I dream of a musician wearing my designs someday and with BurdaStyle’s latest contest that dream could come true. BurdaStyle is teaming up with Style X to offer a design challenge to have your design worn by a musician performing at one of the largest music events in the United States! To enter, BurdaStyle members must post one fashion sketch and one mood board as a project, detailing their dream rock star fashion look. All submissions must be uploaded by February 7 at 11:59 p.m. 5-10 sketches will be chosen by BurdaStyle, BERNINA, and Style X. On February 8th, BurdaStyle will announce and contact five winners. Each winning designer will then be given the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind look for a well-known musician featured at SXSW Music! Winners will be responsible for sourcing their fabric and notions. The winning looks will be featured on the Style X runway and editorial coverage on the BurdaStyle blog.

Please see here for the rest of the official rules.

Style X Design Challenge 2012

David Fincher’s “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” is one of this year’s most anticipated films. Costume designer Trish Summerville recently collaborated with H&M to create a dark, urban collection inspired by Lisbeth Salander, the film’s anti-heroine. It’s packed with leather jackets, ripped jeans, and hoodies colored in the deepest shades of black, grey, and crimson. The collection is available in select stores. Unfortunately the entire 30-piece collection is not available in Dallas and Buffalo stores, you are lucky to find jeans and basic t-shirts. Still want Lisbeth’s look? I found some great deals online and diy tutorials to look like Lisbeth.

H&M Collection Preview

Tawapa Horn Jedi Earrings - $24.75

Tripp NYC The Dragon Jean $70 @ Karmaloop

The first of the New Year, Teen Vogue kicked off their daily giveaways for this month. So far they gave away Philip Simon shoes, a complete line of Deborah Lippmann products, and a Pamela Love NYC sacred heart necklace. Today you can “Like to Win” a Miss Me Samantha Clutch worth $350! Be sure to visit www.facebook.com/teenvogue each day through Jan 31 to enter for each daily prize.

Miss Me Samantha Clutch

12 Beautiful Monsters (Full Show) from adrian tapia on Vimeo.

Happy New Year!

I mailed out a few looks to Redrum Collaboration for their Philadelphia party package. They took photos of models wearing my Siamese twin skirt inspired by the Shining. I am hoping to mail them more looks for their next party package in February. Enjoi!

Photo © Redrum Collaboration

Camp Kickitoo’s official website is now live! Check out the trailer, cast and crew, and make sure to “like” them on Facebook. The director informed me that he entered the film in over 20 film festivals and that Camp Kickitoo has been selected for screening in the San Diego Black Film Festival January 26-29th! I will update if the film gets distribution, awards, and DVDs for sale.

JewelMint is a great club that offers you personalized, affordable jewelry picks straight to your inbox each month. Designed by actress Kate Bosworth and Hollywood stylist Cher Coulter, JewelMint is like having your own personal shopper on hand. Membership is free and each month you will receive personalized jewelry picks based on your style and aesthetic profile. Whether you’re trendy or timeless, JewelMint has something to suit just about every taste and at just $29.99 for each piece you can experiment with new looks, try a whole new style or find your perfect piece of jewelry without breaking the bank.

I joined several weeks ago, created my style profile, and even won a free piece of jewelry through BurdaStyle’s comment-to-win contest! I’m hoping to get my hands on the Brixton Earrings when they are back in stock.

Brixton Earrings Available at JewelMint