Thursday, February 21, 2013

life as a fashion design student

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Gathering swatches and inspiration for a spring collection.

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Making a bridal sash for a real bride of mine.

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And a veil for her as well! Shop my veils here!

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Working in the color lab at school. It's like Disneyland for designers.

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Creating a twist dress in draping.

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Frequent visits to The Met for inspiration.

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Best marrow machine around! I like it so much that I carry it all the way to FIT.

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Making technical flats is my least favorite thing to do. #necessaryevil

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Breath taking exhibit at FIT. Go see it if you are in the city!

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The beginning of my corset, goes from this...

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To this. Inside of the corset, work in progress.

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Trying to stay warm running errands. I don't believe that groundhog, it's still freezing here!

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Always sleep with a sketch book near by.


Check out my spring picks from C Wonder over on my friend Jenna's cute blog Lunch Pails & Lipstick! And be sure to stay instantly in touch with me on Instagram @tayhartley!

Have a great day!

Love,
@tayhartley
(find me on instagram!)

12 comments:

Nelle Creations said...

Great pics, makes me want to sew.
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Tiffany Leigh Interior Design said...

Such a great post! Your career path is so exciting! I can't believe that colour lab! Gorgeous.

SarahLagen said...

Your pictures are amazing!! I wish I was in your line of work and always being inspired!!

Love your blog and inspiration, I'm your newest follower! Check out my blog! :)

Shawnee said...

I love this!! Hard work but obviously fun:) xo

Kirsten said...

Thank you so much for introducing me to C. Wonder! Hello. J'adore!

-Kirsten
mylifetintedpink.blogspot.com

Gabriele said...

very interesting.. looks like a HELLA A LOT of work! ;)

COSMICaroline said...

Such a fan, another lovely post! Always impressed!

Alyssa May Edwards said...
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Alyssa May Edwards said...

You are so talented!!! I love this post:)

xoxo,
Alyssa

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Tiara Lee said...

I love your blog!! you are so cute!!!

-Tiara
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