Exchange in Blue

I've entered into the land of fashion. Well, sort of. I am getting a skirt manufactured with one of my Winnipeg images on the front and back. These skirts will be on the market soon! If you're interested, let me know ~ that way I can be sure to have enough made in the appropriate sizes. My manufacturing order date is October 31.

This photo was taken in Winnipeg's Exchange District, a favourite area of mine to photograph.

This is all more than a little fun!

Side by Each

Two worlds side by each...real life and fashion advertisements. As we become more and more consumed with perceived fashion ideals, do we not actually lose focus on what matters? Does our life view become distorted and skewed?

Top Trends for Spring - Commentary by Moi

According to an article written by Miranda Furtado (any relation to the one that sings??) in The Winnipeg Free Press, these are the hot fashion trends for the spring of 2011:
Bold Colours
- So bright you may need your sunglasses, in fact. I have a handy pair of "box-overs" that might go well with the brights. I am always sure to make my family proud when I wear these.
Asian Themed
- I used to have a mandarin collared shirt but I don't think I do anymore.
Sheer Madness
- Sheer fabrics, maybe even for that floor length frock. Yeah, this isn't going to happen for this gal.
Longer Hemlines
- Below the knee they say. If you are short, buy heels they say. Mini-skirts are out - Maxi-dresses are in.       Skirts? Dresses? I'll stick with pants, thanks.
Neutrals
- These never left my closet.
Lace
- I'm itchy.
70's - Get your Groove On!
- See picture below. I'm good.
Prints
- Think jungle. Don't we, all of the ladies I mean, gravitate towards the animal print as we age?
Sequins
-Bedazzle me bling!
Halter Necklines
- Good for the beach I say.

Hot Colour Trend for 2011

I will kick off my new blog by telling you about the new colour trend for 2011, Honeysuckle Rose. Not being a big pink fan, I am pleased this is a bit more subdued than fuchsia. Partnered with the right complimentary colour, this can work beautifully in fashion for the ladies or even home decor. See the top 10 Pantone Colours for women's fashion chosen by NY designers here:  Top 10. For those interested in men's fashion colours click here: view men's colors spring 2011.

Now in the know, one of my first clutch purses that I will craft will incorporate this shade of pink. Here is the sample fabric with the liner fabric tucked underneath.

So now you know I am starting up my blogging again. This will be a place where I can share my latest creations, whether photography or some other creative idea that has caught my fancy. I may share treasuries (collections of cool items on Etsy) that I have put together or that others have curated, my latest images, new projects, neat things I've seen on the 'net, etc. I have full creative freedom with this blog and that makes me a happy girl.

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Be well,

Carla