Sunday, May 17, 2009
303 Magazine
I'm so thrilled to have been asked to be a part of 303 Magazine's Local Issue for July. The magazine will be pairing local fashion designers with hair stylists for a spread that shows Denver how great the talent is in their own state! The other designers featured are Fallene Wells of Let 'Em Have It, Tricia Hoke, and Armondo Guerra. I'll be making cocktail dresses showcasing some of the design features that I feel make my designs me. So excited! More as this develops.
Monday, April 27, 2009
A bit of a catch up
I've been super duper busy lately, a little too busy to keep up with writing. I'm going to be a good girl and post more often though. I might even start to post weekly the new items I have created. So many good ideas, I just hope I can keep up with them.
So here's a bit of a catch up on what I've been up to.
April 9th: I got a call out of the blue from Anastasia at Anastasia's Collection in Cherry Creek North to bring some of my new designs into the store. I'm hopeful that her clients will enjoy my style and that I can continue to work with the store. If you are in the neighborhood, check out some of my new designs, including some adroable new leather-looking ruffle jackets.
April 19th: The FM Release Party FINALLY! This was the third try at having a release party for the 6th issue of FM in which I was the featured designer. The first try got postponed for many reasons, then the second try got snowed out. Luckily, the third time went well and we had a rockin fashion show! The theme for the magazine shoot was a glimpse into a night of partying, so I took this idea for the fashion show and created 15 looks that were very dark and rock 'n' roll- perfect for a long night of partying all night long. Check out the mag at www.fm-mag.com. To see pictures from the fashion show visit www.xrocksthespot.com.
April 24th: I was one of seven local designers featured in a fashion show for the Denver Art Museum's Untitled event. The theme of the fashion show was "modern day psychedelic" so I created dresses that were very modern in shape but featured psychedelic prints that I created or enhanced with fabric, chains, or rosettes. I'll find pictures and post.
April 25th: A Prototype event featuring Katie Wells of Giddy Up and Tyes by Tara at The Fabric Lab. I wasn't part of the show, but I did help to MC the event (not very well, but I do try). I liked Katie Wells' collection (her stuff is adorably kooky, but I'm always impressed by how well sewn it is.)
I'm taking a week off from sewing to catch up on sleep and catch up on all the Fall collections from style.com. I'm also going to create some new feather headbands with my mother which will be at The Fabric Lab as well as at www.birdsnestaccessories.etsy.com.
So here's a bit of a catch up on what I've been up to.
April 9th: I got a call out of the blue from Anastasia at Anastasia's Collection in Cherry Creek North to bring some of my new designs into the store. I'm hopeful that her clients will enjoy my style and that I can continue to work with the store. If you are in the neighborhood, check out some of my new designs, including some adroable new leather-looking ruffle jackets.
April 19th: The FM Release Party FINALLY! This was the third try at having a release party for the 6th issue of FM in which I was the featured designer. The first try got postponed for many reasons, then the second try got snowed out. Luckily, the third time went well and we had a rockin fashion show! The theme for the magazine shoot was a glimpse into a night of partying, so I took this idea for the fashion show and created 15 looks that were very dark and rock 'n' roll- perfect for a long night of partying all night long. Check out the mag at www.fm-mag.com. To see pictures from the fashion show visit www.xrocksthespot.com.
April 24th: I was one of seven local designers featured in a fashion show for the Denver Art Museum's Untitled event. The theme of the fashion show was "modern day psychedelic" so I created dresses that were very modern in shape but featured psychedelic prints that I created or enhanced with fabric, chains, or rosettes. I'll find pictures and post.
April 25th: A Prototype event featuring Katie Wells of Giddy Up and Tyes by Tara at The Fabric Lab. I wasn't part of the show, but I did help to MC the event (not very well, but I do try). I liked Katie Wells' collection (her stuff is adorably kooky, but I'm always impressed by how well sewn it is.)
I'm taking a week off from sewing to catch up on sleep and catch up on all the Fall collections from style.com. I'm also going to create some new feather headbands with my mother which will be at The Fabric Lab as well as at www.birdsnestaccessories.etsy.com.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
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!
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!
Friday, February 20, 2009
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!
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!
Monday, January 5, 2009
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
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