Get The Old Hollywood Glam Look Like Blake Lively

Ever wonder how to get that seductively elegant Old Hollywood look? Blake looked gorgeous in it and you can to! Here are some helpful videos that will show you how to achieve that sultry hair and make-up that every woman loves. Pair it up with an Octavio Carlin dress and you're red carpet ready. 

Thank You, Disney, for Bringing Octavio Carlin To Fashion

While Octavio was studying interior design, he was introduced to a woman who worked for Disney and it was through her that he got his job at the wardrobe department making costumes for videos, CD-roms, and TV shows. This sparked a heavy interest in Octavio and once he got going in costume, he switched his major from interior design to fashion design and never looked back. According to Octavio, this is when he found his niche.

Who would have thought that we'd have Disney to thank for the Octavio Carlin line! Tune in for next week about how he navigated through the fashion world and the ways in which he discovered his personal design style.

Part 3 of Get To Know Octavio Series. Read Part 1 & 2 here.

Yummy Baked At Our Soiree?

Yes, it's true! Yummy Baked is one of our fabulous sponsors for the Grand Opening Celebration of the Octavio Carlin Atelier. What exactly will these baking geniuses be making for us? For now, it's a surprise, but expect an array of delectable mini desserts. Is reading this blog post making you hungry? It sure is making us wish we had some Yummy Baked treats right now!

Yummy Baked started out making pies, cookies, and cupcakes before they gained fame for their to-die-for baked donuts. Yes, BAKED, not fried! Get the coconut if you find yourself walking around the Century City, Beverly Glen Center, Malibu and soon to be Brentwood Farmers Markets on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Yummy Baked, we are so happy that you are part of this event! Thanks so much for your participation!

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The Date Is Set For The Soiree!

Courtesy of diamondstreets.com

Thursday, September 27th at 8pm is the official day & time of our Grand Opening Celebration! Lots of planning to do as we want to make this event nothing short of SPECTACULAR. We're thinking...shopping, music, tasty drinks, scrumptious mini desserts, and oh yes, surprise giftbags! So how do you join the festivities? Just sign up for our mailing list. Ah, the perks of being a part of the Octavio Carlin group.

See you on the next post!

BOGO 50% off Designer Fashion

We're clearing our atelier to make room for our FW 2012 collection. So that means, SALE! That's right, all of our summer dresses (regulary $200 and up) are Buy One, Get One 50% off. What more can you ask for? This is your only chance to get dresses by Octavio at such a great deal! Get them before they're gone. We'll see you at the atelier: 309 N. Kings Rd. LA CA 90048.

Octavio, An Interior Designer?

Before Octavio started creating beautiful gowns and dresses, he first actually wanted to pursue a career in interior design. It's not that unbelievable to fathom. After all, he did design the layout and chose the decor for the new atelier. He even designed a loveseat that we feature in the store window display. His interior design style mirrors his fashion taste, very elegant Old Hollywood glam but with a contemporary twist, reflective of his love for clean modern architecture.

So, how did interior design turn into fashion design? Disney has something to do with that and you'll find out on the next post.

Part 2 of Get To Know Octavio Series. Read Part 1 here. 

Octavio with Runway Magazine's, Tegan Webster

Loveseat designed by Octavio. For sale at the Octavio Carlin Atelier 

Designer Gowns Galore!

Yesterday, we had a fun mini-shoot for our instagram at our newly opened atelier to capture some of Octavio Carlin's exquisite one-of-a-kind gowns. We always could have just photographed them on hangers but, that's no fun! We wanted to give you the full effect and hangers do not do these gowns enough justice! These pieces are originals, meaning only one was ever produced.

Our friend, Ericka Carynn, who also happens to be a model, looked absolutely gorgeous in all the pieces. Our fave on her was the black gown, or was it the pink number? You guys tell us. She looked fabulous in all of them! Thanks, Ericka! And a huge thanks to photographer, Alexa Hann, for working her magic with angles, lighting, and of course, the camera lens!

Enjoy the photos!