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Behind The Scenes

Here are some pictures from the short film I worked on. More pictures here.

Gossip Girl Decor

Stole this from Apartment Therapy which apparently stole it from another site. It's Serena's bedroom. It would be a fun task to find alternatives. I thought they didn't really provide very good ones IMHO. When I saw the show the other night the lamps were not the Kartell ones though. Hmmmmm

Short Film Wardrobe Styling

I will be doing the wardrobe styling for a short film this weekend. I am super eger to put my talents to work. Hopefully I will be able to keep you updated if permitted.
:)

Pretty Glassware

Just got these super pretty glasses on sale for approx. $4 a piece (including tax) I love them!

Lux Tux

This See by Chloe Tuxedo Jacket is currently full price on Saks Fifth Avenue online. Just scored it for next to nothing! Having fun pairing it with whats in my closet. How would you wear it?

Beauty Bar 4.30.9

Somewhat recovered from my wounds. My nose still hurts and I have some abrasions that haven't competently healed. Kept it easy that night, but it was good to see some familiar faces. Also the support was much appreciated <3 :)

Tonight Beauty Bar San Diego

Tonight Black Heart Bunny Trunk Show and the band Alaskan Summer, band member is from the critically acclaimed show staring Chloë Sevigny! Also casting agent from local movie production company will be attending!

Tonight at 9 PM @ The Beauty Bar San Diego !

Be there!

New Glasses

Since my old glasses (Rayban Wayfarers) got trashed. I HAD to buy a new pair because I don't like going blind. I decided to get something new. Check these babies out. Now all I need is to get the proscription filled. So far I really dig them! I think they are pretty cute!

Personally Invited to Audition for Project Runway!

April 16 at 3:27pm

"Hi Erika Viereck,
I’m working with the casting department for Project Runway Season 7 and I discovered your collection on Smashing Darling (the video bio you made is awesome). It looks like you have really strong designs and a stunning aesthetic! I hope you’ll submit to Project Runway, it’s going to be a great season and I’d love to see you in the cast. The deadline is fast approaching .... so please download the app ..... and get something in to us right away!
Looking forward to seeing more of your work,"
.....

Wow! So Flattered! :D

http://www.blackheartbunny.com

Face Smashed

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Sorry I couldn't make the Fashion Show this Sat but this happened :(

Today I went to the ER and got an MRI so luckily it came out clear. I'm in sooooo much pain, but they wouldn't give me any meds. SUCKS! Ibuprofen does not do it! It even hurts to lay down or do anything! Sucks!
MY FACE GOT SMASHED and so did my Glasses. My wrist and knee, teeth, lips and other aches are also bumming me out.

I have NO glasses. I can't see AT ALL without them! I'm also completely out contacts too so basically I'm blind and in pain.

So if you'd like to be a pal and help me out! You = my hero!

Sorry about missing out on the Fashion Show but I couldn't help it :(

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Thanks loves!

Fashion Show Tomorrow

Good Feeling

MORE Black Heart Bunny News

Black Heart Bunny was featured in the cute as a button blog, Hey I Found This.

I am also proud to announce that Black Heart Bunny is now sold on Stars and Infinite Darkness. I have loved this site since it was known as Virgin Threads. Unfortunately they had to change their name (long story) but the site is just as awesome as ever. They have some of the best indie designers and now Black Heart Bunny is included among them!



Also I'm running a huge clearance sale on my Etsy Site! I have lots of new stuff coming soon so I have to make room! Lots of great deals! Lots of items are ONE OF A KIND!

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BHB on Twitter Radio Tomorrow 11:45 AM PST!

Black Heart Bunny designer, Erika Viereck, will be a guest on Twitter Radio tomorrow at 11:45 AM PST

The topics tomorrow will cover the Economic Crisis, Chris Brown and Rhianna and Gay Marriages.

http://www.twitterradiolive.com/

Friday Trash Talk

Courtney Love& Madonna


Never mind all the blah blah blah

You know what I'm talking about.

I think this video is directed by David la Chapelle but it reminds me of John Waters and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Which I'm sure is the point.


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Great product shot.

Also I'm oddly attracted to these "Trash" shoes. They are all different and cost way too much. I really love the "Indian" picture. Probably politically incorrect but reminds me of Disney's Peter Pan. I'm pretty sure anyone can DYI these with ones on favorite scraps and some glue and collage paste stuff, I forget the name now. Yeeeeeeaaaaaah. Do it Bob Rauschenberg style.

Celebrity hearts Black Heart Bunny

I just realized a Prime Time TV Actress has ordered this item from my Smashing Darling boutique!

I know it has to be her because her stylist often suggests items from Smashing Darling!

What do I do? I want to ask her if its ok for me to disclose the fact that she bought my dress. Maybe even bribe her with a free gift so I can get a picture of her wearing the dress? Now that my computer is working I'll ask the ladies of Smashing Darling what to do!

I also have to tell the lovely actress it's back ordered b/c its super popular so probably won't be getting it till Monday :x

The funny thing is the actress actually looks a bit like the model wearing the dress, Ms Shannon ;)

FYI Still running the Smashing Darling Promo!

To get a 15% discount use promo code: BHBLOVE

If you want this dress I can PROBABLY get it to to you by Monday if you order today or else you may have to wait it week or so :)

Photo Credit: Kevan Christine

Smashing Darling Connects Indie Community

Smashing Darling is amazingly supportive of Indie Artists! I must give a special thanks to Trish Ginter for setting up the Black Heart Bunny last month's photoshoot with photographer Kevan Christine! (Read more about it here.)

Trish blogged about how online networking was used to connect all of us. I found out about Smashing Darling through Twitter. Social media is truly phenomenal! Read all about it on the Smashing Darling blog.

To celebrate the love I am offering a special promotion on Smashing Darling!
To get a 15% discount use promo code: BHBLOVE

Also, on the topic of the power of social media, my blog post about San Diego Fashion Industry Meet-up got a shout out last Friday on PRCouture! Yay! Check it out here!

Review: McQ for Target

People are hating on the McQ line for Target and I completely understand their grievances.

My personal complaint is that the website advertised the release date as March 4th, which is the date it was released online, yet the line hit the actual Target stores March 1st. I feel that was completely misleading and they really should have had both dates be the same. Frustrating.

People are saying that the clothes look cheap.

99% of the line does look pretty chintzy. However, you have to realize the clothes ARE cheap. The most expensive thing in the Target line is $130, while, right now, on Net-A-Porter, the most expensive McQ piece is $845. Remember the Target line is a diffusion of McQ line, not the Alexander McQueen label. There is a difference between the two lines. If people were expecting the Target line to look more like Alexander McQueen's namesake label then there is obviously going to be quite a difference and greater potential for disappointment. Having said that, as far as design goes, the Target line is surprising faithful to the current McQ collection and is being offered for approximately 1/10 of the price. ( Compare for yourself: Target vs Net-A-Porter.)

Are you going to get the same quality? No. Are some of the Target pieces overpriced for the quality? Yes. Yet I wouldn't completely dismiss every piece in the line. Trying something on in harsh florescent lighting in an ugly dressing room that smells like B.O. is not going to make you feel magical. Imagine what the pieces will look like in a normal setting. I would also advise against wearing head-to-toe Target under any circumstance. With the right pairing of higher end accessories that you may already own, you could easily dress up the McQ for Target pieces.

Others say that the clothes are ill fitting.

The cuts are based on Junior sizes. The clothing may fit a petite woman but even then there are issues. I am usually a size 0 or 2 but in the Target line I'm a 5. Good thing I'm not hung up about numbers. Very rarely is ready-to-wear clothing truly ready-to-wear. I need to take most of my clothing to the tailor to ensure a proper fit. Every body type is different and you are completely in the right for NOT buying something that is ill fitting or just plain wrong for your body type. The same can be said for color, not everyone can pull of bright pink or gray depending on a persons skin tone or hair color or eye color. Or you may just not like those colors and that's okay too.

The bottom line is the tag line "Design For All" is bit misleading.

Price wise, Target makes designer clothing more accessible, but that doesn't mean the pieces are for everyone. If you are the kind of person who would wear the original McQ line if you could afford it then there are some pieces in this line that you might fancy.

Blog Love: Broke and Beautiful

The lovely Miss Elle gave Black Heart Bunny an awesome review on her blog, Broke & Beautiful, in a segment entitled ECIC or "Eye Candy [by] Indie Genius." ;)

"So onwards to Black Heart Bunny! I was totally taken by the name (cute + macabre = winning combination) and when I saw the extremely affordable and unique clothing, I was sold. I’m going to be indulging in a few of their pieces, I’m sure…"

Click here to read on!

Thank you Miss Elle!