I've moved to Albany.

So, I figured since I was settled somewhat, I would post. There is not much to report here, just trying to unpack. The drive was long and boring but I always enjoy the mountains which is only the last 4 hrs of the drive. I have met some cool people and I am in the process of finding employment. I have an interview lined up for tomorrow and some other possibilities if that one doesn't work out.
My fashion/portfolio work is at a stand still for now. My new computer still needs to be tweaked and I have got to unpack all of my art supplies. Although I'm not sure how I will get anything done with all this crap scattered everywhere. Two people in a studio apartment is not a problem, we just don't have any furniture to hold all of my books and movies. As it comes together I plan on sharing some pictures so you can all see my new home and the beautiful park outside my front door.  Until next time kids I will leave you with something inspiring. Miss Grace Jones!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFJpbX1s5ng

GREAT GATSBY Trailer (2012) Movie HD

Couture Week

Anyone who knows me will tell you that couture week is my favorite! But, this season I was not thrilled by much of what I saw. My top three shows this season were Ellie Saab, Gauliter, and I'm shocked to say, Valentino.

Ellie Saab is always beautiful. While his cuts and silhouettes are usually the same I am always in awe of his ability to embellish.

I am usually on the fence about Gaultier. I always either like it or dislike it strongly. This season I was in love with the deco influenced gowns and tuxedos. Corsets on top of dinner jackets, and conceptual top-hats. It was exquisite. 

Valentino was my favorite fashion house by far before the man himself was forced into retirement. It was always the epitome of elegance and femininity. However, since then I have not been wowed by anything from the brand other than accessories. This season I felt like the design team stopped rehashing pieces from the archives and did something new that still expressed the spirit of the house aesthetic. Chiffon and ruffles abound.

I'm Back, and here's what I'm up to.

I'm BACK! I was going to stop blogging because I felt like no one was reading but I figured someone has to be, even if it's just one person. So, lately I've been working on some mood boards for some portfolio collections I'm conceptualizing:

These two are for my senior collection which I just shot a few months ago. Photos to come as soon as I get them (cough, CAT, cough).

These are for a project I did in Intro to Fashion Design in college. I revisited the collection and made it better/ more current. Done keeping in mind Valentino aesthetic with a roman goddess theme.

 This is a garden party cocktail/evening collection. Very extravagant. Chantilly lace, stones, heavy silks. Sparked by the gown on Marilyn, seen above, and the famous tulle gown with a silk flower bust that Edith Head designed for Liz Taylor.

Lastly, we have the Dorothy Draper inspired collection. Graphic stripes of black and white, palm prints from the Beverly Hills Hotel wallpaper, solid jade greens, and splashes of pink. Vintage KJL jewels and large 1960s buns. Very California, very Barbie.