Can You Draw

People often ask me why I did not become a fashion designer. It is a simple answer. I cannot draw. Having been born mid-century, all of the greats that I could see drew. I can draw a flat that resembles what I am trying to convey. However, to get that movement and the three demensional view of the garment, you need an illustrator. That is not me.





There is a program that I have participated in and I am going to design some tops for them. I have great ideas and I am off tomorrow to buy some colored pencils so that I can send the concepts to a couple of other people. Maybe we can do a whole line around this concept. I really like what I am doing and it is great. No one should be this happy working this hard. I love what I am doing!!!!



That said, let's talk about quality. In these days when it is difficult to purchase items, you want to really make sure that you are buying quality. Every item should be an enhancement to your wardrobe. This is not the time to add 'junk' to the closet. When you are in Saks or Nordstrom ask yourself this question .... Does this item fit in my wardrobe? Do I need another one of these?



I am rocommending that all tee shirts and tanks go low end. They will be replaced easily and if you are spending more than $20 on a tank top you are nuts. It is an underpinning. Unless there is something really special about that $200 tank that goes under your Dries, let it go. If it is a cotton knit tank or tee go to Target and see if there are a couple you can pick up for a song.



If you cannot do that, then go to J Jill or somewhere else. I am here to tell you that there isn't a tank or tee worth $200. (sorry Oscar and Donna). However, I think they would rather see me buy that skirt or jacket as opposed to that over priced underpinning. So please think before you throw that plastic card on the counter.



Quality, timelessness, classic, chic. That is what the current times require. If Oscar de la Renta knows that the industury needs some help, then we are on his side. I am going to get on his band wagon. In the next post I am going to take off the gloves.



The first 100 days have elapsed. It is now time to really talk about what the First Lady is wearing. I will be diplomatic but honest. Here we go.



a la prochaine mes amis