Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Fashion Party Stationery

When I'm not teaching Fashion Stars I create and sell party and project printable's. Printables are PDF files that you buy download, then: print and cut out, simple. 

My party printable collections include everything that you need to make your party look fantastic without spending loads.


I thought I would share my Fashion Party Collection with you. The full collection is only $10.00 and you can print out as much stationery as you need at home saving you so much money.


My other site is www.creativelittlestars.com





Kids Holiday Workshops

Hi All. I have now added all the dates for my kids holiday workshops to my website.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Mad Monsters

I had a "Mad Monster Stuff n Sew Party" at the weekend. It was so much fun. The birthday girl picked her pre-made large monster parts: body, ears, arms, legs, and select the eyes. She picked a pink monster with stripy mouth hands and ears.  I have lots of different colours to pick from. Then she stuffed and stitched her new monster friend.

Her party guests also selected their cute little monsters added eyes, then stuffed and stitched the cute critters. 

Everyone coloured-in fun paper monsters and at the end of the party all the kids got to take their, drawings, monsters and sweets home in a goody bag.

Monster parties take 1.5hrs. I come to you. All you need is a table (or space for one as I can bring one if you need) and power for the machine to plug into.
Cost $25 per child.
This includes personalized email invitations,
finished monster toys to take home in a party bag with sweets,
and thank you notes!!


Here are some photos.
If you would like me to host a party for you please call me on 04 500 372 82
or email rachel@fashionstars.com.au



Friday, April 23, 2010

My Little Helper

I'm already working on creative projects for Fashion Stars students to make in my term 3 classes and my next holiday workshops. I know we are only just about to start term 2 but the time fly's when your having fun.

While designing and making some new hats I had a little helper...my cheeky cat Snoopy. He is still young and very inquisitive.

Oh and I made the gloves too... Rhianna eat your heart out!!!

My Fashion Stars students will have lots of hats to choose from :) Oh by the way the brimmed beannie was made out of an old jumper, so designers start saving up yours, mum's and dad's old clothes

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Fashion Stars Holiday Workshops

Last Fashion Stars Holiday Workshops were so much fun. Students created some amazing garments, bags and shoes. We ended the week with a photo shoot by Gretel at Vivid Eye www.vivideye.com.au 0403 084 517.

Gretel is an amazing photographer, I was so excited to see the photos. She made the girls feel so relaxed and they had a great time.

Thank you so much Gretel your great!!!
Here is some info about Vivid Eye and some of the photos
Vivid Eye Family Photography

Every family is likely to have many albums, both digital and traditional, packed with family snaps and candid moments.

We don't replace this! Instead, I work with you to celebrate and capture your extra special times - pregnancy, special birthdays, children & family portraits.

Babies, toddlers, big kids, mums (with or without pregnant bellies), dads, grandparents and everyone in between is well looked after at Vivid eye.

Our studio is a warm and welcoming space and the perfect setting for indoor photo sessions - come in, relax and stay awhile whilst you browse through our photo portfolio and discuss what you'd like to achieve with your photographs. We can also arrange photo sessions outdoors or at your place.

As the Mum of a toddler and a photographer, I understand that the behaviour of little people is not always predictable! Rest assured I have a great deal of personal experience with making photo sessions relaxed and enjoyable.. The wonderful images and lasting memories we create together will delight you!

Please take a moment to take a look at our packages that start from just $350 or to call me with any questions you may have.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Create your own hero movie



Click on full screen to see it all clearly.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Sisters & Friends

Where would I be without my sisters and friends.

My friend Karen and sister Sarah have both noticed that you can't add your comments below unless you have a gmail account, so if you would like to let me know any of your comments and don't have an account please email me. I would love to hear them.

I don't know what Sarah and Karen planned to write, something cheeky maybe.

So for all your, funny, silly, cheeky or other comments email me at rachel@fashionstars.com.au

Monday, February 22, 2010

Fashion Stars March newsletter now out http://ping.fm/aSj1t

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Fashion Stars Window Display


One night in December I couldn't sleep, "How could I let more people know about Fashion Stars? 

I had already put ads in the local paper a few times, printed up and handed out flyers, sent my e-news letter, had four editorials in the press. I just kept thinking what can I do that's creative and not to expensive? I need people to see Fashion Stars, then I though about the empty shops to let in Neutral Bay and Mosman. If I created a window display it would brighten up the place and showcase Fashion Stars at the same time. I was so excited I couldn't wait to call the real estate agents the next morning about my bright idea!

First thing I called Frank Bird at Peter Hill First National 02 9929 8944, he was so nice and keen on the idea too. By the end of the day he had a shop for me on 7 Waters Road, Neutral Bay for me. I got straight to work on my display and by the end of the week it was up.

The shop was been let out today, best off luck to the new owner. 

Diane at Baby Boomer the neighbor in the shop next door she is so lovely, if you fancy a facial pop in and see her or call 02 9904 4476.

Every day I'm thinking about how market my new business. Fashion Stars has been so well received, I know it's going to be big, like all new businesses we just need to get the word out about our fantastic service.

If you have any fun creative ways to help me spread the word, please add your comments below or email me rachel@fashionstars I would love to hear from you. 
Thanks Rachel

  

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Fashion Illustration NowFashion Illustration Next

I love these two books by Laird Borrelli. Fantastic for inspiration I'm a fan on Jason Brooks who is featured in Fashion Illustration now and Singh Sara featured in Fashion Illustration Next. Both books show artists using many types of media from pen and paper, to watercolour to Photoshop and Illustrator.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Alexander McQueen dies aged 40

A very sad day for the fashion world. Lee Alexander McQueen, fashion designer, born 17 March 1969 died 11 ­February 2010.

In 1992 Alexander started his MA at Central Saint Martins college London. His big breakthrough came in 1994 when his graduate collection caught the eye of the fashion stylist Isabella Blow. I graduated in 1995 and like all british design graduates followed his work. Most designers dream to have a career like his, creating his own label and working for a major fashion label. In 1996 he took up the role of chief designer at the Parisian fashion house Givenchy.

McQueen was the bad boy of fashion who was beloved by the establishment.




Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Little fashionistas & mummys join our Fashion Fun with Mum classes in SYD http://ping.fm/tFhpH

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

FREE kids t-shirt artwork to download then iron on www.fashionstars.com.au enjoy
What Makes an Item Vintage? A clothing item is considered vintage if it dates from 1920 to 1960. After that date, an item is considered to be retro, not vintage.
email me at rachel@fashionstars to join our mailing list lots of FREE fashion templates to download coming soon...

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Little Fashion Stars

Today my little girl Bella created her first fashion story board and fashion design. I'm so impressed, she did a fantastic job and really loved doing it.


Bella and her friends are testing my new courses and kids fashion parties. I can't wait to start running and hosting them, watch this space.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Bella my little girl aged 3, and I printed and decorated one of her old T-shirts. She loved it and is so proud of her new design. I'm working on courses for little ones "Fashion Fun with Mum" lucky for me I have kids and lot's of their friends to test it on.

I'll keep you all posted.


Saturday, January 16, 2010

Alexander McQueen Spring Summer 2010




Alexander McQueen is one of my favorite designers, I love his silhouettes and tailoring.

His theme for this season exotic reptilian skins,  inspired by snakeskin and butterfly wings. The models’ hair tight, plaits and wild strands behind them, with their faces built up at the bridge of the nose and forehead looked alien like, finished of with huge snakeskin platforms the styling was spot on. The reptilian alien feel looks quite Avatar like.


Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Fashion Stars Winter Parade 2009


Hi Welcome to our new Fashion Stars - Fashion Blog. I'm looking forward to writing about what's happening in fashion and what's happening at Fashion Stars...