summer 2011 fashions

Well, I've been busy sewing and creating, hopefully something nice. The theme with me this summer as always is mixing ethnic prints with different ethnic styles, for example, a Japanese style kimono made out of African fabrics.

I discovered the ultimate fabric heaven!!! It's located in Solvang, Ca. which in itself is heaven, a Danish pastry heaven. Solvang has Shelby's Ranch, which sells fabric, all for .99 cents a yard. They have the most unusual, out of this world patterns, that I just love. The result are the dresses I made, extremely eccentric, definetely not a collection, but fun to wear. They all have that little vintage twist.

New Year's Eve fashions, the very last of 2010

These are three latest creations. Just recently I became oppsesed with kimono style sleeves and slitghtly off shoulder dresses. They are so easy to wear, especially when worn with simple pair of thights, if the patern of the dress is complex, and knock out pair of boots.

The tent style mini-dresses, were quite popular in the beginning of the 90's. My friends and I wore them with valour tights. I took the inspiration to Japan, and created these.





This was also a kimono sleeve dress, but I cuffed it, just to avoid being a one trick pony. I hope it worked.





I already made a dress just like this one, as you can see below, and it was such a smashing hit on eBay that I created another one, with a slightly different belt, which luckly for me was a hit as well.

December Fashion

Oh, I've been inspired by the beauty of Japan. All of the dresses I made recently have the long, square, kimono sleves. They are quite simple dresses, with the drama in the sleeves. I also included obi belts; every woman's waist should be accentuated.

My September designes:

September Fashion, 2010

I made this poncho inspired cape or shawl!

original vintage Valentino jacket, in royal blue, lightweight wool. Perfectly tailored, and accented with huge gold buttons with traditional Valentino logo. Never goes out style, never goes wrong!

Back to school specials, that will keep you nice and warm!