I love a good wrap skirt. It’s a classic style that will forever be one of my favorites. As you know, Fashion Not Fear, is not about fast fashion. 👎🏾 I’ve recently started a try on session where I walk into my dream closet and try on a Fashion Not Fear piece. Here’s a look… Read More In The Closet: Gallant Skirt Try On
Sexy isn’t just sheer, low cut, or a mini skirt. Any style can be worn by any body type. What matters is the tailoring. Neutrals will always be the most popular picks. Pops or color are great. But I’ve found that the “most shopped” pieces are almost always neutral colors like black, navy, ivory, etc.… Read More 5 Things I’ve Learned About Style Since I Started Making Clothes
A few days ago, a sketch was released of the upcoming swimsuit cover ups in the Fashion Not Fear Collection. The first piece of the collection just dropped. Meet Wild Child… Imagine yourself walking poolside in something no one else will ever be wearing… Plus, the hoodie helps to cover up your hair when the… Read More Meet Wild Child…The First Drop Of The Coverup Collection
The official first day of Summer is June 20th! And I know plenty of us are already enjoying sunny days. There is also another thing that some of us are enjoying or can’t wait to enjoy and that’s some pool or beach time. We some restrictions letting up and vaccines on the rise. Getting out… Read More Sketches Of The Coverup Collection
The handmade Fashion Not Fear Collection, isn’t the only thing that’s handmade at Blue Labels Boutique. I put my hands on as many things as I can, sanitized hands, of course. But I do it for a few reasons…I love to put my personal spin on things and when it’s done by hand, it’s not… Read More Fashion Not Fear Isn’t The Only Thing Done By Hand, Here Are 3 Other Things Done By Hand At Blue Labels Boutique
Each time began to source fabric for a new piece to add to the Fashion Not Fear collection, I always have this burning question that has to be answered before I start deep diving. Solids or prints? I’ve made lots of looks using both. And I’m certainly not going to make a look out of… Read More Prints or Solids?
Fashion should be an investment. In my personal fashion opinion, if you are going to spend money on clothes, shoes, and accessories…you might as well make it worth your while. Who makes money to waste it?? I didn’t always feel this way. I used to be queen of fast fashion and mass produced pieces. Although,… Read More Just say no to fast fashion and mass produced Pieces, here is why you should buy handmade
If you are new to FNF, then you might not know that each year for the past 4 years, we have participated in the SPIRIT Fashion Show. It is held each year at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and it the longest running runway show EVER!! The show is run by the students of the… Read More A Sneak Peek At One Of The New Looks In This Years Upcoming Runway Show
The Garden party dress is the latest drop in the Floreal Collection from Fashion Not Fear Collection As you know, things a bit different from other designers. There is no planning involved when we start a collection. The way I usually do it is like this. I go out and shop for… Read More A New Spring-Approved Dress Was Released In The Floreal Collection And You MUST See it!!
In a previous post, I pondered whether or not, our handmade label Fashion Not Fear, was doing enough to contribute to sustainability. Doing research in that post, really opened my eyes to how much fashion contributes to landfills being filled with clothing and fabric that is just thrown out as waste. I most certainly… Read More No Fabric Left Out; Here Are All Of The Pieces Made From This Fabric That You Can Buy Now
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