For now, just enjoy a little flashback courtesy Ali Wood Photography...
Totally made your day, right?
Much (Petal) Love,
Brianne
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern
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Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A Vintage Carnival Photoshoot...
Hello Blog! I've been away so have some catching up to do, but I wanted to start the New Year off on a beautiful foot, so, with that in mind, feast your eyes on the amazing work of Ali Wood Photography! She set up an amazing shoot for the Christmas shots of her wee ones this year with a Vintage Carnival theme. Brilliant, no? Even more brilliant... She let me in on the fun! Both her littles are wearing designs from the VintageChild:Modern SpringSummer12 Collection, which is now available for preorder (but more on that later)...
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
A VintageChild:Modern Giveaway!
Click here to enter! We'll be back tomorrow with the first official post of 2012!
Much (Petal) Love,
Brianne
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern
Monday, November 21, 2011
Kickstart us! Announcing the VintageChild:Modern Kickstarter Project!
I've been trying to decide how to make this announcement. This is a big stinkin' deal for VintageChild:Modern! We were accepted for a Kickstarter project and, after agonizing over filling in all the little details for the project, it has just launched this morning! I'm excited. I'm nervous. It's like putting my baby out there on the playground for the first time and hoping she can hold her own. You can view the project in all it's detailed glory here, including a sweet little preview video of our Spring/Summer12 Collection, but I wanted to share a few more details for my friends, family and supporters who read my blog.
What is Kickstarter?
Kickstarter is a platform for creative businesses and projects to receive support and funding. It can be incredibly exciting to get behind artists and designers who have an incredible idea or a gift they are trying to share, but don't have the finances in place to get the "kickstart" they need! Plus, you can receive some very sweet "rewards" directly from the artists and designers you support based on how much you contribute to their project. Many projects allow you to contribute as little as $1! I've recently begun to support other designers through Kickstarter and it has been a joy. You can find out more about Kickstarter on their website here. They say it better than I can.
Why I launched a Kickstarter Project.
You may or may not know that I launched my first line of handmade children's apparel, PetalPetal, in September 2010 after an unexpected layoff. VintageChild:Modern followed in March 2011 and its growth has begun to snowball! The VintageChild:Modern Spring/Summer12 Collection will be available for pre-order in January 2012 and it is my goal to expand our stockist list from 4 to 20 boutiques carrying VintageChild:Modern!
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern were both started on a truly shoestring budget. Nearly every penny earned has been poured back into the business in order to help it grow. This model is no longer working. In order to truly expand into a national and international market, we need to invest in a large quantity of fabrics and notions so that we are prepared to fulfill the anticipated demand for our Spring/Summer12 Collection in a timely manner. We've considered a small business loan, but it's a catch-22. If you own a small business yourself, you may know that in order to be accepted for a loan your company has to be turning a pretty decent profit. In our case, without up front funding we can't pursue the kinds of opportunities that will get us to that next level. So, we've turned to the Kickstarter community in the hopes that VintageChild:Modern will be a project they want to get behind. Our goal is $5500 by December 20th. If we don't reach the full goal, our project will not be funded. But we're stepping out in faith that it is time to offer our little line up to a larger community of designers and artists in hopes that others see the love that goes into our little line! I also personally had to face the fact that I hate asking for help, but, for the future of VintageChild:Modern, I need some help!
Ways you can support the VintageChild:Modern project.
Number Uno: Share, share, share! Post a link to our project on your facebook page or blog. Tweet a link! Let friends who may have interest in supporting a Kickstarter project know that there is a little line of handmade children's apparel that needs their help.
Second: If you have worked with us (photographers!), have purchased a VintageChild:Modern outfit for your wee one, or just love us and want us to be around for your future children and grandchildren, comment on our project! Let people who come across our project know that we are loved and worth investing in!
Finally: If you are able and willing, you can support us financially. You can contribute as little as $1. We've also picked out some sweet rewards for our project as a thank you to our contributors, including little suspenders, floral bunny hats, bowties in hand picked fabrics and a "Skirt of the Month" club, to name a few.
Any way you can support our project is so appreciated! If you have any question, about Kickstarter or our project in particular, you can get in touch with Brianne at petalpetaldesigns@gmail.com.
Thank you, thank you again in advance for any support you can provide!
Click to discover our Kickstarter project!
What is Kickstarter?
Kickstarter is a platform for creative businesses and projects to receive support and funding. It can be incredibly exciting to get behind artists and designers who have an incredible idea or a gift they are trying to share, but don't have the finances in place to get the "kickstart" they need! Plus, you can receive some very sweet "rewards" directly from the artists and designers you support based on how much you contribute to their project. Many projects allow you to contribute as little as $1! I've recently begun to support other designers through Kickstarter and it has been a joy. You can find out more about Kickstarter on their website here. They say it better than I can.
Why I launched a Kickstarter Project.
You may or may not know that I launched my first line of handmade children's apparel, PetalPetal, in September 2010 after an unexpected layoff. VintageChild:Modern followed in March 2011 and its growth has begun to snowball! The VintageChild:Modern Spring/Summer12 Collection will be available for pre-order in January 2012 and it is my goal to expand our stockist list from 4 to 20 boutiques carrying VintageChild:Modern!
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern were both started on a truly shoestring budget. Nearly every penny earned has been poured back into the business in order to help it grow. This model is no longer working. In order to truly expand into a national and international market, we need to invest in a large quantity of fabrics and notions so that we are prepared to fulfill the anticipated demand for our Spring/Summer12 Collection in a timely manner. We've considered a small business loan, but it's a catch-22. If you own a small business yourself, you may know that in order to be accepted for a loan your company has to be turning a pretty decent profit. In our case, without up front funding we can't pursue the kinds of opportunities that will get us to that next level. So, we've turned to the Kickstarter community in the hopes that VintageChild:Modern will be a project they want to get behind. Our goal is $5500 by December 20th. If we don't reach the full goal, our project will not be funded. But we're stepping out in faith that it is time to offer our little line up to a larger community of designers and artists in hopes that others see the love that goes into our little line! I also personally had to face the fact that I hate asking for help, but, for the future of VintageChild:Modern, I need some help!
Ways you can support the VintageChild:Modern project.
Number Uno: Share, share, share! Post a link to our project on your facebook page or blog. Tweet a link! Let friends who may have interest in supporting a Kickstarter project know that there is a little line of handmade children's apparel that needs their help.
Second: If you have worked with us (photographers!), have purchased a VintageChild:Modern outfit for your wee one, or just love us and want us to be around for your future children and grandchildren, comment on our project! Let people who come across our project know that we are loved and worth investing in!
Finally: If you are able and willing, you can support us financially. You can contribute as little as $1. We've also picked out some sweet rewards for our project as a thank you to our contributors, including little suspenders, floral bunny hats, bowties in hand picked fabrics and a "Skirt of the Month" club, to name a few.
Any way you can support our project is so appreciated! If you have any question, about Kickstarter or our project in particular, you can get in touch with Brianne at petalpetaldesigns@gmail.com.
Thank you, thank you again in advance for any support you can provide!
Click to discover our Kickstarter project!
Much (Petal) Love,
Brianne
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern
Friday, November 11, 2011
Fall Wishes for Spring...
I'm in a weird place right now. As a clothing designer, I feel constantly out of place with the seasons. In Spring I'm trying to dream of wooly jumpers and cozy dresses to layer over tights and boots. This time of year, while I should be dreaming of sugarplum fairies and whatnot, I'm drafting patterns for ruffle top shorts and sunsuits.
Yes, I am oh so very very close to having all the samples for the third collection from VintageChild:Modern complete! I feel like VC:M has finally settled into its "voice" with the SpringSummer12 Collection, which makes me feel very very happy. And makes me see polka dots, gingham and little floral prints everywhere I look in the studio.
Below is a sneakity peek into the SpringSummer12 collection. There are also more images on our newly renovated website, so click here if you would like.
Yes, I am oh so very very close to having all the samples for the third collection from VintageChild:Modern complete! I feel like VC:M has finally settled into its "voice" with the SpringSummer12 Collection, which makes me feel very very happy. And makes me see polka dots, gingham and little floral prints everywhere I look in the studio.
Below is a sneakity peek into the SpringSummer12 collection. There are also more images on our newly renovated website, so click here if you would like.
P.S. - Isn't Little E the darn cutest thing you have ever seen? Ever. These are her own modeling poses. Seriously, it just comes natural to this one.
Much (Petal) Love,
Brianne
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Heck Yes to Autumn
To view or shop the entire collection, click here.
Much (Petal) Love,
Brianne
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern
Monday, October 17, 2011
A Soft Day
To view or shop entire collection, click here.
Much (Petal) Love,
Brianne
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern
Monday, October 10, 2011
VintageChild:Modern October Giveaway
We've teamed up with The Little Style File to offer a sweet VintageChild:Modern giveaway for a $50 shop credit. And, just for taking the time to drop in on our pals at The Little Style File, get a coupon code for 15% off your next order from VintageChild:Modern. Enter now through Sunday October 16th!
Much (Petal) Love,
Brianne
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern
Friday, September 23, 2011
These Kids are Animals
Last Sunday I had the opportunity to work with two A.M.A.Z.I.N.G photographers in the Seattle-area Amanda Buechler Photography and Michelle Renee Photography, as well as four little wild childs... Grace, Milena, Audrey and Emma! Four hours of outfit changes, shooing away gardner snakes and praying for the rain, rain to go away paid off! Check out more sweet shots below and get in touch with Amanda or Michelle if you need someone to capture some childhood moments of your little one! Masks by Mahalo and lips by Whisker Works. Hair by the fabulous Tara Murphy.
Much (Petal) Love,
Brianne
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Golden Days Ahead...
The golden days of autumn are (nearly) officially here. Celebrate with golden tones and rich textures.
Much (Petal) Love,
Brianne
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Cinnamon
I am loving this Cinnamon collection by claireandjanae...
To shop or view the entire collection, click here.
Much (Petal) Love,
Brianne
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern
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