Recycled bag

Last year at one of my favorite salons, Douglas J was selling an assortment of handbags that caught my eye. They were graphic, original, and something I couldn't easily buy anywhere else. I bought one for myself, and became even more excited about my purchase when I found out that it was made from a Billboard. The idea of making a bag out of that kind of material had not crossed my mind. The brand that made this bag is Relan. This is a great example of fashion going green.

K W

From one of the latest MSN articles I found out that Kanye West has new goals! He is exploring Fashion Design too! I think it is cool when actors, performers or other people in the public eye have a variety of interests and pursue them. We all express ourselves through various outlets in our free time... some examples are: playing an instrument, drawing, doing photography etc. ... So celebrities shouldn't be criticized for doing new things, because that is what keeps life interesting! I am looking forward to what he will create. Good Luck Kan

Latest fabric finds

I like these prints :]

Valentine

I was recently in my first fashion show (Evening of Elegance)! Yay :] It was held on Valentine's Day and this dress was featured in my line. I purchased this fabric months before February, before knowing about the show. After I found out the show was on V-day I thought this pink fabric and the jewels on it would fit the occasion. I think the dress is elegant and romantic. Not only does it have a gathered neckline but it ties into a bow at the back of the neck. I think all of the looks are great. One is chic and business professional and the other is a dressy casual dress that is very fun. The only thing I want to improve on is the cohesiveness of the line.

Garden Ambiance

This is the result of my last project I was talking about in the previous entry. I am very proud of my blouse with sleeves and a collar, and my skirt. The project was called Garden Amibance because it had floral inspiration throughout the garment. The collar did not have sharp corners, it had curved ones like a flower petal might have. The sleeves were petal sleeves, and the skirt had 3 flounces that I think are beautiful! The flounces themselves were a lot of work (half of the construction was done by hand!) but it was worth it. :] The skirt also had flower appliques. The whole look is a polyester crepe, lilac color. I have heard a lot of good things about my look; that it looks like an outfit the character, Allie Hamilton from the film the Notebook might wear. I was really happy to hear that, and after looking at it I think it does have some 1940's flare. If I could re-do something it would be the shirt fabric, and to make it from a white cotton with purple poke-a-dots instead. Although, that can always be made later on too :] I also made the same skirt in a biege color, for a woman that might want that instead of lilac.

Collars And Sleeves

These past few months I have been learning how to attach a sleeves to a bodice and how to make collars. All of this learning is exciting. I am one step closer to being more advanced, which makes me happy. I will be posting photos of what I have been working on soon! Its interesting how people on a regular basis don't think twice about collars and sleeves but when one begins constructing them there is a a different perspective experienced when looking at these different parts of a garment. Now I am working on patterns for my final project..I can't wait to see the results!

Hello Kitty!

Anything Hello Kitty is so cute and pretty!! I would love to have some things that are Gato beautified, --but NOT everything! If so, I might get overwhelmed with it all! I think this design is girly, stylish and not just for five year old :P As you can see by some pictures, this Hello Kitty can be seen on anything you can think of. I would pick for myself some pencils, a cute purse and necklace. Believe me, some items are high priced when you want this feline on merchandise!

Summer Lovin'

This summer I have been keeping myself busy with many garment projects and interior design decor !!! I made two tank tops, a scarf, a clutch purse, a pair of curtains, and a pretty frame!!! Talk about a fashion explosion! ..My boyfriend says I am a machine..I think he is right :P In the midst of all that I am trying to balance another business, and school is about to begin in a matter of days!! But, all is well! I am SOOO excited about my next design class! I can't wait to LEARN!! :D No one will ever hear me say that when I talk about anything to do with extensive mathematics. I have been filling my head with inspiration, confidence, compliments, and practice, now I am ready to improve! OH! Today my dad said my tank top looked like it was store bought :D I'm just getting better and better!...Here are pics of my latest creations:

First off: my lovely clutch! Colorful and sassy! I adore the aqua blue lining!

Next: My contemporary, cute and classy curtains! They are my pride and joy!

Another room decor piece: My gorgious frame with peacock feathers glued! Left over from my cousins wedding, this makes it a focal piont, and brings character to my room! :]

Next is my first tank top I made last summer, I finally finished it this summer:
Here is a look that can possibly be done with the tank top I made. The scarf I made is also in this picture.

This is my reconstructed skirt, featured in the picture above:

Lastly is my newest tanktop, that my dad thought was store bought:

Again another look that shows off the piece in a good light, I think the look is rather refreshing