Fall Fashion Fiesta 2018

So, I got this crazy idea to do a poster with PEOPLE on it. 

Which in itself was a pretty good idea.

PEOPLE.... as in one of them is me?

(Geez. Did not think this one all the way through!) 

Somehow, I forgot how much I DETEST posing.

For the "photo-shoot" each of us wore something 

that we had designed and brought a second item 

as a work-in-progress for the mannequin.

Dalia and Adry were great! 

 

Well, here is the finished photo

for the 2018 Fall Fashion Fiesta poster:   

I had a few other ideas. . . 

Thinking it might be cool to see us all hard at work, we 

each grabbed sewing tools and came up with this pose: 

And, finally after all that hard work

we opened a bottle of wine: 

It is a little stressful smiling and posing repeatedly. Ugh.

But, I am pretty sure that Manny (our photographer) 

had the most difficult job of all. 

He was super patient with our crazy ideas 

and somehow he made the photos work!   

Thank you Manny! 

Festival of Spain Fashion Show - March 20, 2016

This Fiesta called the Festival of Spain and its first ever Fashion Show,

"Moda Flamenca"

was held at the Phoenix Center for the Arts.

I spent weeks getting things ready for the show. 

Russ and I set up a booth on Sunday morning to display some of my things. 

A few of my friends (along with some of their friends)

all gathered on Sunday afternoon at my booth. 

I had dresses that I was hoping would be right for each of them

and I had made up some flower hairpieces, too. 

Everyone was ready . . . (we dressed really fast because the 

dressing room area was really hot and stuffy!)

It was air conditioned in the hallway...

And so we waited!

  

There were great dance presentations on the stage outdoors.

Finally, we were lined up and ready to go. 

Each of our faces showed a tiny bit of stress or nervousness, I think.

Each dress has been Re-Created from other items. 

 First off, I will show you the dress that sold before it could be modeled.

It is a great example of how I take a few pieces of clothing 

and then add some detailing and remake them into a new dress. 

Ok... Now on with the Fashion Show

Note:  Some photo collages will also show what I started with. 

 

 

 

 

 Two of the dresses were from prior shows and 

so have been modeled previously.

 

  

After the other designers had also shown their designs, 

we were all invited back to the stage. 

What a fun day! 

We all had a fun "finale" moment... stomping our feet - flamenco style!

Thank you to my fantastic volunteer girls!
Thank you to Angelina at Flamenco por la Vida for inviting me.

Thank you to my great friends from Penasco who came up, joined the audience 

on a warm Phoenix afternoon, just to cheer us on! 

Thank you for the great photographs, Jam Sani Photography.

PS I guess I will have to show you my dress.... 

I really love it and the fabric is fantastic! 

~ it turned out pretty dang "classy" ~

A web page that I did all about Flamenco:

http://mexiconaomi.blogspot.mx/p/flamenco-passion.html

On an Autumn Afternoon

A Sunday afternoon project.

I gathered up some autumn colors. . .

Sunday project. When all else fails, be creative.
So, here goes.... what will I do with these items?
I am thinking something vintage.
Here are the pieces:  A sparkly india-style kurdi tunic.
A cut velvet scarf. A velvet textured skirt.  A bunch of fringe and beads.

And, a search for inspiration.

Here we go. . .

The first cut.

Making the sleeves 

Bodice and cummerbund are complete

Cutting the skirt

Attaching the skirt

The Dress

Adding detailing at the neckline

Cutting out some extra embellishments

Ok. So let's see how it turned out.

Front view 

Front detailing 

Back view 

Back detailing 

See this dress and more at my studio
and at our local Mermaid's Markets.

www.mermaidsmarket.com


And, ending with my favorite "Downton" quote:

www.mermaidsmarket.com

Summer Project

OK So, we are all just waiting for our new baby.  (Nieto). . .  ♡

I already have a very special gift for him and his two brothers!

Ha ha  I could not resist the title on this book!

So, what else is there to do?

Hmmm

Well, I have some fabric

And, two old chairs that need some help. . . 

 And, so our 4 day project begins.

Yes, "our" because I needed Russ' help with this project.

The "De-Construction

 Yes, there were thousands of staples 

to be removed (thousands no joking)

Marking all the important points

Making the pattern pieces 

and adding notes

Cutting the new fabric

and marking it

Then, Re-Construction
And, before the week was done,
they were finished.

Well, there was my little project to help pass the time.

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"Oh! Baby, bebe where fore art thou, mi nieto."

(My Shakespeare-Mexican Song lyrics)

OK So I gotta stay busy.
"Time flies when you are having fun." Right?
I think I will clean my house

Maybe a mop the floor
Or
Wash a few windows

"Oh. Please! Save me baby. . . Not Housework!"