Styling Event

Orange Door Studios Presents.....

Fashion Styling Seminar: Fashion Styling I

December 5, 2009, 12:00-5:00

This seminar will introduce students to print styling. In this seminar you will explore lifestyle styling, Industry do's and don'ts, set lingo and building a styling kit. In addition, team building, how to build your portfolio, and communication with photographers with an on set experience.

Experience: In groups you will style a look for a photo shoot. Orange Door Studios will supply hair stylists and make up artists, photographer, models, racks of clothing and accessories, background, lighting.

Cost: $125.00

Resources: handouts, CD with pictures from photo shoot.

Reserve your spot right away! Only 5 left.

Contact: Jeannie or Carlos

714- 206-6676

213-445-7462

orangedoorstudio@gmail.com
vallephoto@mac.com

Maybyrd Clothing

Mary Byrd is entering into the fashion industry desiring to do more than design clothing. Maybyrd is a new clothing company with an important purpose, showcasing talented designers with autism. Having people in her life that have this condition Mary has taken some important design considerations for autistic people into this line. All T-shirts are made of 100% cotton, without side seams and a tag, which are common irritants to people with Autism. Maybyrd's mission is to showcase these talented individuals, while generating awareness and information about Autism. Each designer receives 15% of sale proceeds from their design. Mary Byrd is a fashion merchandising and design student at California State University, Long Beach. Mary is also the design liaison coordinator in the student run fashion show, Campus Couture. For more information about Mary and her company visit maybyrd.com.

.............. I hope this inspires you!

Design Sponge

The value of staying current. Blogs are just one of many resources available to us that can help us stay up to date with industry trends as well as consumer behaviors. Blogs' niche as a resource come by way of their inherent ability to be published outside of the restrictions of more formal publication frameworks. While blogs exist without the formal credibility requirements of professional and industrial publications, they do provide value by being an up to the minute sources of editorial information.

A friend of mine has introduced me to Design Sponge. This blog, with its unique perspective is dedicated to home and product design and has quite a bit to offer in these fields.

Entrepreneurs-- Are you thinking of starting your own business? Visit the Biz ladies section where you can get many helpful tips from trademarking to doing your taxes as a small business.

DIY'ers-- For those who like to reinvent or recycle common household items visit the DIY section.

Travelers-- If you are planning a trip you might want to read the city guides which outline must stop shopping, sightseeing and tips on getting around the town.

Shoppers-- For those interested in theme driven shopping check out the product guide.

Foodies-- Visit the In the kitchen with section to get a new recipe for your next holiday get together.

Be inspired by others who want to share their point of view. Have fun soaking this one up!

.........I hope this inspires you!

Seed People's Market

Calling all handcrafters, members of the planet, sustainability driven, artisans, and those who crave community and creativity...the newest retail experience has arrived. The Seed People's Market at the Camp in Costa Mesa, California is now open.

Seed is a unique retailer who's finger is on the pulse of cause related, eco friendly and hand made products.

A few reasons to visit the Seed:

1. A truly unique variety of products with a purpose including: apparel, home furnishings, paper goods and much more.
   
2. Inexpensive classes from sewing pillows to raw cooking.
   
3. Free internet on in store computers
   
4. Movie room with fresh popcorn playing all day everyday.
5. Friendly staff
6. Events and live music on the weekends.
7. Recycled 'Indian' newspaper shopping bags that "provides education and shelter to street children."
   

My students and I had the opportunity to meet with manager Heather Trine who had some important insight for those showing interested in getting into the fashion industry. "Be humble presenting yourself to the industry. Be yourself and don't have an attitude." She continued, " If you are nice and work hard you will be successful. If you want to be invaluable never say no to any job including taking out the trash or cleaning the bathroom. " Heather has a creative background and is a recent graduate from CSULB with an architecture and fashion background. Commenting on what it means to be truly unique is one of Heather's passions, visit her blog at heathertrine.blogspot.com.

Take some time for a 'mental health trip' away from work and be inspired at the Seed People's Market: 2937 Bristol St, Ste C101 Costa Mesa, CA 92626

........... I hope this inspires you!