Designing , designing, designing.....

Hi, sorry I have not written for a little bit. Didn't realise how many of you were actually reading. Thank you.
Anyway, I finally made a decision on what Miss Carla's next move is. I came to this decision after some awesome people, complete strangers gave me the little nudge (OK massive kick) in the right direction.

First was the client who got the very last wild Safari print dress. Her text to me out of the blue on Friday saying how much she loves her dress and that I need to keep coming up with more was so motivating.

Then there was a new gorgeous customer who came in on Saturday and restored my faith in what I set out to do all along. She is the Miss Carla customer I have been looking for. Gorgeous, fit, curvy and outgoing. The exact person who I wanted to create this label for. She is not the 1st one through the door. There have been others. But this woman made me see a light at the end of the tunnel.
I realised that the older ladies have waned off and the younger, trend orientated, curvaceous types are coming exploring.

Lastly, but definitely not least. I was going through my wardrobe, and the suitcases under the bed, and bags on top of the closet and boxes in the garage, full of clothes from all occasions for all sizes of my life. I was looking for some wedding outfit ideas to maybe lend a gorgeous friend. I came across so many things I made over the years to compliment my curves. Why was it so easy then and so hard now? (that's another whole other blog - losing 30 plus kg kind of mucks around with your sense of self - in a nut shell) Anyway, found the garments, taa daa.....a winter collection is born!!!!!
Took the morning off on Tuesday - don't think anyone missed me.(Only Gran and Joe who came to visit) Shut the shop and went to town literally. Got in to see the fabric wholesalers, the ones who are left, since the fashion industry moved to China.I had the best morning!!!! Was inundated with knits, lace, prints, colour,etc etc. So exciting. So inspiring.
I have thought about nothing else but this little 1st collection all week. It has to be concise, clever and sell! No pressure.
So I thought I would let you know where it is up to. Better go now though, already missed 10 minutes of Desperate Housewives. See, I am only human.
Thank you for reading. xxxxxx