MY SUPER EXCITING NEWS!!
March 18, 2010 5:48 pm
Oh my goodness, I’ve been dying to share my news! Finally! I am so happy to announce that I have a new line of clothing at Stripe in Santa Cruz, CA!!!
I have dreamed about having my things in this great local store! ”The store is a 360 degree paradise. A visual feast. A den of creativity.” Here are some photos of the visual evolutions that Stripe has gone through in a year.
In addition to some great clothing labels, they carry vintage clothing, home wares, art, children’s items, furniture and repurposed vintage items. They also have a successful design group. (No surprise there.)
Just look at those boots and vintage ice cream scoops!
Oh, and now they carry me 
Lex Designs!!!
Look! I’m even on display!
They are carrying my tops…
…my paperbag waist skirts…
…and a new line of t-shirt dresses I’m doing. And look at my cute tags all hanging there for a proud mama to see!
So I want to thank you- THANK YOU BIG TIME! Because without this wonderful world of blogging and all the support and feedback I’ve gottten there is NO WAY I would be doing this. So, truly, from my heart, thank you all. I’m so grateful that I get to design and sew things I love, put my heart and love in to each piece and pass them on to you.
Stripe and I teamed up and put together a little giveaway for y’all. The winner will get an item from my new line and a vintage key necklace from Stripe.
There are THREE ways to enter:
1. Leave a comment here.
2. Go look at the super sweet article they wrote about me and leave a comment there.
3. Become a fan on their facebook page.
Make sure to leave a comment for each thing you do. Winner will be announced Wednesday, March 24th.
Please, if you live anywhere near the area, go check out this wonderful store. There is something for everyone, every price range and every style. You’ll love it there
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By Aubrey on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
WOW! Congrats…that is truly amazing. I love your blog and come here for inspiration and ideas often. I’m very happy for you!
By becca on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I love the paper bag skirts!
By Katie Els on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations Alexis!!!! Way to use your God-given talents!
By Jennifer on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Amazing, feminine pieces! Congratulations. Wish I did live close enough to pop in this store!!
By sayonada on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I feel so honored to have followed your blog as you achieved this success! Good luck! Not that you’re going to need it:)
By sayonada on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I also left a comment on the Stipe page.
By tina on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Wow! Congrats on having your beautiful things in such a cool store!
By Jessica on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you!!!!!!
By Eliza Dougherty on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I just pulled out my sewing machine. I have been a fan of yours for a while and have been inspired to start working on some projects with you!! Congrats! – Eliza
By Pascale on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
So proud of you Lex!!! Wooohooooo!!! WELL DESERVED.
By Amy Stickle on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congrats!!! That is so cool. I can’t imagine how excited you must be to have your own line of clothes. I wish you the best of luck in this new adventure!!
By Porsche on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
That’s Awesome, Lex! Way to represent us Mommas! We are proud of you!
By Amy Stickle on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I left a comment over on Stripe’s page!!
By Meg on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! You totally deserve it. I love your work!!!
By Porsche on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Left a comment on Stripes page.
By Porsche on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Became a fan of Stripes on Facebook
By Kate on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Wow! That is so amazing! Congrats!
By Kirsten on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I am so happy for you, I am all teared up! awesome awesome awesome.
By Katie on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I would love one of your new items!
By Tassy on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
You are my new hero! Congratulations!
By Shannon P on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
This is wonderful! Amazing what the world of blogging does for people! I absolutely am in love with your shirts!
Shannon P
By grace on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
fantastic! that is nothing short of awesome.
By Anne on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
What an enormous leap for you! I’m so excited for you! And I LOOOOVE Stripe! Just another reason to find myself in there more
Congrats and good luck with your line!
By Domanique Glazier on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
oh you’re my hero! You’re stuff is always so amazing
By Agostina on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
great!!!! you’re so awesome, lex. congratulations. you totally deserve it
By Julia on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
How awesome for you!! Congratulations! You have been a great inspiration for me to improve my sewing skills. Thank you and thanks for the giveaway.
By Laura on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Oh my gosh! How awesomely amazing!!! Congratulations!
By Christina W. on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations Lex! I’m so happy for you!
By jill on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congrats, what an amazing accomplishment!!!
By Rebekah on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations, Lex! That’s fantastic.
By Emily S. on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Amazingly adorable pieces! Congratulations!
By Jacinta on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Wow, that definitely must feel awesome to have your stuff in a store!
Congrats!
By Emily S. on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I just became a fan of their facebook page and commented on the article as well. So wonderful! Congrats again!
By Manon on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Wow! I’m impressed! It’s really like a dream coming true! I wish I wouldn’t live so far so I could visit the store myself!
By Melissa Wingo on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
How exciting!!!!!!!!!!! They look so pretty in the store!!!!
By KZ on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congrats and the shirts are awesome! I love your hang tags, too!
By Teri on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! How wonderful to share your genius and creativity!
I love the key necklace…I’m
keeping my fingers crossed!
By Lisa on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!!! Your designs are awesome!
By Alycia on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Wow CONGRATS! It’s amazing how far you can go…too bad I’m a little far away from Santa Cruz, you should find some place in Tucson, AZ to carry your stuff, I would go there all the time!
By Lisa on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Became a fan!!
By Lisa on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Read and commented on the article!!
By janice on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! Love you stuff – how very cool!
By Abigail on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Woo hoo! you deserve it. I hope I win some of your fab designs- they look great!
By Amanda on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! I love the skirts- and I wished I lived closer to visit the store!
By Josi on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congrats!!This STRIPE place looks awesome! Wish they had one in Fla!
By Josi on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Became a fan on FB
By Josi on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Commented/read stripe blog about you!
By Heidi on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
A big Congrats to you!! LOVING your skirts!!! I really, really want one and may you continued to be blessed with your amazing talent!
By Beth on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Wow! Congratulations! How exciting!!! And, your napa outfit was gorgeous–the top was to die for!
By jenjen on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
That is so amazing. You really deserve it. Congratulations!!!!!
XOXO
Jen
By Beth on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
What a fabulous store! Congratulations!
By Jen on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I am an avid follower of your blog! You are such an inspiration. I hope you have tons of success with your businesses.
By yuni min on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
congrats! that is amazing. you are super talented!
By Laura on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! You’ve worked hard and been so generous with your creations and you are being recognized.
By cheyenne on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Congrats to you! What a great accomplishment!
By cheyenne on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
became a fan of stripe on FB
By cheyenne on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
left a comment on the article. congrats again!
By Whitney on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
CONGRATS!!! That is amazing!! Good for you, your stuff is so chic… you truly inspire me.
whitney mccoy
wcmccoy720@yahoo.com
By katie kortman on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
INCREDIBLY exciting!!!! your tags look so professional too! I want one of your creations!
By Justine on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I’m so happy for you! I totally want one of your creations!
By Whitney on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
left a comment on the “stripe” article.
wcmccoy720@yahoo.com
By Kristin on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
yea! I love your creativity. I wish I had an ounce of your talent. I will just have to settle with winning or purchasing an item! Plus, I am a huge fan of key necklaces. I hope I win!
By Whitney on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
became a FB fan
wcmccoy720@yahoo.com
By Cindy on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Your paper bag skirts are adorable! I’d love one!
By Justine on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I commented on the stripe article too
By Cindy on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I left a comment on the Stripe article
By Vanessa P. on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
That is super exciting, congratulations! And I love love love your paper bag skirts…ahhh!
By Emmy Belding on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I am so over the moon excited for you! You go girl! Couldn’t be more proud! xoxo em
By Vanessa P. on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Became a fan!
By Vanessa P. on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
annnnd commented on that lovely little article
By Jenn Warnick on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Oh wow that is exciting. Now I can say I know (well know of!) a fashion designer. Congratulations!!
By Erica on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Beautiful! Congrats!
By BriBedell on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
How awesome! Congratulations on the line! Everything is so cool in that shop!
By Ally on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
everything is so cute! you are very talented =)
By Jane on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
You go girl! What a great dventure…best of luck.
By Alicia on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Your designs are just incredible and congrats on the new line! I’m sure it’s exhilarating!
By Megan on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Wow! I am not surprised but so excited for you! You have great style! I’m trying to make your Mother’s Day dress tonight!
erickandmegan@yahoo.com
By rosie on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Cute stuff…cute store…congrats!
By edna on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
i love your designs…Good luck with all you do…Thanks for the chance to win…e*
By Angie H. on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
WOW! Congratulations. I live in Marina! I have never heard of this greatv store. I shop at Harts…Crafters Studio…my gosh, I could go on. The store looks great and I’ll have to take a trip there next week!
By amy on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Love this…so exicted for you!!
By amy on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
eft a comment on their blog
By amy on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
became a fan on fb.
By Katie on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
I am so excited for you!!! If I lived anywhere near CA I would totally check out the store:)
By Candice Porter on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
CONGRATS! I am so excited for you! I will have to stop by that shop and check out your stuff next time I am in California!
By Emy on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Wow Congrats! I love your stuff! You are so talented!
Unfortunatly I live far, far away from CA so I wont be able to visit the store, although my husband is probably pleased with that since I couldn’t possibly go there without shopping A LOT!
By Emy on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
commented the article aswell…
and I really cross my fingers and hope that it is my time to win!
By Magen on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Very Very cool. I love getting inspiration from you and I’m pumped that you have had the chance to do what you have always dreamed of!
By Isa on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Wow! Congratulations!!!
Warm hugs from Belgium!
Isa
By Erika on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Oh this is so amazing Lex, you truly deserve it!!! I am very happy for you, I wish I lived closer, as in, a lot closer, haha. Romania is a long way away, right?!haha!
Can’t wait to hear updates about it. It simply gives me hope to go on and pursue my own dream; it is strange but other people’s successes give me strength and confidence in my own work and puts things on less shaky grounds
♥ Erika
By janjan on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! What a great success story – you surely deserve it!
By Rhonda on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations – you definitely deserve this! Now… pick me!!
By Leoni on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations, I wish you every success! I can’t imagine how fabulous it feels to see your clothes, on hangers, in a store, for people to buy! Enjoy this moment and think of it often when the going gets tough.
By Leah on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Wow!! Congrats, that is amazing!! Too bad I’m in Houston and can’t get there or I’d be shopping in a heart beat!!!
By Haley on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Wow! Congratulations! God is good!!
By Janine on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! That is so cool, I can only imagine what it must feel like to see your own creations in a store, and a super store to top that!
By Janine on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I became a fan of Stripe on FB
By Rebekah on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!! You absolutely deserve this! Sure wish I could visit their lovely store..!
RebekahTurbeville at gmail dot com
By Julie on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!!!! But it’s no surprise!!
By Sarah on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! That is very exciting!
By Rebekah M on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
So excited for you!
By Julie on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
BTW, I tried to leave a comment on their website, but we’re supposed to enter a password and username – just like last time with your flower tutorial!
By Lisa of In Pencil on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!….Stripe seems like such a cool place. Do they actually repaint the store throughout the year?…Anyway, I’m sure that your line will be a success. I just wish I lived in CA so that I could buy a few pieces myself.
By Cindy on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Whooooppppeeee! Now you will have no extra time.
By Lynne on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! I am not surprised at all.
By Heather on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!
By tricia on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!! That is very exciting! Love all your stuff!
By Meg on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Oh my gosh! That is so marvelous! A dream come true for you. Been a long team (silent lurking) reader & am so pleased to see where your journey has taken you. Hope you keep on blogging, I look forward to your new posts every time! xo
By allison on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
congrats! I hope I win!
By denise on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I have been visiting since January, love your designs! Maybe today is the day I go to the fabric store and buy some fabric to redo a few of my tops! You are an inspiration to everyone that visits your blog. Your tops look great at the shop! How excited you must be!
denise
By Ashley S on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I love your site and I check it everyday for new ideas. Unfortunately I’m in school so I don’t get much time to do all the refashions that I want to, but I definitely hold on to ideas for later!! I am so happy to see you are in a store now! You deserve the recognition; you rock!!
I would love to win anything you make because it’s always sooo cool!
By Mauri on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! What an awesome adventure for you. I love Santa Cruz! I grew up in Berkeley. We are actually going out there for a family reunion during the summer so I’ll definitely have to drop by the store. Good luck!
By Jill on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
That’s so great that your wonderful designs are now going to be available to a lot more people! As always, I’m jealous of your talent! Best of luck with the new endeavor!
By jessica on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I just love everything that you make and I’m so happy for you!! I love this store and the key necklace! Thanks for the giveaway.
By Vanessa on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
If I lived closer (in Maine, so not so close) I would be a regular there. Everything, including all of your wonderful clothing, looks beautiful. Looking forward to your next design!
By jessica on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Just became a fan on facebook
By Mindy on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Hooray for the line! Congratulations on your success!
By Katie on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
This is such exciting news! Plus, I love the giveaway idea!
By Katie on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I also became a fan on Facebook – thanks for the opportunity. I LOVE your clothes!
By Alisa on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
That is so awesome. i love your blog! Congrats. Love those skirts too!
By Rory Lee on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!! So happy for you!
By Rory Lee on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I became a Facebook fan of Stripe!
By Elisha Wiggins on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! That is super exciting. Love, love, love your new line…too bad I don’t live nearby.
By Jill on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I tried really hard to leave a comment on their site. I created an account, on the main page it would let me sign in but when I tried to do it when leaving a comment it wouldn’t work. It was super frustrating and I tried A LOT!
By Jaime on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!
By Wendy Taddia on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! I know your stuff is going to sell like hotcakes
By Disney on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Oh, wow!!! Seriously?! That is so exciting! I can’t believe it. That must feel so amazing to have your creations in a shop like that! Congratulations! And what a great giveaway!
By marie Sendejo on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
wonderful news. congrats! I stumbled upon your blog one day and had to subscribe. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
By Tricia Taylor on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Wow, amazing! Glad to see your many talents on display.
By jacqueline Appelbee on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!!! Very Inspiring!!
By Meredith Hamner on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
How excited!!! Congrats and soon you’re clothes will be all over the world!
By Erin on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! I love the skirts!
By Jessica C on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! I’ve been following your blog for a long time, and it makes me happy to see you have so much success from it!
By Susie on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!! I don’t know how you find the time to do all of this: family, business, blogging, refashioning and God…:) You inspire us all…and I heart the skirts so much, it all looks amazing. Congratulations again, Susie.
By Krista on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I’m so happy for you! That is really awesome.
By Maizie Parker on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!
By Katie Griffin on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
LOVE IT ALL! Oh. My. Goodness. Thank you for inspiring me to make life beautiful! Congratulations dear!
By Jordan Waddington on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! That is such exciting news! Wish I was out in CA to visit the store! Poor Kansas girl…maybe I could win something!
By Kara on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Wooooo, super exciting!!! I LOVE those skirts. I might need to get one for myself
By Kelly M. on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! That is so exciting.
By Amanda on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! What an amazing opportunity. Best of luck to you.
By Ronita on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
This is awesome!! Your stuff looks amazing!! I love your blog, I get so many ideas!!
By Katharine on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
oh my, such girly goodness.
By Dar on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
LOVE it, congrats!
By Beth Munns on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Oooh, I’d love to win!!
By Cassie on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Alexis, this is so great! I am so excited for you!
By Sarah S on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
WOW – congrats! That is an amazing acheivement!
By elliceinspired on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
amazzzingggg!! congratulations!
By Megan on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
That’s awesome! Congrats!
By nori on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
congratulations!!! that is so exciting!
By Munch on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Wow, that’s such great news! Congratulations and I hope it all goes really well!
By jaclyn on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
been a huge fan of all your creations!
By ErinBrown on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Love the skirts and tops… too bad I live in KS!
By Megan Howell on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
You are so inspiring! Congratulations! That is a lifelong dream of mine! This store looks so cute!
By Lindsy Weidner on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
CONGRATS! How exciting!!
By Nicole Lamb on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
What an exciting milestone for you! Congratulations! I wish I lived close to Santa Cruz so I could stop in a see the store.
By Liz M on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!! Wish I didn’t live across the country.
By nicole adams on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations – what an exciting venture! I love your paper bag skirts in all colors
By marisa montreuil on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
wow! congrats! we have a house in Capitola so I may stop by!
By Linette on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
So in love with the paper bag skirt! Big congratulations to you!
By Kristy on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations. What an amazing opportunity for you. Best of luck!
By Audrey B on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
LOVE the new line, love your shirts, LOVE your paper bag skirts!
By Heidi on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! That is really awesome! I love your work, you inspire me to create!
By Kaitlyn Pacada on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Lex,
You inspire me. I love all your designs and am so happy for you and all your success!
By Brittany on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I LOVE all that you create and am so happy for you. Wish I lived near the cute store!
By Brit on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you! I just want you to know that just because your a big deal now doesn’t mean you can stop showing us how to make lovely things. I’ve been modifying some of your tutorials for a preggo (myself) and it has made the last 8 months much easier. Thanks, your the best!
Brit
By leslie on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! That is very exciting, indeed! Next time I’m in the area, I’ll certainly check out the store.
(I also became a fan on Facebook)
By emily on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
So cute! You’re so talented!
By Kristel on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!! That is so exciting! Will you be selling any of your paper bag waist skirts on your etsy? I would love to have one!
By Elizabeth B on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Lex! Congrats!! I love all your designs and am so happy for you. You deserve it GIRL!!
-xoxo
E
By Elizabeth B on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I’ve become a friend of Stripe on Facebook.
Congrats again!!
-xoxo
E
By Erica on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congrats to you! Love your designs and have been inspired by your work! Keep it up! Stripe is lucky to have you!
By Ananya on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Wow! That is such great news. I recently started following your blog and agree and know that you are super duper creative!! I am so happy for you and hearty congratulations!
Keep the creativity flowing and please pick me lol!
By Ananya on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I also am a fan on FB now lol!
By Robin Neorr on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I love your site and I would love to win one of your yummy shirts! I am so proud of you!
By esther jane on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
awesome!! your blog is a fountain of inspiration; congratulations on this new endeavor!
By Virginia on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! Wonderful news. You must be so happy, I know I would be.
By Carla on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!!! That is very exciting.
By Miranda C on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! I LOVE your designs and wish you lots of luck.
By ashton on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!! I have been following your blog for awhile and it has inspired me so much!
I hope I can win a paper bag skirt – they are so cute!
By Karen on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I’m leaving a comment here for your great giveaway. Congratulations on having your items in what looks like a fabulous store!
By becca on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I left a comment on stripes page!
By becca on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I became a fan of stripes facebook page:)!
By Alex on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Wow. This is such exciting news! Congratulations. The store looks AWESOME!! I will definitely make certain to stop there next time I’m in Santa Cruz. I LOVE LOVE your t-shirts, the ruffles are so fun please put me in the drawing for the giveaway.
By paige on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
congratulations! that is soooo exciting. i wish i lived closer to that store, i would be addicted. but what an accomplishment! {oh, and yes i would LOVE to win. }
By paige on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
im a facebook fan as well!
By Lisa on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I LOVE your clothes I wish I could be that creative
By Shelly on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
AWESOME!!!
By Misha on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congrats that’s wonderful news. That store looks amazing and just like somewhere I’d definitely shop!
By Anna on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
LURRRVE the paper bag skirts!
By Emily on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Your clothes are darling, you deserve this!
By Emily on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I’m the newest facebook fan.
By Emily on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Read the article but couldn’t log in to comment because I’m not on wordpress. Sad day. They are lucky to carry your fabulous work though.
By Nicole on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
What a wonderful accomplishment!
By Andrea on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congrats!
By Carol Harlow on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
You are so talented, I love seeing what you’re up too! Congratulations on a new line!
By cassidy on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! That’s so awesome.
cassidydawn(at)gmail(dot)com
By Carol Harlow on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I’m a fan on Facebook!
By Christy Davis on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
How cool are you?! That is wonderful. Congratulations!
By Kirsten on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
How exciting for you!
By Kirsten on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
became a facebook fan
By Celina on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Wow! How exciting! I would love to win this!
By Celina on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
became a facebook fan as well!
By Amanda on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!! What an awesome accomplishment for you!!!!! Thanks for all of your inspiration – I love seeing all of your designs!
By Shanna on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Love the clothes- I follow your fun site!!
By Hayley on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! you are so talented!
By Amy on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
congrats! lovely sewing!
By Amy on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
i became a facebook fan.
By Marci Simonini on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Amazing! You are so talented. Thanks for the giveaway, I have been meaning to try some of your tutorials and enjoying your blog.
By Jenny B. on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
How exciting! I enjoy your blog so much, I am dying to try out some of your tutorials if I could just get my daughter to nap longer!!
By Kim on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! You are such a gifted gal. You deserve all the best. Keep it up!
By Ester jean on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Lex I haven’t commented before, but you have inspired my creativity and I think it’s awesome you are blossoming as a wife, mother and designer. Your workmanship is beautiful and you are too!
By Ashley Lugo on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!! That’s so wonderful. I’ve been following your blog for a while and it’s great to see your work in a store! That has to be super exciting! I became a fan of Stripe on Facebook
By Kate D. on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
I love your stuff Alexis!! Gah…so beautiful!
By Caitlin Baker on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
I love both your tshirts and the paper bag skirts!
By Caitlin Baker on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
I’m a fan on facebook!
By olga on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!!! Your designs are great!!!
olga
By olga on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
And i just became a fun of Stripe on facebook
By Inda on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
Yay, congrats! It’s a really nice store to have your line sold in!
By Brooke on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
Congrats. Wish I could go to the store!
By felicia on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
Congrats!!! That is so cool!
By felicia on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
I am now a facebook fan. Wish I lived closer so I could check out the store
By Rosalyn on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
Truly an inspiration… Congrats on your clothing line! Love, Love, Love your designs.
By nathalie on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
I am a fairly new reader of your blog-but I have to say that I find it very inspiring.I have started coming to browse here when I’m feeling like my wardrobe is in a funk.You have made some very beautiful things and I think you’re one creative lady!
Congrats on your big news and thanks for the giveaway!
By Lila on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! That is wonderful news for you! I love the skirts!
By Chelsee on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
Congrats – how exciting! Your line looks amazing, and Stripe has an amazing store! Thanks for the chance at a giveaway
By Samantha on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
This is so great! Your merch definitely deserves to be haning in a cute store like this. So excited for you. And excited about the give-away, too.
By Pink Drops on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! Have been following your blog for ages and you have given me lots of great ideas!
By gretchen on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
your site is amazing visual candy! would LOVE to win!
By Micalah on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! How exciting for you! You’re living a dream of mine- I hope to have a clothing line of my own after my kids are a little older.
By wendy on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
congratulations!!! that’s wonderful!
By Hilary on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
You have been such an inspiration to my very modest sewing skills! Thanks for the great blog and for generously sharing your ideas. Congrats on your new line!!
By MKerwin on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
I love it! Grats!
By Emily on Mar 20, 2010 | Reply
Congrats!!! I head down to Santa Cruz every couple months and will definitely plan to stop by the shop.
By Jill on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! Such great news! Love the new clothing line!
By Jill on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
became a fan of Stripe on FB.
By Cara on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
I discovered your blog a few months ago, and you’ve inspired me so much. Congratulations on your achievement!
By Megan R on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
Absolutely adorable! I love everything you’ve been making and it has inspired me to go find a bunch of t shirts to refashion!
By Katie Teresa on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! Thank is so exciting – even the hang tags are beautiful!
By Katie Teresa on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
I also became a fan of Stripe on facebook!
Congrats again!
By Valerie H. on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
How exciting! Would love to win something from your line.
By Christa Martin on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
Hi there… Beautiful work! I’d love to write about you in Good Times.
Best,
Christa Martin
features editor
Good Times
By Shelly on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! It sounds so dreamy to have your own line in a cute boutique like that. And you definitely deserve it – you do great work!
By Gaby on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
Keep it up girl!! I can’t wait to visit the store!!!
By Melanie on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations on the following your dreams! And oh how I miss Santa Cruz and its support for following ones dreams.
By Trisha on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
That’s it…now I am going to INSIST that my husband take my on a day-trip to Santa Cruz!
Congratulations – this is super exciting!
By Barbenly on Mar 21, 2010 | Reply
I am so happy for you! Just look at how many comments you have just on this one post: 244! I have only recently found your site and lost sleep looking at your ingenious designs the first moment I found it (a versatile sweater/scarf refashioning). You truly are an inspiration. You rekindled my secret love for clothesmaking that I haven’t touched (further than crocheting hat/scarves) in years. Thank you for doing what you love and being absolutely you! You’re doing it!!!
Livin the dream girl!
By Marin on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! Your line is beautiful!
By Julie Kelly on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
Became a fan of Stripe!
By Julie Kelly on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
Love your style and willingness to share your talent!
By Katie on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! It’s inspiring to see how far a hobby and a blog can take you.
PS. Love your designs, and I hope you’ll still be doing tutorials!
By brenda on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
I new from the time I starting reading your blog that you would hit the big time. I’ve really enjoyed reading it every day. You give lots of inspiration.
By Kelly on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
I am so happy to be able to purchase your items at Stripe! What a fun place to have your wares!
By mel on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
congrats! and wow, what a kick-ass store!
i wish i lived somewhere near, i would totally shop there. love your dress in the post above too!
gorgeous all around!
By Morgan on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!! What a beautiful place for your beautiful items!
By sara on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
I was just waqiting for the day when you would do this!!! I wish I lived in Cali so I could go see your stuff, my next trip I will for sure!!!
By thursday on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
Wow! What a cute store! And you have a beautiful (!) clothing line!
By Cheri Heaton on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
Congrats! You rock and totally deserve it. That store looks amazing, too. Wish I didn’t live so far away.
By jenny on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
My first time here and I just love what I see. Congrats on your new clothing line! That’s such a BIG step and from what I can see, you’ll go far far far!
That key necklace is lovely and I’d love to have one of your shirts!
By Melissa B on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
Those shirts are absolutely adorable. I love the skirts as well.
By Adr on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! I have loved looking at your site for quite a while now. I am so happy for you!!
By heather on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
Love your site! Thanks for the inspiration. Congrats!!
By Karen K on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! How exciting to have your clothing in the store!! Love what you are doing, such cute things!!
By Jaime on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
Good for you! I’m so impressed to see how you’ve turned your talent and passion into such wonderful business venture. Way to ‘make your job work for you’!
By Lyssa on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
OH geez, so cute, all of it! Thanks so much!
By Lyssa on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
I am a FB fan of Stripe!! They are so awesome too
By Morgan on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
I’m a fan on facebook!
By Jennifer on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!!! What an amazing store! Sure wish I still lived in California! Those skirts are calling my name! Best of luck!!!
By Jennifer on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
I’m a fan on FB!
By Jenn on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
Love it!! You’ve inspired me to start sewing! I’m so excited to make ADORABLE clothes like yours on a college student budget…
By Amelia on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
This is awesome!! I’m so excited for you! I adore the paper bag skirts!
By Abby on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! Your stuff is the greatest- wish I lived closer so I could see it all in person.
By sharon m. on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
So! I am a new reader (i stumbled across your blog this weekend) and after reading through some of your tutorials, i am so excited!!! I can’t wait to try refashioning some tops or just….sewing ruffles on things.
By karen on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
Wow!
By clickhappi on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
Strikes looks vintage and unique. It seems like a fun place to just explore.
By Whittney on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
i am a huge fan and i am obsessed with your work, i have been following your blog for a awhile now and you have even inspired me to get a sewing machine and i have been trying some fun stuff! I can’t believe how far you have come congrats. It is so exciting you are in such a fun store! love the paper bag skirt!
By jordyn on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
How exciting! All of your clothing is so cute and wonderfully inspired. And Stripe looks like a perfect fit for your work. Congrats!
By Lacey on Mar 24, 2010 | Reply
AMAZING news!!! Loving it all!
By Cami on Mar 24, 2010 | Reply
I love the look of the store…wish I was local so I could stop in there! Congrats on your designs in a store!
By viquena on Mar 24, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations! I’ll have to venture to Santa Cruz to check it out.
By sheridan on Mar 24, 2010 | Reply
Congrats on your clothing line!!! That is so exciting! I love your clothes and your kindness you show all of us on your blog! Thank you for your giving heart!
By Christine on Mar 24, 2010 | Reply
Everything is beautiful!!!!
By Gladys on Mar 24, 2010 | Reply
Congratulations!!! I ♥ the paperbag skirts!
By Mindy Bednar on Mar 24, 2010 | Reply
Congrats!
By Bekah A on May 7, 2010 | Reply
Went in Stripe last week and oogled over EVERYTHING for well over an hour with friends. Fabulous unique and vintage finds from the stone nested tape measures, to the silverware key chains, to all of the Made by Lex designs I have been following your blog for months and was so excited that i live in your area! Congrats. I am often inspired by you….made a paper bag skirt on my hour break today in fact!
By clara on Jan 19, 2011 | Reply
Wow! What a dream come true! Thanks for the inspiration!
By natalie thiele on Mar 22, 2011 | Reply
This is kismet! I just googled “ruffle stretch fabric” and followed a forum to your blog. When you said your line of clothing is now appearing at “Stripe” I almost fell off my chair!
I am vacationing in Santa Cruz for a few days. Last night my friend was looking through the Santa Cruz Visitor’s Guide and came across the great photo and writeup on Stripe, page 38. She squealed and said, “We have to go there tomorrow!”
Tomorrow is now and we’re going! YAY!