Texas to New York and back to Texas

I go around the city to research the market in the stores for work. One of our top competitors is Gap. I snapped these photos a few months back as inspiration for future concept! And..maybe even an interior decor inspiration for my apartment! I LOVE DENIM. And guess what else? - I LOVE TEXAS AND NY, haha. The perfect combo.

DIY Chocolate Centered Flowers

With a full-time job, I'm constantly learning and practicing illustrator, photoshop, indesign, excel, PDM/PLM, which means I'm on the computer all day-everyday! With that being said..I'm slowly gravitating more towards hands on, crafty projects on my time off, like this one here:

I made this for my mom and boyfriend over the holidays and had loads of fun doing it! It's a perfect little gift for someone special and can be quite therapeutic ;) If you're interested in learning how it's done, read on. (Sorry for no pictures in this process yet.)

Materials:

• Tape (lots of it), 
• Tissue papers in assorted colors (pick a color palette you want to work with before starting!)
• Thin wooden sticks - you can find these at any art store like Michaels or Hobby Lobby if you're in Texas!
• Floral tape and green wire
• Party streamers
• Chocolate of choice (try to pick one that is wrapped with loose ends like the lindt chocolate that I chose here, so that it's easier to tape down to the sticks)
• Jar (optional)
• Some pretty/decorative stones or little balls to add to the bottom of the jar!
• Ribbon
• Sharpener

 Photos on how to make it with descriptions to help follow will be added soon!

Experimenting Kaledo

I wanted to do a small project for myself using Kaledo to experiment pattern and print creation and of course simply to learn some of the buttons and tabs to this program. I created a mini fall collection for toddlers composed of my original prints and plaids in knits and wovens.

Heroism is an ongoing trend in both men's and children's wear. We see it a lot in active wear and also in casual t-shirts or sleep wear, so I wanted to incorporate this inspiration into some fashion pieces that I designed on illustrator.

I put together this mood board in a comic strip format to really enhance the concept of heroism!

Above are just two of my various experiments with Kaledo (strictly to study the program). What's interesting about this program is that it allows you to create fabric patterns and prints with the layering of fibers and threads. Unlike photoshop where you use the basics of shapes and colors, Kaledo ultimately gives you a more accurate visual presentation and thread counts for what it will look like in real life. 

Wrapped it up with sketches and some practice CADs. Please contact me via email if you are interested in seeing more of the collection.

Senior Thesis: In the Making

My senior thesis will be linked with my previous portfolio collection inspired by "Heroism". I will be creating two outfits that will be judged to go on the runway at the end of this semester, which will also be the end of my days in college! Each piece will be made to represent a sporty, chic childrenswear ensemble, complete with wrist bands, gloves, slick leg warmers, and high stand up collars. I am very excited to post and share more pictures of my work in progress. Stay tuned!!!

Rough sketches of the two looks I want to create for my senior thesis! Concept: Futuristic-Heroism. (tough, crime fighting little girls in modern apparel, haha!)

Some notes of extra trims and fabrics I will need.

Look 1 in the making.

I patterned, cut, and sewed the basic pieces for this look for a 5 year old fitting on an adorable model, Laney.

I made minor adjustments on the skirt.

Here I am with another lovely young model, Angelica. She was a smaller fit size 5 :)

A lime green velvet tape added to the interior hem of the shirt for that FLASH OF POP.

Full front view of look : Denim jacket, criss-cross suspenders, long sleeve top, peplum skirt, and sports legging.

LOOK 2: Inspired by boy's wear.

Cut and washed to create these distressed slits.

Added elastic to center back pant. Pocket details with reflective tape and distressed/pleated details.

Remembering how to do the fly front, haha.

Draped, patterned, cut, and added the front zipper

Full front view of look 2 **THE THINGS PINNED TO THE CHEST ARE ORIGINAL WRIST BANDS!**

Before adding the snap to the front opening fly

Back view of look 2

I PASSED JUDGE STAGE 1 AND 2!!!! Praise the Lord! :) My design will be modeled by little Miss Lindsey on the runway.

Screenshot of catwalk.

This front and back view is taken from my instagram.
*Shoes were purchased at Converse & clear frame glasses from ic! Berlin*

Fashion Art: Keep Calm and Skate On Childrenswear Spring Collection

My original graphic designs.

Flats are not uplaoded here. They will be presented during face to face interviews!

                                     

These are 4 out of 12 looks that I sketched and designed for boys and girls in size 4-6x. Practicing copy right and water marks on my projects. Currently learning about them in Eportfolio.

Color story and swatches.

Puff Jacket Project: Hooded Bomber

Rough sketches for my jacket idea and a list of materials. Inspired by my original collection - Magmatic Child.

Prior to full completion.

Quilted pleather sleeves and back to shoulder yoke. Matte nylon main body fabric.

Quilted inside lining with contrast thread.

Completed look. Size 5-7. For both boys and girls.

Full view of my detachable hooded baby bomber jacket!

Quick Tunic

My original flare shift dress in baby blue canvas denim. Neckline detail with pleated lace. Slight men's wear influence in finishing of the hem, armhole, and neck opening with men's suit binding. 12 inch invisible zipper in CB.

Front view

Side view