Catching up with Dressgirl....Look at our newest additions!!!!

I know it's been awhile since my last post, so let's get you up to speed with what's new from the studio... Dressgirl is a continued success, we have had booths at several events here in the Woodlands and are now taking orders for the holidays.

Our newest additions are these sweet hand crocheted amigurumi plushies.  Keeping in the tradition of Dressgirl dresses, each cutie is crafted to order.  We are working to have them available on our website shortly, but in the meantime, you can find them on our Etsy shop.  We are currently featuring Oscar the Octopus, crafted in 100% worsted cotton yarn.  Shown here in Sea-glass blue and Lilac, our little guys are approximately 4 inches sitting and have a leg span of 9 inches. If you are interested in other colors please message me and let me know. Keep in mind we also are taking commissions if there is something else you are interested in having made~

Spring Fabrics for Dressgirl Have Arrived!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!  In the spirit of love and the newness of springtime, I am pleased to share the latest from our studios!

Fresh, bright and fun, like a garden tea party is what I would describe the new spring fabrics for Dressigirl by Faden Design Studios!  These playful colors and prints and great silhouettes will work well with any wardrobe as accent pieces or staples for the whole season and beyond!

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Have a peek at our sweet dresses and don't forget to put your Easter order in now!

For more information on any of the fabrics you see here please visit us at:  www.fadendesignstudios.com/dressgirl

Bridal Trends for Spring 2011

If you are getting married this spring, chances are you have a gown in mind. For those still looking, or whose curiosity has been piqued by the impending April wedding of a particular royal and commoner, let's have a peek at what to expect coming down the aisle this spring.

Dress by Vera Wang

Necklines- This spring we will see a variety of off the shoulder, strapless and one shouldered dresses. Highlighting delicate necks, collarbones and decolletages, soft, sweetheart shapes and asymmetrical necklines will be popular with spring brides. 

 

Colors- Along with traditional whites and creams, expect light charcoals, lattes, champagnes and nudes to round out this season's palette for wedding gowns. Last season's brighter accent colors are replaced with softer tonal hues, as well as black. These colors can be found in sashes, gloves and hair accessories.

Dress by Modern Trousseau

Fabrics- Goodbye to the heavy feeling of winter! Celebrate the light and airy feel of chiffon, tissue organza, Chantilly lace, tulle and silk gazaar in this season's silhouettes.

Dress by Oscar De La Renta

Asymmetrical designs- Showcasing a fresh, modern look to classical silhouettes, brides can choose necklines, waistlines, skirting and draping details in whimsical or architectural asymmetrical styles.

It's all in the details- Whether its a corseted bodice draped in sheets of gossamer silks, a multi-tiered peplum, or rosette embroidery accents, this season's brides will have a full spectrum of tucks, pleats, and ruching to show off their unique flair on their special day!

For inquires on how you can have a custom gown created for your special day by Faden Design Studios, please contact us at www.fadendesignstudios.com.

Thinking ahead to Spring

Kauai Farmers Coop

As most of the United States is gripped in a deep freeze my mind wanders to and longs for Springtime.  Triggered by two separate calls, one from a dear old friend currently sunning in the Canary Islands, then, on that same day, from my youngest sister who is hard at work in her organic farm in....Hawaii!!!!

And so, in my studio I sit, paging through fabrics for our Dressgirl line, so bright and cheery and warm.  The icicles on my Winter's mind melt and fade away making way for the rebirth of everything possible.

Photo by Emmanuel Avargues

I am so excited to see what Springtime will bring us here at Faden Design Studios!  I am even more excited to be able to share more from our studio in the coming weeks and months!

Thank you always to those who support and believe in us!  You make things very possible!!!!

Dressgirl is here!

Happy New Year!
Alot has happened since last I posted....the holidays were good to us at Faden Design Studios, we have new friends following us on Twitter and Facebook alike, Nettlen Scrub Hats have been well received since our move to Tx! And now we have launched our latest line.. Dressgirl is our newest baby in the studio!

Dressgirl is our line of couture dresses and gowns for the special little 'dressgirl' in your life! Whimsical prints and classic silhouettes guaranteed to make any girl look and feel like a princess!

Really the idea was born while I was in school at the Savannah College of Art and Design, I just didn't know it then. My sister's first child Haley was my biggest fan. I would visit them on the weekends, bring my homework and create in front of my Haley-girl. She was 2 or 3 years old when i took my first children's wear class. It wasn't hard for me to see Haley was my muse, and the inspiration for my projects. Twirling dresses, ruffles and colorful prints were high on her must have list.

The Haley Dress

Fast forward a decade and a bit....I am blessed with 2 boys....we are in Tx and my muse is all grown up.....twirling dresses have now been replaces with dreams of proms and formals. However, my best friend and her family lives here in Tx too...they have a sweet 4 year old, who posses the same passion for twirling that brought me back to those years at SCAD. Her spirit and fire got us thinking about the past, looking towards the future and thinking that all girls need something to twirl in!

With that we have set out to create some super swanky dresses that any little girl would love to wear! Welcome Dressgirl!!!!!

Thanks you to the girls in my life who have been and will always be such wonderful inspirations!