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Maxi Dress

Remake of Bebe's Maxi Dress

Here is a dress that one of my coworkers bought and loved it so much that she wanted another on in another fabric.

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I started out by borrowing the dress she bought. I traced it onto dotted pattern paper meaning I trace around the actual dress and where the seams met. I took down key measurements for example, how long each section was like the bust line and waistline and seams, stretched and relaxed. I recorded all the design lines, trims and notions used and where they
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Indie Fashion for Girls

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The disadvantages of being an independent designer selling my own line may be numerous (financial risk, no established customer base or manufacturing chain ... wow, I'm depressing myself!!) but I still don't regret taking this path.
The freedom is worth it. With all the pressure of being a new designer, who needs the added pressure of deadlines from everyone from employers to showrooms to retailers? In The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, MaryGelhar describes the numerous delays that bese
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the fdnfashion studio is ready to give fashion support for beachwear & outfit, in different kind of fields Made in Italy- design concept collection- research tendency from fair for fabric and accessories.- pattern maker- prototype- production made in italywe have a portfolio and catalogue with colour cards and stamps schedule to give you.send your request and we do the preventive @ e-mail: info@fdnfashion.comdott. francesca de nardifdnfashion studio:fashion design, service & consultance for:prot
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Polyvore's New Look

Polyvore.com just launched some big changes!New Shop PageTo help you with your holiday shopping, we've created a brand new Shop page that showcases all the hottest products and the latest outfits, as chosen by the Polyvore's huge community of fashionistas. Everything on our shopping homepage is a direct reflection of what you guys think is hot this season, as opposed to what a small group of magazine editors have handpicked. So if you think ruffles are going to be the hot trend of 2009, make set
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THIS YEAR, GIVE THEM GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING.

CLOAK has gift ideas for everyone on your list. This year, why not give gifts that keep on giving? They'll love our designer tees and accessories + everyone can feel good about partnering with a company whose mission is to give. CLOAK your loved ones for the holidays.We also offer raw edge off-the-shoulder tees in any design. Please indicate that you want your shirt specially cut when you place your order. Call or email customer service for additional information.Place your orders as soon as pos
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About Me!

Morning Ladies and Gents!!I just wanted to introduce myself ( Jennifer ) and Victoria (my business partner) and tell you a little about who we are and why we are doing what we are doing-- pursuing our dreams. Me and Victoria met a little over 2 years ago at the Art Insitute as transfer students. As we grew closer we both realized that we had many things in common. Most importantly, a dream in common, to start our own fashion line.Both Victoria and I are incredibly driven and we each have own str
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Polyvore.com: A Fashionista's Dream

Are you a fashionista who loves putting outfits together? Or do you love blogging about fashion? If so, you may already be familiar with Polyvore.com. But if you're not, you may have just stumbled upon your dream site!Polyvore is a free, and easy-to-use, web application that lets people mix and match images from anywhere on the web to create outfits, interior designs, or any kind of collage (we call them 'sets.') It's a virtual closet, styling tool, and user-generated fashion magazine, powered b
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Eye Candy
Jewelry Trends

For centuries, eyes have been considered dangerous. Piercing eyes and sharp looks might not kill but according to folk wisdom in the Mediterranean countries, India, and South and Central America, just one envious look can bring misfortune. Fortunately, the evil eye can be warded off stylishly by wearing an evil eye charm. These colorful tokens, usually in blue, are a strong tradition in Greece and Turkey. These “nazar” can be beads, eyes,

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Finally, you can get the skills you need to compete with confidence in the fashion industry! With our Illustrator and Photoshop training in New York City you can become proficient in the most commonly used software programs in the fashion industry and gain the skills you need to succeed. So much more than the basics, you'll learn our personal techniques that will make you a valuable asset to any employer!DID YOU KNOW...9 out of 10 fashion design job postings list “Must be proficient in Adobe Ill
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Celebrity Tshirt Design Contest

Hey guys,Gina Ravera (of NBC's ER and TNT's THE CLOSER) is launching a national VIP Special Edition T-shirt Design Contest hosted by non-profit organization "CommonThreadz" to benefit her non-profit organization "Project Reina."CommonThreadz and Ravera are looking for a special-edition T-shirt design to celebrate Gina's charity, Project Reina - a health and pro-wellness campaign created to empower young women and girls 13-24, especially those hardest hit in the US by the HIV/AIDS pandemic: Afric
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Hello Everyone,I'm proud to announce the official launch of my new freelance website, www.tierramwilson.com.WHAT DO I DO?A lot of people wanna know what I do for a living and it’s hard to explain, but I can say I am living my dream. I work from home full time as a Freelance Fashion Blogger and Freelance Stylist Assistant… I focus on fashion, jewelry, style, and luxury items such as jewelry and accessories. I also help clients with blog design, fashion brand building, and social media marketing.
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"Be*ing" Creative

“Be*ing” creative requires a state of fluid e.motion to bring inspiration into form.The experiment with Nuno felting came about during a conversation with some friends and the opportunity to test run this concept came “alive” overnight. Things happen quickly when it is meant to be, whether we choose it or not. Our “gifts “ show up, suddenly, appearing out of the blue and it’s here, requiring actions. The mixed media piece of wearable design consists of using wool fleece Nuno on silk that has bee
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I just wanted to let you know that the MyItThings 'It' Designer Competition is still underway! The submissions period ends July 15th, so make sure to get your designs in if you would like a chance at $5,000 and your own exclusive New York runway show! Check it out here: http://MyItThings.com/ItDesigner.Even if you're not a fashion lover, you can still check out the amazing submissions we've received and vote for your favorite designs!
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A Masterpiece in Mass Production

The industrial revolution has brought the advantages of mass production to many industries. In high fashion the emphasis remained on creative designs and skilled craftsmanship. Ready-made garments started becoming popular and more accepted only when clothes-making machines advanced. However, the complete artistic freedom enabled by custom-made designs is still favored by many. I suppose that, I too, would love all my clothes to be masterpieces created by the spark of inspiration and perspiration
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Dinosaur Designs

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Robust resin rings and bold bangles mostly chunky and definitely funky. Why not build up an arm full of clinky bangles? DD's have some stunning neck features to accompany that little black dress, these are not just accessories they are works of art.Most are made from magical materials such as silver, brass, tigers eye, leather and alike. They are like a German exchange student - intellectual, unusual and have a style all of their own. Oh and look good with a ripped army shirt and a plaited ponyt
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The Life of Brian

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Well ladies, forget Monty Python. This Brian knows how to rock python and any other luxe skin you can dream your dream shoes in. Brian Atwood is a rare breed in the fabulous fashion jungle he calls home. **Tiger Roar** His sultry designs will have you purring at their Perspex perfection.Forget Choos these hit harder than a Hibiscus margarita in Hoxton during the bewitching hour!! Think, bronze leather flats, oyster satin stilettos and leopard print sling backs. Brilliant Brian can talk the talk
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