Little Candy Dress

Just be cause girls wanna have fun!This is a dress that I've made especially for a contest at StyleandtheCity.ro. It's a fun dress that will keep up with you no matter what!

I just love the way the little squares look as the girl (Adina) is dancing. They are very fluid because they are made from 2 types of blue veil! Fun! Fun! Fun!

So, enter to win it, or oder it right now! (via mail) :)By Arina Varga

Mommy's Little Princess!

This week, was my mom's birthday (May 21st). But with all the work I have, I didn't get to wish her an on-line Happy Birthday! She is great and as far as style, she is a true inspiration to me.When she was about my age (even younger) she used to make her on clothes (pieces I am still wearing, because they are just so fabulous). She combined crazy colors and different fabrics, things that normally wouldn't go great together. But even with all the craziness, she still had as simplicity about her, a clean and fresh look. I love it!

She collects shoes (like a true fashionista).
She wears white, but doesn't get dirty (no matter what).
She managed to spend her whole life on high-heels.
She matches the color of her shoes to the color (and fabric) of her purse, because she will always be a lady (keepin' it old school)
And...oh, she was in love with Lennon! :))))))

So, A Late Happy Birthday Mommy, you are my inspiration! :)

Office Party Dress

I've been pretty busy these past few weeks and with summer already here, girls just want more and more dresses. It's great, because I love making them! No matter what, dresses will always be a girly-girl thing!

So, I thought I should share with you my latest work. The girl wanted it for an office party and I'm sure she's going to rock with it! Well...it's not really in my crazy pattern scheme, but I'm happy how it came out!

Cute and at the same time office appropriate! Here is the Office-Party Dress:If you like it and are interested in getting one for yourself (even in another color) e-mail me!

MGB GIVEAWAY 3!

Keeping with the giveaway fashion from My Granda's Backyard, I'm giving away a Mocking Bird T-shirt. As Gabriela said: Finally something for the boys! :) So, visit the site, leave a comment (with e-mail pls) and win a Mocking Bird T-shirt!The T-shirt is the collaboration between me (Arina Varga) and Colorblind and it's called: Evil Twin (you can see it on real-life-breathing humans here)! I'm sure you'll want it! So...comment, comment, comment!

From: MBG

How to 2: Creat A Yamamoto Design

Now you have the original pattern of a certain garment. It is hard to see what it is just looking at it. The fabric should be some kind of wool... Then, you have the photo that tells you a little bit more. Take a close look at the symbols that are inscribed on the pattern. They are important leads to construct the garment. Now, spread your imagination and good luck! - Yohji Yamamoto, May 2002

Sounds crazy enough? Well this is one of my best finds ever! I'm so happy about it!!! Very, very exited, even if it's a simple design, it's free and it's from one of my favorite fashion-artists (because he is an artist).
Here is what you're supposed to come up with (PS. I'm gonna try to make it one of these days. If you also try to make it, please send me pictures!):You can find the tutorial here, at SHOWstudio, with all the details needed!

From: SHOWstudio

How to 1 : Make a Sock Monster

I'm feeling like a "how-to" girl these week (exams my have something to do with that). So, I'm going to shear with you a few of my finds (interesting, useful, funny ... no matter what). If I'll like it, I'll post it (won't mind if you too shear!)

So, here (click for pdf) it is, the oh so popular SSSSOCK Monsterrrr! Scared?:))

It really comes in handy if you have lots of pair-less socks (like me)...I don't know what's happening to them, they just seem to go away (I hope that in a happier place then the washing machine).

From: Monster-Munch

Arina Varga @ Ummagumma

Finally I am proud to tell you that now my clothes are available at Ummagumma. A store in Bucharest that I've fallen in love with for a while now. They are among the few that really believe in young designer like myself!

This is their new address:
Intrarea Tudor Stefan
nr. 25
(zona Dorobanti)So, go there and take a look at some fun summer dresses. I'm sure you'll find something to tickle your taste!

From: Ummagumma Blog

Johnny Cupcake's Appetizers

I just love Johnny Cupcakes! The clothes are so deliciously evil! :)) Here is what they consider an appetizer in the fashion industry! Yummy! I especially love the glow in the dark buttons!

These type of photos are fantastic for clients, because they give them an idea on what to expect next. And from what I see and know about Johnny Cupcakes, I know it's going to be on my taste!!!

:))) love the food correlations!!!From: Johnny Cupcakes Blog

Her Morning Elegance

Pfff...some people just look amazing in bed! :)) Seriously now, this is the most beautiful video I've seen in a while now...simply adorable!
Plus, it's all done by using fabrics!!!...and that's always a plus in my book!

I'm Just a Dreamer

Today was a perfect sunny Sunday...the perfect chance to dream about the future. What I realized is that I'm a true dreamer; a professional one! Everyday I catch myself dreaming with my eyes opened!

Dreaming about the future, sewing machines, fabrics, fabric printing machines, overloaded book shelfs... I dream about little girls seeing my dresses in magazines and dreaming of wearing them one day. I dream about fantastic photoshoots, with amazing light and models, in amazing places...

Yes, I'm just a dreamer!

New Stuff!

Here are 2 new summer 2-face jackets (one side with the print, the other clean white) from Arina Varga (yes, I'm referring to myself on 3ed bases). The first one was inspired by Alice in Wonderland; the Cheshire Cat to be more precise! If you'll zoom, you'll see the cat on the jacket.The second one is more of a vest, also hand-painted, with colorful clothes! Fun, but at the same time serious, just by flipping to the other side!

Bought of them are available starting today. You can also find them on my site (www.arinavarga.ro) in the on-line store section, together with other products!

I Wish...

- to thank you all for visiting me from time to time
- to send hugs and kisses to My Hero, for all his support
- to take Diana and Jul and Deea and Adina and Gabriela and Roxana out for partying (I'm sure it would be a night to remember)
- to say to Ioana and Gabi from KF, that they have it all: great coffee and great company!
- to challenge my friends to another Risk gameAll in one, I want to say I'm happy for having all of you in my life. So far, you made me a better person / designer. Thank You!

Arina Varga on-line Shop

Yes, it' here!
Not really a place where you can order, but a place where you can see the available product and what's new. Hope you'll visit it and also that you like what you see!If interested, please send me an e-mail and we'll talk more! :)
Happy shopping and don't forget: Fashion is Supposed to be FUN!
www.arinavarga.ro

Yes She Can!

Recently, o video of Diana Bobar ( a fellow young designer from Timisoara) has been circling the net and TV channels from Romania. I just wanted to share it with all of you (sorry it's in Romanian), because I think it's special...special as in good, not weird!At the moment, I think she is the only one who understand me (from the young designer point of view), even tough she has way more advanced in the industry. She has proved that with hard work and huge amounts passion success is possible! A person can really evolve if she or he put their mind to it.

Diana Bobar is a person that I admire a lot. She is a person that I expect a lot from, because I know she can!