I finally had a chance to sit down and savor the new issue of STYLO and I am in awe. Having worked in high end/big budget catalog production and having held a number of other jobs involving print and online media production, I'm pretty familiar with grueling work that goes into creating a visually-driven publication. Which is why I'm astounded by how Celina and Jess produced such stellar quality and quantity with so few core people on their team. Blown away. It would be mind-blowing if this was ... Read more
STYLO Issue 2: Part 2
Oooh, I get my own STYLO cover version! Celina powered through technical snafus, and it looks like the second issue is now live, and it was so worth the wait, no? Look at K, giving her best bossy look in what has to be the most beloved creation to date: the Cali Faye Cadette Coat. It trumps the Frozen costume, which says it all. Tons of pictures alert! So the theme was "fresh-citrus-metallics," and I immediately knew I had to use this mint wool from my stash. The Cadette Coat pattern ... Read more
STYLO Issue 2!
STYLO!! I'm having serious impostor syndrome, friends -- I did an awkward yet exuberant polka/hip hop dance move when Jess and Celina contacted me about contributing to their uber cool new online magazine and was gripped with both inspired elation and bone-quaking terror of letting this dynamic duo down. Issue 2 is hot off the press, and if you have any interest in kids' fashion and sewing at all, you're probably well aware of this fresh and stylish take the magazine offers for handmade clothes. ... Read more