555 Wants to Get Into Spring!

555 Clothing and Design
LOLA

Spring!

What a great time of year for us snow bunnies to finally dress with out layers.  

New trends for 2011 are definitely 70s inspired looks.  High wasted pants, floral prints and hour glass shapes welcome back the woman figure.  No more confusion! Is that a boy or girl?

Cute!   This pic to the left reminds me of the Cindy Crowford Pepsi add from the 90s.  With the tore up feel of the jean shorts and the cute but sexy top paired with an open toe current sandal makes me want to go to the beach! 

Love this white over-sized tunic. 

I can picture it with a hot pink or mint green tight tank top or bra cover to give it an extra “oh yeah I look hot today”. 

Throw on your sailor pants, add a cute open kitten toe heel and your ready to go!

Yup! the jumper is back.  Expect to see it in short combos and pant combos.  

Just think how easy it will be to get dressed in the morning!! Can’t wait.

I would add a bright purple belt to accentuate the waste, and a tighter cardigan... just saying! 

Hair Trends! 

Finally getting back to classic 1930s vibes.  My Favorite! Despite their hard times, those ladies truly had amazing hair and fashion.  Look for the more natural feel.  Big soft curls, messy buns, straight with a wind blown look and more!

 I can’t wait to bust out some big Chunes this spring / summer!!! 

555 Fabric Mission: Pass or Fail?

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RA RA


I'm tough.


Living in a foreign (non-english speaking,'developing') country ain't a piece of cake.


So when tasked with sourcing fabric for 555's Spring launch, I was up for a challenge.


The night before though, I had broken up with my ultra-shitty Thai boyfriend for the 50th time--screaming over balconies, cryin' in the street, whole bit.  


I woke up, hungover. Draggin a heavy heart.  Dreading the small crowded alley-ways of Bangkok's Sam Peng fabric market--a seething mass in 40 degree weather.  


Today was the only day I was going to be in Bangkok, so it was pass or fail, win or die trying.

oh god! which buttons????

I got to the market by 10 am. Where to start?  My bangs have already plastered to my forehead with sweat and every time someone brushes against me, I wanna punch faces. 


Get your shit together, Ra Ra, I kept coaxing myself...but how was I to pick 555 Babe Gear when I felt like a hopeless fuck head?


I found some crappy stool to sit down on, squished against some random fabric and an old lady selling dried bananas.  Almost at the point of defeat......


And then. A miracle. 


My Sharona. Starts Playing. Across the market.  





Wooooooo!!!!!!!!!  Dun na na na na na... Jump up...Dun na na na na na...do a little dance... Dun na na na na na.....Feel myself coming alive...Dun na na na na na....My Sharona!!!


555 Babe Gear here I come! Get the fuck outta my way (please).    

8 hours later, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Proceeded to drink some beers with the lady vendors.   


Thank you THE KNACK!!


555 Spring 2011 is gonna be smokin hot.