Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Bejingled!!

How it began----Sitting down at a local coffee shop brainstorming with someone as enthusiastic and passionate as I about clothing and photos and styled shoots. (DUH!). Let's not forget the love of  Dr Suess.....AND the love of the Holidays of course! We thought, why not bring these to things together and give those out of the box "ya-sayers" something to squeal about!! Sheri with her amazing photog skills and I with my desire to create and sew, sew, sew decided to join forces!

A Deadline was slated ;O

We began stalking Etsy and a couple online fabric stores for inspiration..and oh boy did we find it!! Two collection by different Designers complimented each other so harmoniously.These prints including pink and white swirls, red with white trees, red reindeer and pink presents on a aqua background. The next was just as gorgeous and non traditional as the first...polar bears and circles of teal, gray and red, red with big white beautiful snow flakes and multi-colored stripes!! Just take a look--HOW stunning?!!





 
The mission was on! I created 3 dresses with matching pantaloons, 2 vests and ties and several hair accessories. I worried the entire time sewing these little creations..."are these as fabulous as I think they are"?!! On pins and needles I revealed the little collection to my cohart..she gushed..I gushed..we all gushed;) Full steam ahead!!!

We found some amazing adorable little ones and very patient Mommies and Daddies to loan us their little ones for two test shoots.
 
 
Personality was none the lacking with these little squirts!!
 
Can you tell?! I love the less obvious, candid shots

that Sheri was able to capture. 
 













Other than sharing this process I wanted to share the journey that I (we) had to make this all happen. I think it's important to realize that not all things go perfectly or smoothly and the person behind the scene maybe just as terrified as anyone else!!  So, I say, GO FOR IT!! You may be pleasantly surprised.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Angels After Dark- Get your holiday shopping done early!


I am so excited to tell you all about a great event coming up soon (11/2) here in Downtown St.Pete that FiFi Ruffles will be participating in!



 

Angels After Dark, the holiday gift mart, is on November 2nd from 9am until 7pm at The Tower at One Progress Plaza (200 Central Avenue).


We will have a ton of cute goodies from the shop, so mark your calendars and get ready for the St.Pete shopping event of the year! 




Hope to see you there!

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Kid Kouture Fashion Show

St. Pete Art and Fashion Week was here and (almost) gone in a flash (9/11-9/15)! My boutique participated in the festivities Woot-Woot! We had 9 little girls in the "Kid Kouture" show (9/14/12 at 7:50pm) as well as a vendor booth.

We kind of fell into being in the show at the last minute so I've been scrambling to get it all together and no time to blog about it before hand (sniff sniff). I talked my husband and sister into running the booth while I man the chaos of the show. Trust me, I think they had the easy part! We escaped with only small meltdowns..kiddos were ages 18mo to 4 years. Besides, 7:50 pm is not the most ideal time to have a show with toddlers in it but how could we pass this opp. up right?!

I had some pretty and sassy little ones in my line-up, in no particular order;
Sophia (FiFi) 18mo *Avianne 18mo * Joie 4 Yrs * Lily 2 Yrs * Abby 4 Yrs * Eva 2 Yrs* Morgan 4yrs * Jasamine 3 Yrs * Eliana 4 Yrs

Once I've gathered some "formal" pics I'll post them. In the meantime, here are some candids while hanging out waiting for show time to arrive.






There were 3 designers/boutiques total in the show (Us, Patuzi's, Curb Gear & Baby Boy Bodega). I originally thought I was the only one showing FALL (blushing).. was wondering will this make me stand out or look a little foolish?! Designers are just now creating styles for spring/summer 2013..as a boutique I don't have anything to share (except for one dress by Franny Flinn). I decided I would show some of my new arrivals and challenge myself to come up with a couple new designs of my own! Girls sported designers such as; Mud Pie, Giggle Moon, Rare Editions & Franny Flinn (yes I know I already said this ;O). One of the little girls will be showing off a Halloween tutu from Abby Lane TuTu Co as well. As the show went on I realized that the other designers were showing apparel that could easily work for the fall--I felt much better!

I had originally designed two outfits but at the last minute I had an issue with one of the dresses and decided I would show it another time. Both designs were simple but I "jazzed" them up and made them my own! I really like quirky patterns and odd pairings.

This is a peasant top and matching bubble skirt. My little FiFi wore this little number. I really wanted to make one for myself but I was told that people may think I have fallen off my rocker :O. I discovered this fabric designer on Fabricworm quite awhile ago and stashed it away until I could find an event worthy. The fabric is nice and heavy and great quality..let's not get me started on the illustrations!! Oh Alexander Henry I love you!!

The top is made with Alexander Henry, The Ghastlies, A Ghastlie Angle Deadly Mauve. My favorite of all, a little bubble skirt in Alexander Henry, The Ghastlies Deadly Mauve (the baby in the carriage is my favorite part!)




The next number was pillowcase dress. Oh I know what you are thinking, not another pillowcase dress?!! I purchased this pattern as a flower themed dress...however I turned it into this delight!! I'm a native Vermonter (Burlington), born and raised there. I moved to St. Pete, Fl in 2004. I would say the thing I miss most (other than family) is FALL (and Christmas of course!)...I'm only showing parts of the dress, as it is not finished ;O

Now doesn't this remind you of that?!


I made this in a size 3T so I wouldn't talk myself into keeping it for Sophia. Every time I make something I like, I end up keeping it instead of selling!














My husband and I are proud to have participated in an event that will benefited The Children's Dream Fund. This is a fantastic Charity that give seriously ill children a chance to make their biggest dreams come true. Franny Flinn had so generously donated a dress to raffle off during the event at our table. Amazingly enough, no tickets were purchased. I have decided to continue the raffle online and in store for the rest of the month. Tickets are $2.00. Proceeds will be donated to this fund. We were also happy to have one of the Dream Funds "kids" in our show (I am not identifying the child for their privacy). We hope that this experience has brought happiness and fond memories for her and her family.



Tah-Ta for now ;P

Sunday, September 9, 2012

'Tis the Season

For the past 2 months Sheri (owner/photog) & I have been collaborating on a project. It seemed so far away then---well, now we are two days away from the promo shoot and I am feeling the adrenaline kicking in!

The idea was to come up with apparel that we can mix and match together in Holiday spirit, style the kiddos in them and shoot them in one of Sheri's infamous sets. As she puts it " Dr. Seuss meets Tim Burton". In addition to custom outfit made for each child, Sheri will offer several photo products including (not limited to) Greetings Cards.

Three sample dresses with matching knickers ( I really like saying Knickers..hahaha) & coordinating hair accessories and a vest for a boy were made. I used fabrics from Michael Miller and Robert Kaufman...the aquas, reds and pink are just gorgeous.

I would love to share pics but my amateur shots would not do them justice...I'm waiting for the pro! Here's a sneak peek of the set over at Enchanted Forest Photography (yet again, keppin' it local with another KSPL local member/founder).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF2BXuGQaFQ&feature=share

I encourage you to browse the photos on her site and/or facebook...you'll see why I am so excited to be working with Sheri.



TahTa for now ;P