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I Will Be Making More!

I posted this little video on my Instagram and sold the 2 African print Skirts and 2 bra tops.  One you see it I say make the inquiry, appointment, and buy it. I love mixing and matching patterns, colors, prints, it is a new way of looking at fabric.  Here is a good example of the fabrics not being related, but looking as if they are.

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Lorraine's Sexty Skirt

My good friend turned 60....excuse me SEXTY! She gave herself a party. For the party she asked me to create a purple party skirt. The party wasn't only to celebrate her, but it was to celebrate ALL her female friends. Everyone was asked to wear a tiarra and turn up! And that's exactly what we did!... Cover Photo by PPolhill The MC for the evening was Harmonica Sunbeam (https://www.facebook.com/harmonicasun... https://www.youtube.com/user/Harmonic...) Lorraine was serenaded by Sayonne (https://iamsayonne.com/)

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Celebrating Anu Prestonia for 40 years of Natural Beauty

I had the honor of creating Anu Prestonia celebration gown, for her gala event.  I post just a snippit of the event here, but it was so much more than this 1 minute story.  Want to see more take a peek at the professional photos from Khamit Kinks IG page See more photos from Photographer Edward C.Jones here. The program: DJ, Des One Food by Richard Yu of Madeline Catering  Mistress of Ceremony Harriette Cole http://harriettecole.com/ Special guests Drumming: M’ten Halsey & Osayande Makati Angaza African Dance Tribute Video: Hamamset Angaza (seen at the event) Special Guest Speakers: Nana Camille Yarbrough author of “Cornrows”  (was not present, but message read by Ms. Cole) Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter: More...

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Ashley's Dress

I had the great honor of making this young lady's Prom dress. This time around I made her wedding gown and her Grandmother and Mom's dress. These are priceless opportunities when making a custom design dress. Some of the special touches during fittings, video chatting with Mom and Grandmom during her fitting. Hand embroidering the names of her Usilla (Great Grandmother), Lois (Grandmother). Dawm (Mother), onto the left side of the gown train, which is the side with the heart. Also the embroidery is embellished with real pearls. I look forward to photos and will share them as soon as I receive them. The fabric of the dress is a silk satin from C & J textiles, 230 W 38th...

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