ALL ABOUT PACKAGING

Packaging has always been the icing on the cake for a really fantastic product in my opinion. Especially packaging that holds something very luxurious & special inside. So far, I have done well with my labels as well as my hangtags but packaging has been the obstacle, or shall I say next project to get working on, until I found the packaging of my dreams today. I was in need of a seriously fancy box to send a seriously fancy special order dress to a VIP client in London and after a friend mentioned I should swing by, I popped into the ever famous and unbelievably gorgeous shop Bell'occhio today to find such a thing. Much to my suspicion, the lovely Claudia had three lovely color-ways for gift boxes but it was love at first sight when I spied these perfectly-matching-to my labels and new working color story for my new website and overall brand/product finery. They are absolutely gorgeous, completely handmade by whom I do not know and you can bet your dollar I am going to be placing a large order soon to package up the new collection, you know, if you decide to purchase anything! These lovely boxes are like jewelry boxes, perfect to use as storage for your lola devlin chiffon & silk goodies and I am pleased as punch! xx.L

BE MY TURTLE DOVE

...and no one else would you ever love. xx.L

HIGHWAY TO HELL

I'm on my way to Los Angeles this weekend to enjoy some sunny weather, great food at my all time favorite restaurant, to spend some time with a few of the favorites and of course to get in a little vintage shopping and some lingerie spying. I am hopeful to check out an amazing exhibit at the lacma - the lobster bathing suit is there in person (do you think they will notice it if I borrow it for a while?), have a little lunch at the Beverly Hills Hotel (Fountain Cafe please), and take a stroll through the Descanso Gardens. Of course I've got a small shopping list of stores that I want to hit up but I can't share my secret spots until after I've swooped through! ;) Hope to run into some of you! xx.L

JUST ELEGANT

My new labels just arrive in the mail! They are everything I had hoped for - the perfect combination of peach & cream, a tiny little size (just under an inch) that will hopefully not stick out of place when wearing and the best part? These little bits are soft as feathers. This was perhaps the most important part for me as I personally hate scratchy tags & I was most concerned that the wearer would chop the tag out if it was to scratchy. Fear not, these are perfect and just elegant in every way. Its the little things that make me excited to crawl back in my sewing cave. In this case, very little things and I'm pleased as peaches! xx.L

YOU KNOW

I've FINALLY just ordered my new mini knicker labels and you know what that means! This collection that has been waiting for a year to get finished will finally be unveiled. ;) xx.L

I'M SHAKIN

This year was probably the best vegas trip ever, in fact I had so much fun I really do need a relaxing vacation after this vacation because "relax" we did not. This year in particular, 98% of my rockabilly family came out from all around the world, some I was expecting and a few surprise attacks in there (the Dutch!). We spent most of our time it seems hanging out chatting in the hallways, laying by the pool and dancing the night away in the record hops. Bands? We didn't really care. Car show? We didn't really care. Shopping? We didn't really care either. Hang outs yes please. That and we really missed everything happening during the day because we were still sleeping (haha). My partner in crime and I won one of the swimsuit contests, the only one with actual prizes and after that spent our victorious after-life giggling all about it. Our theme this year was a "Some like it hot" nautical theme after spending a few days on Coronado island where it was filmed and I think my Captain looks smashing! Was excited to meet many of you bloggers and readers out there and if you know me or noticed, I am not much of a stroller but this song I leave you with here is probably the only song I will actually get on the dance floor for a stroll. Cheers! xx.L

HIT THE ROAD JACK

And were off to Vegas again!! xx.L

RELIC VINTAGE

One of my dearest friends in the world finally buckled down and opened up his very own vintage shop! It has been a truly long time coming for his own doors to open up and I do believe we now have the world's finest vintage shop in San Francisco! Do you want to know what the best part about this is? Yep, there in the corner in that lovely armoire is some of my lingerie for you to go and actually see, try on, giggle, twirl and take home along with a rack out on the floor of my signature pencil skirts! For those of you that don't know, these pencil skirts really do take on a life of their own. Built for a small waist, curvy hips and that perfect nip at the hem so you have to wiggle when you walk, yep these are finally back out from being in back stock and are ready for you. So without further ado, if you should find yourself in the Haight-Ashbury district of our gorgeous city, stop by Relic Vintage at 1605 Haight Street, San Francisco CA 94114 and pick up some goodies! Do your best to hurry down there as Mr. Oran Scott has been open only a week so far and my pieces are already selling away like hotcakes! xx.L

SHE LIVES IN A CAVE

Well a sewing cave that is. I've been blessed with several new clients this year who have been happily taking up all of my free time and with that this little old town of San Francisco is looking mighty fine with more of that signature wiggle walking the streets! One of my lovely clients had me whip her up some slips to match said wiggle dresses and I just adore the colors she chose! To match the dresses of course ;) how fun is that? The best part about all of it really is that I am able to work on my lingerie collection again. It is so exciting to sew clothing for ladies but for me, my biggest thrill as all you lovely readers know is working on little bits to lounge around in. xx.L

RIGHT NOW

Love this one! xx.L