On Location: Sunday's Shadows

A few weekends ago, I had the great privilege of working with director John Mosetich on his surrealist film, "Sunday's Shadows."

We shot at an electronic recycling center in Brockton, Mass. The bizarre towers of TV cathodes, rejected monitors, and dirty refrigerators made for the perfect setting of this strange project.

John plans out a shot in back of the facility.

The view from below: pointing the boom towards the sun.

John talks to actors Maria and Steven about the first scene.

John and Jill shooting the opening sequence.

Stacks of computers awaiting their fate.

Some screen caps from Episode 1.

I love seeing my name in lights! Twice!

Outfits of Summer: Summer's Revenge - Special Graduation Edition

On May Twentieth, Two Thousand and Eleven, at the hour of one, the degree of Bachelor's of Fine Art with a concentration in Fashion Design was conferred upon me by the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

And you know I had to look awesome for that!

Hat: Jostens, customized by yours truly.
In honor of all that is trendy, I decided to cut that hideous hat down a notch.

I peeled back the layer of polyester that was Elmer's glued to -- get this -- cardboard, and trimmed the paper product by an inch and a half all the way around. I mitered the edges of the fabric and hand stitched it back in place. I attached the motarboard to a headband rather than returning it to the scull cap it had previously called home inn order to give it the true fascinator look. The results were chic, smart and kept the hat hair everyone else was sporting at bay.

Dress: DVF.
Shoes: Sheychelles
Sweater: Ann Taylor (lord forgive me!)
Bag: Vintage Coach (thanks mom!)

Katie outright refused to wear the gown, while I took a tailored approach. I simply slim the sleeves down, cut the front closure away and eliminated the back pleats. I was just trying to take the ew-factor away.

A proud moment for all.

Nine Media Coverage

Not gonna lie, I totally flipped when I saw my work posted online.

This excitement resulted in incessant squealing and some screen captures you have to check out.

Here are some shots from the Boston Globe.

Not to brag*, but hello! My collection was the first picture in the slideshow!

Also, check out Kim S strutting her stuff on the Stuff Magazine website!



*isn't a blog for bragging?

Voltage 2011: MassArt's Senior Fashion Show

Can't believe the fashion show came and went so fast.

After incubating my collection for nine long and arduous months, my great labor came to an end. And I'm so happy with how it all came out.

(Okay, enough with the puns. Let's look at some pictures.)


Shauna, Kim C, Julia, Kim S, and Autumn backstage before the show.

Shauna, Kim C, Julia, Kim S, and Autumn backstage before the show.

Hitting the Runway.
(Photo Credit: Cynthia Gagnon)

(Photo Credit: Erik Jacobs for the Boston Globe)


Julia and I at the end of the show.(Photo Credit: Julie Chen)

Jelly Belly

When speaking about the logistics of designing a maternity collection, the number one question I get is, "Are you using pregnant models?"

The answer is no.

Why?

Excuse me, but have you met pregnant women? Love them, but I don't want to worry about a stressed-out, swollen-footed, self-conscious, whiner going into labor on the runway. I can't have no water breaking on those shoes I just made! Oh no!

So?

I made some fake bellies!

After much angst, injury, and mess...

I submit you you...

BELLIES!!!

This post is dedicated to Maija, and the question game. But? Also, to beautiful, real pregos everywhere!

OMG Shoes!

Anyone who knows me, knows I love shoes.
(As a matter of fact, my first word was shoe. Haven't stopped saying it since!)

When I was offered the chance at free shoes for my thesis collection, you best believe I came running. Check out how I transformed these white bridal shoes into stylish, colorful and comfy kicks perfect for the mama on the go.

nine

The end of the year is near, and my senior collection, nine, is nearing completion.

This maternity wear line is meant to be comfortable, flexible and versatile. I used a lot of stretch fabrics to make each ensemble wearable throughout a woman's pregnancy and even afterward. The combination of textiles and prints are inspired by the work of Huntertwasser and Gaudi's Sagrada Familia.

Enjoy and please leave comments below!

The lineup from sixteen weeks to forty.

Sixteen weeks and twenty-two weeks along. Two summery looks including a onezie and a swimsuit and maxi skirt coverup.

Twenty-eight weeks (a work in progress) and thirty-four weeks along.
Getting bigger...

Not nearly finished, but getting there. This princess-seam dress is so comfy and stretchy, I just might keep it to wear myself.

A sleeve detail on the forty-week look.