Creative Fashion

I love this time of year as it is the time to put together the new collection for Spring.. I never work in a conventional way as I kind of design on a whim.. I love being inspired by creative people and art, so I like to bring a bit of that into my designs..
I research on many fashion websites not to copy but to be inspired. Seeing how things are put together in street fashion blogs, on real people...
Fashion to me should always be practical but it doesn't hurt to work on your assets and show the best of you.. Although today I have a trilby on as my hair isn't playing fair which is usually in Winter, this morning it was a beanie. No-one has to know your reason for what you wear but if you look smoking then that is where your fashion becomes art.
So this coming season for me is going to see cowl tees, singlet tanks and dresses, that will be worn under my silk caftans that are already in production.. They are going to be so addictive I am already looking for more fabrics..
There are two new vintage dresses coming into the range but I am working on tweeking the vneck ruffle into a decadent maxi with metal tabs on you so you put that skirt wherever you want it so it can be a short dress or dragging on the ground...
There is also going to be some old designs coming back, a-line skirts, more colours in the rolldown pants and Grace pants, linen/cotton drawstring pants and I am working on my own screen prints for tees. These aren't going to be just any kind of tee, they are going to be super vintage style...
Life is good. Enjoy the sun..

Body Types - Pear

The pear body type is a common one, I find that that people can be a blend of two body types one for the top and one for the bottom. This is easy to understand once we have covered all the body types and the way to identify them..
Ways to identify the Pear shape is to take the measurements of the thighs and hips this will be the larger number of all your measurements. Then next down in measurements will be the bust, then the waist will be smaller again.. The pear will tend to have a flat tummy, a longer waist and heavier legs..
The goals for the Pear is to balance the overall look, you need to create a look that makes the eye go up and flatter the hips.. A great cut on the bottom is a good aline skirt, the Grace pants as the wide band tends to flatter the waist while showing off just a tad of the bottom and hiding the thighs. So the wide leg pant looks great on this shape. Usually a length of skirt is to be below the knee or wearing with tights go above the knee..
Tops with a drop neckline, not high at all unless it is a good button down top that creates the open vneck.. A little detail on the top would be awesome for this shape as it will draw the eyes up..
The strapless look is good on this shape and if your arms are not up for it then wear a nice bolero or wrap with it so that it still keeps the neck line open.. So your tops should be where your attention is going to be drawn to. Go for statement necklaces to make up for tops that have no detail..
Remember any woman no matter what size you are always looks amazing showing off your neckline...
Where crop jackets as it will show off your waist line, also clinched in waist dresses are also great for your shape as it will do you favours there. Be bold with your choices in jacket as you want to create the attention on the top half..
Coats should be worn open to create that vertical line, or wear strapped with a belt on the waist so it still creates an opening and thus giving you a vertical line..
Tops you can almost wear any kind of neck line, just make sure the length of your top is not too long as we want it to finish near the waistline to accentuate that part of you..
Dresses should be either strapless or an empire line with an a-line from the bust or hips down.. Depending on your bust choose which cut of dress flatters you.. Remember if you find you are bit of two body types work out which part of you fits which body type and dress for that type..
In the pants and skirts department go for fabrics that have a little bit of spandex in them as this will show off shape near your waist, you best part and still hold a nice line from your hips down..
So have fun with your tops and find some staples with your bottoms and you will have a lot of fun redefining your look.. Start with baby steps and then get really playful.. Hope this helps..
Designs to look at, Grace Pants, ruffle top, cowl neck top, corset dress