Friday, August 27, 2010

Save the Date!

With the colder air these days, we're all getting a taste of the fall to come... and with that comes the best time of the year for fashion (the latest issue of Vogue is the heaviest ever).

Myself a bit bed ridden over the past week, we are excited about the week ahead, full of final samples being completed, a photo shoot towards the end of the week, and preparations for the week after that... FNO (aka Fashion's Night Out). Save the date, Friday September 10th! Pop by Tabula Rasa for drinks, dancing, and to view my f/w 2010 collection (and see me!)

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Leavin' on a Jet Plane...

Don't know when she'll be back again... actually she's coming back soon for a certain someone's Champagne birthday and a good friend's wedding. My best friend Tanya, turned model at fittings with the patternmaker, and good eye and opinion throughout the upcoming season's looks has left me and Toronto for greener pastures. Gone for one year to Scotland to learn how to become a great teacher, we celebrated many a evenings, but this one in particular is worth mentioning... a soiree at my place with lots of good friends, food and drinks (strawberry rum punch in her hand, yummy!) laughs (and cries at 4 am). The valuable consultant she has become continues now via Skype.

Oh, and doesn't she look great in the S/S 2010 "Noir All Over" top!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Spot the Similarity!


I recently saw the Gucci A/W 2010 Campaign (right) in both August issues of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar and had to do a double take and swatch analysis to make sure it was what I thought.

So... who did it first?  Taessa Chorny or Gucci with that white spotted silk fabric?  Regardless, it is flattering and reassuring to know that my careful fabric selection is in a league with one of the big guns, Gucci. 

p.s. I would have to say me (the "One Shoulder Love" from the S/S 2010 Collection).

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Wedding Fever!

We feel we are in the midst of a wedding rush. Putting the final touches on some bridesmaid dresses for a wedding approaching, and meeting with glowing brides-to-be this week, I am feeling the love!

With my first custom bridal gown for Michele, we met this week to discuss inspiration and begin the collaborative process of the most memorable dress in a woman's lifetime. She came well prepared with a laptop full of ideas for her winter wedding. These were my favourite three...


p.s. even though the louboutins were shown more for the cut and shape, I highly recommend all women wear a red sole shoe for their special day (it's worth the investment and comfort... and I speak from experience).

Monday, July 26, 2010

Summer Staple

Completely focused on the season approaching, I feel like this summer, more than others, has been slipping by.  We know we still have a good month or so ahead of us, a few more festive occasions, cottage parties, and patio evenings.  Nonetheless, our thoughts and dreams are way ahead... what you will be wearing to Christmas parties, New Year’s, and all those other fun evenings in between.

I do still get the itch to whip up a dress every now and then to go along with the realities of now… a cozy dress that I can wear downtown, on a dock by the lake, or at home.  This is my favourite type of dress… not much thought needed when slipping one on… you know it can take you wherever you’re feeling for the rest of the summer (maybe that’s why my mom insisted I whip one up for her for trip to Barcelona).


From here on in, it’s all about A/W 2010… stay tuned!  

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Smile Pretty for Taessa Chorny

Who are you pretty lady?

I am always curious who buys my stuff, and can't wait for the moment when I am walking down the street and see a girlie in a design of mine. 

As I am working to freshen up the blog, one section I wanted to include is a gallery of photos of ladies in my duds.

Send me a great photo and blurb of yourself in one of my pieces and receive a voucher for 15% off your next purchase!

Say cheese!


Monday, June 28, 2010

Three's Company

Friday night we celebrated Julie's birthday! This was the first of hopefully many evenings where all three of us (best friends, and have known each other since preschool) are in my duds!


Tanya (right), in the "one shoulder love" lace top, Julie (middle) in one of the first dresses I made three or four years ago, and myself (left) in one of the newest editions~ a long comfy black and white striped dress in Model Citizen tomorrow... an essential for the upcoming long weekend!  

Great night! Great J30 Party!