Been a Little Sick...

I`m sorry for my delay in sending goodies and blogging. I have been battling a nasty cold. I will be better next week and will send everything out then.
XOXO
Elaine

GBK Emmys Gift Lounge

I am super excited to see my item in this video being displayed for celebrities!!

I sent both a poster, shown to the left and my book, Vie A Paris. I feel a thank you speech is in order!!

I want to thank The IndiExhibit, Shannon Justice, Kerry Rockwood White, Kathy Adalian, Heather Crow Nelson, Lori Malibu Italian and Joan Marentis Kelly for their efforts!

Thank you girls!! You guys are the best!!!

Below is the link to my press release for the event. http://www.prlog.org/11661675-pennsylvania-artist-elaine-biss-featured-in-emmy-awards-gift-bag.html

A Deeper Appreciation A Little Detour

It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things. — Leonardo da Vinci

He wasn`t kidding. When the opportunity comes knocking, you should answer.

Dior called me last week to be the illustrator for their Shoe Launch Event at Bloomingdale`s this past Thursday at the Roosevelt Mall in New York and Friday at Short Hills Bloomingdale`s in New Jersey.

It was so much more than they had explained to me. It was a mini fashion show inside the store. Waiters served Champagne, macarons and madeleines. Models donned Dior`s couture shoes and clothing. "A well known illustrator" did sketches for the clients who made a Dior Couture or beauty purchases. Those were their words.

I had no idea I was well known. All I know is that I had worked really hard to push my brand and works. I am so happy and thankful I was given this opportunity. Thanks Dior and Bloomingdale`s!

A big thanks to all the lovely Dior Beauty counter managers and makeup stylist and execs at Bloomingdale`s in NJ. xoxo!!! 

Thank you Elizabeth and Todd for your hospitality!!! I miss you Eli!!!!

P.S. I forgot to mention, my train was canceled when I was in NY and Elizabeth was kind enough to receive me into her home and put me up for the night. Since 2007 we have had this connection that we can`t explain. I have never met anyone I know on the internet before, and she has quickly become my best friend. Love you girl. You are sorely missed.

UPDATE: I just received an email from Christian Dior stating:

"The PR team has requested that no pictures from our Dior event are to be posted on your website or to be used for promotion. Our Paris team has strictly enforced that events partnerships of this nature- are unable to be publicized."

Out of respect for their wishes, I have since removed the images but will not remove this post. After all, I did attend the event. However, ALL the pictures I had in my possession where taken were by friends and fans who attended the event.
I love and respect Christian Dior and have every intention in following their policies. I have no control over where fans post images.

A Deeper Appreciation

August has been a rough month for me. Between Summer family activities, unplanned mishaps and even a flash from the past can derail you from whatever project you had on the burner.

But what if in the middle of feeling overwhelmed, someone made you a kind and generous offer you can`t refuse?

I have always been lucky enough to be around friends who are gifted, loyal and kind. Enter Marla Dee. She hired me to do some design work on 2006. When she showed me the logo she had created a few years prior, I told her, "This logo is very good! Why did you hire me if you are this good?"

I don`t think she expected that reaction of me. She is indeed a gifted artist and photographer. She has generously offered to photograph me. I am thrilled. She lives in Pennsylvania and will be coming to my home in about 30 days. I have decided to sew, myself, 4 outfits and create 4 fashion inspired looks and select locales appropriate for the shoot. I also would like to lose an extra 10lbs from here to October 1st. YIKES!

Above there is a Chanel like suit from the late 60`s early 70`s. This pattern is a size 10. 40 years ago women were smaller. I have no clue why. :) There first thing I did was have a consultation with a couturier. My mother.

Most skirts are made with two pieces, a front and back. Not this one. It is one piece. It is so simple, it`s complicated.

The back of my skirt

We took my body measurements and added the appropriate amount of space to fit my body. We had to retrace the pattern, and recreate it to fit me. My mother is a genius. I just don`t know how she does it. I have sewn before. With and without a pattern. It apparently, is exactly like riding a bike. You never forget.

I measured for one hour to make sure those lines would meet. Those are the touches that make a garment a piece of couture, according to mom. I started to ask myself, "what would Chanel do?" Better yet, "what would my mother do?" :)

My mother is a strict follower of the rules of high  sewing. She made my clothes when I was little. How I took that for granted! Her sewing never had a fray, unmatched seams or crooked stitching. She knows all the proper finishing. She is an expert of her craft.

My first zipper

Thanks mom for teaching me how to sew.

We have a winner!!!

Champagne & Macarons step right up and claim your prize!!! Please email me at webmasterchik@yahoo.com and I will arrange for your package to get to you!!! Merci!!!