DESiGNER'S HANDS

This year I took on a 365 picture project, and chose the theme "The Hands That Make Us 2013". I've been sharing my daily photos on my other blog, That Rehcy Chic. Today I wanted to show you a few of the pictures from the project, specifically the pictures that involved designing garments for Rehcy Vonne.

Enjoy!

27/365 The Hands That Make Us 2013: "Leggings Order" 29 Jan 2013

Completing a leggings order for one of Rehcy Vonne's wonderful clients

22/365 The Hands That Make Us 2013: "Interview"

Finishing my interview with Luri and Wilma magazine

20/365 The Hands That Make Us 2013: "Surprise Visitor"

A cute, surprise visitor in the Rehcy studio

16/365 The Hands That Make Us 2013: "Buttons"

Just sewing some buttons...a designer's task that never ends

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TiME TO CONQUER 2013

Conquering the Grand Canyon in 2012

The REHCY studio in 2013, what to expect:

1* Fashion shows: Rehcy Vonne is planning to strut the runway. Watch out!

2* New designs every week: That's right dolls, killer new threads/accessories every week

3* Gorgeous new Rehcy studio: Lots of pics of the studio in process

4* Give aways: Stay tuned for some fabulous gifts

5* Fashion Photoshoots: Behind the scenes and models everywhere

6* Rehcy Vonne in Magazines: we'll be working on this, and will post everything here

7* Rehcy and Rehcy Vonne on your favorite fashion bloggers

LEAViNG 2012, MOViNG iNTO 2013

Last Instagram pics from 2012.
2012 was a wonderful year. Opened Frankie Marie by Rehcy, my Etsy vintage clothing boutique, moved into a new house with an awesome home studio, and made the "quit your backup job and jump 100% into financially depending on my company" leap. So many exciting things planned for Rehcy and Rehcy Vonne in 2013! I can't wait to share it all with you!

EDiTiNG AND MORE EDiTiNG

As an entrepreneur, I am responsible for every aspect of my business, and I'd say at least 50% of that time is spent taking and editing pictures of garments. Here's a peek at what I spend much of my time on each week.

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WHAT TO EXPECT... NOVEMBER

Wanted to give you a heads up on what to expect from Studio de Rehcy for Noviembre

1) That's right people, garments from REHCY VONNE Fall/Winter 2012 available this month. Excited?!!

2) Plenty of new REHCY by ANNA MARIA for the holidays

3) Sneak peeks at garments from sketch to reality

4) Applications in for 2013 fashion shows! What, wut!!

"Even the greatest was once a beginner. Don’t be afraid to take that first step."

Author unknown

OCTOBER COLLAGE

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 Fun times in October. My birthday, carving a pumpkin king, new Rehcy Vonne garments, a few exciting house projects, and finding some fabulous items for Frankie Marie. 

 I have been shooting and editing like crazy all month, and I can't wait to share all of the new items from studio de REHCY!

"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun"

Quote by Katherine Hepburn

A MONTH AT THE STUDIO: SEPTEMBER

Activities that happened in the Rehcy studio throughout September. Bustles, shoots, Victorian inspired coats, and magazine features filled the month, as well as, the beginning of my favorite season, Autumn, which is, you know, my secret lover. :-P Here are some pics to sum up this months antics for you.

First time attempting to shoot in the backyard, I believe my hot photographer did pretty well. Thanks, my Love. More on this shoot coming later this week.

So excited about this asymmetrical wool coat! Will be available the beginning of October. Can't wait for it to be cold enough to wear my sample!

Loving bustles, completely obsessed with them! Had to design a version that I could wear on a more casual level. The Eliza Skirt, Available now at the Rehcy Vonne Etsy Shop. 

Scouting angles in the yard for Rehcy Vonne shoots. Who knew our yard could provide such gorgeous, fantasy world backgrounds.

Shoot for Rehcy Vonne's Run Free Fringed Leggings. Available here.

The Governess coat in progress. Available soon!

Shoot for the Pocahontas Mini Skirt. Added a little grunge touch with the boots.

And the best part, getting featured in Furies Magazine, whoo hoo! Thank you, Furies, for featuring Rehcy Vonne!

(Last photo by Owens Photography)

Today is the last day of September, what the heck! Such a busy and exciting month, emphasis on busy, but I loved it. Can't wait for October to start, my favorite month. So many fashion goodies for you guys next month! Check back often!

"Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower"

Quote by Albert Camus

STUDiO DREAMS

 Picture One Links: 1-Striped Pillow, 2-Pedestal Bowl, 3-Ceramic Owl, 4-Coasters, 

5-The Silver Chair, 6-Clock, 7-Damask Pillow

Picture Two Links: 1-Dresser, 2-Candle-sconce Collection, 3- Zigzag Pillows, 4-Gray Lounge Chair, 

5-White Chair, 6-Coffee Table, 7- Paris Photo, 8-Lime Green Trunk, 9- Olive Sofa

Slowly creating the studio of my dreams. Here are some of my plans. I've been obsessed with the bright greens! So colors are Olive and Apple Greens with a White base, and Silver, Bamboo, and Gray accents.

Hmmm, guess I'm doing an eclectic style with the chairs. Just too many freaking awesome ones to choose from! My studio is the only color in the house; I'm redoing the rest of the house in complete white from rugs to knickknacks! Yes, I'm crazy. :-P

"I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today."

Quote by William White

DAY AT THE STUDiO: LATE NiGHT ViSiTORS

A few new treasures for Frankie Marie

My late night celebrity visitor, Mr. Geico Gecko, himself.

(He scared me to death!)

Awesome 1970s earrings for Frankie Marie. Love, love, love them. Totally woodland fairy thought inducing. They make me wanna put flowers in my hair and dance through the forrest.

(available here)

Absolute necessity for successful fashion illustration, Prismacolor pencils.

 My super quick and easy, make-shift, chicken fajitas and some baked potato wedges for the Irish little Irish girl in me. All my "cooking" is super simple because cooking is yucky! 

(Ingredients: Chopped bell peppers; Tyson grilled chicken chunks; home-grown, sliced banana peppers; torn chedder cheese slices; and Mission flower tortillas)

“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.”

Quote by James Michener (on travel)

A DAY AT THE STUDiO: LEATHER & FEATHERS

Some new samples of Rehcy by Anna Maria 

The beginning of new masterpieces

Setting up to shoot new Frankie Marie by Rehcy treasures

All the pieces...

An edited shot of some beautiful 80s earrings for Frankie Marie

available here

Aren't these earrings freakin' awesome, so happy to get them for Frankie Marie!

Some adorable earrings from the 1970s. Ooooooh, soo, soo cute!!!

Shot of the masterpiece working table.  :-D

ORGANIZED CHAOS

As I fondly refer to it, organized chaos covers the 9 foot by 5 foot ping-pong table, re-purposed as my design desk. Feathers, hammer, strips of scrap leather, more feathers, and a mound of vintage clothing left to upload for Frankie Marie by Rehcy are among the items in front of me. It's 10:00 pm, and I still have over 4 hours of work left on my must-get-done list for the day, not to mention a Spanish lesson and a 90 min workout. You're welcome to do the math...

Such is the life a fashion designer building her brand.

Oh if I didn't love what I do... well, lucky for me, I do.  :-)

Now for a preview of what I've been working on today...

New REHCY by Anna Maria, Leather and feathers, multi-strand headband. (Headband photos by BLK)

Some awesome new tops for FRANKIE MARIE by Rehcy

Photographing REHCY VONNE menswear inspired, pleated trousers.

"There isn't a person anywhere who isn't capable of doing more than he thinks he can."

Quote by Henry Ford