Projects

Fashion Accessories

For my final project in my Fashion Accessories class I had to create two looks.  My first look did not have a certain amount cap.  My objective was create the second look without exceeding $50 per piece. I feel I captured the look of the first while staying in my price range.  I learned that I could find pieces similar in shape but I could not find in similar color and/or fabric.  The first look's price reached $1,536.  The second look came to $ 191.99

Look for Less Project was made using Polyvore.

Apparel Design

My children's collection for Apparel Design class was inspired by a children's book.  I chose Bruce Springsteen's  "Outlaw Pete."  This book has a western theme which I believe I captured well, while keeping the look modern.  My target audience for these looks are girls ages 7-12.  My personal objective was to create garments that could be interchangeable to create new sets of looks.  I feel I accomplished this and can see multiple garments matched with others in these illustrations.  My process started by creating two croquis as a foundation to creating the looks.  Next I used tracing paper placed over the croqius allowing me to refine my drawings.  Once I was satisfied with the renderings, I transferred them to a quality paper using a light tracer.  With this collection I used multiple mediums but mainly watercolor.  The color palette of black, plum, and navy blue was inspired by a nighttime illustration from the book.

Styling

These are photos by a local photography team Kuirsta +Seth.  This shoot is their Senior Representative program.  I was hired to assist with wardrobing. I worked on Austin's look.  This is the first time they used a male model in the program.  Kuirsta's vision was mixing patterns, mainly stripes, polka dots, and floral.  The goal was to create a look that accentuated the girls' quirky, fun outfits and personalities without outshining or clashing with them.  I chose a basic black denim and a chambray shirt.  To add a little quirk I added a black cardigan and black converse.  To complete the look Kuirsta made a polka dot tie!