Blog Archive
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Rave Wear
Posted on February 28, 2013 | 3 CommentsThe west coast is a hub for electronic music and dubstep shows and music festivals and with it has comes a whole new way to dress for shows. Costumes, tutu’s, glow in... -
Inspired By Cinema
Posted on February 28, 2013 | 2 CommentsSometimes while watching a movie you just happen to see a dress that moves you to tears and you have to have it. But where does a person find such specific... -
Yamma’s Custom Cocktail Dress
Posted on October 23, 2012 | 2 CommentsDesigning and constructing a custom dress can be a challenge, but the end result is always so satisfying. The most important factor in making a custom-designed dress is to have... -
Dressing Up for Halloween
Posted on October 15, 2012 | 2 CommentsHalloween is my favorite holiday – even though it’s not really a holiday. The costumes. The parties. The candy. How can you go wrong? It’s also my busiest time of... -
The One You Always Wanted
Posted on September 20, 2012 | 4 CommentsMost girls have that one perfect garment they’ve always wanted, whether it is an outfit from a music video, the perfect runway dress, or an amazing top from a movie.... -
Designing for Natalia
Posted on June 25, 2012 | 2 CommentsMy sister Natalia has always been very small and very opinionated. Natalia, from a very young age, was also always fashion-conscious. As a child she refused to wear anything other... -
A Rustic Wedding Dress
Posted on April 11, 2012 | 11 CommentsLast spring I collaborated with some fellow artists and local business owners to make a wedding dress. The dress was for a photo shoot that was to feature and advertise... -
The Beauty of Burlesque
Posted on July 12, 2011 | 15 CommentsI love burlesque dancing and its history and culture. There’s a fun and popular scene here in Vancouver and, on many occasions, I’ve shown up to a show and been... -
Amanda the Dress Enthusiast
Posted on June 13, 2011 | 7 CommentsFinding a dress that fits properly can be a real challenge for some women. Sometimes, no matter how many dresses a girl tries on, she might never find one that... -
My Best Friends’ Weddings
Posted on May 23, 2011 | 1 CommentI have been lucky enough to have my two best friends trust me enough to help them design their wedding dresses. My friend Yamma asked me to help her before...
