Excited to be on Green Wedding Shoes
July 12, 2010 8:40 pmOne of the dresses I made for our fashion show was used for a wedding shoot by an amazing photographer, Carlie Stratsky. It was featured today on Green Wedding Shoes.
It’s a BEAUTIFUL shoot! Check it out!
Complete fashion show coverage coming soon!
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Success
July 10, 2010 4:49 pmThe show was amazing!! I can’t wait to tell you all about it. But I”m so tired today I can barely type. So here are a couple photos to share with LOTS more to come. I can’t wait to tell you about all the amazing people that put it together. But for now, visuals.
Tags: fashion show, nuala leather, Original Designs, stripe, thistle in the kiss
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Fashion Show Feelings
July 8, 2010 9:56 amTomorrow is the fashion show at Stripe that I’m doing with Terry of Nuala Leather. I can’t beleive after a couple months of planning it’s finally here. I thought I’d share with you a little collage of some of the pieces I’ve done.
There’s lots of texture in the palette shown above. The Thistle in the Kiss is a very artistic show, not a traditional fashion show.. The way it’s working is there are 10 looks. Each model will walk down once with their original looks. Then there will be pieces added and evolution in hair and makeup to progress the look. Each model will have 3 different looks, all based off of the original garment.
With one day left, my thoughts are racing.In all honesty, I am nitpicking each piece, wishing I would have done more on one, less on the other. With only a couple months to put this together and with 3 children to care for, time was very limited for me. So I’m filled with ‘what ifs” on certain pieces. But I’m feeling today the need to let it go, to stand behind what I did and to be thankful for where I am. I feel like the thing I am most proud of is that almost a year ago I was sitting at vacation with my family and they were saying I should get some labels made for the kids clothes I had made for the girls. We were coming up with all these names and I realized they just weren’t me. “Lex” was simple and not over thought. So it was then I came up with my name. Here I am a year later, selling my own designs and having my first local show. I’m just really grateful.
I believe that God gives us each talents, avenues of creativity to bring us joy and bring glory to Him. I’m so grateful that He’s placed this in my life and I’m happy that I’ve been able to embrace it and grow from it. It’s brought me immeasurable joy. In my life as a stay at home mom, the day in day out of things aren’t rewarding. It’s an unglorified job. It’s hard and taxing. And I love it. But using your creative outlet to find small joys that are just your own has so much value. They’re small gems in life. So I just encourage you all to find your gift, embrace it, and love it. It doesn’t have to be big. If tomorrow was the height of what I’m supposed to do with this gift, I’d be just as happy. I could go back to just sewing clothes for the girls and be thrilled. I’m just enjoying each step.
Because to me, “Everything I am is for Your glory. Everything I am, for You alone.”
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The Elegance Skirt
June 29, 2010 3:00 pmI am OVER THE MOON thrilled with one of my new designs for fall. I’ve been wearing it around the house it’s so fun! It elongates the body like nothing else!
This is my new long skirt! It fits to the body and, with each tier, flares ever so slightly to give a slimming effect all the way down to the drape on the floor.
To me, it’s elegance meets casual function. Made out of tencel, it’s comfortable as can be, wrinkle resistant and yet looks gorgeous for any kind of event.
It’s super high wasited and looks great with just a simple t-shirt. It would also look great with a baggier blouse. You can pull the shirt over it for a regular waisted lookingskirt.
It’s easy to move in…
…and the pattern is soooo lovely with hughes of orange, blue, cream and black.
I only have 3 of these available and can make it in XS, S, M or L. Go to my etsy shop if you want it!
I have 2 other long styles coming to the shop soon!
Tags: Lex Designs, long skirt, maxi, Original Designs, women's clothing
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The Thistle in the Kiss Fashion Show
June 22, 2010 2:57 pmI am SO excited and proud to announce my first fashion show! It’s why I’ve been so preoccupied lately! Here is the official invitation, with one of my dress designs from the show.
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