Artscape 2010

I entered the Artscape Fashion Design Competition again this year. The guidelines for the competition this year was to create a garment using recycled or repurposed materials. This was the qualifying dress made of ziploc bags, plastic bags and legos...


The next stage of the contest was to create a collection of 4 additional looks. I put together a collection under the inspiration of 80s Rock. A shag vest made of trash bags, a mini skirt made of ziplocs & pants made of shower curtains are a few of the pieces that were included in this collection.







The outcome of the competition: I won 4th place.

Janelle Monáe - Interview - 106 & Park

Janelle Monae. I saw her twice this year live and she has an AMAZING stage presence. I respect her most for staying true to herself and her art. I like this interview minus them calling her style "left field". Lady Gaga left-field? Yes. Janelle Monae? Not so much. Different? Yes. I like that what she does has a purpose and she has a positive message that she desires to convey. Truly an inspiration.

Towson JSM Show

These are some of the pictures from the Towson JSM Show which was on May 7th. I used most of the pieces from the Morgan show. I styled a number of them differently and added a few new dresses. Unfortunately, I did not get pictures of ALL the looks. I really do need a photographer on hand for these events. A friend captured these looks. In the coming months, I plan to do a photo session to get images of the other looks.

Morgan Show

The Morgan show was great! I finished in time though some last minute quick changes had to be made. The pics are some of my favorite pieces.

SHOW!

So, I will be showing a small collection featuring some t-shirts I designed. I got the t-shirt shipment in today . I am excited to get the rest of the collection polished and done. I have much work to do.

Quickie

I am tired as all get out right now but I am trying to make my blog entries more consistent.

New happenings...

I recently nabbed a seasonal part time in addition to having a unusual flood of graphic projects. They all were due within this week. I've made major progress on them...

Recent Inspiration...

I discovered some wickedly AWESOME music. Songs include Aquarius Rising by Sy Smith, Starship by Yahzarah, Remake of I Care 4 U by Jesse Boykins 3, Sweet Disposition (Alan Wilkis Mix) by Temper Trap...

New work WILL be posted soon

Update...

Since my last entry, my precious Imac G5 passed on. The logic board gave out... It was a sad day. Fortunately, I backed up most of my work, music and videos after the power supply was repaired in mid-August. I am on the search for my next computer.

In the meantime, I have a few fashion projects I am working on as well as thinking of what to create as my birthday outfit... I have absolutely NO CLUE!! I have a week until the big event. Hopefully it will come to me tonight when I start sketching... So on that note...

FYI
On my current playlist is a GREAT new artist... Leah Smith... I just saw her recently in DC and will possibly see her in concert again along with Mali Music this coming Friday...
My FAVORITE song by her is "Monster"... Check it OUT!