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DIY Indoor Planters

Warm weather means friends, music, food, and lots of entertaining! With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, it’s time to spruce up your home for any and all parties that may be approaching. Plants are a great way to make … Continue reading →

Posted on May 23, 2013
Categories: DIY
Tags: DIY, Do It Yourself, Enterntaining, Gardening, Hanging Planters, Indian Creek Nursery, Indoor Planters, Mason Jars, Plants, Summer, Target
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Bemis Center Selects New Artists-in-Residence

Competitive Program Accepted Only Two Percent of Applicants; Artists Hail from as Close as Iowa City and as Far Afield as London and Buenos Aires OMAHA, NEBRASKA – May 16, 2013 - The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts announced today that it … Continue reading →

Posted on May 20, 2013
Categories: ART
Tags: Abigail Newbold, Amanda Valdez, Antoine Lefebvre, Art, Deborah Zlotsky, Eddie Villanueva, Eva Speer, Fabiola Menchelli Tejeda, George Eksts, George Murray, Guy Michael Davis, Jessica Segall, Katie Parker, Mollie Goldstrom, Noah Doely, Omaha, Rebecca Morgan, Sarah O Donnell, Sofia Quirno, The Bemis Center, Val Britton, Valentina Sarfeh
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An Elevated Meal

Nothing say “Welcome!” quite like dinner with friends. But when you move to New York City dinner with friends is always elevated. And in this case I mean that in every sense of the word. Last night we had the … Continue reading →

Posted on May 19, 2013
Categories: FOOD
Tags: Dinner with friends, Esoteric Velvet, NYC, rooftops, Sarah Stormberg
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Jennifer Steinkamp: Madame Curie

Visitors of the Joslyn Art Museum stand awestruck before Jennifer Steinkamp’s Madame Curie. This exhibit, presented by the H. Lee and Carol Gendler Charitable Fund, is a multi-channel video installation piece dedicated to the works of Marie Curie. It is organized by the Museum of Contemporary … Continue reading →

Posted on May 16, 2013
Categories: ART, EVENTS
Tags: Art, Flowers, Jennifer Steinkamp, Josyln Art Musuem, Madame Curie
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All Floral Everything

Thanks to our friends at Lauritzen Gardens for inviting Esoteric Velvet out to see their captivating blooms and current LEGO exhibit. It was so refreshing and inspiring being surrounded by so much new life! The Nature Connects exhibit, going on now until … Continue reading →

Posted on May 13, 2013
Categories: ART, STYLE
Tags: floral, Flowers, Gap, Garden, Lauritzen Gardens, LEGO, Omaha, Prabal Gurung, spring, Spring Style, steve madden, Tracy Reese, Tulips
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OFW Designer Selection ~ spring/summer 2014 collections

Last week EV sat on the OFW Designer Selection Panel grading, judging and providing feedback to over 40 applicants all eyeing a spot to show their spring/summer 2014 collections this Aug. 19-24 for the Fall Show! This is always the most inspiring part of the … Continue reading →

Posted on April 22, 2013
Categories: EVENTS, STYLE
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Spring Time in New York City

We are always looking to share cool places and hot spots from our favorite stomping grounds. New York City is at the top of that list!!! As the weather warms up we hit the streets to see whats happening. Do … Continue reading →

Posted on April 17, 2013
Categories: CREATORS
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Rain Rain Go Away!

We were able to sneak outside to the Joslyn Sculpture Garden for a moment in between morning rain showers! As my styling methods have matured, one essential fashion concern I have learned about myself ~ I am always cold – (until it hits 80 … Continue reading →

Posted on April 17, 2013
Categories: STYLE
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Spring Time Snow

So it literally started snowing as I was running off to dinner at The Flatiron ~ you can see the snow flakes start to creep into the picture! With the erratic weather taking over this spring and temperatures being a little lower than usual dressing for the … Continue reading →

Posted on April 15, 2013
Categories: STYLE
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Style Omaha Help All ~ SOHA Event 4.20.2013

As a happy attendee at last year’s SOHA fashion show at the House of Loom ~ so I was thrilled when asked to participate in one of their campaigns for this year’s event held at Slowdown. EV was asked to … Continue reading →

Posted on April 11, 2013
Categories: EVENTS, STYLE
Tags: Beyourself Boutique, Bliss Boutique, community, event, Hooton Images, house of loom, Midwest pickers, Omaha Fashion, omaha style, Paperdoll, photo shoot, Rain Salon, Scout Dry Goods & Trade, Seer Outfitters, SOHA, Stella Clothing, style, The slowdown
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Midlands Business Journal Interview

Hey even the three-piece can be a bit more snazzy with a few updates! We love that Midlands Business Journal reached out to us for some style advice for their spring fashion section seen in their March/April edition. Peak at some … Continue reading →

Posted on April 10, 2013
Categories: STYLE
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Spring Inspired Home Magazine!

See EV’s Spring Style Article In This Month’s Inspired Home Magazine ~ featuring winter to spring transition pieces from local, Omaha boutiques!

Posted on March 14, 2013
Categories: STYLE
Tags: Inspired Home Magazine, spring
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Festival Magic!

WE love SXSW ~ personally one of my favorite festivals of all time! Missing it ourselves this year, we will hear all about it when our intern, Imagine returns from the mystical, enlightening SXSW! Check out past music posts! … Continue reading →

Posted on March 14, 2013
Categories: TRAVEL
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Spring Studio Sale

STUDIO SALE: Wednesday March 20th – Friday March 22nd From Noon To 6p Each Day Located at our 801 S. 15th St Studio #301 Corner of 15th & Leavenworth Open parking on Leavenworth (free) & 15th Street (meter) Dial 301 … Continue reading →

Posted on March 14, 2013
Categories: Extra
Tags: Buf Reynolds, cats meow, complimentary, cupcakes, espresso, Harper's Bazaar, jones bros cupcakes, sale, shop, urban wine co
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Omaha Fashion Week ~ Spring Shows

Welcome to the sixth year of Omaha Fashion Week ~ starting off with the Spring Fashion featuring Fall/Winter 2013 collections from 16 top independent fashion designers. What a wonderful event now leading as the fifth largest fashion event in the country, surpassing … Continue reading →

Posted on March 5, 2013
Categories: EVENTS
Tags: amanda valentine, christian micheal, kate walz, omaha fashion week, spring fashion week
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OFW Parties & Styles

Welcome to the sixth annual OFW! The spring shows are much smaller ~ in designers showing and audience ~ and much more relaxed and intimate than the big fall show in August. We are more impressed every year with … Continue reading →

Posted on March 5, 2013
Categories: EVENTS, STYLE
Tags: BCBG, Calvin Klein, Dolce Vita, Esoteric Velvet, Fancy Tiger, Jillian Fellers, Kaitlyn Maria Filippini, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Prabal Gurung, Samuel K Robert, Shela, Teri Jon, Urban Wine Company, vintage, Zac Posen
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Lazy Chic Festival Head Wrap Tutorial by Imagine

Do you ever have those days when your hair isn’t cooperating, it’s matted or greasy, or you just can’t muster up the energy to give a hoot but you still want to look and feel fabulous? That’s where my lazy … Continue reading →

Posted on February 25, 2013
Categories: STYLE
Tags: Esoteric Velvet, Festival Style, Scarf Tutorial, SXSW
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Behind the Scenes with Buf Reynolds

IMAGERY ARTISTIC DIRECTION & STYLING Buff Reynolds put on a hauntingly emotional show for Omaha Fashion Week. Dip-dyed satin floated down the runway appearing to come from a place of dark and dreary enchantment. The gowns flaunt the ability to cling to every curve. … Continue reading →

Posted on February 22, 2013
Categories: CREATORS
Tags: Buf Reynolds, Esoteric Velvet, Image production, Jordan Green Productions, Omaha, Omaha Fashion
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Brad Douglas: The Man Behind NEUTRAL

1. Could you put into words what makes you love designing and creating? I love the thought process behind each design, along with the lessons I learn along the way. I guess I just enjoy the journey each design brings; Whether its collaboration … Continue reading →

Posted on February 21, 2013
Categories: CREATORS
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Keepin’ Cozy with EV

“Cause you’re hot then you’re cold You’re yes then you’re no You’re in then you’re out You’re up then you’re down” Yup,we’re talking about Omaha weather. It was beautiful just a few days ago and now it’s miserably cold with … Continue reading →

Posted on February 20, 2013
Categories: STYLE
Tags: agjeans, banana republic, boots, cozy, Esoteric Velvet, forever21, Imagine Uhlenbrock, l.a.m.b., Meghann Schense, Sarah Stormberg, scout, steve madden, style, sweater
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Spring New York Fashion Week

With the rise of fast fashion its increasingly hard to image that these trend are not intended to be worn for a whole 8 months! We can watch live streaming of every show and before you the trickle down trends … Continue reading →

Posted on February 14, 2013
Categories: STYLE
Tags: Fall 2013, Fashion week, Mercedes Benz, NYFW, Omaha, Trends
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Valentine’s Day the EV Way

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! We have three outfits for three different kinds of dates and a few tips. Meghann’s Romantic Dinner Date Ruffles and peplums are always romantic and feminine. If you want to bust out some open toe shoes … Continue reading →

Posted on February 13, 2013
Categories: STYLE
Tags: 2013, BCBG, date outfits, Esoteric Velvet, EV, Imagine Uhlenbrock, Jessica Simpson, Meghann Schense, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Omaha, Omaha Fashion, outfit ideas, Sarah Stormberg, style, Valentine, Valentine's day
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Meet Artist Brion Poloncic

We first saw Brion’s work at the Bemis Underground. I remember watching people staring at the ink drawings; their heads moving with the black lines. The high contrast works are both bold and intricate. Brion’s methods are self taught. He … Continue reading →

Posted on February 11, 2013
Categories: ART
Tags: Brion Poloncic, Meghann Schense, Omaha Art, Sarah Stormberg
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Art of Ecommerce

Orchestrated & Hosted by Esoteric Velvet The Art of Ecommerce Free And Open To The Public ~ Please RSVP Seating Is Limited! Mission: Providing the knowledge, tools and network to help artists, designers and small businesses build a constructive marketplace … Continue reading →

Posted on February 7, 2013
Categories: EVENTS
Tags: Development Models, Esoteric Velvet, Esoteric Velvet Event, EV Events, Jordan Green Productions, Kontempos Omaha, Meghann Schense, Omaha Art, Omaha workshop, Sarah Stormberg, Torchwerks
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Riding in Style With EV

When we got up this morning we heard birds chirping! You know what that means, right? Spring is on its way and we are ready! Here are a few tips for the coming months: Floral never fails for flirty, fun … Continue reading →

Posted on February 6, 2013
Categories: STYLE
Tags: acid wash, BCBG, boots, Esoteric Velvet, floral, Imagine Uhlenbrock, J Crew, Lace, Meghann Schense, Omaha, Omaha Fashion, Sara Cramer, Sarah Stormberg, spring, vest, vintage
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Meet Artist Will Anderson

We are so excited to show you Will’s work! Omaha-based artist Will Anderson is presenting pieces from two bodies of work to EV customers. A graduate of the Kansas City Art institute he has shown work though out the Midwest. Visiting his … Continue reading →

Posted on February 3, 2013
Categories: ART
Tags: Contemporary Artist, Esoteric Velvet, Omaha Art, Will Anderson, Will Anderson Artist
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Check Out What EV Is Sporting At The Office Today!

Weekly Outfit Shots: Are You Freezing Out There ~ Check these Stay Warm Styles! Cream w gold metallic Head Wrap: Second Hand Repo Man Tee: Second Hand Vintage Metallic Chevron Maxi: Friends Closet Black Suede Sneaker Wedges: Steve Madden Orange and Gold Bracelet: BCBG … Continue reading →

Posted on January 31, 2013
Categories: STYLE
Tags: BCBG, Esoteric Velvet, Mildred and Bernice
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The land where everybody somehow looked like broken-down, handsome, decadent movie actors…California

What a Wonderful Week! Small town hopping through groves of tangerines, fields of mustard, tasting the countryside and absorbing as much of California as we could. Along with plenty of wine and tasty treats we made our way through the heights of San Francisco and … Continue reading →

Posted on January 30, 2013
Categories: ART, EVENTS, Extra, FOOD, TRAVEL
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Sweet California

California Road trippin’ … We drove to a small town called Exeter situated at the base of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Known for it sweet oranges and abundance of murals. A small french restaurant called Monet’s lured us in … Continue reading →

Posted on January 25, 2013
Categories: Extra, FOOD, TRAVEL
Tags: California, California wine, Exeter, Monet Restaurant, oranges
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Say Hello To EV’s NEW Fashionista Intern ~ Imagine!

Say Hello To EV’s Spring Semester Intern from UNO Arts and Sciences College ~ Miss Imagine! It is always so inspiring, refreshing and exciting to have some young blood running through our EV veins! We love Imagines funky-glam mixed with … Continue reading →

Posted on January 22, 2013
Categories: STYLE
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FEBRUARY FASHION BONANZA

BLLAAHHH …This is a very busy month for FASHION & EV cannot wait to jump into this AWESOME STYLE CELEBRATION happening around the globe! Starting with NEW YORK and following in; LONDON, MILAN and PARIS! So many we are excited … Continue reading →

Posted on January 22, 2013
Categories: EVENTS, STYLE
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Here we go FASHION…Rack Check It!

It is always exciting to be a part of the designer process and this new year has brought many new faces to 2013 Spring Omaha Fashion Week! OFW’s mid-collection rack check was held this Saturday in Omaha. This has become … Continue reading →

Posted on January 21, 2013
Categories: EVENTS, STYLE
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Kennedy, Carter, Clinton Oh My!

There is a lot of Buzz around what Michelle Obama will wear to the inaugural ball. This gown must represent so much more than style and class, it must project hope, optimism, patriotism and strength. She has done an amazing job of … Continue reading →

Posted on January 17, 2013
Categories: EVENTS, STYLE
Tags: Culture, first lady, Inaugural, Obama, style
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Channeling Stevie…

If I’m ever unsure about what to throw on I blast some music! It will immediately change the way I think about getting dresses for the day. Today it’s about taking iconic rock and roll inspiration from Stevie … Continue reading →

Posted on January 11, 2013
Categories: STYLE
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Texture Crazy! Go On Touch It!

Happy Friday Everyone! Wow it is pleasantly warm here in Omaha today ~ makes throwing in a spring vibe a little easier! As Sarah always says wearing in bright colors in the winter makes you smile! So true, especially this … Continue reading →

Posted on January 11, 2013
Categories: STYLE
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Under Pressure

Jasper Johns once commented: “The process of printmaking allows you to do things that make your mind work in a different way than, say, painting with a brush does…things which are necessary to printmaking become interesting in themselves and can be … Continue reading →

Posted on January 9, 2013
Categories: ART
Tags: Art, Color, Contemporary, Josyln, Museum, Omaha, Prints
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Check Out Our Morning Blend Debut!

PRODUCTION & STYLING OF BROADCAST STYLE SEGMENT Wohoo! What a fun way to kick off the New Year. EV had a wonderful hosting a our first television style segment on the Morning Blend Show today Showcasing some of this New Year’s Hosttest … Continue reading →

Posted on January 4, 2013
Categories: EVENTS, STYLE
Tags: Black land texture, jewelry, Kontempo, Meghann Schense, Mildred and Bernice, Omaha Fashion, pastels, Resort, Sara Cramer, Sarah Stormberg, style, The morning blend, travel, TV, Water colors
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Fashion Trends for the New Year!

New Year New You New Fashions! Here are some of our faves coming in hot this New Year 2013! (Psssst…Watch for us on the Morning Blend Friday January 4th at 9am where we will be featuring these fashion trends along … Continue reading →

Posted on January 3, 2013
Categories: STYLE, TRAVEL
Tags: 2013, Black layers, confetti colors, Kontempos, Meghann Schense, Morning Blend, Morning Blend Omaha, Omaha, Resort, sandals, Sarah Stormberg, style, Water colors
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Is that you 2013?

The holidays mean forced time off work, lots of family time and usually a few to many sweets and sips. It is also a great time to reflect, realign and get excited for the new year! So… what is EV … Continue reading →

Posted on January 1, 2013
Categories: EVENTS
Tags: 2013, Art, artist, culture makers, Denver, events, Kansas City, L.A., New Years, New York, Omaha, style
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2012 We Were Just Getting To Know Each Other….

We are recollecting our collections, we are retrospecting through spectacles and we are reviewing our views….. Look back on 2012 with us….the people, events, travels, photo shoots and of course ..the clothes! Out Takes A Year Of Outfits EV Events Travels

Posted on December 31, 2012
Categories: EVENTS, TRAVEL
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