Showing posts with label gimme 5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gimme 5. Show all posts

Monday, July 6, 2009

Gimme 5.. ways to get inspired

Five Easy Ways to Stay (or Get) Inspired.


1.  Hang out with people who are energized and are excited about what they do.  Trust me-their enthusiasm will rub off on you.    You may even find you can share ideas and help each other.

2.  Draw upon nature for inspiration in your designs, colors and patterns.  You will be amazed at what you see if you just take a closer look.   



3. Make a plan.   Maybe its been a while since you made a plan for yourself.  Write down your goals and what you would like to achieve.  You will naturally be inclined to achieve your goals if you put them down on paper and hold yourself accountable.

4.  Travel.   You don't have to go far- but if you can, do it.      You will naturally be inspired by the people, culture and landscape.   One of our new neoprene laptop sleeve prints (which will fit 10.2" netbooks, available this August) was inspired from this window in India.





































5.  Review.  It's time to look at your accomplishments and praise yourself.    It's easy to push yourself down sometimes, so now its time to be your very own cheerleader and pull yourself up.  If you can see how far you have come and what you have achieved it will motivate you to keep moving forward. 




Thursday, May 21, 2009

Gimme 5..

5 of my favorite beauty products

1.   Estee Lauder Day Wear with SPF 30.  Moisturizer with an SPF is a must! 

2.  Shu Umera Eye lash curler..  (can't leave the house without a 1-2 combo!)

3.  Biotherm -level 2 night cream.  The green bottle. 

4.  Mac "Naked Lunch" Eye Shadow.   

5.  Creme de La Mer eye cream- so far, no crows feet over here!  

See the pic below.. there are no lines in my face ;)

Actually, this was one of the first logos I designed for the MB brand (in a paint program). 





Thursday, March 26, 2009

Gimme 5..

Five of my favorite business books.

Here is what I suggest for those who need some inspiration, direction and business advice.

1) Jack Welch's : Jack Straight from the Gut
I love Jack Welch.  I think he is so inspirational.












2) Blue Ocean Strategy
A book about taking your company/product/service and moving it into a new uncontested market place.   

3) Jim Collin's:  Good to Great
Discover what will take your business to the next level. 















4) Marketing to the Social Web: How Digital Customer Communities Build Your Business.
I am in the middle of this book right now & I think it is great.   For someone who is not naturally "tech-savvy" this book has provided a lot of insight that I can (and will) apply to Melissa Beth Designs.


5) The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur.  
I am not going to lie, I have not read this book yet.  But I have been reading his blog and viewing his videos.   This guy has some great advice- he knows his sh*t.! (get it!?)   
You should check out his blog.  
Toilet Paper Entrepreneur (what a catchy name!)


Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Gimme 5..

5 things I am obsessed with right now

1.  Red/navy boyfriend sweater.
It's so easy to wear over a white tank.




















2. J brand Skinny Jeans.   
I get so many compliments when I wear these jeans.  Although sometimes I feel like they are painted on my body. 




















3. Melissa Beth Carry Me Softly Laptop Bag. 
 This lightweight laptop tote travels with me near and far.  






















4. "This Is J" P. Jammers.   
These soft bamboo pj's keep me stylish even when I am sleeping.  www.thisisj.com























5. Tory Burch Contrast Tip Flats in Navy.    
Comfy and stylish.  Need I say more?