Interview with a budding fashion designer

Me and my pretty cousins!

Singapore, December 2009

from left: Nina, Bianca, Marg

I am beyond excited to reveal the designs for the junior bridesmaid and flower girl dresses!  I have three gorgeous cousins who currently live in Singapore.  My youngest sister Chrissy and eldest cousin Bianca are our junior bridesmaids.  And Marg and Nina are our flower girls.

I have shown Chrissy's dress before, from bridesmaid shopping weekend 2.  I selected the same pink purse for her and my cousins.

Chrissy

The dress is a great length, but I think a heel would make it seem too short.  So I picked out some cute flats.  I don't wear flats (they make my feet look too wide), so can someone explain why they're so expensive?

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$42.27 Gap

$68 Free People

$85 Dillard's

When Bianca found out that I was doing mismatched dresses, she wanted to design the dresses for herself and her sisters.  My only guideline was that they should coordinate with pale pink flowers. The designs turned out so great!

Bianca

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Marg

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Nina (don't you just love the sleeves?)

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A few questions with the designer:

1. Tell everyone a little bit about yourself.
My name is Bianca and I am Ate Michelle's cousin. I am 13 years old, and I go to Singapore American School. I have two sisters, named Marg and Nina. :D

2. When did you start designing clothes?
I was really little when I started. I think I still have the original drawings from when I was 7. I really wanted to be a fashion designer in Paris, so I started drawing and watching shows like Project Runway.

3. Where do you get the inspiration for your designs?
I was in Thailand for my Spring Break when I thought the designs for the bridesmaid dresses up. We were at the beach (that's where I got the inspiration for the colors). My sisters also told me what they wanted.

4. What are some of your other interests?
I like drawing, dancing, swimming, hanging out with friends, traveling, and shopping (sometimes) with my mom.

5. What's your favorite thing to wear and why?
I live in shorts because it is uber hot in Singapore and it's the easiest to pair stuff with. I also like t-shirts and tank tops. AND SUNGLASSES!

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 Aren't the designs so adorable? I cannot WAIT to see the final products!  Bianca selected all the fabrics, and the designs were given to a seamstress to recreate.  I will post photos as soon as I get them!