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Feb 2, 2012, 1:06 pm
I love Chinese design, Specially with a modern touch, and a French twist. If you are looking for stationery fitting this style look no further.
I am always up for a challenge. So if you are inspired by it too I would love to see your mood board!
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Jan 24, 2012, 6:09 am
Boho Girl and French Bulldog Haute Fashion Sketch by elainebiss
Yeah she is sweet and summery.... She will put warmth on your walls for sure! Comment - Like
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Jan 23, 2012, 4:13 pm
It`s January! A new year, new resolutions and maybe a new look? The smallest changes can breathe new life to your business. From changing the position on a logo on your site, to getting business cards printed in shimmery paper.
Watercolor French Settee Chandelier Business Card by elainebiss
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Jan 12, 2012, 8:56 am
Last month I transcribed my conversation with Joe Pitts, our local rep, about how internet SOPA laws will affect independent artists.
I also mention how I am "someone who understands what being falsely accused of copyright infringement means today, if SOPA passes, anyone who accuses a site or pers... Comment - Like
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Jan 9, 2012, 10:10 am
She is the best in her field and she makes no qualms about telling you just that. She often comes across as a bitch and hated for her candor. She is all about achieving excellence. Tabatha Coffey is the rescuer of salons headed for ruin in her show Salon Takeover. This show appeals to me so much, th... Comment - Like
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Dec 13, 2011, 10:18 am
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Dec 13, 2011, 9:27 am
Joe:Good Morning! This is Joe Pitts.
Me: Good Morning! My name is Elaine Biss and I am calling you about SOPA.
Joe:Yes?
Me:It may pass this week. As a graphic designer who creates content for the internet, I hope you reconsider not passing this measure.
Joe:...
Me:As someone who understands what bei... Comment - Like
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Nov 7, 2011, 7:50 am
Finally November is upon us and my turn to be the featured artist at our local Starbucks is up!!
I felt a clueless as to what to do with my pieces so they would display properly. I felt the high school student before me did a better job at matting than I did when I showed up with my poster frames...... Comment - Like
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Sep 30, 2011, 12:19 pm
I`m sorry for my delay in sending goodies and blogging. I have been battling a nasty cold. I will be better next week and will send everything out then.
XOXO
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Sep 19, 2011, 10:27 am
I am super excited to see my item in this video being displayed for celebrities!!
I sent both a poster, shown to the left and my book, Vie A Paris. I feel a thank you speech is in order!!
I want to thank The IndiExhibit, Shannon Justice, Kerry Rockwood White, Kathy Adalian, Heather Crow Nelson, Lori... Comment - Like
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Sep 15, 2011, 10:34 am
Don`t you just love Breakfast at Tiffany`s? There are so many little girls having these type of parties as well as bachelorettes and girl brunch parties, I felt the need to create something cute.
A Very Stylish Girl Party Invitations by elainebiss
A Very Stylish Girl Party Stickers by elaineb... Comment - Like
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Sep 10, 2011, 2:23 pm
It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.— Leonardo da Vinci
He wasn`t kidding. When the opportunity comes knocking, you should answer.
Dior called me last week to be the illustrator for... Comment - Like
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Sep 8, 2011, 9:24 pm
Bloomingdale’s (Shoe Section) The Mall at Short Hills
1200 Morris Turnpike From 12-3pm
I will be doing sketches for their new shoe launch, to those who purchase shoes!! Comment - Like
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Sep 7, 2011, 4:18 pm
Tomorrow I will be at the Bloomingdale`s on Roosevelt Hills NY doing shoe sketches for anyone who purchases Dior Shoes!!!
Bloomingdale’s (Shoe Section)
Roosevelt Field Mall
630 Old Country Road
Garden City, NY 11530Will post pictures!!! Comment - Like
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Sep 4, 2011, 8:20 pm
August has been a rough month for me. Between Summer family activities, unplanned mishaps and even a flash from the past can derail you from whatever project you had on the burner.
But what if in the middle of feeling overwhelmed, someone made you a kind and generous offer you can`t refuse?
I have a... Comment - Like
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Sep 1, 2011, 9:37 am
Champagne & Macarons step right up and claim your prize!!! Please email me at webmasterchik@yahoo.com and I will arrange for your package to get to you!!! Merci!!! Comment - Like
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Aug 25, 2011, 3:07 pm
Who wants a gift tag set? I will be giving 1 gift tag set, here on my blog, just like the ones that are going to the Emmy`s! I think my readers should get them before all the celebrities do. :D
What do you have to do?
1-Tweet this page and invite all your friends to like Elaine Biss | Fashionabl... Comment - Like
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Aug 22, 2011, 12:32 pm
I know everyone loves her. There are fashion gospels that follow her style doctrines. There are books that villainize her. But to me, Gabrielle is the woman who came from nothing, not much of an education by today`s standards and created an empire with nothing but her style. Knowledge doesn`t always... Comment - Like
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Aug 10, 2011, 6:18 am
Well not me, but my exclusive item I design for the event is.I used some of my recently created art and made gift tags with baker`s twine and wrapped them in a black bow.
I also created a packet specially for the press in attendance by creating a flier with information, presented in a linen folder a... Comment - Like
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Aug 9, 2011, 1:53 pm
Goofing off with ElizabethIt`s so easy to mess up a diet. Making one bad food choice won`t do it. Making 2 bad choices, may do it. Making 3 awful food choices and you gain a deeper appreciation for your gastrointestinal track and a new obsession with your scale.
But losing weight is not about the ba... Comment - Like
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Aug 3, 2011, 1:26 pm
My sister and I -I was 13Sometimes we can be our worst enemies. I once heard that to accomplish a goal, you have to have more than will power. You need true grit. True grit, is the ability to tough it out when the desired outcome seems impossible. Yet, it seems that if you could just hold on a littl... Comment - Like
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Jul 26, 2011, 6:38 pm
My cute little purse was featured in Project Lena!
"Everyone knows that fashion-forward chic boutique, Henri Bendel has always discovered and fostered the work of young design talent. Calvin Klein personally rolled a rack of coats he designed up Seventh Avenue to the appointment…and got hi... Comment - Like
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Jul 19, 2011, 2:56 pm
Elizabeth and I celebrating the comeback of my hair.You heard me right. I Dukan no more. I tried hard and I was very good. The diet is so restrictive that took all I had in me to follow it. But when my body decided to hit a plateau and not budge, followed by my hair falling out and my nails breaking... Comment - Like
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Jul 17, 2011, 2:25 pm
Haute Couture Fashion Croquis Sketch Stationery by elainebiss
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Jul 7, 2011, 11:22 am
To give you a little intro, the owner of Vianney Creations is my lovely cousin Jovana Martinez-Almodovar. She designs and creates bridal clutch purses. Being creative in our family is certainly genetic and the entrepreneurial spirit must be closed stitched along with it. No pun intended.
Here is my ... Comment - Like
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Jun 28, 2011, 10:01 am
Hello everyone! I am usually not one to beg or plead for anything, but I am hoping my friends can support me. I just entered a contest and I need your votes. If you have some time please click to vote. If not I still love you!! Thank you all so much in advance!
XOXO
Elaine
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Jun 21, 2011, 1:40 pm
Been super busy! As you know, one of my side gigs is writing for magazines. This one is Belle Inspiration and it is quite my cup of tea. I wrote a article Un Voyage a Travers a France-A Photographic Journey Through Time of France. This article is only part of my collection of antique images of Franc... Comment - Like
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Jun 14, 2011, 9:12 am
Mark Schwartz Mark Schwartz began his career in New York City in the early 1980's where he was hand picked by legendary French shoe designer Roger Vivier to assist him in shoe design. Vivier was so impressed with Mark's ability to design and sketch that he called his friend Andy Warhol to v... Comment - Like
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Jun 3, 2011, 10:12 am
I have been drawing a lot lately. Since January I have amounted an insane quantity of drawings, and I just had to do something with them.
Some of them I actually colored by hand with pencils and pastels. Others I did color digitally, but never intended for them to be released because I wanted to cov... Comment - Like
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Jun 2, 2011, 11:02 am
Well I am happy to report... that it kinda shows. So I am posting the pics and you be the judge.
What have I been doing?
I actually cheated a bit because I was sick. I needed a bit of carbs. When I felt better, I ate better. I also I am trying Carb Intercept Phase 2 per Dr. Oz when I was bad. It hel... Comment - Like
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May 29, 2011, 8:54 pm
I have some many things I would like to share, but I am feeling under the weather to blog about them with the amount of detail I want to give you. I got into Tumblr, and I will be dedicating it to the things that inspire me. I found my art being displayed in various tumblr blogs, which I have to s... Comment - Like
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May 26, 2011, 4:22 pm
Because when I can`t eat one, I draw one. :) At least these are calorie-free.
The French Dessert Macaron Eiffel Sketch Poster by elainebiss
The French Dessert Chocolate Eiffel Sketch Poster by elainebiss
The French Dessert Strawberry Eiffel Sketch Poster by elainebiss
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May 23, 2011, 2:42 pm
I have been daydreaming in my spare time, what would I wear to fashion week NY if I were invited.. To the left is my vision. Nothing fancy yet elegant and very 70`s.
WHY???These colors are in now, but I tell you that these schemes will be to elegance what crazy 90`s crazy color schemes will be to ma... Comment - Like
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May 22, 2011, 3:33 pm
It`s a shame that nowadays commercials have better music than the (internet) radio. Between McDonald`s Love Campaign and Powerful Stuff commercial (which I have to say, tugs at my heart each time I watch it), I have discovered great songs I would like in my iPod.
Here are some images that will inspi... Comment - Like
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May 18, 2011, 2:59 pm
The French Frock Shield Sketch Business Card by elainebiss
Elaine Biss Sweet Watercolor Fashion Card by elainebiss
Sweet Bride Fashion Sketch Shower Invitation by elainebiss
Sky in Pink Eiffel Tower Greeting Card by elainebiss Comment - Like
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May 15, 2011, 3:53 pm
This is me on February 16th 2010Okay so here is a before. Yuck. I was exercising sporadically and not really committed to anything.... *sigh*
This is me 13 lbs lighter.I still don`t look phat, just fat, but it`s a start. I am certainly doing things I haven`t done before. Seriously I can`t tell the d... Comment - Like
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May 12, 2011, 11:33 am
I have to say, I love my fashionable Zazzle Business Cards. Their printing picks up every stroke of my pencil, the texture of the paper, and even the little imperfections that give it character.
More importantly, having a selection of fantastic papers to choose from will make your cards that more sp... Comment - Like
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May 8, 2011, 12:58 pm
Goofing off with a friend, 5 lbs lighter :D2011 beckons change. I think it`s time for me to face the demons of sitting down for a living.
Exercising has always been a priority for me. But even if you sit down for 8 hours a day, the time at the treadmill becomes invisible time. You might as well not... Comment - Like
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May 3, 2011, 12:45 pm
Elaine Biss Haute Couture Girly Dreams iPad Case by elainebiss
French Damask Pink Chocolate Shield ipad Case by elainebiss
Spring Glamour Red Flower ipad Case by elainebiss Comment - Like
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