Prom

When I was in high school I desperately wanted a prom dress that did not look like the ones all the other girls were going to wear. You know the ones- the princess style electric colored ones with rhinestones and spaghetti straps that were probably purchased somewhere as wonderfully exciting as Dillards or JC Penney.


I wanted to stay true to my style, however strange that was then. I wanted to look like myself, only fancier. I searched and searched the malls and even online for a dress that was perfectly me and NEVER FOUND ONE! It was so sad. I ended up buying a $24 vintage gown and paired it with black elbow length gloves and a sassy short hair cut. I looked great and had an okay time, but I still wonder to this day what that perfect gown would have looked like.

When I was preparing my senior thesis this thought stayed in my mind and I decided to create a punk rock prom wear collection for all the girls like me who could never find that perfect dress. It had ruffles and bows and hidden cellphone pockets- but it also had rows of studs, suspender inspired straps, and painted on skulls. It was so close to being red carpet, yet I doubt anyone would be allowed to wear them to any Hollywood event. I loved them so much that I desperately want some girl to wear them so they can be enjoyed.

So in order to make this happen, I am now selling this collection of prom wear, as well as some other prom-worthy dresses (long and short) at The Fabric Lab at 3105 E. Colfax Ave. Denver for prices far below their value. I think every girl should look like a million bucks at her prom and it's even better if you know you're the only one there in that dress!

Bored of the Mall

I'm so bored of the mall. You either find cheap homogenized crap...or expensive homogenized crap. Do you feel like buying jeans that make you look and feel like a 15 year old girl with her crack sticking out or are you looking for an ill fitting tee with some stupid smart ass phrase on it? I never seem to find anything I like in the malls. I'll look and look but all I see is the same stuff. Yes, I am known to occasionally find a piece of two, but then they always seem to fall apart!

Why are we so willing to put up with this? Is it because we really think we like cheap things? Or is it because we have been taught to only pay attention to the short term and see only the price tag? Either way, there's got to be a better way. Now mind you, I am as poor as they come, but I am willing to spend a little more on something that will last me longer, or even better, local and/or one of a kind. So I've been trying to make more of an effort to buy local, handmade, or even vintage when I can. Not only have I been spending about the same amount, but I also like the items better and get more out of them! Try it!

New year

Ahhhhh...it's a new year. When I'm not freaking out about what I didn't accomplish last year, I'm planning fantastically optimistic things for this coming year. 2008 was a great year for Incroyables by Melissa May, but I think 2009 can be even better!

With the new year comes new fantastic clothing for us to wear. If only the economy could be as fun as what fashion is bringing us for spring. Versace brought us a fantastic line of partywear covered in zippers (perhaps Donatella has been ripping Incroyables by Melissa May off a bit), Prada is selling wrinkled half outfits for thousands of dollars, and John Galliano was...well...himself. Spring is also bringing you Incroyables by Melissa May's first full collection which is available to order now!

Drawing inspiration from 1960s beach movies and injecting modern silhouettes and attitudes, Incroyables by Melissa May's Spring 2009 collection is super fun and very wearable. It's also only available in limited batches- so better check it out at www.lissabean.etsy.com before your favorite style is all gone!

-Melissa