A bit of steam and a bit of goth

Greetings All I know I've not posted in quite a while, I've been on a bit of a creative slump and I feel that the slump is over, one of the things that have gotten me going are some new additions to my collection, Meet Thea, Phin and Maudlyne, Thea and Phin are the from Wilde Imagination and were part of their SteamPunk Line "Imperium Park" I really enjoyed the line and for Christmas I received Phin after finding Thea at the Tonner WearHouse Sale, both are the basic dolls and I also got these wonderful fashions for them. Maudlyne is from Tonner Toys, she is a little girl who lives in a huge old house in upstate New York, her best friend is a ghost (who I'm told will be coming out sometime this year). Fingers are crossed cuz this one needs a friend. I've noticed that my collection has taken a decided dark turn with the steam punk and goth ladies I have gotten of late and to be honest I'm kind of fine with that. So here are some quick snaps. More to come as I learn to take better pics. 

Greetings Fans,
It's been a while, and I haven't been feeling very fancy of late, but that is all about to change, I have a official Studio MJ has suggested a room to make my very own and I'm super happy about it. For my Birthday MJ even took me to Ikea to find a larger Expedit and Desk, it is quite fabulous and I can use the computer and the sewing machines on it. I'm going to be in organization mode soon (this weekend) We've recently discovered some empty plastic tubs that can be used to sort the various art supplies that I have collected over the years, I plan to find a place to donate the bulk of it, or one day I may sit on my stoop here in NYC and give it away. We'll see. I have way to much stuff sometimes. Anyway. Here is the desk set up, I do love this and I can keep my remaining supplies close at hand.

I also would like to report that I am now working full time at a Hospital here in NYC, the fabulous costume job (Much loved) wasn't able to bring me back soon enough so I had to go back to my medical job, yes it was a hard decision but in the long run, it will enable me to keep up my studio and still make stuff for you all to view. I also tried my hand at retail, I took a part time position at "THE" Disney Store in NYC lots of fun lots of work and lots more hours than a fancy lad could take, I loved working there but I had not time to sew and make fab dresses for everyone. Now with renewed energy (cuz I got some sleep) I can tackle my studio and get to making stuff. I've been thinking of late to try my hand at Etsy, I've had a view ideas and I plan to work them up and see how they fly. I'll post somethings here and when I do please let me know what you think. And if you have some ideas of what you'd like to buy let me know. Thanks and enjoy September.

Challange 6 Avant Garde for Lady Gaga

Well everyone the final challenge is finished, I scored a 70 on this one, I did not win, heck I didn't even come close, but I did learn a lot about myself and my abilities, I learned that I can do this I just need to explore my imagination a bit more, expand on my creativity and get out there and get it done. I've made stuff from scratch using my abilities to create patterns and take ideas and go with it. I actually loved this challenge as it inspired me to create this amazing bodysuit and corset for my Model Jax, I think that she is very Gaga inspired and even the judges said so, which I'm super happy about. I would actually do this again, now I know what to expect, what the judges respond to and how to get my ideas across. I plan to get a few more "models" and dress them all in my designs so that you can see my progression. I have to admit that using a different model helped my creativity. My first model, Prudence,who is great, inspired me to make cute clothing, Jax who is a bit more model like and a bit on the edge helped me explore more edge, which was a lot of fun. I have to thank my amazing photographer from http://web.mac.com/imagesbyfitz/Images_by_Fitz/Welcome.html  who has taken the best pictures of my model and fashions and http://www.couturedoll.com/ for giving me the opportunity to enter the competition, and have fun. Enjoy the photos and look for more designs from Fancy Lad. 

CDDC #5 The Kimono Challenge

Well here is my latest design, you can check out the scores and my progress here http://www.couturedoll.com, I have to thank my amazing photographer Images by Fitz http://web.mac.com/imagesbyfitz/Images_by_Fitz/Welcome.html again, He has done a super job of capturing my designs. I feel that throughout this experience I've been able to grow and find my own way, the Judges mentioned that this was a bit too classic had a 50's feel and to be honest I'm pretty OK with that. For this design I was very influenced by the 2007 Dior couture collection, I didn't copy but put my own spin on it and I'm so happy with the way this suit turned out, once I started to drape and cut the jacket, I knew that this was the perfect look for Jax. I gave her a pencil skirt and remembered how to correctly put in a zipper. I even made the umbrella sculpture. So enjoy the pics and check out the links. And have fun, Next time join me for a reporting of the last challenge.

the 4th Challange

Well folks here are the pictures of the most recent CDDC challenge. This was create a dress for a Hollywood starlet, using the works of Adrian, Irene and Edith Head. What a exciting challange, and it was fun to do the research. So let me introduce Jax wearing a dress by me. Also I'd like to thank Images by Fitz for the spectacular photography www.imagesbyfitz.com

CDDC 3rd Challange

Hey evertybody here is my 3rd submission for the CDDC challange, I was happy with the way she came out, I even tried some beading, I think I should have added more but wait till my next entry, same doll new dress. My model for this chllange was the Knave of Hearts from the 2011 Tonner Halloween Convention. I love her cuz of her dark hair and blue eyes. 

Second doll submission.

Well, here is my 2nd submission for the CDDC, my inspiration for this challange was Sonic the Hedgehog, I think the hat says it all, I didn't really do my best on the dress, but I'm hoping to make a much better impression on the judges. I'm also going to introduce a new model to my runway challenges, I like to call her Jax. Ok enjoy the pictures. 

 Prudence front view

Prudence running 

The Hat

Introducing  Jax!