Red Dress

Elizabeth Banks in an Antonio Berardi gown- photo via Instyle.com

Crystal rockin' the runway in my dress- From the Times and Transcript

It's Monday!! Even though, for some reason I thought it was Tuesday...yikes.  So , today I was kind of excited.  My dress made it to the paper! I've never had that happen before! It's hard to believe the shows are all over...I was busy sewing for so long.  Also, today, I subscribe to the "Look of the Day" by In Style and Elizabeth Banks is wearing a dress that looks very similar to my Red Dress! She's even wearing statement earrings and a cuff...just like my model did!  It was kinda neat.  Just thought I would share that! Hope you all had a good start to your week, I sure did!

Heart Truth Fashion Show 2012

Marilyn Monroe-"Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend"-Photo via luoxo.com

Audrey Hepburn- "Breakfast at Tiffany's"-photo via freenewfashiondesign.com

Moi and my most fabulous model, Crystal.

                                                               

    Hey all! Hope you all had a good weekend.  I had a great weekend! The Heart Truth Fashion Show was wonderful.  My model was fantastic and fabulous.  There were so many lovely dresses made by such great talent , all alumni of NBCCD.  My inspiration was Marilyn Monroe meets Audrey Hepburn with a modern twist.  I actually designed this dress last September...before this whole peplum  craze.  So, I guess I was right on the money!  I've been sew busy the past few months with my designs, I'm not sure what to do now.  I will definitely find something to do...maybe start  on my designs for next year:)

Fashion show pics

Happy hump day! Today I worked my butt off (or should I say hands) sewing my Red Dress for this weekend.  I started at 9 am and "finished" at 4:30...which was only because I had to pick up the hubby.  But I gotta say...I absolutely loved it!!! I must have...I was so busy that I didn't even stop to eat...so I had a huge supper to make up for it lol.  Anyways, I realized that I can't remember the last time I worked as hard as I did today on something....and I loved it.  I also got some great pics from the NBCCD Fashion show this past weekend from photographer Jeff Crawford (   http://www.jcrawford.ca/Home.html).  They are definitely much much better then the ones I took...lol.  Hopefully  this weekend, if I do take some, they will turn out much better!

NBCCD Fashion Show

Me with almost all my fab models (one is missing)

My sister is wearing my corset...I loved it

Soooo it's Monday! Hope that everyone had a great weekend.  I had, as you know, the NBCCD Fashion Show.  I was featured in the Alumni section.  It was awesome!! I was so surprised and overwhelmed with the positive feedback.  I really need some business cards now because people were asking for them! I was so flattered. It definitely gave my confidence a boost.  However, all my designs wouldn't have looked as great as they did without my fabulous models who strutted their stuff down the runway.  So, thankyou thankyou!  Needless to say, I am pretty happy with everything....more then I ever expected!  Now on to my Red Dress for this weekend.  I'm so excited!   (I'll post more pics once I get more)

Fashion show 2012 (NBCCD)

"Parisian outfit"-photo via stylesalad.com

Parisian Chic- photo via stylesaint.com

"Betty"- Photo via cardiganempire.com

Mad Men ladies- photo via  blogs.amctv.com

Vesper Lynd, James Bond-Photo via bondgirls4ever.wordpress.com

   

Casino Royale- Photo via Wikipedia.com

 Happy Weekend! I haven't forgotten about you, just been busy!! But guess what, the show is today! I'm so nervous and excited and scared...all at the same time.  Luckily, I have these fabulous models to help bring all my designs to life.  It's so scary putting yourself on display through your art but having these lovely women (two of which are my awesome sisters) who are excited to help, definitely makes it a bit easier.

So, this morning, I thought I'd talk about my designs and what  inspired them.  I'm inspired by a lot of things, not usually just one.  My original idea was "Casino Royale".  I just love love love James Bond movies and am always excited to see who the Bond girls are and what they're wearing.  My favorite kind of clothing to design and create is evening dresses.  Lets just say, I love the Red Carpet.  I thought, "Casino Royale" is perfect!! Then, I got a little influence by Mad Men, another one of my faves.  I just love that retro look, so much fun.  And last but not least....Parisian Chic.  One of the places I would love to visit, as I mentioned before , is Paris, France.  One reason is, I would love to see Chanel's place on Rue Cambon....and then all the art and architecture....oh and can't forget that Monet is one of my favorite artists....so yeah lots I would love to do!  Anyhow, my designs deviated a bit from my original idea but now share several inspirations and I think make it uniquely, me.  I chose the song "Hotel Nacional" for my models to walk to by Gloria Estefan.  I heard it once and thought, ok gotta use this!  Its up beat, fun and seems to represent all my inspirations. Can't wait to share them with everyone!

Surprise! Shoes are in! woohoo!

I even got a little welcome gift...fun bright pink nail polish and nail file.

Oooo...first look at them.

They are so fun! And surprisingly comfortable...although that may change after a few hours of wear.

It's the weekend!!!! Yay! I know, I've been slacking on the posts.... very busy with my designs because the show is next weekend!  Speaking of which,  today, I got a fun package in the mail...Shoes!!!! I ordered, for the first time,  from Shoe Dazzle.  I was a bit skeptical at first but spoke to someone that loves the shoes and is a faithful shopper and decided to give it a try. I was looking every where for a fun new pair of red shoes for the Heart Truth Fashion show and found these....I couldn't resist.  They are a bit taller then I expected but I will practice.  I don't wear heels very often.  Today is a good day to start:)

Sophia Vergara, SNL- Look at that corset too!!! photo via instyle.com

Prada Spring 2012- Photo via Flare.com

Neiman Marcus-photo via thezoereport.tumblr.com

Dolce and Gabbana, Milan Spring 2012 Fashion week. Top ten trends (Bold Earrings).

                                                             Photo Via lifestyle.ca.msn.com-Flare

As you all know I've been working steadily on my designs for two fashion shows.  Today, I had to start thinking about jewelry.  I decided I want to go with big bold earrings.  Just so happens they are one of the big trends this spring!  One of my favorite celebs, Sophia Vergara, wears tons of them!  I can't wait to pair up some jewelry with my dresses.

photo via lovers-poems.com

Happy Monday!! Hope that everyone had a good weekend and a good start to their week.  Tonight I worked on my Red Dress.  I  am starting to get excited for the shows!!! The first one is in two weeks...the second (Red Dress) in three.  I will be sewwww busy this week ;)

Singapore- My Friend E.jo is there! photo via time.com

Paris, France- Photo via squidoo.com

Venice, Italy- Photo via squidoo.com

Tahiti! -Photo via destination360.com

Ma Mere brought us an Easter treat!

    Happy Easter/ Joyeuse Paques!! I hope the Easter Bunny found everyone.  You know what found us today...snow!! I can't believe it! I looked outside to find a lovely blanket of snow covering everything.  I can't even see our car in the driveway.  This weather is so strange!  Right now I'm thinking of one of my good friend, E.Jo, who is on her way to Singapore to see her man (maybe already there) .  I hope she has some nice weather and an amazing time.  I can't wait to hear all about it!  Her traveling makes me think of all the places I'd love to visit! I told my husband jokingly (but somewhat seriously) that I would love to go to Paris for my birthday.   Oh to see the arts, fashion and history there would be so delightful!   I'd also love to travel to Italy and the Mediterranean coast in general, Tahiti.... so many places.   Maybe some day!!! For now, I will just try to enjoy this interesting Canadian weather!

Singapore  -  (E.jo) I found this on the Time website...things to do in Singapore! Ignore the plastic surgery part lol

10. Alexander McQueen -  I absolutely love these!!

9. Carolina Herrera- The Citrus colors are fun!

8. Prada-Do I see a bow?

7. Valentino-Soft and Edgy in one.

What on Earth- I love this combo!

6. Prada- Check out those cat eyes!

5. Prada-  big floral earrings.  Really enjoy them!

4. Valli- Crazy bangles! So artsy and fun.

3. Marni- Stacking is in. 

2. Oscar De La Renta- I love the soft curls and the big floral earrings.

1. Marni- Big and Bright! Check out the Jackie O sun glasses!

What on Earth- Melia Ring- Have it, love it.

What on Earth- I Dream of Genie. 

                                                                           Photos 1-10 from Harpersbazaar.com


It's Hump day! Today the weather was kind of crappy...and strange...there was snow..??? Dear Spring, where are you? So, to help Spring out ,I'm going to add more spring time trends from the Runway, What on Earth and who knows where else!