tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72771064433707937402024-02-18T21:53:31.507-05:00FASHION IS FOR YOU.KELLY LYNNEwoooohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064757048559219831noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277106443370793740.post-36733192803221942622015-12-08T14:23:00.004-05:002015-12-08T17:06:42.995-05:00Tattoos and My SelfI've been wanting to do a blog post about tattoos for a while now, but wasn't sure of the right place to put it. The main place I blog (semi-privately) <a href="http://mylifewithoutjack.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Life Without Jack</a> - is an invited readers only blog, but this is kind of my defunct fashion blog - though I'd like to get it up and running again soon. Anyhow, I decided to dump it here.<br />
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I got my first tattoo when I was 21. It's my astrology sign, Scorpio, which looks like a cursive "M". I remember when I first got that tattoo I thought man, this is perfect. I'll never regret this, it's me - it's who I am - a scorpio for life! I felt so cool. Seemed like a great choice. Oh to be 21. ;)<br />
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And then, years later, all it took was one person saying "Is that an M for Martin?" (My now husband's name) and I was like ughhhh. Because more than one person would say that. Looking at this photo now, it seems kind of sweet and innocent, such a first tattoo. In a way I wish i'd been able to keep it, if it were on my leg or something I probably would have.<br />
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After I got married in 2010, when I was 31, I got the "M" covered up with a beautiful 1/4 sleeve tree, whose leaves turn into birds that fly away down my back. This was done by Brian Massey at Lucky Monkey Tattoo.<br />
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The tree was based on a combination of the tree in our front yard of our first home and the background the forest in my family's place up north. I am now in my 30's and my body, both physically and mentally is much more "lived in" I now have a good story to tell my daughter. People often say to me, well what are you going to say to Alice when she wants a tattoo?" and I tell them, well, I'm going to tell her I got my first tattoo at 21, and then covered that up when I was 31. And all the rest of my tattoos I got in my 30's. If Alice wants to get tattoos in her 30's, I can't say that would bother me at all. If she gets a tattoo when she's 21, that's okay too, but I won't hesitate to tell her to really think deeply about it.<br />
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When they say tattoos are addicting, it really is true. The next tattoo I got, was after hearing that a new shop was opening up in Ferndale, and to celebrate the occasion they were doing $20 tattoos. I went with some friends and got this cool needle and scissors tattoo. Since I had recently graduated from fashion design school, it was perfect. Dan Rick at Signature Tattoo did this one. Getting something in such a visible place such as the forearm was when things really started to change for me. I started to realize how freeing it felt to make significant choices about the way I wanted my body to look. My husband, who has no tattoos, was surprisingly very supportive of me. I still to this day, am so grateful for that.<br />
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Some time after this, Alexander McQueen committed suicide. He is the designer who has most influenced my work, and motivated me to go back to school for fashion design. It was heart wrenching to hear the news, and I wanted to get a piece that would honor him and his influence in my own art. I got this tattoo from Zera Anderson at Brite Idea tattoo, which was based on an Alexander McQueen drawing.<br />
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By this point I was starting to feel really even more empowered by my growing collection of visible tattoos. What's more, is that for most of my life I had been tormenting myself with an inner dialogue that was not so nice. I could always find something wrong when I looked in the mirror. Your arms are too fat, your skin is too saggy in places, your nose is too big, you should be skinnier, fitter, etc. But I realized as I began to get more tattoos, I started to like myself "as is" much more. My body was becoming a canvas for beautiful things, and I was starting to actually like looking in the mirror. I no longer scanned my arms for the parts I thought were "fat" - instead, I scanned my arms with happiness. I was starting to feel like a person. Like the me I always wanted to be.<br />
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A couple years after this, I got this piece for my family, and this was also the beginning of my full sleeve. This was done by Davey James at Signature Tattoo in Ferndale.<br />
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I decided I wanted to go for the full sleeve in black and gray, and continued to work with Davey on finishing this entire arm, which was done sometime in early 2012. I think the next part of it that I added was this bird wing for my grandmothers, who died in 1998 and 2009. </div>
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Then, I got this anchor as a reminder - a sort of ode to the relationship that Martin and I have. :) And not free from each other - it's just the way we live life I guess, we are free spirits. We've always been a little crazy, kids at heart forever. </div>
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We tied it all together with some vine-y filigree. It's really pretty.</div>
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Sometime after the sleeve was done, I traveled to New York and got a tattoo of my best friend, my pug Suz, my first baby. It was a really fantastic experience being in the legendary NY Adorned, being tattoo'd by a famously talented female artist I have long admired, Virginia Elwood.</div>
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Another time, also some time in 2012 I think, my friends and I got wolf pack friendship tattoos on our ribs of this wolf. I think it was then I decided my ribs are my very least favorite place to get tattoo'd. It felt like he was using a shard of broken glass on my rib bones. But it was worth it. Spending all day in the tattoo shop with my best girl friends, laughing and joking for hours. I have to say it was one of my most favorite days. I will always look back on that time in my life with a smile.</div>
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Another day not longer after that, I just stopped in the shop with my friend Amanda, and we wanted to get tattoos but weren't sure what. Davey showed me this image he had been working on with a single needle tattoo machine in mind for doing the design. I liked it so I decided to get it. At the time it felt right but I didn't know why. Years later this tattoo became so significant because of the placement on one side of my lower belly. I have had so much trouble with my reproductive system. I had three surgeries, I lost a child, and I nearly lost a second child... but somehow my body came through for me with Alice. I didn't give up on it, and it came through. It's funny that a tattoo I wasn't even sure what it meant to me when I got it, other than it was pretty, would later mean so much.</div>
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I love Halloween tattoos and since it's my favorite holiday I knew I needed something, but I wanted something unique. I came up with this Jack O Lantern Butterfly and went to see Jon Larson at Depot Town Tattoo on a day that I saw a Facebook post that he was taking walk-ins, and feeling excited about doing Halloween Tattoos. I think it was Devil's night actually! Devils night 2012.</div>
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My two sisters and I also got matching tattoos. Mine was done by Chris Fox at Depot Town Tattoo, and theirs was done by Matt Hessler at XS in Rochester. We made the appt together with Matt but then I found out I was pregnant so I went with them to get theirs and then got mine later from Chris Fox since he was so much closer to where I live. Allison is a graphic designer who hand draws the most beautiful font lettering. She drew this and we all got it tattoo'd. What a cool experience to share with my sisters. It was really fun and I love this tattoo. </div>
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Unfortunately my son Jack was born premature and did not survive. It was and still is the most devastating event in my entire life. It was hard to choose what kind of tattoo to get to honor him. I choose this idea because his last week alive with me was in Hawaii. This was a really emotional and intense tattoo to get. I had it done by Davey James at Signature. I choose Davey because he had done the most work on me so far, he knew my son had died, and it just felt right to have someone I felt comfortable with and whose work I admired so much. It turned out perfect.</div>
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After Jack died, my husband and I spent a lot of time on the road. We went on so many road trips, most of which were traveling to see our favorite band, Lucero. I will say a huge part in our healing was due to these trips and their music. It really saved me to have this escape, and to have this new bond with my husband. We both really love their music and don't know anyone else really who is as into them as us. On one of the trips to see them in Memphis, I got this L-Star tattoo, which is a logo the band members all have and many of their fans have as well. </div>
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Signature Tattoo continued to have more $20 tattoo parties on their anniversary each year, and I always love going. It's such a blast. I have gotten to know many of the artists there, and it's just so much fun. No, these don't have deep meaning, but I enjoy the memories, as I always have great stories from these parties and all of the art work is so incredible, I'm honored to wear these designs on my body. Sometimes a tattoo isn't always about the image itself, but more about the memory that image evokes that you can carry with you forever.</div>
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For example this deer and spider, I will always remember - this party fell on my birthday. A particularly sad birthday in which (after many many months of trying with fertility treatments) I found out I was yet again, not pregnant. My best friend Kelly Jean and my sister Allison came up there with me, and we ended out having the best time. I will remember those tattoos as the day that what could have been the saddest birthday, was saved by my sister and my friends. Nick, the artist who did the deer, heard it was my birthday and got everyone in the shop to sing to me. </div>
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This year my sister came with me again, and she had recently lost a baby as well, her second baby no less. I was just happy to be spending time with her to help her think about other things. It reminded me of when we were younger and we used to hang out and do crazy things together. I said, I want to find a weird ghost.. and without hesitation she said, yeah i'll get the same one. A ghost riding a bike? exactly what we were looking for. People probably think this tattoo is so silly, but I love it so much. It's just about me and my sister and the memories I have with her. It's important to me, these little things that other people don't have to understand. This was a design by Zack Hewitt and done by Davey James. </div>
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This tattoo I got for my daughter Alice. Like with Jack, it was hard to come up with something to stand for how intense my love is for her. I choose this idea because I liked how it could show both my intense love and fierce protective instincts over her, and also how I felt after everything I went through to get her here. I definitely felt like a howling wolf when I was finally holding her and she was alive. I won't get into all the details, but it was a long long journey after losing Jack, to get Alice here safely. Mike Aul at Spiral Tattoo in Ann Arbor did this one. I absolutely love it. I like how it even looks like her. When she was a newborn I always had her dressed up like a little snowman. :) </div>
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This last and most recent tattoo, I had been thinking about a lot over the years. Halloween has always been one of my biggest loves and a huge part of my life ever since I was a little kid. I wanted a way to tie that in, as well as an inspiration from Theatre Bizarre, since my involvement as a costume designer for them over the past few years has been such a significant and large joy in my life. Halloween will always be a huge part of my identity. Anyway, I never could get the girl quite right. I didn't exactly know what I wanted her to look like, other than being a vintage pin up girl. But I started drawing one day, after Martin had told me he thought it would be super amazing if I had a pin up girl. I laughed and asked why, and he said because! It just reflects so much confidence! And it's so you. He'd never been so excited about any of my tattoos before, so this really made me feel motivated to finally get it. I started looking at all my theatre bizarre flyers from years past, photos of the party, and old photos of vintage pin up halloween girls, and then I had it. I took my drawing to Jon Larson, who did my halloween butterfly tattoo and he made this - which was even better than I could have imagined. </div>
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I decided I wanted to post all of this, because I think there are a lot of people out there who don't understand tattoos. I don't necessarily think this blog post is going to make people feel much different about them, but maybe people who care about me at least will have a more open mind. Society in general today is a lot more open and tolerant of people with tattoos, than it used to be. A girl with a tiny butterfly on her shoulder or a tribal design on her lower back is one thing - but a girl with full sleeves is another. People do look at you differently. I do sometimes fear that now that I am a mom to Alice, that I am being judged. And I'm a really good mom. Actually I'm an amazing mom. It would kill me to think of her being judged in any way because her mom doesn't look like other moms, like when she is older. Sometimes this world is a terribly judgey place. That's hard for me. I even feel sad when I see those websites like "People of Walmart" because I think damn, that's a person inside there. But what I do want to teach her is to not judge people on how they look. Maybe I can set a good example in that way. My parents were bikers and had all these friends that were bikers, and they were not at all like the other parents I knew... and I always secretly loved that. So maybe it will be the same for her. </div>
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My dad has some tattoos and so do both my sisters. I'm not sure my parents are "happy" exactly that I have so many, but they are for the most part okay with it, I think. And if not I hope this post will help explain it better. I still have a lot of relatives who have not seen all of my tattoos, and I tend to cover them around people I don't know well - mostly because I'm kind of a shy person and I don't like being stared at. Which many people will say, then why get so many tattoos? People always say that. I guess what is misunderstood is that most people get tattoos for themselves, not for other people. And we don't always want to be stared at, or forced to talk about them. </div>
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I love mine because they are memories I will never forget. They are beautiful works of art that I can take with me to the grave. Some of them have tremendous weepy memories soaked into them, some of them I can't even talk about without crying - and others I can't talk about without laughing. I love each and every one of them. And what's even better is that I love myself even more now that I have them. I am looking forward to adding much more over the coming years. </div>
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So, tulle is not that easy to work with. It sticks to everything (including itself) and comes with guaranteed static cling. But I like a challenge, maybe that's why I've done so many tutu variations, just to force myself to get good at something difficult. </div>
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For this particular skirt, because Sandy asked for it to be very full and dramatic, I decided to use double the layers that I've done in the past. This one has 12 layers! </div>
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Essentially what I did was sew 3 skirts - 4 layers each, each layer was 3 yards long of tulle, shirred together. Then sew those layers together. Now I don't claim this to be the "correct" way to make a tutu - the head costume designer for the New York City Ballet would probably jump all over the chance to tell me this is the wrong way to make a tutu. But I was trained in Fashion Design, not sewing or tailoring. Luckily <a href="http://www.fitnyc.edu/" target="_blank">FIT </a>is one of the few schools that also requires you to take 2 sewing classes before you graduate if you are majoring in Fashion Design - but they can't possibly cover everything. So I do the best I can with the knowledge I have - but I am by no means an expert at tailoring or the "right" way to do everything. </div>
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And, the finished product. It actually looks so much prettier in person - the tulle is a beautiful plum color that has a bit of sparkle to it. It ties with a 3'' thick double faced satin black ribbon. My studio is so dark, it's hard to get a great photo of anything down there. I drop it off to Sandy tomorrow! Hopefully she loves it. </div>
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The other costume I made was for the door greeter. She had a feather neck piece and belt, a corset (the first authentic corset I have ever made), a lace under shirt, and a ball gown type skirt with an open front, (a coochie curtain, is what I think we called it, LOL.) I'm especially proud of the work that went into this one. The lace is hand sewn to the bottom of the skirt, and I made little pillows and sewed them into the hips of the skirt so it would stand out when she wore it like in the sketch.<br />
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Below is John's sketch, some shots of the costume, and then Lisa wearing it.<br />
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Definitely an incredible night. The people who run Theatre Bizarre are some of the nicest most fun and inspiring people to work with. I look forward to continuing to work with them on costuming for many many years to come, as there is no project that is nearer and dearer to my heart.<br />
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And of course I made myself something for the party....<br />
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I wish I could just live in Theatre Bizarre World forever. Sigh.....<br />
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The Detroit Design Festival Closing Party "Runway Detroit, presented by Detroit by Design this past Sunday, marked the launch of my new collection. It was so much fun to finally see these looks walk down the runway. </div>
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Along side designers Fotoula Lambros, Anastasia Chatzka, Emily Thornhill of Homeslice and Angela McBride of Peace Love Spandex, and an excellent student show from AIDT, it really made for a great showcase of Detroit's talent. Below are some behind the scenes photos from the event. Special thanks to Chastity Tappen from Blank Canvas Detroit and her assistant Brandi Myree for the beautiful make up and Sandy Bambi from Grateful Dreads for her wicked hair styles. Also couldn't have done it without Rebecca Voigt's styling assistance, and obviously, all 11 of my beautiful models. Thank you everyone who helped make this show amazing. It was an honor to be a part of this. <!--3--></div>
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See a preview, at this great fundraising event hosted by Workroom at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/184701198328035/">Eastern Market After Dark.</a>
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Sent all the event details and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/414455658615551/">RSVP for Haute After Dark here!</a><br />
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<b>If you are a model and interested in being a part of this great show, the open model call is this Saturday, Sept 8th. Details below: </b><br />
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***RUNWAY MODEL CALL***<br />
Open call for industry standard female models ( 5’7”+, Sizes 2-4 )<br />
MUST BE Age 18+, No escorts please.<br />
OPEN CASTING: Saturday, September 8th @ 2:00PM - 4:00PM<br />
Whip Hand Cosmetics (615 N Mill Rd, Plymouth)<br />
EVENT DATE: Thursday, September 20th Runway 10:30PM<br />
LOCATION: Hair & Makeup will be done in Corktown, Detroit<br />
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WORKROOM NIGHT OUT Fashion Runway Showcase<br />
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Please arrive at casting with black heels, form-fitting clothing, natural and clean hair & makeup.<br />
Must be available for date of event from hair & makeup call time (est. 6PM) until end of show.
A great selection of local designers will be showcasing their designs for this runway event. This event will also be a benefit to raise money for a local children's sports group charity fund. Hair is sponsored by Alex Emilio Salon, Makeup by Whip Hand Cosmetiques.<br />
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And lastly, I will be showing my new collection in it's entirety at the Detroit Design Festival Closing Party, which takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 23rd. I am so excited about this - these clothes have been waiting months to walk down a runway.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/496441270384324/?ref=ts">Event details can be found here.</a><br />
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You must RSVP and purchase a ticket to attend the event, and don't delay, limited availability!
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woooohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064757048559219831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277106443370793740.post-31972465426198738352012-08-04T08:58:00.000-04:002012-08-04T08:58:47.566-04:00Trashion Art ExhibitI'm very excited to be a part of this upcoming show at the <a href="http://www.whitdelarts.com/n/">Whitdel Arts Gallery</a>.
I have been working all summer on my piece and am very satisfied with how it turned out. See the event information and my artist's statement below for more information.
The opening ceremony is Friday, August 10th, from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit runs through September 1st. You can find more information also on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/234400066663674/">facebook event page.</a>
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I woke up Friday morning to discover a post on facebook from the model who wore my look, Kelly Kirstein, announcing that we had gotten the cover look. So exciting! Here are the photos, and definitely check out the entire spread <a href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/4be3c8ed#/4be3c8ed/63">here at Styleline Mag dot com</a> (starts on pg. 62) , and it's also in stores now. Congrats also to my fellow designers Luke Song, Emily Thornhill, Anna Tyler, Fotoula Lambros, Jolie Altman, and Julie Lindsay for such a beautiful spread. I felt so lucky to be included among such talent.
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(Details on purchasing this cover look from my Fall 2012 Collection, are inside the magazine, along with a nice little write up on me. Thanks Styleline!)woooohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064757048559219831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277106443370793740.post-14121985460398982832012-07-25T09:35:00.000-04:002012-07-25T09:35:20.773-04:00Loooooook Book P R E V I E WI am working on a big project this summer with my creative family. The finished product isn't done yet, but when it is, I promise it's going to blow minds.
We are doing something extra special with these images, but since we needed them anyway, I'm using the photos for my lookbook this year in addition to what we're doing to "transform" them. I wish so bad I could tell more, but it's a surprise. ;)
I got two previews back, and WOW. I'm super stoked over how amazing they are. I'd expect nothing less from this team though -
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Photography: <a href="http://www.lmstudios.com/">Michelle Matiyow</a>
Hair: <a href="http://www.figosalon.com/">Kristina Marra</a>
Make up: <a href="http://www.michiganmakeup-artist.com/index2.php#/home/">Andrea Duchesneau</a>
Model: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/maeve.asthetik">Maeve</a>
Styling: <a href="http://rebeccavoigt.com/">Rebecca Voigt</a>
Design: <a href="http://www.kellylynne.com">Kelly Lynne</a>woooohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064757048559219831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277106443370793740.post-84837189322403580912012-06-22T11:04:00.002-04:002012-06-22T11:04:53.570-04:00My dress is in the July Issue of StylelineCheck out this month's (July) issue of <a href="http://stylelinemag.com">Styleline Magazine</a> for a gorgeous spread by photographer <a href="http://www.LMstudios.com/">Lians Jadan</a> and <a href="http://rebeccavoigt.com/">Rebecca Voigt Fashion Styling</a>. My dress is paired with an <a href="http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/alexandermcqueen/en_US?xtor=SEC-6-GOO&gclid=CN74rtSO4rACFeEDQAodKymwzA">Alexander McQueen</a> Scarf and <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/">Christian Louboutin</a> Shoes on page 64 of the Magazine. Check it out <a href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a11b368#/3a11b368/1">now online</a>!
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The collection will be shown on September 8th, 2012 at the <a href="http://www.rustbeltmarket.com/">Rustbelt Market</a> in Ferndale, Michigan. I am presenting a fashion and art show along with other local designers and artists. The full line up will be announced next month. If you are a model, hair stylist, make-up artist, potential event intern, or designer, interested in being involved in this show, please contact me at ktsager@gmail.com.
Below are a few teaser photos.
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We found the ivory and gold oversized polka dotted brocade fabric at <a href="http://www.moodfabrics.com/">Mood</a>, and knew it was absolutely perfect. Very circus chic with a touch of whimsical summer garden party. The ivory made it just a touch bridal but the big gold polka dots made it special and unique. I loved to watch her twirl on the dance floor in that full skirt. LOVE you KJ! What a beautiful wedding.
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Can't wait to see her rocking this look at the <a href="http://www.movement.us/">electronic music festival</a> next weekend!woooohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064757048559219831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277106443370793740.post-1955723881769327882012-05-14T12:17:00.001-04:002012-05-14T12:19:25.236-04:00Custom Mother of the Bride DressWhen Karen, a soon to be mother of the bride, approached me a few months ago about designing a dress for her to wear at her daughter's wedding, I have to say, I was a bit nervous, but also very excited. Designing dresses for important events that people will remember for a life time is a unique and humbling experience. Karen sent me some inspiration photos and said she wanted something vintage inspired and fitted. She said she liked 40's style dresses and feathers.
I decided to do a cowl neck fitted dress with a pleated waist band in a beautiful royal blue crepe de chine fabric.
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(WOW, that is one messy work room....)
Because she mentioned feathers, I decided to make her a detachable feather clip, so it could be removed for dry cleaning, but also worn with other outfits if she wanted, or worn on different areas of the dress.
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After all was said and done, Karen was thrilled with the dress, and she looked beautiful on her daughter's big day. I was lucky enough to snatch her away at the big event for a quick photo op.
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What a fun dress to make! It was particularly enjoyable seeing it come to life on Karen at her daughter's wedding.
If you or someone you know is interested in a custom dress for a special event, please don't hesitate to contact me with your ideas to ktsager@gmail.comwoooohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064757048559219831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277106443370793740.post-91166492167725401332012-05-06T10:56:00.000-04:002012-05-06T10:56:39.682-04:00Change of plansAfter careful consideration, I have decided to delay my 2012 show until end of August/beginning of September. Many factors helped me come to this conclusion. For one, I don't feel I'm ready to put on a spectacular show one month from now. I could definitely put on a "good show" but I realized, I want to put on a spectacular show. I need to build a set, find the right models, find a sponsor salon, plan out the run of show. Finishing the paintings. I have also had some health issues this month and having just had surgery, I was not able to spring right back into action as quickly as I'd hoped. I wish I were the machine I pretend to be.
It's also come to mind that perhaps people would enjoy seeing wool coats and leather dresses much more at the end of summer than the beginning. I don't need to follow New York's Fashion Week Schedule. I mean, I'm clearly behind already and no one has called <a href="http://www.fashionpolice.org/">the fashion police</a> just yet. We make our own rules in Detroit anyway.
The show will still be at <a href="http://rustbeltmarket.com/">Rustbelt Market in Ferndale</a>, and will still feature a handful of extremely talented up and coming designers and artists. There will be complimentary beverages, and tickets will be available for pre-sale and at the door. If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of this event, I still have a few slots open. Designers and artists are selected based on how well their particular style will fit in with the show. Please send all inquiries to ktsager@gmail.com
Stay tuned for an announcement on the exact date.woooohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064757048559219831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277106443370793740.post-39325804518779585442012-05-01T10:54:00.001-04:002012-05-01T10:54:14.146-04:002012 Collection Launch ShowMy 2012 Collection Launch Show will be June 9th, 2012 at <a href="http://www.rustbeltmarket.com">Rustbelt Market in Ferndale</a>, from 7-10 p.m.
The show will feature myself, as well as 5-7 additional artists and designers, who will show a range of their original works, with a strong focus on the artistic side of fashion. Stay tuned for more details to come.
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This year I am working harder on making each piece very uniquely crafted, to stand on it's own as a work of art. It's more about showing the extent of what I can do, rather than mass marketing or super wearable. I have a plan and a direction, and I feel what I aim to do really separates me from the traditional ready to wear designer. My dream would be to have my work showcased in a gallery, before sold in a big department store.<br />
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(Preview of a dress from the 2012 Collection)woooohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064757048559219831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277106443370793740.post-46979011433527825362012-02-08T09:37:00.000-05:002012-02-08T09:37:57.516-05:00Costume DesignCostume Design is one of my side projects that is quickly turning into a serious love affair. <br />
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Credit and serious love and thanks to - <br />
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Photographer Michelle Matiyow<br />
Stylist Rebecca Voigt<br />
Model Maeve<br />
Hair Sandy Bambi<br />
Make up Megan Murphy<br />
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For an insider's look at this photo shoot, check out <a href="http://www.paper-cloth.com/2012/01/you-can-leave-your-mask-on.html">this great blog post from Rebecca Voigt</a> on her styling secrets and inspiration.woooohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064757048559219831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277106443370793740.post-5510909342417624932012-01-24T09:18:00.000-05:002012-01-24T09:18:33.832-05:00Costume design portfolio shootI put together a fast and easy Monday morning photoshoot for my costume design - which has been an empty link on my website for too long. Here are a few photos I took with my camera phone - I can't wait to see the final images, as I know they will be incredible!<br />
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Thanks again to my outstanding team - <br />
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Michelle Matiyow - Photography<br />
Maeve - Model<br />
Rebecca Voigt - Styling<br />
Sandi Bambi - Hair<br />
Megan Murphy - Make upwoooohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064757048559219831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277106443370793740.post-77739898271834337812012-01-16T16:42:00.002-05:002012-01-16T16:42:30.232-05:00i've been painting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi16PN_Nslpz7C04NOzzEeW2NDuUKkEWNwKLkLe0nntVUGW7cjqP6GZZFHlAibvbPTVELkIbVdSv_Tof9XmGTon1AWBKjslam7H01tPdt_-icB6d7zH-ReBmNiK95J8WF5yKRne7C3GBcw/s1600/endlessarm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi16PN_Nslpz7C04NOzzEeW2NDuUKkEWNwKLkLe0nntVUGW7cjqP6GZZFHlAibvbPTVELkIbVdSv_Tof9XmGTon1AWBKjslam7H01tPdt_-icB6d7zH-ReBmNiK95J8WF5yKRne7C3GBcw/s400/endlessarm.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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This is the last preview I'm going to give, if you are interested in seeing the entire collection, you'll have to attend the show. The show is tentatively set for the very beginning of March. This year I am doing something a bit different and instead of a runway, the clothing will take place in a performance type strolling art piece. I am currently looking for artists and fashion design students who might be interested in showing their work at my collection launch show. I am looking for new unique talent who want to show the world what they can do. If you are interested, please send your portfolio to me at ktsager@gmail.com<br />
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Also, i see my last update was in November. This is shameful, but I blame too many outlets.<br />
<a href="http://kellytins.tumblr.com/">My Tumblr</a><br />
My Instagram is kellytins if you want to follow me<br />
and the old obvious, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kellylynnedesigns">facebook</a>woooohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064757048559219831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277106443370793740.post-1642561097664252662011-11-20T11:19:00.002-05:002011-11-20T11:30:42.821-05:00Make your life less gross, buy local.SHOP LOCAL This holiday season! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kellylynne">I am running a one-time only sample sale on etsy right now!</a> Check out 2010 and 2011 sample sale items marked down over 50% off now through next week. <br />
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Is there an item you love that is not in your size? Send me a message and let me know! I do custom work as well and can make most items listed in other sizes. Spend black friday with your family instead of waiting in line at best buy for a free TV and a Snuggie made by someone in a 3rd world country. Make your life less gross. Buy local.woooohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064757048559219831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277106443370793740.post-7801920398992425672011-11-15T21:40:00.000-05:002011-11-15T21:40:26.485-05:00How the MAGIC happens.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSD8_hdZOSB-81dulH-zhdXIJLyL1GLxjbBWuGFgnywYhsspbxWzmKk7Hzl-42BeTSTL0YyjKo5PrTJY3HAXuyhBOnF4oMOn9xei2v3962x_HAkGXCsENRXeL5sOGeJ98k1UIjs0WnVsxP/s1600/singer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSD8_hdZOSB-81dulH-zhdXIJLyL1GLxjbBWuGFgnywYhsspbxWzmKk7Hzl-42BeTSTL0YyjKo5PrTJY3HAXuyhBOnF4oMOn9xei2v3962x_HAkGXCsENRXeL5sOGeJ98k1UIjs0WnVsxP/s400/singer.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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