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A Custom Bridesmaid Ensemble for Erin
Today I'd love to have you all meet Erin and her twin sister Megan as they toast Megan’s upcoming wedding! Photo credit: Erin Lassahn Photography The wedding was this summer and I had the pleasure of dressing them and their mom for the festivities. Today I will...
Dare to Be Different: Find Your Unique Style
Special occasions like galas, milestone birthday parties, and weddings all call for a truly unique ensemble that no one else will be wearing. And when you find some creative pieces that allow you to mix-and-match to create distinctly different looks each time, it...
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...
