Simply Jseivad

When you hear pom-poms you usually  connected them with cheerleading! This season they have made it's way into the fashion community! From tops, bags, shoes and even shorts!!! I'm going gaga over pom-poms! So, much so it has been tugging on my heart to get something with them. However, I'm currently on a save as much money as I can budget because I'm getting a new place! So, I decided instead of purchasing a bag or shoe with pom-poms! I'll just make my own!!!

NYFW this year was such a blessing. Way more than I could have dreamed. However, between the move of the shows from Lincoln Center to actually buildings it made it difficult to commute back and forth. I didn't know whether I was coming or going this week. It was a bit difficult to keep up with my looks as well due to my work schedule. However, I was able to capture this one which was my favorite look from the whole week. And guess what Jesus styled me!!!!

Some people know that I love a good pair of pants. Honestly, I wear pants more than I wear skirts and dresses. I'm sure you can tell from my blog post. HA! Well, I've been wanting to do a pants post for some time now and I've been loving the "Pant Suit" Trend. I originally wanted to design a light pink version and still plan on making it. However, I decided to do a little remix to the pant suit. By making it from a bold, bright, & abstract print I bought a while back.

It seems like this summer just flew by. I'm not even sure if I got to do everything that I wanted to do this summer. But honestly this summer was the best summer I had in a long time. I accomplish so much in the past three months. I launch my blog, I opened up my online Etsy shop, I join a few sewing groups, etc.

Red has got to be the most sexiest color on earth. When a women wears red she feels, sexy, sophisticated, elegant, and timeless. I always wanted a red dress that was sexy and said "She is a Boss". However, I could never could find the right one. Nothing seem to suit my taste. I wanted something I could not only wear to a meeting but also wear on a date. So, I designed this.

Skater dresses has been a must have item for every girl this past year. I've seen so many variations that often too many times they began to look a like. I adore the look, but I wanted something different then what was out there. Of course, you know I had to make my own.  I decided to use the left over fabric I had from my maxi dress I made, which I posted about early on this season; Summer Leaves  (Take a look)

As a designer often we get ask what's our inspiration behind our work. Usually it's a long dramatic answer, sometimes it's short and sweet. Can you guess mine? I'm short an sweet because everything inspires me. Many of times if i don't know what to do, I just talk to my mannequin. I know you guys are about to give me a side eye right now. She talks to mannequins, weirdo but listen, we as individuals put so much pressure on ourselves. This often causes mind roadblocks, especially when it comes to design. It's best to just let it flow.

Sometimes simple and bright is the best combination you can wear during the summer season. I love bright colors and two of my favorites are yellow and green. Its something about the two that just screams look at me and when combined seem so effortless and beautiful. 

During the summer, it's essential to have on bright colors. It's like a mandatory rule, that you just must always look bright and happy. I honestly apply this rule throughout the year because I love colors. So, much so that a lot of it is reflected in my designs. Including this beautiful maxi skirt.

This dress I made right after my cherry bomb wrap dress. I had this print for a while and thought it would be beautiful in that style. I decided this time to add short sleeves, to give it more of a classic look. The print is very edgy, yet sophisticated. I paired it with nude strap heels from Zara  to help pick up the hints of beige in the dress. This silhouette is currently one of my favorites, however, I don't plan on wearing it out because I wanted to wear it in the future. 

Who says a grown women can't wear cherries? Not I. I love, love, love this dress. I was a little skeptical when I first found the fabric but I couldn't resist it's charm. Like the designer that I am, I knew I had to take a chance and I am truly happy with the results.  This dress is sexy yet sophisticated! The fabric is made from a cotton/spandex blend. It is breathable and comfortable.

I was strolling down on Facebook one day and I saw one of my friends with a lovely polka dot summer dress that I thought was so adorable. I wanted one, but I wasn’t going to buy one. Of course not! I wanted to make my own. Whenever I get a chance to brush up on the basics of sewing I take it and stitch with it. I wanted make it before my vacation. I had only two days before I left for my trip. I didn’t feel like making the pattern from scratch so for the first time I used a pre-made pattern. 

I love the summer time! The weather is so beautiful and everyone is just full of life. One thing everyone does in summer time is VACA! Vacation that’s right and I took me a little one to Maryland. I did have a few meetings in DC while I was away though. No worries, I was still able to get some relaxation time and wear a new favorite dress of mini. My new Maxi dress!

Spring is here and it’s time to cheer! Or should we say time to break out the dresses. I was fabric hunting one night and I came across this beautiful floral print crochet knit fabric. It was so unique and different. As a designer certain things are hard to come by, one being printed crochet knit fabric.

I am a little obsessed with vintage style and look. I had this plaid light wool fabric in my fabric bin for a year. I really wanted to turn it into a coat but didn’t have enough yardages. So, I decided to create something chic with a little vintage edge. Seams (lol get it seams) like trumpet dresses are trending this year, so why not create one of my own. I created this mini trumpet dress, with leather trimming on the bodice. I love how this light wool is breathable yet sturdy. It makes it a great transition piece.