tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71084809963516345472024-02-07T14:24:42.974+11:00the house of alabakovA sneak peak into the world that inspires Stephanie Carello for her label alabakovalabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-83225462332626763992010-10-26T08:20:00.002+11:002010-10-26T08:22:41.839+11:00Emergent MagazineI was recently asked to do an interview with Emergent Magazine about alabakov.<div><br /></div><div>Its very humbling and nice when magazines like this approach you. It shows that my hard work does actually get noticed!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a look at the interview <a href="http://www.emergentmagazine.com.au/fashionhaus/?p=522">here</a>.....Im very happy!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Emergent xx</div><div><br /></div><div>much love xx</div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-69403274531159758392010-10-13T22:24:00.001+11:002010-10-13T22:27:49.853+11:00Its released!Ive been talking about it for SO long and now it has been released.<div><br /></div><div>Head over to <a href="www.alabakov.com.au">www.alabakov.com.au</a> and check out the full S/S 10/11.</div><div><br /></div><div>All piece handmade to order!</div><div><br /></div><div>much love xx</div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-51836546563421726922010-10-08T16:30:00.003+11:002010-10-08T16:56:00.417+11:00Miu Miu who?<div style="text-align: left;">I know its meant to be top 5 friday but.......................</div><div><br /></div><div>Miu Miu</div><div>Hideous collection.<div>What was she thinking?</div><div>Thoughts?</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQtrTcRw7GqK499BCVu8e4UKOoRIytvzz4A4DTcCQpQnyQKfx_jeEJZV6lugN3lZdJGE68wdFJZrwFpmbhnGQE7-dgE4Q3F8I-j9QYrUV7iboC-XX778mByxo7160Kx_WOzAjp3GR/s320/miu+miu+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525549622656572722" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixVInp5AU-RZkYOKTNGyE9THfR_yxWYT2IB60hHDVvaCRl3o1T1fcDuF6ONLv3PHiw5z3djXZxAdvdspqfvo8wzUd_oqpTtIn_pL9NcJydPmY7_tcBEmyKw-hPzeIxIQL965nkhw_/s320/miu+miu+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525549621472501602" /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpxeOP9Bdva9ccT5XC2qXpkjMmzqviGcslD-zmVIbL3YAskPjLjp-vtApMMnvONoDuPkuV3XJpzb3TpHub9uOTa8SCg5BQ8eEhQhhHp_yX2GDm41ZYgJBwJwVtAeizrAIJqEDCDwIF/s320/miu+miu+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525549619437502578" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(www.style.com)</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">much love xx</span></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-15839964408269894172010-09-29T08:20:00.004+10:002010-09-29T08:31:02.391+10:00Lets skip autumn...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>So I've made the decision to skip Autumn/Winter 2011 and prepare for a big Spring/Summer 11/12 collection.<div><br /></div><div>A/W usually isnt a big selling season and for that reason I have decided not to proceed with it. I can do a lot more with S/S and therefore want to put more energy into it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Although I'm yet to release 'Porcelain Lady' for this season, my brain is buzzing with ideas for S/S 11/12!</div><div><br /></div><div>Just a sneak peak of where my inspiration is:</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9KdCQhTitnlj28Aje13BP0foLIH9voiQFt2PkcNEOpftFZM496DkHfxLGQcgf_CcEE96j_g5H3mfoQxrOwQYaDS0dZedEjmlQ0pwL1GtaZP3GIIUo8PJNAo36RTGRHEZTB1z_X4q/s320/Africana+blog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522094984533613986" /></div><div>Cant wait to show you the progress!</div><div><br /></div><div>much love xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-76864392451964260122010-09-21T13:19:00.005+10:002010-09-23T10:01:48.217+10:00Brownlow wrap up!<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">So the Brownlow has come and gone, and such a surprise it was this year!</div></div><div>I was very very impressed with most of the dresses and wanted to share my top 5 with you</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Winner of the night:</span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnQ3nHSSH4BFBmwLO3sWIzoSLpkXkMcDxYuT4pCrrHdwI4RhNTw38s9phh9CLa8aiob3WqEb9z8oxMnbw4CSVPrz-hXcp2cmDJmnaqDDcJH2_E_5k_TV3efGMmE0Gnwh1e8ar88-e/s320/Brownlow+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519882430335869938" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Nadia Coppolino wearing Connie Simonetti</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div>This dress ticked all the right boxes. It fit perfectly to her body and dropped in all the right places. The fabric was on trend and although completely hand beaded it wasn't too flashy. Her hair and makeup complemented the look and didn't age her. Its a perfect 'Black Tie' dress.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">2nd Place:</span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QvUVA6i7wT6p5yRCuH0mT6Reqe876DLvpyTCtwhnGpFP_yJAxjpZ8_BeRIPrGB9Wui1pur_4g6ntfOvKWA_PgB91Lt4FucvoFtXQr1apSlacJFlw5WPxjWWFh1oeuOmfXYbuO3lA/s320/Brownlow+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519882428066937986" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Taylor Wilson wearing Baccini and Hill</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Old school glamour always has a spot at 'Black Tie' events. The dress was proportionally correct and the minimal sequinned panel on the shoulders didn't overtake the look. The colour was on trend bringing the dress into a modern look. I do think her bag was far TOO big and looked out of place but minor details in an overall beautiful look. And a finger fringe may have been a better option!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">3rd Place:</span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_eFPlF73Q79xoTSOZppTtX5AA7Rk-nrA89_MUpi9fNBeKpOh5nwcOUYaWW4wKEPWg70ik5taBjBHTGamlV37OudkNf4vcxFiB_YskmkyrgnCZzyL2mApxtJBuTttpu9VE-kzk4nUx/s320/brownlow7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519882437210250706" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Kylie Brown in Lisa Ho</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This dress is stunning. Very on trend and fashion forward with the colour and drape method. I'm not usually a fan of all things Lisa Ho, but this dress stood out as a winner for me. The colour matches Kylie's skin tone and the draped panels fell in the right places. The silhouette was feminine and didn't make her look like she was trying too hard.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">4th Place:</span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAH2-z0NKzhoi1EOtpcnkMsWvjj6YorYxPfzUo8blCqpMYgp0GE_Husyi1OZhgOMIOyYYki-ZHpevM_vXpVNhKTUXsxjKGsWiCssHu8Dr-f9UDnSoW-rHfnL__7NJ26XXNDZUf_f9/s320/brownlow5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519882439577984386" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Jesinta Campbell</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Not a WAG in any sense. but a stunning dress. The emerald green was a standout on the Blue Carpet. Once again, fell in all the right place and didn't show too much skin. The ruffle was large and elegant. I would have gone for an 'up-do' hairstyle to show off the back of the dress, but that's a personal thing I guess!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">5th Place:</span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDGe1mpe-fcz9ZEvYqklKo6yetgXgmDPl-qyDxtxeppUwBFp3Kk2w3a-LItXmrYOZxy4f8qwu19wSqGnSFAAR2YUZf0-21kS7dNyjiVdqRJ97iX6ad9eIukJSXMwrzvhNM5B98RBzS/s320/brownloa+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519882424297217874" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Lauren O'Shannesey</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">(all photos courtesy of HeraldSun.com.au)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This dress was COMPLETELY overlooked which is such a pity. Her overall look was elegant and glamorous. The print was refreshing in a sea of solid colours. The purple/navy is a big trend coming thorough for next winter, but when the colours are used in a style such as this, it works. A big tick for hair and makeup too!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I did adore Ms Twigleys dress but think Aurelio Costarella has produced far better things then what she wore. The colour was a little off, but the hand pleated flowers along the hemline were</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"> stunning! Im sure she had a bit to say in the creation of the dress which is probably why it wasn't as beautiful as I hoped for!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Anyway, this is my wrap-up! What do you think? Was my top 5 your top 5?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">much love</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">xx</span></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-16215145576311389132010-09-20T15:16:00.004+10:002010-09-20T15:24:47.525+10:00totally M.I.A<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.9722px; ">Life just happens, and when it does something has to give!</span></div><div>Unfortunately it always seems to be this blog.</div><div><br /></div><div>I apologies and now I will start fresh...... again!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I will be blogging 3-4 times a week.</div><div>Fridays will be my 'Top 5 List'. Not something new to all you blog lovers out there, but something which will keep this blog up to date!</div><div><br /></div><div>So to start fresh, lets talk bout 'Porcelain Lady'</div><div>It is set to be released on October 1st. The entire collec</div><div>tion is something I am very proud of and cant wait to get it out there. Don't want to give too much away but lets just say its full of organza and silk's and completely feminine! Wont show all the pics, but just an updated one for you all!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLBT9Gg9FhTB8Sfrf3TeGKDdrVvWEdXlpeju7fya9leh7lD5qd9IVlMoHHzm18oOC-RRzwUJFzJP2YiqCitsBzuURq5HbeczeUtmDu5Fhzklo4o7iNAGl5hezHXwRt4gEIR-a7nDh/s320/Alabakov+1+Web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518862030314794322" /></div><div>much love xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-59282547715581232412010-06-09T19:52:00.007+10:002010-06-09T20:12:52.462+10:00Behind the scenes<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>When I plan all my photo shoots I always have a clear direction of how I want the photos to turn out. I decide on the hair, makeup, model, lighting, camera positioning, poses, colours and anything else you can think of!<div><br /></div><div>It may be a little extreme, but I have such vivd images in my head, and to produce exactly what I want to see, I need to take control of everything.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I have a great team around me that understand how I work. My work ethic does not suit everyone, but luckily the people around me understand my slightly manic brain!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Here are some behind the scenes shots...enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzq4lzRMzdKb5wT6yrZ-t0egt0qL2loNbxw-4XKZKKAaVyvJbaQr-PCJ2y7oxMdyyPrtabqblS3n1JwB-1Rtd4DukUU3ZLPKiKq8H6KXfl-MqmCbra06KG5oLkai7WnIDZ-ZJNJrk/s320/IMG_0443.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480713680847229378" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXtDJG1nAtdFDcq3UcaG4ecdtD9fqdorhFq8zBfPbnoPKihAlBM7YUwrxpw9TEuruLrk_1mW33ulE8rTWiStSniMHYjsPGUnKOmeqDoEwxJmbXmlObRGgpaWWnDnUAXTmR0XsRctoU/s320/IMG_0448.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480713916941564738" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz2wwbMX6jfTkzrQ5GZYkHiOwWIIwsEnF7o8lxrnq3_q6kVlSOlrqi9-ovGjmlL51qO9dvS0hwhfD8uwpVogvH9Xs5dnH_QMonwRFsuTGYQv3ByuL_Gr7HUGIPNR_7M8TbnQh6M2tC/s320/IMG_0463.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480714588803039746" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwMHjYQQuZPdt288oGw7ROAr0haF3HUB41k0UiKX0Ga338UQHe1JMLx4KArNGYXHZ2hVh7GAy4SU9hqDUrlPgpNb7mWRWdkQLh1Yps-ix8NFjRbDZXFKo_nYQ4sR8AxFE2SVMW7Gp/s320/IMG_0451.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480714182244698850" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>much love xx</div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-12256467298795504012010-06-08T19:12:00.002+10:002010-06-08T19:18:14.623+10:00quick...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>a BIG post tomorrow about behind the scenes...<div><br /><div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVM3EpSaKaAcsFh0Z67tfIiK16WNttzkZM_xzHqCw8zo-F7tm5Tng95JghStowIOAYb9_NO813VaWmwjfAiU_5xTnrNHfi5HFtdbXVD1Hd93DxyBhE2lyHOe4L4evaGl1SCWk6QAut/s320/IMG_0452.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480328883223986050" /></div><div>soo busy!</div><div><br /></div><div>much love xx</div></div></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-2497341473191880112010-05-26T18:15:00.003+10:002010-05-26T18:21:28.570+10:00SJP<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I adore Sarah Jessica Parker's style.<div>She always gets it right.</div><div><br /></div><div>The premier of the SATC2 movie in New York was no exception.</div><div>The colour was absolutely spot on and her hair and makeup was perfect.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoR1-b3Ri_EhApf0L-6nM3XlZjRUd5OI1nZEciwX2SyQI7vhOcBB4X5c7p5btHvJXVTxZKFaIgmlO3HI8lIwW0nJyvz_zEd275roZqFfjBYB01-4fmq_PXUqwC9YsGADagJd_CAmA_/s320/sjp2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475490355998582050" /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADWUEXYRVsIBGsbYwygOhn5yehVE9tyooWRb-yzj1lhl8qX1fZLgqztn9VClhdj1AY0KPTtqHyaqRriJNnKz42u2xDHBmo2vUaE4nmaeoEmK5wQjYQqsfrztHmqrIHx03kcT1JXRc/s320/sjp.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475490351005172946" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Oh, and I can't wait to see the movie!</div><div><br /></div><div>much love xx</div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-44054578341242639942010-05-13T10:50:00.004+10:002010-05-13T10:58:47.913+10:00I'm back from FFFWhat an amazing weekend I had at the Fashion Forward Festival in Sydney<br /><br />Not only did I showcase my new collecgion, I met some amazing and tallented designers. It was so nice to be surrounded with people that shared the same goals with you.<br /><br />Just a quick post to link you over to 2 bloggers whom I met.<br /><br />Darren from <a href="http://www.boymoments.blogspot.com/">BOY MOMENTS</a> was an absoilute gem. He has taken some amazing shots of the festival so please head over to have a quick look.<br /><br />Margaret from <a href="http://www,shinebythree.blogspot.com/">SHINE BY THREE</a> is adorable. He blog is so addictive thanks to her fabulous sense of style, and very witty remarks!<br /><br />I will have my own photos up soon.... promise!!<br /><br />much love xxalabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-20517022706606250652010-05-06T15:39:00.002+10:002010-05-06T15:42:11.705+10:00Presenting....<div style="text-align: left;">Porcelain Lady</div><div style="text-align: left;">Spring/Summer 10/11</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a couple of image!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1AlVXah5TAxD-1Kihtom1ViOBmapWr36A2A5RxvwO_xUf8dyUVr8Fi4WM7OL3k8QFD6yFULiLUypDi7cjUxDUfC3QqRqr1xoz6xnpk9hsgGIMlMLI_B31_MqD8oe-_sSzWdYRS_b/s320/Alabakov+12+Web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468027938321392098" /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Prux_b1byadN7FKGyceDZ8ChVnC9vH7HiaLaDNja2kJPK6s1BP9rbgK0qUhbkXYJZ5jZerhXZ8v78Z_uSHqY712H6laVD4t0xqWqHGV0DznXSkRXmlFW7jnVzDWr20Qm0Y2okUwl/s320/Alabakov+4.1+Web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468027933661044002" /></div><div>Hope you love them as much as I do!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Much love</div><div>xx</div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-13800881479012265652010-05-03T10:51:00.001+10:002010-05-03T10:53:14.063+10:00Ohh the shoot.....went so well! I am so happy!<br /><br />A quick post to let you know I will give you a sneak peek at one of the images for<br /><strong><em>PORCELAIN LADY - Spring Summer 10/11</em></strong><br /><br />Stay tuned!<br /><br />much love xxalabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-83063493301184765942010-04-26T16:30:00.005+10:002010-04-26T16:39:00.879+10:00The look book...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>As I said on my previous post, I've been working hard to get my new collection up and running in time for the Fashion Forward Festival in Sydney.<div><br /></div><div>The collection is called "Porcelain Lady"</div><div><br /></div><div>It explores themes of whimsical fabric, sheer see-through panels and a cream colour palette.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm shooting the look book on Saturday and I have enlisted a fabulous makeup artist (my sister-in-law) to create a dramatic "harajuki" look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Here is my inspiration that I sent her</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8ryx8gxGmv4iGGkmq15cXOgFqzGv6JPtdBCIkBW_Ahig5Fwg-Ztwfr5V7npMf0TJf8gGb8s-yWuVi4oqLvK_UvyAQt1dwHXtzbsRwbNVx4NXFLa2X0uU4GKPdKgUpebuqadOF_Dr/s320/harajuku-makeup.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464331110378650482" /><div>Porcelain flawless skin, dramatic eyelashes mixed with pink lips will compliment the clothing perfectly.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cant wait to show you the picture!</div><div><br /></div><div>much love xx</div><div><br /></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-20982434082444034422010-04-23T08:55:00.003+10:002010-04-23T09:07:10.419+10:00I fell..<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>off the blog bandwagon again....<div><br /></div><div>BUT IM BACK!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ive been working SO hard to get my Spring/Summer 2010/11 ready for a trade fair that I have been invited too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Its called the Fashion Forward Trade Fair at the Paddington town hall in Sydney. You can find all the info <a href="http://www.fashionforwardfestival.com.au/">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Im SO excited to be able to unveil my FIRST full collection. I had the inspiration for this collection for a little while and I'm so happy its coming together exactly as I hoped.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvqGyjuxGMdPsFn-ZIaEw8jXwMsfNi71zwCuUlWmFuKtjGYAXH3mLu5HCx-LO8uRFQp46Pma8t1FnsFryZ95NoFBb6vhITRITIqJ9bckjzsobJUccHlnC4dJV00-HNEhAKgxIMAQzb/s320/SS1015.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463101917370310466" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">a sneak peak of one of the dresses!</span></i></span></div><div><br /></div><div>much love xx</div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-31569937843765820562010-04-11T20:41:00.003+10:002010-04-11T21:47:15.419+10:00VB<div style="text-align: left;">Some may judge.... but I heart Victoria Beckham.</div><div>Her sense of style and exquisite shoe collection is beyond words.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are my all time favourite looks...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWmy9RzVgKc9eTx-0nO0oimXZz1XmpVqvfIb0qJp_mJ-fY8ca6tNQqtgHZSVTtewruZ7j0v5KDpV65NvgWrga9Gs_-biiuFll_chIoEpoAbD8AYB_vWiRIILCd1LQKoGA4mvoz67K/s320/vb7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458844670717441778" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJzcAu3jum9PGT6sXWVG8k5m1QnSUoje0cCQfaFMVc43l0C8qKKnIxYUJeIowMBSOsLJIiCf-DsB6sxLWwekzfYt9n8PtzqyrYei4A69Muc_0spbk_fjIKQAtLSjIHCNFkYT7duEkx/s320/vb4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458844409318338082" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 119px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKMCfzGrJgJcbouSWLCS3Mqeka9ys3aJpku_F4aG2KuDpMqtBdBBriwpZeKU138dnwVKjOQ93EURroD6rotrn5ZdgjDwbticKJywF8Rgmm-GQ70XOhjwTMvBLxU5qVy7-BRENgMX5/s320/vb8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458844666778379506" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14xwYFl08MJhpnNORtOpj9mhaLrwB4KFln7B8H86ln4bzT0gVei6roAuzBnqd2CYUsC1O8QFkKEHDzOsH_BUSi_R9BgT6D0LDQ3ZfALnhmtvSW1DmQVbeK1zf5DqmxeTgKBrkM6Tx/s1600/vb6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14xwYFl08MJhpnNORtOpj9mhaLrwB4KFln7B8H86ln4bzT0gVei6roAuzBnqd2CYUsC1O8QFkKEHDzOsH_BUSi_R9BgT6D0LDQ3ZfALnhmtvSW1DmQVbeK1zf5DqmxeTgKBrkM6Tx/s320/vb6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458844423815120674" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIWdam9wf8_GnEs5g_z1eT8l8-hlSxEuwaT_ddf09bzgRCPbjwyHje42rkLmyN9bEstvmnsX9k8gftGQRyaVtSUgOav33Em6EMAPNmmcKCKKVPfgJFto_g2MioBn1_YiUNtNdy0gX/s1600/vb5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIWdam9wf8_GnEs5g_z1eT8l8-hlSxEuwaT_ddf09bzgRCPbjwyHje42rkLmyN9bEstvmnsX9k8gftGQRyaVtSUgOav33Em6EMAPNmmcKCKKVPfgJFto_g2MioBn1_YiUNtNdy0gX/s320/vb5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458844416376048866" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFOfK0y1imlLwrBHf0FTqL-XMopM-4kLIT6ACexaLI3337kGv3SYFZGAI_i96NUgNkk05daylwMaccRt-SXk5r5wewctG4fwLuSNY1lzFBj9Rww2z71zwMD96V6NrFK3__z2YZio-/s1600/vb2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFOfK0y1imlLwrBHf0FTqL-XMopM-4kLIT6ACexaLI3337kGv3SYFZGAI_i96NUgNkk05daylwMaccRt-SXk5r5wewctG4fwLuSNY1lzFBj9Rww2z71zwMD96V6NrFK3__z2YZio-/s320/vb2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458844401310299138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizqF-7G7bVmW18RVLKXcoHtXCo3heOkPh3dkxBvJzF-NFtKwrZ_5CD0YRLzJK-YRYd-lKoz3RwAxfuRkLQLBHtAIghFTUuk6n3bTPUFgjz5fGMsd_jnx1XFpksvxNeLOzqt5yf0GvK/s1600/VB1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizqF-7G7bVmW18RVLKXcoHtXCo3heOkPh3dkxBvJzF-NFtKwrZ_5CD0YRLzJK-YRYd-lKoz3RwAxfuRkLQLBHtAIghFTUuk6n3bTPUFgjz5fGMsd_jnx1XFpksvxNeLOzqt5yf0GvK/s320/VB1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458844391356187570" /></a><br /><div>much love xx</div><div> </div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-74995273130021062652010-04-06T08:04:00.004+10:002010-04-06T08:25:58.792+10:00Sheer delight<div style="text-align: left;">I stumbled across an AMAZING fabric store on Brunswick Street a few weeks ago by the name of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.thefabricstore.com.au">The Fabric Store</a>. This is the sister store of their Sydney one, and I'm thrilled that they now reside so close to me!</div><div><br /></div><div>Fabric makes me so happy. Its the fundamental part of my design process, as I don't start designing until I find the perfect fabric, colour or print! So you can imagine my delight when I walked past it with my husband one morning after breakfast... Was he delighted..? not so much!</div><div><br /></div><div>The look on my face of sheer excitement made him laugh a little!</div><div><br /></div><div>You MUST head down there!</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh... and the sales girls there are so lovely and helpful!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKC6MXaN77L3iFk3Tj4UKcPPiQOvRse2j3A4vUrWNXAZbnpCEfiqCk_SUxqeRxIe9nhwyg9KZ5ZIIJ_C6VEmbK3MWLWoj1mTROkS-lxg4HCrPUwnpB1xHU8sZMSE34e35ja7XvrVj/s320/fabric+store+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456779288922290882" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3VuDJwgPPQDRv4oDjtC_AmnoA1ULewRxEDYN2YN6IpzOVLxJZQNWF7OoQ6sFZfUCSdsoe5HMfX2gkDykTYubyWB8bNIclOEI-O2t0QUufAIRmEiwD6ivzdKjk-n-FJA95T97no40I/s320/fabric+store+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456779295172927586" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpfYxjhDaGb_EY73Keb6u0hbvsKfc-o4vp7ELX9X-T50f-I3XEIoOZDWicY0ig6Z0c5Mc7f-J0oOTKCY8_uh-BWGv1nIMPjMnU9U5oQdDrVQcnuGOlbg1Wd7dtVS1DNcvQZ-jOYmiv/s320/fabric+store+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456779302859798226" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">images from </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="www.thefabricstore.com.au">The Fabric Store</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">much love</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">xx</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-59151233888390224272010-03-31T08:37:00.004+11:002010-03-31T15:08:45.537+11:00Where am I?<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Back in Melbourne... that's where!<div><br /><div>I have been in Bali for the last 10 days having a very very relaxing holiday. It was my third time back to Bali and I can not wait to go again!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>But while in Bali i did miss out on a few thing:</div><div><br /></div><div>1/ The Leiela Lady Accolade Comp</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>2/ Fashion week</div><div><br /></div><div>3/ <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.dailylabels.com.au">Daily Labels</a> Launch Party</div><div><br /></div><div>So...</div><div><br /></div><div>1/ Although I did not win the Leiela Comp, I am very proud of myself to have been in the top 5. </div><div><br /></div><div>2/ It may sound so strange, but I don't like Fashion We</div><div>ek as a spectator. I find it highly uninspiring as I don't like to copy other fabulous designers garments and I don't like that I cant see the actual garment close up! Strange... I know!</div><div><br /></div><div>3/ Launch party sounded like a ball! But more importantly alabakov is thrilled to be apart of this awesome website. You MUST check it out here... <a href="http://www.dailylabels.com.au/">Daily Labels</a></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZq2oSEM5gA8ixL0H9C0zClLD65q9dX0_CGYT31iZAuwi9jG3NbNqlA9CZRbXz6L28BxQF1CPdCrDOHm_IYHwFwnh23OUMVh-ARpHIje5UVIXixqVtkO1EfP8HelMll3kCy_CwD71k/s320/26753_382530443187_122447598187_3666644_5223767_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454644648965869666" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The red dress is mine!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>much love</div><div>xx</div></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-45308723825772151612010-03-18T20:44:00.003+11:002010-03-18T20:57:56.594+11:00Next step<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>So, I guess you can tell that the colour is red! I did intend to keep this a secret until the end but didn't really think it through....oops!<div><br /></div><div>So based on the alterations to the toile and pattern, I have sewn up the dress in the base fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Poor image quality... but it was a very quick photo op between busily matching side seams and sewing!</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQ8a9iFBcFZA4fqA4cmmsNWmoKi20T9HM7MQfUT821WDJ8QqUMky1_kg9AXOy8xgxLn4wf8bQ4Yl0Tl0pBNcJ259MDpaWvCDF-9MMXUeF2ukG7Dau3347CzhykBMfUzPTsFC4nEZ-/s320/IMG_0337.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449910482566857074" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>much love xx<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-56694088217154938252010-03-16T08:41:00.002+11:002010-03-16T08:48:18.993+11:00Toile<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Using a cheap fabric, in a similar weight, I cut the pattern and fit it to my mannequin.<div><br /></div><div>To get the best fit, I pin the seams to make the waist tighter. There was some excess fabric at the strap which i pinned out. On the mannequin the fit was great. It was firm and structured and had no gaping!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPkk8UJNKsvEL0P7ajMNUPBdCCyvPwf_N08OLNIEwZ0rVXGZ_S6Fwk82_MYzz8Y-C4JYoD4C4hDtcIJBjb-vHFfOulA2Jwrl49EzABPWsZMBCIvFgCHyPZhTBpt1h3be_fFnFokah/s320/DSC04951.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448979370081767586" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqLdPQru4LFYztFgq2WgbC-Z6xwPUlEUt8LUKekDy1a7adgRuq4TsRwy1corR6w5_Cbl3_VrZlOnH4JJJYkAMHIKjjmMTaek5w9IXOiuQay0TjoXqTgvv5fHu_BG6Ft-7jtRGgZvE/s320/DSC04949.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448979357995972482" /><div><br /></div><div>Next step - first fit using the actual fabric!</div><div><br /></div><div>much love xx</div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-73302208945528432322010-03-10T11:25:00.007+11:002010-03-12T20:26:10.194+11:00The LEIELA process<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>The stage of fashion design are:<div>Inspiration to sketch to fabric to pattern to toile to amen</div><div>dments to pattern to first fit and then garment completion (well this is a very short process!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Over the next few posts I thought I would show you the process for my "Leiela Lady Accolade" entry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I wont be showing you the completed garment till the end, so lets skip the inspiration stage and move to the pattern stage...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyqa8Cmlhwnilfr8zV7_OQDWeZbg-jYNZVDvNiQDouVb3oy08hUL1rOXUcJt1261xIXhr9QG2pbwwR_eVCBjc5ph86GOHBrKnW6Q4Mk_UKEtcngzlP6JmG7Fz75mWNb9e6CbMBRJr/s320/DSC04941.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447660297030448850" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPla9Dufl4ToE8ghcKN1ZaVfqa5qQE4W_ofTA4Wz2dJiacTYvPXgdyZvZZCm1wRJMc5dYKCnLbWvJVm2Fig8NK0bssmfX4ikT40tGMIsTamQBFvM0_vjrgPkFipYALls9aaQXSJjN1/s320/DSC04943.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447660310216345682" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8U_3bTrhbpXUNUTQ3RzR7-mwGJYg-XyRweDmCFLcgGZT-5kJqRLfoFqneuyt_WZUmUrWi-U3rlyrf-4wYK9GqUmTbDDzx9gE906dg2rWc88A6WHsBLcups6aE9krDFcrQF4SIxskJ/s320/DSC04945.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447670039746306338" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt7v6npWjzTkPsMqy880ja0RbbNPGS8O_W89GvymQWRrlWvfb7qOAT1jb8GrWto8QG33zlm2M4hzn9_USWUvsiTLipU_INta23guXLZE85UvAPMSIovmKNLvfw2wjViUjNMS83GL8c/s320/DSC04947.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447670048549149282" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>This is "draping"method and I do quite a lot of my work like this.</div><div>I first start with paper and fitting it to the manequin. I then cut the shape of the bodice and transfer this to a flat pattern.</div><div><br /></div><div>Next stage... toile!</div><div><br /></div><div>much love xx</div><div><div><div><br /></div></div></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-44838835553045736502010-03-10T10:59:00.005+11:002010-03-10T14:02:21.327+11:00Paper patterns + water = disasterIf you follow me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alabakov.label">Facebook</a>, then you would be aware that my studio flooded over the weekend.<div><br /></div><div>Seeing the damage made me cry.</div><div><br /></div><div>Every surface area of my studio had water on it. Nearly all my paper patterns (</div><div>close to 100) were ruined.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Scissors are rusted and fabric drenched.</div><div><br /></div><div>Needless to say, I have since moved out of the studio back into my garage. </div><div>It seems like I've taken 10 steps back, but these things should only make me stronger...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>it WILL only make me stronger!</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk294g0cVeqBuBjh7LeWt4AXdSazVklLjLKiu74iRjctHNQzMIBEw-Vx_038a9NMCU_QW-zkwMsKeALvrhczE_fR6P-sNsdziykK-BPK6_fXbBRS2Yizz3L4SXpVNSZu9vklJCvKoi/s320/IMG_0315.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446834623246275938" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYOZqMLlibkILQ_DdONUwpH1lxKResmCrRHGl3R3XyHzENsHIHpoP7I31K3t9F3ZRdCkOkX2KTH-Edm_pnS2a32k4GI3-LWmbwUehyHONy_iZgF4M2qDS1e2GL6j1VHuA5HTskFc_/s320/IMG_0328.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446834616258490770" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymp5dLHA7wI8Zc-5_H-J02qhuUgbn2jR12pe9O6KNA18WZYg7o-w5aZYMkw6jgl4giY3rtrddgGB271g6hChHWo7CfK9IqPkhGBnILIXDjLOreKlOkgU90r4MdCyPLuTOSSoJdqkE/s320/IMG_0319.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446834608691254866" /><div>some of the damage :(</div><div><br /></div><div>much love xx</div><div><br /></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-63681687105246975912010-03-07T13:42:00.003+11:002010-03-07T14:10:08.895+11:00Where did the week go...?<div style="text-align: left;">Sorry sorry sorry sorry!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I don't know where the week went, and feel terrible for neglecting my little blog :(</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">But I am back on track!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, alabakov has been invited to be apart of a new website called <a href="http://www.dailylabels.com.au/">Daily Labels.</a></div><div>Its a new concept where each day has a new garment for sale. The catch.... its only available for those 24 hours! So each day you will get an email letting you know what's available and you have 24 hours to purchase!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I love this idea! Its quick easy and constantly delivering something new. The best thing about it is that alabakov will be designing garments exclusively for Daily Labels! So excited!</div><div><br /></div><div>So go join up to their database and let the fun begin!</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDmPhhkMLMMNpkcP601m-fig2TD6wSRECVu4_Th6C-a7rveHncd_HJlp5I3vKO19c-ZughA_jKigqbzAU2UP6DgWuU6x1Y4-1dDkT8HlkJJWRVETLDpLO_bm7eQuEcWq_FU6dYG0l/s320/Alabakov.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445721272288018354" /></div><div><br /></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-34289476966767482062010-02-23T20:36:00.002+11:002010-02-23T20:53:44.149+11:00I made the finals...!!Was so thrilled to hear that I had made it into the finals for the <b>"Leiela Lady Accolade"</b> award as apart of the LMFF.<div><br /></div><div>I was one of five chosen... woo hoo!</div><div><br /></div><div>The brief was to design a dress the suited the Leiela design philosophy. I needed to send through sketches and supporting images.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I am now in the process of making my dress up. The final is on March 21st and I cant wait for it!</div><div><br /></div><div>I will be posting photos of the progress of the dress, without giving too much away of course! I will unveil it to my lovely bloggers on March 15th!</div><div><br /></div><div>Wish me luck!</div><div><br /></div><div>much love xx</div><div><br /></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-18772764563010127212010-02-23T20:00:00.005+11:002010-02-24T16:16:16.227+11:00My. Happiness.<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">A very quick post to introduce you to my little man....</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="center"></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">This. Is. Maurice.</div><br /><div align="center">I. Heart. Him</div><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441367625509268114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg75LL4DFiESQR4EHffglo5b-dbge0CDIwp5shiQwQyQMxGGCC-fP2xM6vOvfzwI9r57_7mnrJF7mjvIP4QsZbeijL-sa1P3x4uNHxVMJp5-FT5ZvihCnFWGY28zT1LEObY8g8iqDrN/s320/IMG_0002.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br />much love xxalabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108480996351634547.post-21285396680307885172010-02-16T20:47:00.003+11:002010-02-16T22:08:41.211+11:00CWC<div style="text-align: left;">Last November I was asked to be a guest speaker at the Creative Women's Circle meet.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was such an amazing experience, and I am very grateful that Tess invited me along.</div><div><br /></div><div>Its a great initiative that invites a different guest speaker along to discuss their own personal experiences in their chosen field. I spoke about being a young designer within the industry and the pros and cons of my business concept. I received some very kind feedback by those who attended so I was very pleased to say the least!</div><div><br /></div><div>And so now I open up the invitation to you all. Below are the details. </div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqx8TOiGbl8eVe872hICk19IIbet6IsBAtjXBmILAn4steZznsa6Nprs8-BcIB88-bqcdT6vhPRLpvVeJRd3ezkMD0LWcWabtMpMsj483qzytfSEdeZ6vDhf-2ZuASPEXpoDEzthE_/s320/CWC_20-Feb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438789608675701554" /><div style="text-align: center;">don't forget to RSVP if you want to attend</div><div><br /></div><div>much love xx</div><div><br /></div></div>alabakovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00523548269872917894noreply@blogger.com2