Wardrobing

Wardrobing is when you make a purchase, use it and then return it for a refund. This is a big problem in the apparel industry and billions are lost every year. Bloomingdales tactic to combat this practice is to attach three-inch black plastic tags to garments in visible places. They are called Black Tags and usually attached to higher priced items, especially ladies evening wear. Your garment purchase will be non-refundable if you try to return one of these items without that tag.

I went into Bloomingdales the other day and purchased a beautiful dress for New Year’s Eve. It had a Black Tag on it, which I didn’t mind. I took it home, tried it on my with shoes and didn’t like it. Returned it back tagged 2 weeks later with no problems. I really don’t see a problem with this process. However, I was reading some comments HERE and some people are very unhappy with this policy. A few people feel that they are being treated like criminals. Other’s feel that it’s just bad customer service.

What do you think about this subject? Agree or Disagree?

My favorite fairy artist, Brian Froud

"Once upon a time, I thought faeries lived only in books, old folktales, and the past. That was before they burst upon my life as vibrant, luminous beings, permeating my art and my everyday existence, causing glorious havoc…."
- Brian Froud

Brian Froud is hands down my favorite fantasy/fairy illustrator and story teller. I stumbled upon my first Froud book in 2004, “Good Fairies, Bad Fairies”, looking for adult fairy tales. I brought this book home and couldn’t put it down, finished it in a few short hours. The written details in this book and his others are so fun to read. The illustrations are fascinating and intricate. Anyone who loves myths, legends and magic will be in awe.


 Here are some photos I snapped from my book for you from the Good Fairies, Bad Fairies book. They ARE a little scary and aren’t for little kids.

  Morgana, who is the inspiration for my black corset dress (which I will share with you in January), is also featured in this book. Part faery and part human, she is one of the most powerful faery queens in existence. Morgana has also been mentioned in Wizard Merlin’s adventures. When I designed this dress, I wanted it to match her personality which is seductive, beautiful and magical. That’s how I want my customer’s to feel when they slip into this dress. Can’t wait to share it with you all!

   

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The Morgana Dress

Introducing the Morgana dress next month. This dress was named after the queen of bad fairies. It is a black corset dress embellished with rhinestones. Please stay tuned! I can’t wait to share 😍

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The Blue Fairy

The Blue Fairy dress was made using glitter fabric with silver beaded straps. Here’s a close up of the straps.

Subtle fairy makeup

Great makeup done from a makeup artist on one of my models using rhinestone eye lashes. 

Recommended book for my fellow aspiring fashion designers

I stumbled across this book 2 years ago when I started studying fashion. As a fashion designer who wishes to contract with manufacturers in the future, I found this book extremely useful. The title is a little misleading or at least, I thought it was a book about how to sew (I'm a little slow sometimes!). Turned out to become one of my fashion bibles. The book is actually an entry level introduction for entrepreneurs who want to start a sewing business or become a sewing contractor. I feel that it's very important for fashion designers to understand how their manufacturer operates and so this is THE book if you're still learning like me. Manufacturing is the most important part of my business plan because this is where all the magic happens.

Mini Runway

Sneak peak of my mini runway. Thanks to the models for putting on a great show. I love glitter and so most of the dresses I design sparkle! This dress is called Blue Fairy.