My Dress in the Herald!

Yesterday I woke up to a text message from an unknown number saying check the Herald as my work is in it!!!
A confused but polite "who's this" I text back and it was Emma Jane Photography. She had an article on her photography and had submitted an image of my dress to talk about!

Ever so excited I ran out to the shops and bought 5 Herald NewsPapers!!!! And here is the article....... A Big Thanks to Emma for using my dress xxx

Stephanie Demelza B
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Photo Shoot Test with the gorgeous Debbie D

Photo-shoot this Friday so I needed some practice with the camera.

I met up with fellow creative and model Debbie D ( owner/ designer at Sundae Girl ). As it was a super hot sunny day Debbie wore a cutesy dress so we cruised around Plymouth to find summery locations to take pics.

Here are my final edited images....

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Clothes Labels...

I have had such an amazing day and to start off my day Mr Postman brings me a special delivery..... My Clothes Labels!

So very stoked, they are better than I imagined :)

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Peplum Dress

I have spent the morning sewing and have made the mock up for my latest commission.

I actually love the dress in the mock up fabric, it has a real summer feel.

Wednesday I have a meeting with the client to get it fitted. Then I can get to work making it in the real fabric!

Stephanie Demelza B
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Morning Edit

Just a quick edit to show the black and sequin paneled dress I recently made.
Wanted to make it a bit grungy looking but keep the pink.

Not too sure if I like it but any ways.... !!!


Stephanie Demelza B
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Swing Tags

I have been keeping myself busy organising marketing and promotional elements of the brand.
I decided to re-design my logo and theme of my swing tags. Last year the tags had a dark industrial appearance with tones of grey and a metal texture....



This year I wanted something feminine and sophisticated with a hint of cuteness! I changed the colour theme to pinks and greys with faded flowers, and my logo a simple butterfly.
These are my finished designs.
I have also ordered clothes labels and size labels so cannot wait to get applying them in the to new clothes I make!

Stephanie Demelza B
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Business Venture....

I have my Etsy Store online but for ages I have wanted to sell my clothes in a high street boutique.

I came across a new alternative clothing store in Plymouth Pannier market, Dia De Los Muertos.

"Dia De Los Muertos; we specialise in rockabilly and 50's style clothing. We offer a wide range of casual and evening wear for any event. We also offer a wide range of accessories and jewellery to finish off your look with style."





I arranged a meeting with the owner to discuss selling my clothes in store.
Being an alternative store my designs fit in perfectly with the ethos and fashion market level. I chose my fav items to showcase the brand.
I chose a selection of dresses and skirts with a combination of prints and styles.



The meeting went well and so Dia De Los Muertos will soon be stocking Stephanie Demelza B designs!

Now its up to me to get sewing!!

So be sure to check this store out when your about in Plymouth!

Stephanie Demelza B
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Latest Commission

My latest commission is to make an evening party dress.
The dress is a Birthday present, that is also to be worn for a graduation ceremony so needs to be smart as well as make the client feel sexy!
I decided on a peplum style dress with a boned bodice top and halterneck straps. The client wanted the dress to be in a vibrant blue, but to add textures and shape we decided on a black satin bodice and the over layer/ ruffle to be in a two toned blue taffeta.

Here is my design illustration......

Stephanie Demelza B
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Sexy Paneled Dress

Some thing a little different compared to what I have been making recently.
I have been trying my best not to buy new fabrics and use up the fabrics I have in my giant fabric box!
Here I have used a stretch wet-look fabric with a sequin mesh. Creating curved panels down either side to hug the body and give a risque appearance! Photo-shoot has already been organised so check back for picks ^.^

Stephanie Demelza B
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Floral Play-suit

A day of sewing and the floral play-suit is finally finished!

Available to buy on my Etsy shop.... HERE.
Also, design can be re-made in different fabrics/ colours.


Stephanie Demelza B
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Photo shoot montage!!!!

So have been a little bit bored waiting for Mr Postman to deliver a zip so I can complete summer outfit number 2. I decided to make a collage to show the theme of the photo-shoot!

The shoot has been organised for this Sunday. Just hoping the weather stays sunny. I'm so excited, photographer and model booked, unfortunately no luck on a MUA or Hair Stylist but I feel confident I can recreate the look I want.

Heres my silly collage!!

Make up/ hair and accessories concept....

Stephanie Demelza B

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Summer Designs!

Following through with the summery theme I found more floral fabric in my fabric box and have decided to make a mini summer collection!!
Heres the second outfit.... a cutesy playsuit with pockets and ruffles!



Next step to organise a Photoshoot

Stephanie Demelza B
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Summer Dress Shoot Ideas

I have been researching photo-shoot ideas for the new floral dress.
I want it to have a really summery feel; ice creams, sea side, flowers with a hint of pin-up.
Here is my mood board.....



Hopefully will be organising the shoot for next week so check my facebook and back here to see pics ^.^

Stephanie Demelza B
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Cutesy Floral Summer Dress

A day and a bit of sewing.... New dress finished ^.^

Now just to organise a photo-shoot to showcase this baby!



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A Productive Lunch break...

My 2nd day back to work... and in my lunch break decided to get illustrating some new dress designs.
From a quick doodle to the final vectored illustration. The next dress I plan to make....



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Collaboration with Le Feutre Délices

I recently had a late in the studio with Ms Heidi J Mayne.... tea, biscuits, felt n photo editing!

With Heidi's felt making skills and my designs I created my very own Le Feutre Delices flower hair band and polka dot bow hair clip....

To buy your very own Le Feutre Delices accessory view her online shop at Folksy HERE.

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Dance Outfit Commission

I was recently commissioned to make an outfit for a dance competition.
Taking inspiration from Girls Aloud's onstage outfits we came up with the concept of cut away panels, structured sleeves and sequins.
My initial sketches...



The client chose the 1st illustration. We bought midnight blue Lycra and hot fix gems.
Here are some images of the outfit in production..... to finish!





Now just waiting for some photos of the outfit in action :P

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Emma- Jane Photography

New images from Emma- Jane Photography with my Cross back Evening Dress.






Model: Annabel Wolf
Make up: Kelly Marie
Hair: Natasha Mills

Stephanie Demelza B
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Also Featured in......

Carousel Magazine!


The first issue of Carousel Magazine is to be released any day now!

"Carousel is a new exciting magazine aimed at exploring and showcasing local talent, business, organizations etc"

View the online website HERE and read my interview HERE :D

Enjoy

Stephanie Demelza b
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Photo shoot Miss Kali and Holly Knowles

Latest Photo shoot images from the talented Holly Knowles and gorgeous model Miss Kali.

Miss Kali aka Cassie Ryan has entered Plymouth Calendar Girls this year so go show your support for St Lukes Hospice Charity and Vote Cassie to get in the calendar! All you have to do is TEXT: PCG 053 to 82727 Check out this lovely lady modeling my designs; sequin hoody and sequin slit trousers!





Stephanie Demelza b
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