A few days ago, I shared a sketch of the next dress being made for the Fashion Not Fear Collection.
In that post, the question was asked if the dress should be made from a printed material or a solid color material. The poll question was also asked on IG story. Print won by an overwhelming margin on both platforms.
After you helped to pick a fabric style, my search was on! I knew I wanted something that was rich in color. But also something that has sort of a vintage look.
Well, without further ado…check out the fabric that was selected.
It has colors of green, yellow, white, navy, orange and specks of other colors too. I searched high and low for a textile that would match the look I was going for. And this one nailed it!
And so the sewing is about to begin. Can’t wait for you to see this one completed. What are your thoughts on the fabric? Let me know in the comments…
New accessories have been added to Blue Labels Boutique. Its one of the easiest and less expensive ways to put some Spring in your wardrobe. After all, it is only 5 days away! Can you believe it??
Prints won by a very large margin. So this dress will definitely be made from a printed material. Stay tuned for the reveal! Thoughts on which I should go with??? Drop them in the comments…
Adding a belt to a dress can really transform the look. Sometimes a cinched waist is all you need to create the hourglass figure we all love. If this sounds like you, here is the accessory that will get you there.
Check these out…
On The Roll Belt Warrior BeltHands Off Belt Bag
Which one you coppin’? Let me know in the comments…
This is a question I asked myself a few days ago. The thought started after doing some research. In an effort to elevate Fashion Not Fear, I’m always researching, learning, listening, etc. This time the plan was to research what people look for in what they consider a luxury brand. What makes a person invest in a brand?
I summed up my research and here’s what I found:
1. Many people who buy luxury can’t afford it.
2. Some consumers consider non-luxury as inferior. They assume that it is of a better value or quality because it is higher priced.
3. Luxury goods increases some people’s self esteem and provides a sense of belonging.
4. Buying luxury goods provides a sense of accomplishment.
Admittedly, I used to fall into each one of these categories. I’ve bought clothes and bags that I couldn’t afford. Because it made me feel good about myself. It made me feel like I was a step above the rest. Plus, it had to have the logo or name on the outside just to be sure that everyone knew that I was doing it big!
My thoughts changed when I started to pay attention to the quality of the goods that were “luxury”. The bags that cost $500 was peeling. Dresses that cost hundreds of dollars couldn’t even stand a wash on the gentle cycle. They would turn out with lint or would be stretched out where it no longer fit the same.
I slowly started buying clothes that were well constructed and of good material. Without even looking at the label. This was years before creating Fashion Not Fear.
Why spend that kind of money on something that was gonna have to be thrown away or given away because it turned out to be a piece of crap?!
Why waste the money??
Years later, I started working on Fashion Not Fear. After never really being able to find the style or fit I was looking for. And if I did, I Sam sure wasn’t going to spend a stack of cash on it. For dead if the same thing happening. I knew I could r be the only one who wanted a cute dress to wear that wasn’t so cheap that it couldn’t be cleaned without shrinking. But wasn’t so expensive that I had to make payment arrangements on my light bill in order to but it.
Now, I define luxury in my own way. I want what I’m wearing to make me feel pretty, confident, and comfortable. While I still have money left to cover my bills and buy a cocktail!
Who cares how cute you look if you don’t have any money left to leave the house anyway, right?! 🤷🏽♀️
How do you define a luxury brand? What decisions do you consider when Celebrity influence, style, affordability, etc. let me know in the comments,,,
There you have it! 5 awesome picks if this is your color. Feeling any pieces?! Cop ‘em while you can and leave a comment to let me know which ones you like!
A few weeks ago, I posted a video of the last time Fashion Not Fear was on runway. It was 2019. You know how people say, “you never know what you have ‘til it’s gone.” I couldn’t agree with that statement any more than I do right now.
This mama is having some serious fashion show withdrawals. Completing a collection and seeing it go down a runway is one of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced. It’s a lot of work. Plus, there are times when I’m up late at night, cursing at the machine and throwing stuff. But it’s always worth it in the end. Always.
According to the latest updates about COVID, it appears that things won’t be anywhere close to being normal until the Fall. Which has me wondering should I wait or do a virtual runway show??
I’ve attended a few virtual shows in recent months. And I really enjoyed them! During one of them I watched in my PJs with a glass of champagne in one hand and baby in the other. With others I viewed, I got dressed up just to make me feel like a part of the occasion. Either way, it was pretty fantastic!
This is where I need your help. Do you think I should do a virtual runway show?? If so, what type of things would you like to see???
The Minty Fresh Bodysuit was released a few days ago. This is the first bodysuit available in the Fashion Not Fear Collection!
Check out theses pics to show how it was made…
Found this beautiful Lacey fabric during a sourcing trips. There is never a rhyme or reason to my sourcing. Sometimes I just see a textile that I like and go for it. Other times, I have something specific in mind and I look for fabric that will match the look that I’m going for.
In this case, I found the fabric before the idea. So, I’m trying to figure out what to make from it.
After deciding on a sexy bodysuit, I start cutting out the fabric.
Once everything is cut. I bring out a fit model to try it on. 😉
After perfecting the fit, everything is sewn together. The only thing left to do is add snaps.
And it’s done!
Thoughts on the technique or bodysuit?! Drop ‘em in the comments…
The Daring Jacket was released a few weeks back. And it’s one of my favorite new pieces in the collection. (I feel like I always say that!). But it’s true. The print is amazing, I love anything with dramatic sleeves, and it’s lightweight enough to wear any time of the year.
I’m always preaching about considering ways you can style a piece for buying it. If you can’t wear it multiple ways; what’s the point??
I thought I’d help you do some of the styling work this time. Here are 3 ways you can style the Daring Jacket.
The handcrafted Daring Jacket is versatility at its best!! Remember, Fashion Not Fear pieces are limited so shop it while it’s’ still available. Which is your favorite look? Let me know in the comments…
I’ll admit it. I’ve been avoiding Tik Tok. For one main reason. Since the pandemic started, I’ve seen about 1 million Tik Tok dances on my IG feed. In the beginning, it was cute. But it got to the point that I would unfollow anyone who was posting a dance video. I mean, how many corny ass dance videos can someone take? It’s like all anyone ever posted during this pandemic. I was over it…seriously!
My perspective on Tik Tok changed when someone in a group that I follow mentioned how much more successful her business has become since posting on Tik Tok. At that moment, I decided to just download the app and see how it went.
I am the one who likes to go against what everyone else is doing so I definitely had no intentions on trying it. But I did soooo… 🤷🏽♀️. After putting up a video and seeing the. views… I’m hooked!
I’ve had questions about using it but thank God for Google. 🤷🏽♀️. For now, it’s a yes. I’ll definitely continue it. Soooo, help me get my views up and follow me @fashionnotfear on Tok Tok. And if I so happen to post a dance video, don’t judge me! And I’m sorry for criticizing the Tik Tok dancers out there! 😘
Do you have Tik Tok? Drop your name in the comments so we can follow eachother!
