Back in Action! Fashion Design Career & Business Blog
I've definitely been out of the blogging world for the past three months and have truly missed it. Now that I have a few days off. I just wanted to let you know what's been going on. My freelance...
View ArticleEnjoy Your Night's Sleep and Get Good Energy
Getting lots of sleep at night has proven to be really beneficial for me and is one of the ways that I have good energy the next day. Juggling a full-time job and a business, it's easy and enticing to...
View ArticleFashion and Health-The Master Cleanse!
Hi Everyone,Hope that you are having a wonderful summer! Here's a quick video that I'd like to share about looking good and feeling good."Fashion and Health go hand in hand. Make sure that your outside...
View ArticleThroughout Your Day
I have a question for you. Does anyone repeat affirmations or declarations as you go about your normal day or even on weekends? I find it fun to keep reminding myself of a few key affirmations while...
View ArticleFashion and Health-10th Day Master Cleanse
Check out inspiration for a 10 day Master Cleanse. Congrats!!! I've completed the minimum time period for the Master Cleanse. Ten days of no solid food, only the lemonade drink. If I can do it, you can...
View ArticleFashion and Health- 15th Day Master Cleanse
What a journey! Fashion and health really does go hand in hand. Now I'm ready to eat again. 15 days of the Master Cleanse is such a wonderful detox. I got rid of a lot of toxins. Now it's time to...
View ArticleStart a Fashion Line & Get Noticed - 3 Quick Tips!
Ok, so what’s the deal with breaking into the fashion design business? My good friend Minna Kao is definitely getting the press to notice her designs. She’s been reviewed in so many fashion articles as...
View ArticleFashion Week is Here Again! Manuel De La Cruz, The Sky's the Limit
It's so exciting to be a part of this creative industry. Every season, you have the chance to view your favorite designer's collection. In this case, I will be attending the Manuel De La Cruz show this...
View ArticleFreelance Fashion vs Full-Time Jobs
It's so good to know that we have options in the work world. Depending on our desires at a specific time in our work life we can choose to either work full-time or freelance. Both has it's pros and...
View ArticleThe Beauty of Resting, Know when to Rest
What do you mean rest in this day of being virtually plugged-in 24/7? Some days our bodies and spirit need a day off from the routine of workaholism. I know this routine all too well. I used to work...
View ArticleUpcoming Fashion Apparel Trade Shows
Hi Everyone, the new year is upon us. Do you already have your fashion/trade show schedule already planned? You can use this widget to go to biztrade.com and get more details for shows that you are...
View ArticleGetting Started in Fashion Design
Happy New Year! Glad to continue posting here for another year. It's my pleasure to share information about the how to's of the fashion design industry with these posts. So, thank you for joining me...
View ArticleHandbag Design Contest
It's that time again for all handbag designers who want to enter into this yearly contest to start thinking about their submissions. The competition is called The 5th Annual Independent Handbag...
View ArticleFashion Design Dress Contest
Here's a design contest that I just came across on the Tracy Reese fan page. You can win two tickets to her Fall 2011 show next month in NYC if you re-design a strapless dress that she offers for...
View ArticleDiscover an Ancient System that You can use to Save $$$ while Promoting Your...
Looking for ways to cut your costs while promoting your brand? My friend forwarded this video to me and I'd like to share with you! We're creative designers, artsy people but, when it comes to...
View ArticleFashion Job Etiquette-Cell Phones at Work
Do you have on the job etiquette as it relates to cell phone use at work? It's very easy these days to run your business while working a day job with the use of smart phones. You can get so much done....
View ArticleLooking for Clarity & a Boost of Creativity for Your Fashion Business?
I just came across this exercise while I was not feeling so well. I was sick a few days ago with flu like symptoms. The only food that I had in two days was a fresh lemon and honey mix drink and tons...
View ArticleAre You Curious About Being a Fashion Designer? Jumpstart Your Career with...
Follow our featured New York fashion designer for 3 quick tips to get you in!Being a fashion designer certainly has it's share of roller coaster thrills. Every season is going to be different from the...
View ArticleCosting a Garment - The Real Scoop!
Ever wonder how apparel companies deal with costing their garments? I've just read an interesting article that I'd like to share! The company's name is Bento, they give their readers full transparency...
View ArticleHow to Become a Fashion Designer
Juan Delgado has the answer to this question!Designer, Juan DelgadoWho is Juan? I met Juan in Tarrytown, NY and discovered his interest in fashion design. I noticed his desire and ambition which is...
View ArticleHow to Become a Fashion Designer 2
Fashion Designer, Juan Delgado answers this question in part two of his interview!Juan's designs photographed by Ehsan AbabafhaIn part two of this video interview, fashion designer Juan Delgado's motto...
View ArticleCollaborate for Growth & Success
Happy Birthday to the great Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.This post is a reminder about collaborating with others to expand your market and reach more potential customers. So how does this relate...
View ArticleWhat's a Fashion Colorist?
The fashion industry is very unique and dynamic. It's a wonderful industry to be a part of! Not everyone is a design director or an assistant designer. There are other major roles that assist in the...
View ArticleHello
Thank you all for visiting! I'd just like to say that I'm working on a few new posts for this month. If you'd like, you can follow me on twitter. I'm much more active there and on twitter, I announce...
View ArticleCosting, Tracking, Negotiating Oh My!
Garment Production, The Heart & Soul of the BusinessSo what does the world of fashion production involve? We're talking the garment costing side of the business and not fashion show production....
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