Follow the journey to building my clothing label - fabric shopping, pattern cutting, fittings, collections, photo shoots, runway shows - let's have fun with fashion and see what goes on behind the scenes: from an idea to a dress there is a long, but extremely rewarding way to go.
Last month I had an idea for the Romanian Visual Survey 2011 project, I wanted to participate, to create something, to say something through my craft and my work. So I thought of this dress, inspired by the Romanian national flag, to be worn in Timisoara, in the most recognizable public places such as the .... read more
I wanted to use this opportunity to show you two types of make-up that Adriana used, to get me ready for two TV appearances onTVR Timisoara. The first one is a more natural looking bronze eye-shadow, while the second make-up is a bit more glam and lady-like. I love them both and considering that for the second .... read more
And he came early this year and he got me an amazing present. A seal with my name/logo on it. I am blown away and can not wait to be able to actually write real letters to people, only so that I get to use it. <3 It also matches my fingernails, ha! Flamy cam .... read more
A couple of weeks ago I was invited by TVR Timisoara to present my new fall collection at a morning show called ‘Regional Cafe’ and Adriana was kind enough to wake up early in the morning and take care of my face. It was very early in the morning, so I believe she made me .... read more
You can find select DB items, both samples from the collections and special items created from fabrics I love (but which are edited out when we organize new collections) in the Pinkat Concept Store in Galati. I am in a very good company with most of Romania’s young/new designers. Do read their cute new blog and .... read more
Light pink coral red degrade dress with a beige waistband and attachments, made for Miruna. Beige lace one sleeve shift dress custom made for Andreea. Beige silk cropped jacket with cyclamen pink trim at the front made for Cristina. Beige lace bustier dress with a coral lining and tulle underskirt custom made for Corina. Colorful .... read more
Anca Buzea is a make-up artist from Bucharest and a good friend. I wanted to write a post about her for a while now, but all the work left me with no time for blogging (as you probably noticed by the few posts that I wrote recently – but I promise I will make up .... read more
…that I sculpted myself, with marzipan, at the Prospero offices. It was a very fun and exciting experience, made me remember my childhood, when I used to go to art class and every Friday, instead of painting, we studied sculpture. Prospero helped me make the Darth Vader chocolate cake for X3, because they moved into .... read more
The new Josephine bridal collection is ready and beautifully photographed by Andi Popescu, in our atelier/showroom in Timisoara. Melinda posed in a strapless ivory silk pleated bustier dress that I custom made for this Josephine photo-shoot. Anca Mihalache is responsible for making her look so pretty. And below you can see my favorite jewelry pieces .... read more
Find colorful DB tutu tulle skirts that I made in the FrouFrou’s store, Hommelstraat 73-77 in Arnhem. I am soooooo very happy to see that Leonie managed to make her dream of having a clothing store come true. I have known hr for a while now, since the beginning of my blogging days, when we both .... read more