Kickin Back Time

It's July here and tres hot ! I confess to a bit of burnout and wanting to just put my feet up and dream a little. I'm making plans to feature a few made to order designs beyond my two island gowns that I love. Right now I've been working through the details of these new designs and admittedly not working too hard :)

I like to take a few weeks to ponder fashion trends, think about what I want to pursue and design inspirations like nature, movies and stories and people. I'm trying to decide if a simplified line would work for my designs. I love embellishment, but I know there are lots of people that want a simpler look with just a light touch of whimsy.

So I'm playing with ideas and thinking through things. Not so exciting, but a needed break from full on production keeps me sane ! I also am working on retaking a few photos.

I'm also working on a photoshoot that's upcoming and trying to brush up on my photography skills in case I'm the photographer :)

I'll need to update from my newer point and shoot (which I've never quite been excited about) to a full DSLR and learn the ropes. Hoping that by the time the temps moderate a bit outdoors I will be ready !

Meanwhile, I've made a few gowns in my normal, one of a kind inspirations style. Hope you like them !! Have a fun summer and don't forget to get wet  !

  

Real Weddings - Isle of Bonaire

Recently Stephanie, one of my brides, got married in Bonaire. I had never heard of it, so I had to look it up to see where it was located. Turns out it's in the Caribbean and is part of the Netherlands. Uniquely, the currency is the US Dollar, which happily makes shopping there a simpler task. It's a haven for snorkeling and scuba diving...and is beautiful !! No wonder they picked it for a gorgeous wedding and honeymoon destination. It's a lovely place to get away from it all - to de-stress and wake up late and feel sand between your toes :) I loved how romantic the photos turned out !