Success!

March 24, 2015March 24, 2015 / trappedintimedesigns / Leave a comment

Print Tank

The new shoot was a full success!

Oversize Crop Top

I mean, I know I’m the one saying it, so maybe take that with a grain of salt.

Kimono Jacket

But, I think the new look really makes the items pop in the listings.

Oversize Crop Top

What do you think?

Babydoll Tunic

I already have the next shoot scheduled, and hope to have the majority of the shop switched over to the new style within the next few months.

Swing Tank

I commented to G the other day that the only things I have to talk about–indeed, the only things I think about–are all work-related.

Oversize Crop Top

I must be a true bore.

Babydoll Tunic

I need to get out into the garden this weekend!

Go fishing! (we totally got our fishing licenses this past weekend–both of us love fishing, but have never fished down here! G grew up fishing in the Bahamas, and I grew up fishing in MN. So, it’s a new adventure)

Maybe then I’ll have more to discuss…and be a tad more interesting. 😉

Spring!

March 20, 2015March 20, 2015 / trappedintimedesigns / Leave a comment

Vintage Handkerchief Skirt

I’ve been working on new Spring and Summer things for the shop lately–neglecting the blog, neglecting the yard, neglecting the garden. *sigh*

Linen Tunic Dress

Just sewing, sewing, sewing, SEWING!

Chiffon Swing Tank

Also re-working (or attempting to re-work) the photography for my etsy shop.

Floral Tunic Dress

While I love the editorial photography, the lighting, the mood, the setting…..it’s not as cohesive as I’d like it to be.

Gauze Gypsy Dress

So, I decided to try a new style.

Giraffe Tunic Dress

Went out with the lovely Nancy Jane a couple of weeks ago and snapped a bunch of new photos with new things, as well as old.

Kimono Jacket

While I love them……they’re still not right.

Floral Babydoll Tunic

And so, today, we’re trying this again.

Print Swing Tank

But in the wee little photo studio I have set up this time.

Yellow Sundress

Going for more simple. Less distraction from the clothing.

Butterfly Tunic Dress

But I think I’m going to miss the backgrounds.

Polka Dot Sundress

Trying to get your business the way you want it is a never-ending process, it seems.

Pinstripe Babydoll Tunic

But worth it.

Linen Sundress

Happy Almost-Weekend to you!

TnT Tuesday

July 23, 2013July 21, 2013 / trappedintimedesigns / Leave a comment

This slinky number was made specifically for a photo shoot.

I have to admit, it’s a little sexier than I normally go for.

I’m kind of a costume nerdy girl…..more Helena Bonham Carter in regular life than Victoria Beckham.

So, I went back and forth and back and forth and back and forth on the neckline.

I did compromise a wee bit–the original idea was for it to be cut to the navel….

I used the dress in my RAW runway show, too.

And, WOWZA, Mary brought that baby to LIFE.

I recently listed it in the shop. (yes, it’s been cleaned)

The belt is part of the sale–it’s actually made from a re-purposed leather purse strap.

I hope to make more of these in other colors and fabrics.

One of these days….

You can find the dress here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/156283125/dress-brown-dress-womens-dress-pinstripe?ref=shop_home_active

Modeled by:

— LouAnn Eads

–Mary Andrus

Images featuring LouAnn photographed by: Gustavo Escanelle

Editing

March 28, 2013 / trappedintimedesigns / Leave a comment

In between sewing up custom orders, I’ve been editing many, many pictures from a photo shoot I did on Monday of this week.

I think I’ve mentioned before how lucky I feel to meet so many talented and wonderful people in my area. I got to utilize THREE of these fabulous folks for this shoot.

The amazing Amanda Bravender did hair and make up for my two models. (For inquiries: http://www.ahbweddingandevents.com)

My models were sisters Nancyjane ( http://www.modelmayhem.com/2403245 ) & Hannah Johnson ( http://www.modelmayhem.com/795520 ).

We had a BLAST. Seriously, I don’t think I’ve had that much fun in a long, long time.

So, slowly but surely, new items are rolling into the shop.

These images are just a taste of what’s to come!

Ghosts

March 7, 2013 / trappedintimedesigns / Leave a comment

What do you do when you find yourself second guessing 3 of the final looks for an upcoming runway show? Well, if you’re me, you grab a stack of spring fabrics to turn into tunic dresses and you pull up your trusty queue of scary movies. Add a large iced green tea, a few kitties, and you are SET.