FWLA, ONIKAI EVENT 2012!

 

ONIKAI LOOK BOOK FILM TRAILER!

 

ONIKAI is premiering their first look book film “Runaways” for fashion week 2012! Take a look at the trailer for the film premiering 3.2.12!!

Marni for H&M

Marni is coming to H&M March 8th! Excited? I am! I die for the fishtail sequin tie on collars. Love.

Happy Valentines from ONIKAI!

Sharing a little Instagram love today. Happy Valentines! Spend this day with people you love and treasure and save a kiss for that special someone.

With <3 ONIKAI

Fabric shopping at it’s best.

Last minute fabric shopping for the runway… get excited.

Leopard Print, it’s a problem.

When I was helping out at The Huffington Post Weddings section as a “fashion commentator” [ha] while they were live blogging about The Kardashian’s Wedding Special, I made special notice of how much leopard print everyone was wearing.  “It’s like they’ll get sick and die if they don’t wear leopard print.”  However, let’s be honest… this is like the pot calling the kettle black.  I have some how acquired a collection of leopard print dresses (formal and casual in different color combos), tights, stockings, earrings, sweaters, jumpsuits and rings. [what's wrong with me lol] It didn’t dawn on me that I had a real problem until I looked through my Instagram photos and realized that for every 5 photos of myself I was wearing something leopard print in at least 1 of them. [insert addiction here]  However I’m going to embrace this addiction head on like a happy alcoholic, and next in my collection I’m adding shoes…

Senso "DELILAH" pony hair heel

SAM EDELMAN Ria Leopard Boots

CESARE PACIOTTI heel

A father’s inspiration.

I know this is a fashion blog, and a behind the scenes of my clothing line, but I have very loyal readers so I hope you will appreciate a more personal [and rare] look inside my life as not just a designer but a person… 

I have a home video that someone sent me of my father, and in the last 10 seconds of the video he laughs… the sound of my father’s laugh makes me feel as close to him as I possibly can.  Sometimes I play that last ten seconds on repeat until I feel I’ve had my fill.  One year ago today my father passed away, it was probably the worst day, and the worst few months of my life, and it probably always will be.  But one thing that keeps my heart warm now that Feb. has rolled around once more is the knowledge that I was so lucky to have such an amazing person enter my life.  My father was a musician, and artist among other things, but first and foremost he was a dad.  He adopted me when I was just 6 years old, and taught me how to be a strong, honest, and independent woman.  It’s because of him that I am so determined, I love so deeply, I’m so stubborn in my convictions, and always strive to remain true to myself.  What a lucky daughter I am to be so inspired by my father and to have been for so long and not even realize it.  Hopefully I can inspire someone else just as much some day…

With all my heart. ONIKAI*

Pre-fashion wk interview with iirockfashion.com!

Check out a pre-fashion wk interview with iirockfashion.com! iirockfashion talks to Oni Auer, the creator of ONIKAI about fashion, love and whats next for the designer. CLICK HERE FOR THE INTERVIEW

BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO!

BEHIND THE SCENES of the ONIKAI LOOK BOOK FILM! Shoot Day #1. ONIKAI’s first look book fashion film: produced, shot and directed by WENDEL (wearewendel.com) To premiere in March 2012 for LA fashion week!  Check it out!

xo ONIKAI*

ONIKAI MODEL SEARCH!

We are currently casting female models for LA Fashion week in March where the ONIKAI look book fashion film will be premiered as well as a runway show of the new collection!!  

**One model from the runway show will be selected to be the featured model in an ad campaign for a special blog tee-shirt contest that will take place this summer and blasted all over the web! 

Model Criteria: 5′ 8″ and above sizes 2-6. 

Please email your headshot and any other applicable model photos along with your resume and specs to: oni@onikai.com 

GOOD LUCK!! xoxo ONIKAI*

Victoria’s Secret gets fancy.

Most woman like lingerie to some extent… Maybe some gear more towards simple black while others are in dire need of lace and ruffles. I have always been a huge fan of lingerie and love it in every color, every print and every style. I mean hello! Lace and polka dots… Does life get any better? I adore Victoria’s Secret’s new high end line and can not wait to add a piece to my collection. Loving the lavender bustier especially. Thoughts?

Mk&A love.

I’ve always had a special place in my heart of fashion hearts for Mk&A Olsen. I adore their fashion sense in all it’s fabulous and some times awful glory. I found this fashion sketch of them online and it made me smile and say “oh yes”. Sketch on repeat please.