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Saturday, February 28, 2015
The Americana at Brand
I must admit, I go through times where I shop. One of my favorite places is Zara's & BCBG. I absolutely love these places. So when my teacher told the class our field trip on the 14th of March will be at The Americana at Brand--I almost fell over board with joy.
The line up:
Meet at the Fountain
Break up into groups
Scout the stores (of course not shopping, no pictures--who made this up?)
Analyze POS, Window Displays, Collections, etc.
Sketch for inspiration
I'm excited. Let's check out The Americana at Brand at what they have to offer. This place is gorgeous, and of course, I'll be taking pictures, interviewing my team and the whole (9)
What store do you think I should draw inspiration from for David & Diva Toddler/Children Micro Collection?
Free People is one of my favorites hands down. I am so into the bohemian chic. Also, I can never live without BCBG/Max Azria. My closet drips of this contemporary luxe designer. So, you'll have to find me some new ones---Sorry!
http://www.americanaatbrand.com/shop.php
Can't wait for David & Diva Handmade Small Leather Goods (SLG). Coming Soon! Sneak peek on blog next week. Be sure to tune in!
Saturday, February 21, 2015
I got killed by a Croquis!
*****WARNING!!! I AM NOT A TECHNICAL WRITER. Shit happens in this article.
All though the events of my first day in Fashion Sketch & Design I may be tragic. I feel compelled to share with you how I miserably failed at the baby steps of: Making A Croquis.
As you already know, Croquis is a french word meaning sketch, although generally referred to as a fashion sketch. By the way, if you did already know this good for you, I honestly just found out the meaning 9:00 a.m. this morning. (I'm excited) ?: Why do I have a 30 page Croquis book that I've been sketching from and didn't know the meaning?
What I found out in the time I sat in class working through the class assignment, is that I can't sketch worth crap. Okay, let me take a few steps back. I have some skills-mostly mix media and I never draw two eyes, just one good one. I also have developed skills in flat sketches which I love because there are no eyes, nose, mouth--just the design of the clothing and all the components that should make it a really great sample piece. So today, I found out that I truly suck. I mean outside the fact that my female looked like a boy with swollen eyes and a nose that no real person could breathe from, I guess I really need to practice.
My determination exceeds my talent (laughter). All is not lost. I've taught myself how to cook great recipes from watching the Food Network and I shall do the same with a Croquis. It almost sound like a biscuit--maybe even a buttermilk biscuit warmed with sweet butter--but it's not. It's a cold form of a 9 line point mannequin that is the basis of my absolute existence for the next few months.
?: Why is this so difficult when I learned flat sketching from my Croquis book? Umm, maybe that's not the same as drawing one from scratch. OHHHHH!
So while I google--youtube Croquis, eyes, mouth, nose---and chant...head...chin...apex...waist...crotch...fingertips...knee...calf...ankle...ground/did I mention I hate drawing hands---Damn It! As I chant these daunting body parts, all is not lost. One day, I too shall master the art of the Croquis.
And to think, I sat for hours in class without coffee. Someone save me before Saturday. Why, why why! Eyes, hands and shoes! Why?!
Check in next week when I post my sketches. Too soon for goodbye.
TwiggiLove
David & Diva
Today 2-21-2015:
All though the events of my first day in Fashion Sketch & Design I may be tragic. I feel compelled to share with you how I miserably failed at the baby steps of: Making A Croquis.
As you already know, Croquis is a french word meaning sketch, although generally referred to as a fashion sketch. By the way, if you did already know this good for you, I honestly just found out the meaning 9:00 a.m. this morning. (I'm excited) ?: Why do I have a 30 page Croquis book that I've been sketching from and didn't know the meaning?
What I found out in the time I sat in class working through the class assignment, is that I can't sketch worth crap. Okay, let me take a few steps back. I have some skills-mostly mix media and I never draw two eyes, just one good one. I also have developed skills in flat sketches which I love because there are no eyes, nose, mouth--just the design of the clothing and all the components that should make it a really great sample piece. So today, I found out that I truly suck. I mean outside the fact that my female looked like a boy with swollen eyes and a nose that no real person could breathe from, I guess I really need to practice.
My determination exceeds my talent (laughter). All is not lost. I've taught myself how to cook great recipes from watching the Food Network and I shall do the same with a Croquis. It almost sound like a biscuit--maybe even a buttermilk biscuit warmed with sweet butter--but it's not. It's a cold form of a 9 line point mannequin that is the basis of my absolute existence for the next few months.
?: Why is this so difficult when I learned flat sketching from my Croquis book? Umm, maybe that's not the same as drawing one from scratch. OHHHHH!
So while I google--youtube Croquis, eyes, mouth, nose---and chant...head...chin...apex...waist...crotch...fingertips...knee...calf...ankle...ground/did I mention I hate drawing hands---Damn It! As I chant these daunting body parts, all is not lost. One day, I too shall master the art of the Croquis.
And to think, I sat for hours in class without coffee. Someone save me before Saturday. Why, why why! Eyes, hands and shoes! Why?!
Check in next week when I post my sketches. Too soon for goodbye.
TwiggiLove
David & Diva
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