Behind the Runway - Fall 2011 Project Ethos (PART 1)

Hello, Hello darlins!

Ask me if I'm still tired?  YES!  I think my poor feet are going to be mad at me for a very long time. Let me start by saying....what a night or should I say what a day. I almost worked a full 24hrs straight! Yes, I arrived at the venue at 11am. This place always amazes me with it's old beauty.

Booths

Ceiling

Mirror in front of a staircase.

Once the models started to arrive, it was more fittings, a little food and a whole lot of waiting.

Rehearsals were next, followed by hair and make-up.

the ROBATANISTS

Veronica Gutierrez

Carlton Hair International, stylist Mario Estrada

Ahhh...no make-up!

I couldn't have done all of this without the help of my two lovely assistants...

Elizabeth Availa & Denise Barreda

I'd also like to thank all of the following lovely people Runway Icon, Project Ethos -1 (yes I would!), Jason Peskin, Nicky Bernal, Melina Perez, Nicole Young, Hannah Baker, Gutierrez Family, Jessica Sambuco, Candice Westby, Amanda Petersen, Alyssa Brooks, Naomi Charles, Maryela Perez, Maria Rivera and last but not least my family.

Part 2 coming up tomorrow!

xoxo

Fittings & Models

Hello Lovelies,

So this weekend was the first and only fittings for the fashion show next weekend.  It was great meeting all the models and the Ballerina who will open from my show.  Over all the fittings went great. The girls showed up on time, with great shoes to choose from and ready for the runway.  The only troubles were, if any, avoiding sharing models with the other designers (which I'm not) and finding the right garments for the right girl and the right body type.  It was all madness and I couldn't have done it without my two assistants. They were fabulous!  And if your wondering if I finished my collection before the fittings deadline.....I didn't.  I still have 3 more pieces to go plus my dress and the Vitamin Water Contest gown.  I'll tell you more about the contest on the next post.  For now, I leave you with some pictures from the fitting and a couple of sneak peeks from my collection. Till the next post loves, I'm off to creating!

Veronica and I

Gift bag from Vitamin Water

Madness

Sneak Peek

Sneak Peek

Interviewing the Dreamer - the Dancer

Veronica Gutierrez

Welcome to my very first Interviewing the Dreamer.  I decided to start this blog series to inspire others to dream the dream.  That anything is possible with ambition, commitment and faith.  So please meet my first Dreamer, a Dancer.

When did you start dancing?

 I started dancing when I was two or three but I really started to get into it when I was 12.

Have you always wanted to be a dancer? 

Yes, always! I think one way or another I will be doing something with dance.

Have you had training? Where? And how long?

Yes I've being training since I was 3 at Los Angeles Ballet Academy with my mother Andrea Paris-Gutierrez

What's your biggest dream? 

I think my biggest dream is to get recognized for my talents and not just do what I love but excel at it.

How do you plan on reaching your dream? 

By taking every opportunity I have head on and getting lots of experience. This is what I will need to prosper.

What's the hardest thing about dancing? 

I think the hardest thing is adapting to a different choreographers style and making sure that you are giving them what they need in the dance.

What's your favorite dance? 

Probably Jazz Funk. I love the contrast in movement the style allows.

What inspires you? 

People who are determined and respected. People who get things because they work hard and deserve it.

Who the one person who supports you the most? And what does it mean to you? 

I get a lot of support from my father who is always there for me, helps me out at home and is always there with his camera.  My brother too, but my mom supports me the most. Not just by being a mother that believes in her child, but also my dance teacher who believes in her student. It means so much to me to have people believing in what I want to do by my side.

Who's your favorite dancer? 

Well I'd have to say my brother Dylan Gutierrez. He has only danced with the Joffery Ballet for 2 years and is already getting lots of recognition for his beautiful  technique and performance quality. He makes me so proud and I aspire to be like him in my work.

 

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Well in 5 years I will be 21, so hopefully Ill be starting my career with a steady job in a musical.

What would you tell your 5 year old self about your future? 

I would probably tell myself to pay more attention. My mom took me to so many shows and I mostly fell asleep.

And there you have it, inspiration.  Come see Veronica perform live at my upcoming fashion show on March 12th, as she opens for my Fall 2011 collection.

Show info. and RSVP:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=142351942496230