for brunch<3. What I love about it is that it’s walking distance from home! This place is pretty health conscious too which I don’t mind.. their food’s pretty yummy. They had bacon on the menu today.. it [...]
WL? Summer 2013
I had the pleasure of working with one of my closest friends, Sara Caterinicchia of Who’s Little? once again! She is launching her summer collection in June (next month!) and had asked me to come up with some fun illustrations for her line! I was flattered that she thought of me and uber excited to [...]
My Overall Madness
These days, the 90s grunge look have been a big hit on the runways and in streetstyle as well. The 90s was always my least favorite fashion decade because I thought there wasn’t enough original trends to recycle from that period.. but to my surprise, few memorable looks have been coming back.. and guess what [...]
Spring Lush
I love the furoshiki wrap cloths! I came across it while I was browsing one of my favorite blogs, Design Sponge. I thought, how good would it look on a maxi dress?! I decided to sketch out a girl and started playing with the design a bit based off of one of my favorite brands, [...]
10 Random Facts
1. I’d like to live near the beach one day. The fish in the ocean make me hungry… 2. I love drying all the flowers given to me by my boyfriend and displaying them around my work area. I find it peaceful. <3 3. I really dislike food democracy; the hoity toity healthy attitude and the [...]
To-go Sketchbook
Just purchased a ton of art supplies last week and super excited to use them.
Seasonal Mint
The color MINT is such a hit this season! It was hard to avoid while shopping for a dress for my cousin’s wedding day. It was another beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony so my last minute get-up was planned for a bright sunny weather.
I Choose to…
What do you choose? 
San Francisco Trip
I took a weekend trip up north with my boyfriend and friend for work at the Facebook headquarters!
HAPPY 1 YEAR!
Happy Birthday STEPHANIESURTIDA.COM! Time really flew by and already we’re nearing towards half the year…! My 20s are happening very fast.. but I couldn’t be happier with the way things are turning out so far!
SHAPING YOUR LIFE
Super excited that big changes are happening in my life right now. I’ll blog about it when I have enough of a story to tell, but the way it started is exhilarating to me..
CURRENTLY LOVING
This past week has been so hectic that I only had a few lucky moments to capture the craziness! Check out what I’ve been up to in my week of visuals
STREETSTYLE INSPO
I am loving this outfit I saw on this girl while having breakfast in Hollywood! I don’t think I’ve ever clashed prints and color blocking altogether before, but it definitley inspired some new outfit ideas for me to try for Spring!
80S DANCE PARTY
I had just celebrated my 25th birthday this past week with my friends and family the best way I could by throwing an 80s themed dance party!
4 SIMPLE THINGS
4 Simple Things that have kept me content for the past couple of weeks!
A WEDDING DRESS
There must be something about 2012 with all the enagagements and marriages happening that year! A couple of my friends got engaged too, and I couldn’t be more happier for them to start the next chapter in life with their loved ones.
MUCH NEEDED GETAWAY
I’ve been doing less posting these days because I’ve been happily distracted by other pleasures in life! But not to worry, I’ll be getting back to more OOTD’s and illustrations soon!
WINTER GRUNGE
I’ve been wanting a new pair of black fishnets for a while and I think I picked out the perfect one!
A GOOFY XMAS PT. 2
Hi again everyone! This is just a summary of photos from Christmas with my fam bam! Enjoy, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
A GOOFY XMAS PT. 1
Happy Holidays everyone! I bought this goofy sweater a year ago to participate in a cousins’ “Ugly Sweater Christmas” but, this sweater doesn’t apply obviously… I bought it because it was CUTE! Score! <3
ONE GIRL ONE DRESS
I had the pleasure of helping out my friend, Sara, designer and owner of Who’s Little?, at her One Girl One Dress Annual Fashion show dedicated the beautiful children of CoachArt!
SIDE PROJECT
A little side project I had worked on for a potential employer. Take a peek!
LALM – SAME DRESS
SAME DRESS made it to this week’s Links a la Mode! Check out other fashion blogs that also made it to this week’s picks!
SAME DRESS
“We take for granted the freedom of having the ability to change our clothes every day. I want to try to walk in the shoes of a little girl who just doesn’t have the same luxuries as I do. So every day of the month for the duration of my KickStarter campaign , I pledge to wear the same dress for them.”
LA FASHION WEEK
Take a peek at some my favorite looks I shot at LA Fashion Week!
MASQUERADE PARTY
Let the Halloween festivities begin! Went to a Halloween masquerade party with a couple of friends and had a blast playing dress up, drinking, laughing, and dancing all night long!
WHOS LITTLE?
A fashion show featuring my friend and her line, WHO’S LITTLE? I had so much fun participating and helping out backstage with the little girls and documenting every moment from behind-the-scenes to the runway.
70s CRAZE
Check out today’s project for TheClothesMuse.com!
4 SIMPLE THINGS
From baking to gardening, discovering and uncovering, and most of all, appreciating! 4 simple things I’ve chosen to show a little more gratitude in my life.
PEACHY
Today’s OOTD features my favorite peach lace dress accentuated with silver jewelry pieces. Click to see more! <3
AUTUMNAL EQUINOX
Happy Fall everyone! After coming back from a long and busy week from my full-time job, I just feel even more accomplished today keeping myself super duper busy, creative, and active!
LIFE IS A TREAT
I took the time to spend lunch with a friend and fellow designer while enjoying a wonderful and delicious treat!
THE NEED TO SKETCH & BURN
I took a day off from work to rest and get better, and in doing so, I decided to do what makes my spirit happy which was to be creative!
4 SIMPLE THINGS
Counting my blessings: I chose 4 simple things around my day instead of 5 because first of all, four is my favorite number! I decided to do this because it’s not often we all take the time to really appreciate the little things in life when you go through difficult times. And the smallest things always count.. Know that!
LIGHT AS A FEATHER
I decided to dig out of my closet and pull out this super cute free flowing jumpsuit I’ve had for a while that I want to show off!
STYLE JIANNA
Happy Labor Day Weekend! This doll is inspired by my stylish niece, Jianna, who loves to play dress up and model
THRIFTING HAUL
Thrift store shopping at Buffalo Exchange! You’d be surprised on what you can find…!
A DAY AT DISNEY
I decided to do my next OOTD… at Disneyland! I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day out in the sun!
LALM PAINT DAY FEATURE
Hey ladies and boys! Check out my latest feature on IFB! I HEART the Fashion Blogger Community! 
PAINT DAY
I found my old paint jars and decided to paint for today’s illustrations! See how it turned out!
SHOP SHOPPIN’
Went trend shopping and gathered a summary of the latest in stores! Check it out!
IN MY SNEAKS
Sneaker wedges are the best shoes I’ve had by far! I’d wear them everywhere!
SHE’S ON TOP
A quick new sketch with a meaningful story behind it! Read, read! <3
MY DOLLS + iPHONE
Just opened an online shop featuring my dolls! Get them on your iPhones and more! <3
DAINTY
I was invited to an outdoor wedding vow renewal ceremony of a friend of mine’s and this is what I decided to wear for this romantic event!
CITY LIGHTS
A recreation of two old sketches that brings the night to life!
ORANGE DELIGHT
Clear skies and nothing but the harsh sun today! So I threw on my wide brim hat and took a stroll out in the neighborhood.
OLD BOOKS UNCOVERED
I finally uncovered my old sketchbook and other favorite books last weekend and decided to put together a couple of collages for you to enjoy!
LINKS A LA MODE
Today I got featured on “LALM” for Independent Fashion Bloggers! What a treat!
FLIRTY & FUN
Today’s OOTD has a light summery feel featuring a multi-colored piece I’m wearing by Sugarlips Apparel.
DENIM ON DENIM
A fashion faux pas look featuring my new ASOS dip-dye denim jeans!
TOKYO STREET FASHION
Here’s a fun look at Tokyo’s fashion street shots I took while working as a trend researcher in one of my earlier jobs.
A LITTLE ABOUT MOI
SPECIAL POST* A thread of pictures and stories of things I love and things I love to do!
HOT SHORTS & BALLERINA WEDGES
Check out my outfit of the day to start off the beginning of summer! This is featuring my new GoJane shorts and ASOS Ballerina Satin Wedges <3
NEON ANIMAL
We have all been obsessing over neons lately this season. But have you tried this new craze? The animal neon print combo?! Check it out!
SUNNY & CHIC
Here’s an OOTD of my sister in a bright flirty floral dress with a doll I drew inspired by her oufit… have a looksy!
PETER PAN & VERTICAL BLUES
Detachable collars is a popular accessory I’ve seen fashion bloggers sport these days… it’s a must have! Also, take a look at my new striped jeans from my favorite online store ASOS!
SLASH BACK FOR SUMMER
A sexy body-conscious unitard I purchased from ASOS. This accentuated every curve in my body with a revealing back detail that I love!
DIP DYE OPTIONS
So as you guys know, bright colored DIP DYE JEANS/DENIM -however you like to call it, is SO IN right now. I’ve created a couple of color combinations with my own dip dye versions. There is wide a variety of this type of trend, and it’s not only in our clothes; one of the most popular ones is the ombre [...]
IRIS SCHIEFERSTEIN
In the featured image I have is an orignial skirt design that I’ve been orchestrating in my head all week long while my full-time job was preventing me from focusing on the other work I love to do. Finally, I sketched it up bright and early this morning! Again, I went with the dip-dye look for this [...]
LADY GAGA
A look inspired by her <3 I came up with an original design of a rose pink latex bra, with monster claws embellished with diamond rings – which are grasping her breasts. Paired with (another original) dip-dye jeans (which is another trend to keep an eye out for!) structured with multiple seams down the leg. The hair, I decided [...]
SUMMER WHITES
OOTD features Jennifer <3 Brights and whites are the main colors we will begin to see as soon as summer rolls around. We all want to be able to stand out under the sun looking amazing right? Learn from my sister, who knows how to style it up for this upcoming season. Hope you like!
TWINS: OLD & NEW
This sketch has two looks – old and new. On the left, is an original sketch I did towards the end of my last quarter at FIDM. It was a contemporary sportswear look for Fall 08′. Her twinnie on the right is the same look but re-worked for SP 12′! It’s fun digging up old projects and revamping [...]
LA STYLE: SAMM
OOTD goes to Samm once again! I call this the ‘LA Look’… incorporated with denim, blacks, gunmetal jewelry, and a rock n’ roll chic edge to it all. She’s dressed appropriately for the cool spring weather with her high black socks and black mid-calf boots. This doll I sketched up is my version of Samm. The [...]
ALYSSA STYLE
Today’s OOTD is featuring a friend of mine who I believe is a good representation of this season’s trends! Today, she chose to wear an an outfit that inspired me to sketch a doll based on her look!
IF I LIVED IN NEW YORK…
I would definitely amp up my style for this fast paced city that never sleeps – especially because it’s one of the major fashion capitals in the world! Below I’ve chosen a style that best fits me which is a combination of chic and classy. I wanted to include printed patterns with bright contrasting colors to [...]
FLORALS FOR SPRING?
This post compliments the widely known movie of fashion, “The Devil Wears Prada”. I decided to use a quote said by Miranda Priestly and take from it to sketch up a doll inspired by what she says. Find out what it is!
SPRING / SUMMER 12 LOOKS
Check out the collection of trends I gathered for this S/S12 season!
INDIE ROCK
An OOTD featuring my sister sporting what I call an Indie Rock Look! Check it out!
MIA STYLE
‘OUTFIT OF THE DAY’ goes to this lovely lady MIA! <3 Love her chic indie style, so I decided to do a sketch inspired by her and incorporated more of my classy taste! Hope you like!
Marithe Francois Girbaud
This is a contemporary knit top that I’ve helped sketched in one of my first jobs as a fashion trend researcher when I was 20 years old (4 years ago!). This was one of the best fashion driven jobs I’ve had in my experience because I’ve learned so much in the time I worked there. [...]
SPRINGWEAR – ALL DAY OUTING
First OOTD featuring my sister! While it’s still overcast these days, here’s a look that can adjust to cool air and warm weather for this Spring season!
GET THE LOOK! – COACHELLA
I think I’ll consider going next year.. only to do street shots of people! I’ve seen a ton of interesting pictures of people and the outfits they pulled together for this music fest, and I never thought there’d be so much inspiration! So I came up with two day outfits for my collage and sketched up my favorite one that [...]
WELCOME!
The birthdate of my site! I’m sooo excited to get this started… so stay tuned, I have lots coming your way!