Fashion Show Dreams

If you haven't seen the 1939 movie "The Women", your missing out. If you haven't seen the fashion show (the only part of the movie in color) well here it is! If I could make some semblance of this happen at Kombat Casalettos' near monthly fashion shows I would be in heaven. This isn't just models walking, this is pop up book, live action beauty. Not to mention the amazing vintage clothing.

Enjoy!

Yeah Yeah Yeah

This week I'm inspired by Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (one of my favorite bands) and I'm pretty certain that she would look fabulous in my clothes.

Yo Karen O, give me a call and i'll hook you up!

Spring and Spring Transitions

I'm working on Spring! I know we're all still too cold to even dream about sleeveless shirts and sundresses, but one of my favorite things about fashion is layering, start browsing your wardrobe and channel your creativity through it to create some "new" wardrobes out of your closet. Have fun ! How bout finding some fantastic short sleeved tunics that you can pair with warm tights and your favorite jacket and a beautiful scarf. What about some pretty floral frocks and sundresses with a cozy knit cardigan. I'm a big fan of integrating my favorite summer pieces with winter goodies and in Seattle we never know what the weathers gonna do, so with fun layering I'm ready for anything!

I Love These Shirts!

You can find these shirts and other items at my Etsy Shop and Velouria in Seattle.

Runway vs. Local

I'm always amazed all the new and amazing designer clothing I see every season, I'm also bewildered at how we can bring it to the streets. Every time I see a look I love my mind is processing a way that I can turn my wardrobe into one of these amazing creations.

ps I love love love Alexander McQueen!

Inspiration!

After a long hiatus from blogging I'm thinking about inspiration. I've put together my cork board of images and I'm getting excited about spring! I'm loving the idea of Gingham, reminiscent of Bridget Bardough, that I saw in Christopher Kanes line which also brought me to a super scary Sedgwick like tunic I'm so fond of making. The fashion of Victor and Rolf is always an inspiration, the ruffles, stripes, and textures, the way the patterns lay together so artfully! I'll be showing you what I'm cookin' up for spring SOON SOON SOON!

Victorian Fashion

I'm falling in love with high collars, lace, and puff sleeves.

I had no idea that in 1860 four significant facts seriously affected fashion of the future. Firstly the sewing machine had been invented, secondly clothes would in future couture designers would lead the way, thirdly synthetic dyes would make available intense colours. And lastly in 1860 the crinoline domed skirt silhouette had a flattened front and began to show a dramatic leaning toward the garment back.

This dress is just the beginning! I'm planning to have dresses with may layered skirts that can be lifted up with tabs, textured multi-colored skirts with lace like Glam Garb by Gunlis, and beautifully crafted garment backs with lace, buttons, and sometimes both! You get the idea LACE! and impeccable tailoring.

Victorian Fashion, here we come! Stay tuned for a romantic evolution of fashion for men and women.

Find the most recent Kombat Glamour fashion at Esty
and the Pretty Parlor

10 Reasons Fashion Shows Are Fun

1. I'm inspired to make new garments
2. Sexy People (Casaletto, Olivia, Tanisha,Ashley, Lydia, Kwame)
3. I get to see these sexy ass people in clothing I make!
4. Booze
5. Music, if we're lucky it's Dave West tickling the ivories and a Funk band to strut to.
6. Drunk sexy people strutting.
7. Tim Jensen taking these fantastic photos of my clothing, oh and the for mentioned sexy people.
8. Vanity
9. Hanging out with all involved and invited, the best parts of my life combined, the people in it and my art.
10. The feeling of accomplishment afterwords, and the fun I get to have when the responsibility is over, Yippie!

Check out more fashion show pictures on our Photostream
All these clothes are for sale! Check them out online at Etsy
or Pretty Parlor

Little Edie : One Must Mave the Right Costume for the Day.

I recently watched an old film called "How to Steal a Million" with Audrey Hepburn, and I was immediately inspired by the lace mask she wore.

Lucky for me I'm a fashion designer and part time stylist so my inspiration was not wasted. In this November photo shoot by Tim Jensen my ever evolving fall line is displayed with defiant/sexy poses and, of course lace masks. The eiffel tower dress is made from recycled materials including chiffon puff sleeves and vintage lace at the high collar. I lovingly referred to this dress, while I was making it, as "Paris is Burning"

I feel so lucky to have found the grey fabric that inspired the tunic. This fabric is soft, stretchy, and has a classic pattern that can be worn anywhere and anytime. The lace keyhole gives it the perfect little sexy boost!

Check out all my knit tunics and victorian inspired dresses at Etsy and if you want to try them on, come to the Pretty Parlor on Capital Hill in Seattle.