07.08.09 one for the bats

came out pretty cute! One thing i wish i could change.... i would have liked the lace to be dtm the top knit color, just so that there is a smooth line from the front to the back....

07.07.09 cropped lace back top

so here is another design. I really do not like how this looks.... the neck is too high and the hem is too big... AHHHHHHHH.......

07.06.09 illustrator-julie verhoven

a few years ago i became obsessed with the fashion illustrator/fashion designer/artist- Julie verhoeven. I mean, every single jpeg image i found online i uploaded, every magazine that had her illustrations, every book... well not every book... i have not found-fat bottomed girls-photos of her exhibitions a few years ago. If you happen to find this book, please let me know. I will leave her artwork speak for themselves. these are just a few of my favs....AMAZING! oh......the day i get to see one of her exhibitions.

07.05.09 can you feel the heat

90s 1 pc cut out suit

80s lacoste mens swim trunks

80s jams mens swim trunks-love this for the print

80s jams mens swim trunks-love this for the print and shape

20s carter kids suit

the weather here in philly is making me sweat so much, i can't think about anything else but it.
Sad yes but it at least made me look for some swim pieces on ebay.

07.03.09 2nds

here are this months in-store/online design
the July catalog is coming out soon and i have one more top in it. will post as soon as i get scans of it!!!

07.02.09 promise to self

okay, so i know i have not been updating the blog very much. lets just say i am....ummm.... whats the word..... LAZY?!?!?!? YES sadly.... if you know me.... this is true.
well, this post is dedicated to the promise to frequently updating this blog. Consequences of not updating.... well.. not sure.... any suggestions?

Well as many of you dont know, i went home to sweet cali for about 11 days and just got back on the 1st. It was an amazing 11 days, it was packed with eating, hugging, eating, babies, eating, wedding, eating, gossip, LA, shopping and family & friends. here are few photos.....note: is it weird that i smell pot outside my window?

Listening to Daytrotter.com

06.15.09 1st

So I kinda have my 1st design up on the website. It is kinda funny, it was originally a long dress with a drop waist but they decided to change it to a top and turn it the other way around...... what do you guys think? it is not something i would usually design... but hey it is 1 down a lot more to come....It is kinda funny that this model use to model for ripcurl also when i was designing a few years ago for the line.

listening to: TI featuring justin timberlake-dead and gone

06.02.09 spoof

This is pretty much amazing, it is sooo bad it is good.

05.04.09 nyc spring awakening

Here are some photos taken with my camera on a recent trip to NYC.
I was such a great time. I have a new found love for the big apple.
All photos are taken in Brooklyn.
everyone chillin at the bench....or at least trying to look relaxed.
(Jake, Caroline, Tim, Hawk and Jessica)


In the subway going to brooklyn, beer table! Jessica and Tim.

05.03.09 wtf mocks

so i have been super busy with making samples for work and trying not to get burned out. It is sometimes worth it and sometimes it isn't. here are a few things i have designed.made from 2 tops- bodice is made from a tank and the sleeves are from a 4XL top

made by yardage + pattern making

made from mesh yardage and 2 T-shirts

made with a 4XL T-shirt, a chambray shirt + rib from a jacket

made with a button up knit shirt, mesh yardage and lace yardage

randomness of the day:
-my bedroom door is jamming, i wonder how long it will take him to fix the door when i tell Matt. It is kinda annoying cuz i totally feel like i am gonna break the door somehow.... i mean it is obviously broken some how.

Listening to U.S. Royalty-song-'raincoats'