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Fashion Tips to Keep You Cool in Summer
As record-setting temperatures are sweeping across the country this summer, we all need to remember to wear the right clothing. Even in Colorado’s dry climate, choosing the right ensemble to wear during hot summer days (especially outside) is one of the best ways to...
Pink Chiffon is the Star Attraction at the Oxford Hotel
A great performer deserves so much more than just a dress — and I like to think that I’m more than a dress designer so I was more than happy to rise to the challenge of dressing Birdee Bow for her photoshoot at Kensington’s Oxford Hotel. Pretty (and Funky) in Pink The...
Meet Lea McComas, a Fiber Artist in Colorado
In my world of creating and executing fashion designs, I often meet like-minded people with a variety of aesthetic interests. I enjoy building these relationships and I get the chance to learn a lot from other artists. Today I wanted to feature Lea McComas, a long...
Sustainable Fashion in Downtown Denver
Over the last decade, there has been an increasingly important discussion around sustainable fashion (also called eco fashion). Since more people are becoming aware of the fashion industry's impacts on the environment (it's actually the second largest polluter in the...
Kentucky Derby Dress
Part of the beauty of custom designing clothes is being able to create relationships with the women I work with. I was recently asked to create a dress for the Kentucky Derby, as my client and now friend was nominated to walk the runway with women from all over the...
Snow Blossom Dress Inspired by Denver Botanic Gardens
One of my favorite projects within the last few years was having the honor of being chosen to design a garment that was inspired by the Conservatory at the Denver Botanic Gardens. A colleague of mine, Mona Lucero invited me to participate. The project was out of my...
A Unique Handmade Wedding Dress for a Second-Time Bride
It is always my pleasure to create a woman’s dream dress for a special occasion, and in this case my client was lucky enough to find the ‘right’ man later in life. Meet Jody, a mature second-time bride who married her sweetheart earlier this year. She came to me after...
A Custom Wedding Dress Designed for Sarah
Sarah had initially tried shopping in several bridal dress shops and couldn't find the right style she was looking for, but then she found me! She wanted a wedding dress with a retro feeling, possibly something made of silk shantung with pockets, some lace, and...
One Design, Multiple Lifestyles
One of the things I love most about fashion is how one fun and beautiful fabric can be used in a variety of women's wardrobes. Over the last 40 years, I have experimented with several different clothing categories to brand my company with, from bridal gowns and mother...
