Bring Out the Child in You

La Casita de Wendy. So inspired by this clothing line I find it to be simple and it brings the remembrance of being young.

Website: lacasitadewendyshop.com

Love is a Battle-Field

My friend Katie designed an outfit that I modeled for her. The whole concept was to design and outfit around a particular song and their outfit had to be remade from clothes chosen out from the thrift store St. Vincent De Paul. The final product that Katie made came out GREAT, she did a fabulous job capturing the whole concept of Love is Battle-Field. I was so thrilled to be able to model for her.

Zipper Skirts

gotta love those zippers (please don’t actually unzip them though)

GET THIS LOOK

skirt $995 - justoneeye.com

Sewing Class: Pencil Skirt

This is my skirt the first finished item made in my sewing class.  Over all I am happy with the turn out of the skirt but the only down side is it had to be made out of muslin because we are just learning the basics of making clothes for this class. 

Front of the Skirt (need to be ironed)

Back 

Outfit of the Day

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

I wore a high waisted black knitted skirt with a very light pink lace shirt over a white camisole. For my accessories I wanted to make sure that they were also muted colors but a bit brighter so I paired a belt that mostly incorporated all the colors that appeared in my outfit around my waist. My shoes were closed toed wedges in order to balance the length of the skirt so I didn’t appear short since the skirt hits mid calf. 

Fabulous Shoes

These shoes are fabulous with the fine detail crochet fabric used down to the wood heel! So fresh for spring and summer. They would be great to add to anyones closet because they can easily be matched with any outfit with the neutral tones of the shoes. 

Shoes: Hinge $99.95 - nordstorm.com

Studio Visit to Designer Lindsey Luisgnolo

Studio Visit: Designer Lindsey Luisgnolo 

Background Information: Lindsey graduated from CCM at the University of Cincinnati for theater and right after attended and graduated from DAAP at the University of Cincinnati for fashion design. She showed her collection from graduation at DAAP at Cinci Fashion Week. The feedback was big and lead to her being able to start her own business in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Designs: Custom Couture Bridal and Evening Wear

Lindsey showing her dress she made that was featured on the cover of the magazine Venue 

Advice from Lindsey 

Lindsey big advice was to “diversify your co-ops.” Also to try and interview everyone you work with, this is a good way to get your name in and also learn the ins and outs of the fashion business. She recommended making a blog or thought leader because it shows how you think and really can help make clients feel involved along the process of their outfit (it's important to make the client feel they are this great experience with you). This is good to show when applying for jobs for the companies to see your creative process or get to know you a bit better.

            Figuring out who your clientele is very important. Lindsey’s big market is 35 + for socialites and also a younger market where she makes them cocktail dress. She begins the process of making these custom made dresses by sketching out a dress based on the client’s personality, wants and needs. Once she knows the dress she is going to make it goes into muslin production and pattern. She uses the couture method which is detailing by hand and than run through a sewing machine. An eveningwear can range anywhere from $2,000-4,000 and a cocktail dresses range from $1,200. All of Lindsey’s fabric is 100% silk and all comes from Italy and France. To further the experience for the client Lindsey even helps style and fit them. Lindsey’s great way of running her business as lead her work appearing on the cover of Venue Magazine. This sure is one designer who is going to keep on growing.