RAWards Recap 2012

It's been a month since the big RAWards show, and things have finally calmed down enough for me to be able to share photos. To have been selected as a finalist in the RAWards was one of my biggest accomplishments to date. To make my installation extra special, I made a fortune teller's booth, draped my space in deep, dark velveteen damask and dressed my models as Victorian gypsies: sexy, mysterious and powerful.

My installation at the RAWards, trunk and all. Image by Space Cat Photography

Rachael (left) wears the Diane Deco Camisole and Hortense Bloomers. Kelsey (right) wears the Rox Moonshine Chemise, Augusta Ribbon Corset and Camilla Garçonne Tap Shorts. Image by Belle Arts Photography

Kaila (top) wears the Anona Vaudeville Bralette, Dahlia Ribbon Corset and Wilhelmina Bloomers. Image by Belle Arts Photography

Kaila, Rachael and Kelsey rock the runway. Images by Space Cat Photography

Thanks to Belle Arts Photography and Space Cat Photography, I have some pretty incredible shots to share. Thanks a million to my models Kelsey, Rachael and Kaila, and Teresa Song for the gorgeous gypsy-inspired hairstyles, and Awny Rael for her amazing makeup. A solid team is invaluable!

First Peeks at RAW:Provocations

The very awesome Space Cat Photography has posted photos of RAW:Provocations on their Facebook page, and I am delighted to share them with you here. It was a lovely night and I had three gorgeous ladies by my side (you'll recognize Rachael from RAW:Stimulus). RAWard-nominated hairstylist Sonja Eckre stepped in for some gorgeous pinup hair styles, and the wickedly talented Elizabeth Markham rocked the screen siren makeup. The video is forthcoming; Peek pics below.

All in all, the ideal ramp-up for the RAWards!

Richelle, Karla and Rachael being styled by Sonja

Still Kicking

I'm not dead.

I may seem like I've been off the radar lately, which is kind of the case and kind of not. My poor beloved blog has been neglected of late, a tragic casualty of an impossibly long sickness and far too much stress. I've been very busy putting together my shoot, shows, and sewing my heart out since my return from Pennsylvania. There are some lovely new pieces coming your way, and I figured it was time for a little peek at what's been on my machine lately.

Hardcore HCH fans will recognize the left piece (the Lucky Star Deco Camisole) from my last photo shoot - I created this custom version for a special customer last week. The piece on the right will be starring in next month's shoot. Diana features a skull crowned in stars, set upon the most intoxicating lavender silk jacquard. A gorgeous piece to shoot, and she's only the beginning.

Want to see what I've been working on in person, and scope out never-before-seen lingerie on a trio of lovely models, live? Then please come to the RAWards show in San Francisco on November 14th. Your generous online votes placed me among the top five fashion designers in SF, and now it's time to take the title of Fashion Designer of the Year. Once again, your votes count more than anything, and you need to cast them in person that night. Hope to see you there!

HCH: Fashion Designer of the Year?

It's been a busy month for HCH. Even with two weeks of traveling far away from my home base, my shop has maintained buzz and excitement, not the least of which is being up for RAW's Fashion Designer of the Year.

My first fashion show for HCH was at RAW:Stimulus in March, and the experience really helped me to gain momentum as a brand. Each RAW artist has an opportunity to compete in the annual RAWards, where one lucky exhibitor from each category is selected from thousands to win some amazing prizes. RAW's Fashion Designer of the Year wins the chance to meet with Fred Segal's buyer and scores retail placement on LisaKline.com, among many other awesome perks. Needless to say, winning this award would mean a lot for my little lingerie brand.

Please vote! If you like what I do and want to see more of it, there's no better way to show your love than by nominating me. And vote every day! The nominations portion of the contest ends on the 15th, so there are only a few days left to vote. Yes, you have to register on RAW's site, but required registration is only in place to ensure fairness. RAW will not spam you.

Even better, you can vote for one artist per category! That means you can pick from your favorites in Photography, Film, Music, Makeup and more and show them you love what they do.

PS: If you're looking for a photographer to love up on, please vote for the amazing Antonette Streeter. Without her and her lovely photographs, my brand's vision would not be where it is today.

RAW:Stimulus Video Profile

It took awhile, but RAW has finally launched the artist video profiles from Stimulus. In the profiles, RAW talked to each of us about our artistic process and inspiration. Check it out, as well as more video from that night's fashion show!

If you missed the RAW show hubbub, check out sneak peeks, additional video and more!

RAW:Stimulus Recap

More media from RAW:Stimulus is rolling in, so take a peek!

Thanks a million to the amazing crew and my gorgeous models, who made my first runway show a smashing success!

Check out my profile on the RAW site, and make sure to hit up the HCH store to see what's new.

First Peeks at RAW:Stimulus

Last night was a blast!

My first fashion show for Honey Cooler Handmade is done and I couldn't have asked for a more awesome team. The event was a showcase for the hair and makeup artists too, so I was prepared to have to eschew the 1920's inspired looks I was hoping for. Luckily for me, the talented stylists were really excited about the aesthetic I showed on my Pinterest inspiration board and I ended up with an army of ten gorgeous flappers: finger waves, spit curls, red lips and all! Even better, the amazing Kristen Linney of What About Phoenix loaned me some lovely jewelry pieces that added a modern, angular edge to my vintage-inspired looks.

While I began the edge-of-my-seat wait for official photos, my awesome model KC sent me some of her iPhone pics from the night. I thought I'd share them with all of you!

Cristal, KC, Renee

Brooke, Jennifer, Julia

Back Row: Kaila, Rachael, KC, Brooke, Jennifer, Hillary

Middle Row: Cristal, Ravan / Front Row: Tiffany (Makeup Artist), Julia

Stay tuned to the blog, Twitter and Facebook pages for more pics! The RAW video will also be available in a few weeks!