the fabulous stacy lomman...

one of the things that surprised me about social media...was the connections...and much more than that...the friendships that have been formed...some of these wonderful people i have had the opportunity to meet face to face...and some...although we've never met face to face...i feel like we've been friends forever...kind of strange...no? but in fact...tis true...

one of these extraordinary people that social media gave me the fabulous honor of knowing...is stacy lomman...we ALMOST met face to face...the last time i was in new york...but...it ended up being a week before her FIRST collection being shown at fashion week...i would say...she was a wee bit busy...and NO time for socializing...

which brings me to this post...one thing (among many) that i so admire about stacy...is that she is following her dream...her designer's dream...(btw...i highly recommend clicking on that link you just passed...and read her story...and see pics of the first collection...) now where was i...oh yes...and...she is a woman after my own heart...in that...she isn't letting obstacles get in the way of her dream...

so what type of obstacles would a new designer have? people...there is SO much that goes into a collection...let alone the runway...you've got to think about fabrics...oh and photographers...models...the list goes on and on and on...but that didn't stop stacy...she looked into kickstarter...a way for people to fund projects...and it worked...her spring 2010 collection was shown at fashion week last year...and now here she is...ready to plunge into the 2nd collection...of many many more to come...this one...the fall 2011 collection...YOU can be a part of...and who wouldn't want to help bring beautiful clothing into the world? what is great about it...is it could be any amount...because any amount truly does help...so...if you are able...let's help launch stacy lomman : new york fall 2011...click on the kickstarter link above...and forward to your fashion lovin friends...

my absolute favorite from the spring 2010 line
photo credit: randy brooke

mprwf fashion show/fundraiser...

this last week was the 25th anniversary fashion show/fundraiser for the mid peninsula republican womens federation...i had the honor of styling the beautiful models for the event...the clothes modeled were by a local shop in san carlos called bracha...victoria bracha...the store owner has a beautiful selection of clothing...from casual to evening wear...she even designs her own line...which you can see throughout the store...if you are local...definately stop by and take a peak...

of course...nothing is better then participating in a charity (with fashion) with two of your dearest friends...adena (my business partner as well) put together this lovely soiree...and i have to say...she did a fabulous job...she was also one of my models...thank you!

me, adena & margaret...

these events are fun also...because it is a time to play dress-up....not that i need an event...but makes it that much more fun...

i chose to wear vintage...in a room sporting all new fashions...i was stopped many times throughout the event by some of the older women that attended...they loved my coat...which i got from lovely cherie at shrimpton couture...when i verified that my coat was in fact vintage...many started telling me stories of their favorite coats "back in the day"...

i decided to pin the jacket with a vintage pin...here is a close-up...but modernize it by mixing same colors but different patterns...



and here is the complete outfit...

vintage coat & pin, rebecca taylor blouse, juliana collezione capri's, bcbg patent leather peep toe shoes, mish mash of bracelets

charity designer jean event for tiana foundation...

march 18, 2002, tiana rose velez was born...three hours later, she was delivered back to her Creator...out of despair...hope was born...

about the tiana foundation:

www.tianafoundation.org

my friends rhonda & jason started the tiana foundation to help parents who have lost children to neonatal or early infant death...

here is there story...

On March 18, 2002 I went into labor with my second daughter, Tiana Rose Velez. As I began my labor, the doctors discovered that Tiana's heart was not pumping correctly and I was taken in for an emergency C-Section, hoping that once she was delivered, they could help her heart condition and save her. 2 1/2 hours after delivery, Tiana passed away. It has been an extremely difficult time for us. Because of our love for Tiana and our belief that she was sent here for a reason, my husband and I want to help others that are experiencing the deep grief and loss of a child. We have dreams for our children even before they are born and in an instant our dreams are shattered.

We remember that day as if it were yesterday. If it had not been for a very supportive family and wonderful friends, it would have been the loneliest and most stressful time in our lives. We started The Tiana Foundation to help parents during this difficult time. We believe that every child should have a gravestone. That is why we want to help parents who can't afford to memorialize their child who were here such a short time and left a lasting impression upon their hearts.

Charity Designer Jean Sale!

Designer Jeans on Sale 40-60% off!
Brands Such as:
Joes
True Religion
J Brand
Seven
Citizens
Red Engine
AND SO MANY MORE!

We offer menʼs denim and tees as well
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO TIANA FOUNDATION
www.tianafoundation.org
(Tiana Foundation is an organization that helps parents who have lost children to
neonatal or early infant death)
November 7th, 2009
Fortino Winery
Gilroy, Ca

11:00am- 5pm
Fashion Show 10:00am- Tickets $10- Includes champagne appetizers and
1/2 hour shopping before the general public is allowed into the event.
Seating is limited so please arrive early for fashion show. Tickets available
at door. For more information www.fortinowinery.com

The Tiana Foundation is partnered with California Monumental in San Jose California. When a child passes away, the local hospital social worker or private party contacts us. The foundation will contact California Monumental to request a voucher. At this time we are able to distribute between $150-$300 per family (depending upon the need). The voucher will then be redeemable upon the family's order for their child's memorial marker.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE IN THE AREA TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A VOUCHER.

If you live outside the Bay Area or California, we will work with either California Monumental or a monumental in your area to ensure that you receive a memorial marker for your child.
It is the hope of The Tiana Foundation that we will be able to provide greater financial assistance as "From The Heart Bath & Body" prospers and contributions are received.