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Odd & Even NYC Designer: Samantha Smikle

A couple of weeks ago, Elle did a post on some ultra, chic, chain shades worn by Amber Rose. She set out an alert, asking readers to let her know where she could buy a pair. Lo and behold, thanks to the power of networking, we found a similar pair which has the same chic look as the ones Amber Rose wore!! Enter in: Designer Samantha Smikle. Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of interviewing this NYC based designer. Get to know her, as well as her exquisite designs below:

Name:
Samantha Smikle

I Can Currently Be Seen:
DESIGNING (Chain Shades, Cuffs, Double Rings)

Years In The Game:
NOT LONG, I’VE BEEN DOING IT FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR

Favorite Brands: YSL, CHLOE, ALEXANDER WANG, STELLA MCCARTNEY, AMERICAN APPAREL, FRENCH CONNECTION

I Would Describe My Style As:
FUNKY, ECLECTIC, TRENDY, AND VINTAGE

The Best Part About What I Do Is:
I GET TO BE CREATIVE WHEREVER I AM, WHETHER IT'S TAKING A SHOT OF SOMEONE RANDOMLY ON THE STREET OR BRAINSTORMING DESIGN IDEAS ON THE TRAIN.

My Friends Always Make Fun Of Me For:
NETWORKING ALL THE TIME! WHENEVER WE HANG OUT OR GO TO EVENTS I ALWAYS END UP GIVING MY CARD TO SOMEONE. THEY HAVE AN ONGOING JOKE THAT MY THEME SONG IS “EVERYDAY I'M HUSTLING” BY RICK ROSS.

The First Person I Go To With Good News Is:
MY MOTHER, WE TALK ALL THE TIME!

I’m Totally Addicted To:
MY RED LIPSTICK BY HOURGLASS. THE COLOR IS ICON.

5 Songs On My IPod:
CHELLY-I TOOK THE NIGHT
ELECTRIK RED-DRANK IN MY CUP
CHESTER FRENCH-I'M SO TALL
RON BROWZ & RED CAFE-GIMME 20 DOLLARS
ADELE- BEST FOR LAST

Words I Live By: WE ARE SHAPED BY OUR THOUGHTS, WE BECOME WHAT WE THINK. WHEN THE MIND IS PURE, JOY FOLLOWS LIKE A SHADOW THAT NEVER LEAVES-BUDDHA

Shout Outs:
TI @ http://www.eighttwonine.blogspot.com/
JOSH & TRAVIS @ http://www.streetetiquette.com/
KRISTINA @ http://www.fashionforbreakfast.com/
RENAE @ http://www.inhershoesblog.com/
AMANDA @ http://www.is-mental.blogspot.com/


Odd & Even NYC Designs:


Chain Shades
Fader Magazine: Odd & Even Feature


Cuffs

You can purchase and check out more of Samantha's work at:
http://www.oddandevennyc.com/

Samantha's blog: http://www.omowrites.blogspot.com/