hi again

[everywednesday.livejournal.com]

Sorry I haven't posted in a little while to all those who e-mailed me about the glitter mary janes, I still have them and want to give them away, trade stuff for them. I got swamped with illustration work... a good thing! And hadn't replied to anybody.
Also, I bought THIS dress off of Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20986&item=2803456634 and unfortunately, I don't like how it looks on me, so I'm going to relist, but I thought I'd give you all a shot first. I think I will list it for $20.00 plus shipping (I paid $31.00, including the shipping) It's a really beautiful dress, and it fits me perfectly (i am about a 5/6 in dresses, but my waistline is kind of wide) This dress has a 26" waist, according to the description, but I kind of think it's bigger, 'cause if my waist is 26" then that's a pleasant surprise:)
Guess what? I got hired by a company out in California to produce a character along the lines of "Emily the Strange"- only she's more of a Lolita! We're collaborating on a new line of T-shirts that will be sold at Hot Topic, and the first few will be in the stores, gosh, in February/ March! I don't think I should post the images just yet, because of copyright issues, but one is a EGL-ish ballerina, and the other is a good fairy and a bad fairy having a fistfight! I'm very excited!!

thank youuuuuu!!!

[lilrudegirl.livejournal.com]

a BIIIIGGGG thanks to everyone whos posted back to my questions..they helped me out a LOTTT! (keep posting or contact me if you want to add anything else)

so, it looks like you guys pretty much agreed on the same things. you want a size variety thats not outrageously priced that plays more on the lolita side than the goth side. right? well, let me tell you what i already had in store:
*I love using softer fabrics that arent used that often anymore, for instance, poplin. i LOOOVE poplin. its cheap and it works well (good for you guys, too! no ironing!) i like using simple lace as well, usually eyelet or something cotton based. most of the stuff thats sold on ebay DOESNT have that, and it looks incredibly cheap.
*When i learned about marketing, i saw that most junior markets dont go that high in sizes. that upset me. i used to have a weight problem, and shopping was horrible for me, and that wasnt too long ago, so i can relate. especially for finding cute stuff! i plan on making all sizes. and if i dont make the size you wear, ill custom fit you!
* Everywednesday said something about emphasizing the waist and how its a bad thing...well, let me tell you something..most designer companies these days work with models with NO FIGURE. in my experimenting, making things tighter in the waist and more loose in the bust makes me look like ive got some kickin' curves. i even tailor my t shirts so theyre like that. i get tons of compliments. i refuse to go by most regular sizing standards. i have a 36 bust and a 28 waist. a lot of shirts look dumb on me cause my bust isnt big enough for them. its all loose...so, i do plan on having different waist and bust sizing to fit everyones needs...

about the dolls too....i was going to include that ANYWAYS! thinking of a inspiration for a season is the first thing you do. mine is "want to be a doll?" so all my designs WILL have matching dolls.
again, if you read all of this, thank you! im trying really hard to get into the fashion industry and getting to know what people want will help me get there. either comment back on this, email me, IM me...whatever!!!! thanks!
-jo