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Flashion Back (to 1987)!
So I finally was asked to do the costuming for a local film project on a larger scale than what I’m used to. It will be a cast of about 40 people and I will be doing all the wardrobe designing. I’m really excited about the project and am looking forward to having another job where I can tell a story through design! I LOVE it and wish it was my full time...
read moreThings I’m still loving from last Spring…
Forever21 never ceases to amaze me with continual ability to stay on trend and give us the items we want for our wardrobes on a timely manner! They have such a great eye for what trends to grab onto and make available at a great price. It just makes sense! I mean, why pay hundreds for designer items when the trend will be gone in a month or two. I, myself, usually go for a certain look and don’t find the need to buy something because it has a name slapped onto it and they never disappoint...
read moreHow Time Flies…
This last Friday my daughter turned 18! It’s so hard to believe that she is now an ‘adult’ and has been here for 18 years. Time definitely does fly by. I’m so proud of her. Not knowing how the decisions you will make when you are raising your child is probably the most scary thing of all. How will you make sure to teach them everything you think they should know and stress the things you really want them to remember. It’s strange because so many people compliment me on my parenting saying I did such an awesome...
read moreLong Live the Queen….
Yesterday I arrived at work only to find my cube neighbor Matt doing his usual browsing of TMZ. Casually I asked, any juice?? Only to be told the tragic news of Alexander McQueen! Why, I wondered? Why would he be unhappy? I dream of fashion all day but sadly I don’t have the wonderful gift of being able to create and dream up new things every day, I just bang out requests for business analysts and buyers and do mundane reporting. It’s not that I’m complaining but I would LOVE so much to be able to do something I really LOVE....
read moreProduct Development
One of my new classes this semester is Product Development. I’m atually taking in independently so I can guarantee to graduate in the Spring. This is all necessary so I am done with school by the time we move in August!! My first assignment was to write a paper on things that inspire me when I think about design and also a designer that inspires me.I have to admit I did the paper in a hurry but it still really sparked my imagination and started me down the path of really looking at what I like and why. I don’t think it has much to...
read moreA Charmed Life…
I had the last minute opportunity on Wednesday night to attend the L’etoile and METRO Magazine’s Charmed Life event at the International Market Square in Minneapolis. It was so fun and I had a great time helping out my friend Kristy at her table for her JNRR Fall Line!! The event was trunk show style and they had a photo stylist contest that was awesome to see, where they featured clothing and accessories from the designers around the event. I also had the opportunity to talk with Christopher Straub from Project Runway and saw...
read moreJewels for a princess in a twisted romance…..
I’ve always been kinda obsessed with jewel tones. In fact I have come up with a name for my style thanks to Destini; we’ve decided my style is a bit of a ‘Twisted Romance”! If I ever get a clothing line up and running, that will be it’s name. I love lace, dark jewel tones, dark nail polish, some leather filtering in, black tights and huge chunky shoes ala Rumi!!! I’m also major obsessed with bib necklaces…the bigger the better as far as I’m concerned! I’m so glad that jewel tones are all...
read moreFriday’s Fairytale
What a wonderful surprise it was yesterday when scampering through etsy I happened upon a beautiful shoppe called wristielove! I was immediately in love with all of the whimsical wonderfullness of this shoppe. Everything is appealing to the eye and exceptionally crafted. My favorites are the brooches and corsages, especially The Natural is Nice Mod Corsage and the Five-Thirty Clockwork Collection brooches! Oh and not to disappoint, she also has a blog (http://www.wristielove.blogspot.com/☆) with beautiful interior design pics. Check it...
read moreCostumes!
Halloween is just around the corner, which means I need to get finished with my ‘circus girl’ costume that I started in Pattern Development class last quarter. I still need to finish all of the hand beading and attach the lining to the top, then I need to sew up some bloomers and create a jacket with tails! Those should be quicker since they won’t entail all of the couture detailing that was required for class on the bodice. Destini has decided to be Cindy Who from Whoville so we are on the lookout for the perfect red and...
read moreSneaky Peaky!!
I’m so excited about my new fall/winter collection for Sweet Luna!! For those of you following on the Sweet Luna blog…you get the first peak at what will be available for the preview...
read moreWeardrobe (cuz you can never have too many outfit ideas!)
Polyvore….(just plain fun!)
Hot Pink Combat Boots
