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Contemporary Corset Styled

Today’s Feature : [The Magical Corset]Because the last post featured a hand-made, custom piece of clothing that takes so much time and so many tools to make, I…

Contemporary Corset

In this 21st century, Spanx-loving, plastic surgery-getting world, corsets have definitely become a thing of the past. Fast-fashion companies haven’t helped the custom-made, apparel-world either.But as a designer…

Austin Fashion Week Recap

I have been MIA over the past couple of weeks because of Austin Fashion Week–where I showed my FIRST LaRue Designs apparel collection! It was an incredible experience…

Mo’ Moto

Moto Jackets have evolved from a utilitarian Schott Bros basic biker’s jacket, to a symbol of post WWII rebellion, to a modern fashion staple. Now they’re pretty much…

The Little not-so-Black Dress

As every woman knows, the Little Black Dress is a closet staple, a necessity of life. But sometimes the LBD just does not cut it. It doesn’t fit…

Go with the Flo – Part 2

My swimsuit collaboration with Flomotion was not just for the girls… In fact, Flomotion started as a menswear lifestyle company, and slowly added women’s apparel as it expanded….

Go with the Flo – Part 1

Flomotion is one of my favorite Florida companies! It’s a fairly new, “Florida Lifestyle” company that every native Floridian seems to be sporting these days. Its aesthetic is…

Live the Search

“Live the Search” is Ripcurl’s motto, mantra, drop line…it’s their words to live by; and it’s also the inspiration for a mini swimsuit line I designed and developed….

Shibori

Shibori is an ancient Japanese dye technique that dates back to the 8th century. It’s like the pre-historical version of tie-dye–the pattern possibilities are endless depending on how…

Floral Frenzy

They say every 20 years Fashion trends cycle back around–and today the 90s are back in full swing.Birkenstocks, overalls, mini backpacks, oversized plaid shirts, and ditzy floral prints…