Look of the Week "Rain rain, not on my outfit"

                                    

Hi everyone,

It's Caitlyn here for this week's look. I'm sad to say this is my last day interning for Sumie Tachibana. It has been down pouring on and off today, but I hope that is not bringing you fashionistas down. That is why I choose a hooded capelet to go with a Aline mini skirt. You can walk around without getting your hair or shoulders wet then easily take off the capelet to show off your cute outfit. The lightweight blouse and skirt are great for this weather so you can dry off quickly. This is also a great way to wear shiny fabrics while still looking chic. 

Get this Look:
Similar Hooded Capelet
Miss Valmont Blouse
Black textured Aline skirt - on sale!
Ankle corset
Leather cuff

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Custom Order Skirt:: Just Completed

I thought I'd share my latest custom order skirt.

It's the Alice III skirt with a magenta silk taffeta underskirt.
The original Alice III has a white embossed linen in place of the magenta silk taffeta.

I usually do not use color unless if it's a custom order, such as this one.
The color is starting to grow on me!

Sincerely,

Sumie

Snow White :: Photo Shoot

This past weekend we had a really cool editorial test photo shoot titled: Snow White.

My dear friend, Princess and I went to a Park in Kew Gardens to pick up several large fallen branches earlier that week.  Then I painted them black.  The forest ground is black mulch that I purchased from Home Depot.  And there was the beginning of a dark and mysterious forest!

Here are some behind the scenes shots from the day of the shoot.


Thank you again everyone for such a fun and successful shoot:
Photographer. Rob
Hairstylist from Midoma. Michael & Naoko
Makeup. Chizu
Model. Ivanka
Enjoy!

Sumie

Style of the Week

Hello, all! Alex here again with another style of the week. Summer is right around the corner, and you know what that means... kids everywhere! Remember those days of freedom and fun in the summer time? Ah, only if we could be so lucky to be young and care free! This weeks look is inspired by youth.

Sometimes it can be a challenge with the "age" of your outfit. Always remember that it is possible to look younger or sometimes .... older... with the clothes your are wearing. This look is an appropriate way to dress up with a youthful vibe.

First, we have the top; a white twill weave made from stretch cotton twill. This means that the fabric is breathable, and, this cotton has some stretch which means extra comfort while wearing this top. Not only is it great in the sense of comfort, it is also fantastic when it comes to styling. The neck extends, almost like a scarf, which means you can get more than one look from just this one shirt. Finally, this shirt is great for the office, dressing up or down!

Secondly, there is the jumper. This is the main piece that gives our style of the week a youthful appearance.   Because the shirt is a little more on the formal side, the jumper's curves and playful silhouette helps to give the look a more exuberant vibe. It is made from cotton, which gives the jumper plenty of movement and you the comfort and freedom to get around.

Finally are the accessories!

First, is the corsage cuff. This was used to play along with the jumper's youthfulness, but, can also be worn with almost any casual outfit to give it that extra "Umph!" It is also very soft and comfortable, which is important.

Finally, are the anklets. Just like the cuff, it is a great way to finish a look. They are fun, can give emphasis to the feet when wearing a skirt, or can dress up casual shoes. Because they are "corset styled" they can be adjusted for any size. What a great way to finish a look!

Summer may be just around the corner, but with this look you will be feeling cheerful all day long. Hoping you are having a great week and an even better weekend!

Used in this look:
Blouse
Jumper
Anklets
Cuff

Sincerely, 

Alex

Final Project

Hello, this is So back here.
This post is about the final project of mine. Sadly my internship is over tomorrow, Friday.
The theme of the final project is "Post-Apocalyptic," and I chose to make a head piece.

I thought of a fantasy version of the world after World War III.
This head piece is designed with the idea that the surrounding environment after World War III is going to be really dangerous and harsh. And I thought, "What if we need a headgear to protect ourselves?"











I made the base with thick plastic mesh.
Then hand sewed the wires once shaped and sewed them on the piece of the plastic mesh. Different fabrics are used too; for example cotton painted netting, 2 different kinds of gauze, classic netting, and gunmetal colored chain to decorate them.
The shaped wires are covered with a hand top-stitched bias tape and angled at the end to give a pointed look so it looks threatening.
And it is attached to a hair comb.

The photos show the almost end version of head-piece. For the final look rivets should be put on them.

I hope you enjoy.
Thanking you

SoYoung Kim

Style Of The Week

Hello again, everyone!

Alex here, hoping everyone had a nice memorial day weekend! With summer approaching us, I decided to make this week's style a one that you could wear on a hot summer day. 

The top shown is a cute tank top with a leather bow embellishment. It is a great top because you can wear it with almost any bottom to achieve a dress-up or a casual look. Today's look is more casual, but as you can see from Caitlyn's blog post from earlier this top can be worn in a more sophisticated manner. 

The bottom is achieved using two pieces.

Top Skirt

Bottom Skirt (tutu)

The skirt is a short skirt, which is great for hot summer weather. If you are a smaller size, you can also wear it lower on the hips for a dropped hemline. I chose the tutu to really demonstrate how much puff both skirts  really have.  This gives the outfit an overall playful look.

Finally, here are the accessories : 

Anklet Corset

Corsage Cuff

People sometimes underestimate the power of accessories.  They can completely set the tone of your look. The corsage carries the theme of fullness like the skirts. The anklets finish the outfit because it is always great to have an option to dress up your summer flip-flops / sandals. 

Used in this outfit:

Top

Top Skirt

Bottom Skirt (tutu)

Anklet Corset

Corsage Cuff

I hope you enjoyed this week's look! Just remember it is possible to look fashionable and stay cool in the summer heat. 

Sincerely, 

Alex