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 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.
Tags: fashion show, nuala, stripe
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Pleated Shoulder Dress
June 7, 2010 8:35 amThis is a dress I made recently. It’s a simple grey knit dress- very form fitting. (Thank God my sister modeled it for me 
)
Tags: dress, Original Designs, stripe
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New Tanks, Purses and Kid’s T’s to Stripe
April 13, 2010 5:44 amI forgot to post this last week! But here is my new line of kid’s T’s at Stripe. They’ve got lots of texture and LOTS of color!
We also added women’s tanks!
I had fun with new fabrics and some different techniques.
And to honor their nautical summer theme, I did the pleated purse in a cream canvas and a navy linen.
Both accessorized with vintage buttons.
And lined with a subtle blue stripe.
All these style will be available at my trunk show on April 22nd! And I’ve had lots of questions about my garments and if they’ll be available online. I’m debuting them at the trunk show, then they will be available to everyone online after that. Thanks for your interest!
Tags: Original Designs, purse, stripe, t shirts, tanks, trunk show
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New Designs
April 6, 2010 8:27 amI am over the moon excited about these new designs I’m adding for summer. I love the simple asymmetry of them and thing they’re super chic for a simple tank.
The first is done in a cream jersey with a brown leather detail at the shoulder.
The back has a pleat for a soft, flowing detail.
The second color is a slate blue with a cream leather detail.
I also have it in a navy and white striped knit with brown leather.
All of these new designs, plus many more will be available for the first time at my trunk show at Stripe.
Where: Stripe 107 Walnut Ave. Downtown Santa Cruz
When: Thursday, April 22, 5-8pm
Hors D’oeuvres and cock tails will be served, so come down town to Stripe to celebrate with us!
I will be selling tshirts, tank tops, my new line of kids t-shirts, dresses, skirts and lots of new designs for summer! I’d love for anyone to come by , see my new things and meet me! I’ll be selling my things at special prices, too!
Thanks for all your support and I’d love to see any of you there. Special discount for Made By Lex followers, too!
Tags: new designs, stripe, tank top
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