TERRYANN - PLAIN & FANCY

Some of you may know that I have begun to work on a capsule wardrobe for women.   My designs are created to fit a variety of shapes. As of right now there are only five items in the line but more will be added once I have a more consistency in the manufacturing, creation and project process. Here are a few pictures and illustrations during the developmental stages of my designs. Once my samples get here, I’m going to want to meet with you and give you a peek at the work I’ve been doing. I have large swatches of beautiful fabrics they will be made in.  The item samples will be mainly in solids and the production in both solid and prints… I need people who are willing to consign my items in their shops (orders can also be taken). I will be looking for a photographers and models. I will be putting up a website for this line soon as photos get done. I am excited to be working with a small cut and sew in the Dallas Fort Worth area, all manufacturing will be done in the USA! Fabrics for my line will include textiles from all around the world including S Korea and Canada.

One of my sources for textiles is Telio, out of Canada, do a quick google search and you will find their website and information about the beautiful fabrics they make.  I am excited to begin sharing my ideas and designs with all of you.  Look for an online shop soon also. 

Here is the link to my etsy shop where all my “fashion experimentation” is on display.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TERRYANN?ref=profile_shopname

In the last few days I got this photo from Texas, the first cut from the production run of lace sleeves is done…

I am excited! This looks great!

Shoes and Shoe ~~ gasm !!!

     Dear Reader... I was walking down Carnaby Steet, London, last spring, minding my own business...when I was stopped in my tracks by a store window...a shoe store. 

Irregular Choice! 

click to go to store website

SHOE~GASM!

     I went in and decided, I needed nourishment in order to shop, there were too many good choices! I was late for lunch.  Returning with energy, I tried on about 10 pairs and left with these three pair.  Whew!, I could have purchased several more but stopped myself.  The brown pair in the back left are by "Bed of Roses", the ones in the back right are by "Poetic Licence" (saw these yesterday in Nostroms, in other colors) the center front pair, my favorite are by "Irregular choice, Mutiny"

     Shoes for women can sometimes be a sexy accessory or they can be hobbling and make you walk like you are an overweight 90 year old with bunions.  As I have matured, I have rediscovered my love for sexy shoes, however, they must be comfortable enough to actually walk.  Please take time to try on shoes and really walk around in them, do a few dance steps, bend down, sit down, stand up and turn around a bit.

click to go to the MK store

     These black sandals with the wide straps are another of my favorites, they are tall platforms and yet I can wear them, without fear of falling.  I have actually worn these all day without getting a cramp, they are really comfortable, and sexy and isn't sexy susposed to be comfortable!?  These are Michael Kors, I have them in black, tan and the white ones are on order.

     Other sexy, fashionable shoes include these two, a pair of high heeled hikers (unknown info) and a pair of heels that feel like fishnet stockings for your feet, by Steve Madden.

click to go to the SM site

 

     Of all the shoes I have, flats, sandals, flip flops, boots aplenty, and heels... this pair does it for me more than any other pair... they are not to tall, comfortable, soft, well made, I can dance, run, walk and party in them with out noticing any discomfort at all.

Thank you Charlotte Olympia!

click to go to CO site! drool!

 

 

So go find your sexy shoes! and be comfortable!

Everyday Dressing ? ~~ Fashion Questions?

I got answers… they may not be much, in my humble opinion, however, here goes…!

Q;  I have difficulty deciding how to dress every day, should I wear my best stuff, or just save it for good?

A; Every day is a good day, today is good, you are good and you are worth wearing the best items you have in your closet.  My advice can best be explained by this…--->>> You should dress like you would, if you were to going to be meeting your lover today.  If you are married or in a steady relationship you ARE meeting your lover, if not then well, are we looking?  Then dress like he/she may walk right into your life that day.  The clothes in your closet are going out of style and aging just hanging in there.  Do not save things for best, as today is best, and as long as it will work for your schedule, you should consider today a “best” day.  As you pick out what to wear each morning, choose things that will be appropriate for your daily activities, but remember you may meet your lover and don’t you want to look your best for him/her? 

my iphone has a new app.

OK, I downloaded a Pantone color pick app... about 6 months ago, used it a few times it is so great! I used the camera to take a photo of some beautiful Ginkgo leaves on a tree.  Here is what showed up on the app... now I just snapped a photo of the screen and just like that I have a photo of the colors in Pantone I can send, use, blog about and use to match with other Pantone colors... the applications are endless!  I am awed! ~~ >> just had to share my amazement! SMILE!

Mad Men Yourself ~ I did.

I went to Mad Men Yourself and picked out a series of accessories... and ta... da... this was created... see what you come up with.....

It looks like I am having a pretty good time....

Cheers!

A few of my Favorate things help me feel "not so bad"

Raindrops on roses








and whiskers on kittens,










bright copper kettles

and warm woolen mittens,




brown paper packages tied up with strings,











these are a few of my favorite things.

Cream colored ponies



























and crisp apple strudels,





















door bells































and sleigh bells



and schnitzel with noodles.












Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings.






these are a few of my favorite things.





Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes,









































snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes,
















silver white winters that melt into springs,
















these are a few of my favorite things.


When the dog bites,




















when the bee stings,


















when I'm feeling sad,

I simply remember my favorite things,

and then I don't feel so bad.

click on the photos to go, look and purchase each favorate thing!