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Inventory in the Bedroom

I take comfort form the story Mary Gelhar tells in The Fashion Designer Survival Guide about a young designer who's apartment was so full of inventory, her husband had to take refuge at Starbucks to find a place to sit down. At least we're not that crowded!!

But it can't be denied that we do have Pixyworld inventory stacked in our bedroom. It's neatly stacked, and securely packed, but the fact remains that it's there.

Right where our next baby's crib should be, should there be a next. (Would Freud
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Cluttered Studio, Cluttered Mind??

The classic retort to the aphorism "Cluttered desk, cluttered mind" is, "Well, then what about an empty desk??"

I might say the same for my design studio, the wellspring of Pixyworld children's fashion, should it ever be accused of being... shall we say, less than tidy? I had to admit to finding a large piece of unused marker paper the other day, after having made do without any (thinking I'd run out) for several days of pattern making.

But I like to class myself as "artistic" (as if that somehow
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Hitting the Runway in Michigan

We may not be LA or NYC, but my little town of Ypsilanti, MI will be hosting an annual fashion event, starting this May 9-10. Dressed on Washington Street will have 4 runway shows over the course of two days, including "Wearable Art" and "Recycled Clothing." Pixyworld will be participating on Sunday afternoon, with our mini-models hitting the runway for the first time. Those who are too tiny to model alone will be accompanied by their proud dads.

Any local mini-models sized 18M to 5T who are inte
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Spec Sheets, Schmeck Sheets.

As much as I love Mary Gelhar's The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, there is one area in which it hasn't tallied with my experience.

Tech sheets. Spec sheets. Whatever you want to call them. The fact of the matter is, I have rarely ever been able to get a manufacturing quote for my little girls' clothing line with one.

When I first started looking for a factory, I made beautiful tech sheets. By the book. One production manager even went out of her way to compliment my flats. But the response I in
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Little Kid/Big Kid -- and in beTween

If I've heard it once, I've heard it 100 times -- Pixyworld needs to add bigger sizes. Moms want it, girls want it. So this season we're adding sizes 6 and 7.

There is an age, though, where kids stop wearing matched sets. Not that all kids wore them before that age -- but they definitely go from cool to uncool somewhere around age 7. Funny, isn't it?

My two boys, 9 and 7, have made the transition. Now they don't just not match -- they usually clash. Boys' athletic clothes are sold as separates, fo
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Email, Anyone??

It took me awhile to get used to the fact that the fashion industry still uses fax over email. I don't own a fax machine, and I find myself sending faxes to work with my husband, in order to order stock garment labels and other production supplies. What's up with that??

Strangely enough, these faxing businesses seem to proliferate in the USA, whereas I stay in touch with my overseas contacts via email.

Hey -- whatever it takes!! It's a privilege to work with people who have years of experience in
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I am just obsessed with large jeweled, saturated in color, conversation starting rings! This is my favorite one at the moment, Diana Vincent Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, and Yellow Gold Check them out they have a ton more in various colors and styles! It looks like a klaidoscope and I get distracted by the sparkle while I am at work! It is a everyday fabulous kinda thing!DianaVincent.com

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Shanghai has emerged as the dominating city in intimatewear industry, especially growing stronger in past 5 years. It has been noted that the lingerie segment in Shanghai has long history and strong roots, which have helped it to defend its position even in today’s tough trade scenario.Although the number of lingerie enterprises in Shanghai is small, all of them are quality manufacturer, attracting huge number of clients each year. The industry consisting of less than 200 companies is worth tens
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Before you launch any kind of marketing plan, there are some particulars you must get into place first. Many people jump right into the marketing of their designs without first thinking about how to position the designs for maximum impact. Therefore, here are some important things to consider:Consideration #1: Offer a product that people wantThis seems fairly obvious, but if you’re designing size 2 skirts for a plus-sized crowd, you’re not going to sell them. Also, most new moms gravitate toward
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Common Jewelry Mistakes - Accessories 101

While the first criteria for jewelry is beauty, even the most gorgeous pieces of jewelry can be worn to distract from either the jewelry itself or your outfit. The occasion frequently dictates the rules of fashion. You should be the center of attention, not your jewelry. Jewelry is an accessory – an adornment.Too Much JewelryPerhaps the most common jewelry faux paux is wearing too much jewelry. It can confuse the eye and blend your pieces into the appearance of only one piece of rather gaudy jew
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Amazing Fashion Network In The News

Well, maybe the network is not actually amazing as of yet. We certainly have a long way to go. However, I think it is fair to say that we are off to a good start... I wanted to inform you that this week I have issued a press release regarding the Fashion Industry Network. Hopefully this will help other members of the industry find us and join in the topical conversations. If you have interest, you can read the release at the following page: Fashion Network Becomes an Essential Tool for the Fas
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Wannabe Model?

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Modelling is equal parts excitement and exhaustion mixed with determination and spiced with glamour. Don’t be fooled by the lacquered looks, and the air kisses. It is one tough gig. Try strutting to castings down cobbled streets to French wolf whistles whilst trying to balance a book, cards a street directory, flat shoes….and then appear carefree and composed. Modelling at a high level requires determination and many sacrifices. In many regards it is a game, and you have to learn how to play, to
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Hello my name is Fredrickus Williford of http://www.dobizo.com which is an online network for anyone interested in starting a successful clothing line.With contributions and advice from apparel industry veterans with more than 30 years within the apparel industry. In a little over a year we have become the number 1 destination for anyone wanting to succeed in the apparel industry.I am 23 years old and own a clothing company that i started about 3 years ago and after receiving a little exposure b
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