fashion
Aug 11, 2022
14 Ways Entrepreneurship is Like Parenthood
In many ways, entrepreneurship is very similar to parenthood. Here are a few:
1. You’re never ready for it. You’ll never BE ready for it. Start before you’re ready.
2. It’s a learn-on-the-job situation. You can read all the how-to books you want, but you’ll never be prepared for the problems that arise no one ever dreamed of. For example, your husband is out of town on business, it’s pouring out and creek water is rising in your backyard inching closer and closer to your house. You have one child home sick and the school nurse calls to tell you the other kid isn’t feeling well (True story.) What do you do?
Jun 6, 2022
Fashion Round-Up: Sustainable Beach Cover-ups
There are so many great sustainable swimwear brands these days, but sustainable beach cover-ups can still be a little...
May 11, 2022
Apparel Manufacturing 101: Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Apparel Manufacturing 101. We finished Part 1 with final samples. Final samples complete the process of pre-production and then the production phase begins with grading.
May 6, 2022
Apparel Manufacturing 101: Part 1
When I started Dessous Loungewear almost two years ago, I really had no clue how clothing was manufactured, so I had to educate myself. It’s an interesting process with a surprising number of steps. I thought you might like to know how your clothes are made, so here’s an overview.
Apr 22, 2022
Whatever Happened to the Hostess Dress?
Wearing a hostess dress back in the day was a bit of a power move. It said, “I’m not just a mother of four; I’m a multi-talented chef, florist, interior decorator, conversationalist, and the secret brains behind my husband’s success. Moreover, watch me do all of the above while dressed in this full-length, polyester gown with extra flammable sleeves. And afterwards? I’ll lounge wherever I damn well please.”