Unique LA Spring Show

Last Mother's Day weekend was the Unique LA Spring Show held in the penthouse of the California Market Center in downtown LA.  This show is so special in that it embraces the creativity and hard work of independent designers and there is so much comaraderie amongst the participants because we all are supporting eachother's passions.  My friend Charlotte helped me for the weekend show which made such a huge difference and we have so much fun together which is always a necessity.  Here's a few photos from the weekend...

My favorite shot of the weekend is this one with my niece Phoebe and her impeccable style and confidence...if I only had half her moves. She is wearing one of my dresses upcycled from a men's shirt and I'm wearing a dress upcycled from an organic cotton duvet cover and a Book of the Garden necklace.

Yes, Charlotte and I even have fun in elevators.

We had such a good dinner at Industriel after setting up the booth.

Friends from home came to the show...always a surprise and morale booster!

The talented women of Funky Gavroche

My friend and assistant Charlotte wearing my products so well.

I'm with Aisha, one of the Unique LA staff.  They really know how to put together such an incredible show and play a huge role in supporting 'Made in America' products.

Jackie Sepulveda and Lauren Sepulveda of Voz Collective, who introduced me to Unique LA and also happen to be my cousins who are so much fun to be around.

My niece Maya trying on some of the fabulous bangles in the Voz Collective booth.

I really loved meeting this woman and sharing my story with her. She bought a Paper Moon dress for her friend's daughter and gave me great feedback on my products.

Devon's Drawer- beautiful organic designs for children.

 My friendly and talented neighbors with their designs- Double Hearts and Wesley

My parents, always by my side in everything that I do.

A Mother's Day breakfast with my family before the second day of the show.

My niece Phoebe and daughter Elle showing me their 'serious, we mean business' faces

Hair bows and clips made from dictionary pages and upcycled remnants

Lots of mothers-to-be shopping on Mother's Day.  This is my favorite shot that my sister Jen captured.

These two girls are going to rule the world! 

...And make it a better place.

Standing next to my newest designs...the Urban Garden summer dress and the Vintage Book & Wine necklace