STYLED TO ROCK APPLiCATiON

So in the past two months I was invited to apply to "Styled to Rock" by three different casting producers for the show, and I finally gave in and applied last week. 

Thanks to all of them for inviting me and pushing me to apply!

"Styled to Rock" is a fashion competition television show produced by Rihanna! What?! It's similar to Project Runway, except you design stage garments for super celebs like Kanye, Katy Perry, and Rihanna. The show has already had one season in the UK, and this year will have the first season of the US version.

The idea of being on the show is very exciting, and terrifying at the same time. However, don't get to excited yet, I've only applied, and I won't know if I'm in or not for a few weeks or months, but I'll announce here if I make it to the next stage in the application process. 

The pictures above are a few of the pics I sent in on my application. 

INTERViEWED iN LURi AND WiLMA MAGAZiNE

Rehcy Vonne and I have been featured in Luri and Wilma online magazine as a Eco-conscious designer! Yay!! Such a great magazine! Much thanks to the mag for featuring me! Check out my interview here .

Oh, I am so excited and honored!

DESiGN PROCESS: THE BiNDER

Whenever I'm creating a new collection, the collection receives its own binder. Everything that pertains to that particular collection is kept in the binder; sketches, color scheme, fabric samples, receipts, notes from model castings etc. This makes designing a collection so much better organized. Anytime I need to find a fabric ID number in order to make a rush order on fabric, quickly compare costs, or some other minor crises, I do not have to run around frantically searching for a receipt; it's all right there in that collection's binder. This binder goes with me to every meeting, casting call, and photo shoot involving that collection. Big believer here in organization. Hey, just a bit of organization helps make life a little less stressful.

The sketches are placed in sheet protectors, and I write quick notes, and ideas on the protectors with dry erase marker. That way I can easily erase, change ideas around, and play with the order for the fashion show  while minimizing the damage done to the sketch from consistent erasing. I like to keep the sketches in good condition for future use in blog posts and such.

Names of models from casting calls are written on sticky notes and placed on the sketch of a garment that I'm considering for them. The sticky notes are changed around several times before I finalize the show's model line-up.

 This binder is from the Rehcy Vonne Fall 2011 collection. **AM

QUiCK SKETCH

Another quick sketch. Liking the simplicity of color blocking.  **AM

WARHOL iNSPiRATiON

Quick sketching and playing with some digital color blocking. Gives a cool modern Warhol inspired look to the sketch. I think I like it. What do you think? **AM

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!