A New Way

So, lately I've been doing a lot of creating; working on new products and designs. As a creative person, I try to push any projects that I am working on by way of different avenues. Even after doing this for three years, I still feel very, very new to design and fashion. I've tried different methods for making this work and I feel like there is a lot that can still be done to let people know what Shrug by Essence is about. There are different things that work for different people who work within different industries. I have decided that a new, more innovative approach to success is calling and I am now in the process of figuring it all out. I have learned from everything that I have done thus far and I am extremely excited about what's to come from whatever it is that I come up with. To all my creatives, continue to push yourself beyond the limits you know. Sooner or later you'll find that those limits really don't exist. When you find yourself in a position similar to where I am at this very moment, keep going. Proceed with passion.

Earlier this week, I decided that it was time to turn this blog into something different. Photos are nice and videos are entertaining, but I have been through some things on my journey that has just begun, as a designer. I have had a lot of positive experiences and some that could have gone better. I think that it's important that I give the people who visit my blog a little bit of me as I do this thing that I have grown to love. I'm still posting photos and videos of different events and things that I am working on but now you can expect an entry every once in a while as well. Hopefully I can keep you interested. Hopefully my experiences can inspire/influence you in one way or another...

Designed by,

Essence

Shrug by Essence is currently featured on the amazing fashion blog, The Smile Blog. Click the link below to see the feature along with some beautiful fashion-related images.

http://awake-smile.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-designer-handbags-shrug-by-essence.html

I am very excited to introduce the new Shrug by Essence blog. I'm extremely excited about the line and the opportunities I have that have come as a result of the line. Expect to see many photos of merchandise, wonderful models as they model the merchandise, and pictures and videos of all the events Shrug by Essence is featured in. Please be sure to check www.twitter.com/ShrugByEssence for updates, join Shrug by Essence on Facebook-both the official page ( www.facebook.com/ShrugbyEssence ) and the group ( http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=93539875889 ) , the tumblr (http://shrugbyessence.tumblr.com/) and the official site www.shrugbyessence.wordpress.com.

A special thanks in advance to my favorite photographer, Chanel S. Photography, for all of the future footage (unless otherwise noted)!