New Images and New Gowns

It has been a little while since the last post. I have just been so busy. I had another photoshoot a couple weekends ago and photographed new gowns. The ones shown are a silk and tulle overlay gown-super princess and sparkly (I love it), lace and silk dupioni vintage inspired gown, and an elegant, simple strapless gown that is totally customizable (ie: beads, lace, pearls, chiffon, etc can be added for an additional fee). All of the gowns can be found at www.courtneybrookedesign.etsy.com and are made to order. They are truly beautiful.

I am in the process of booking trunk shows and should hear back next week. Can't wait to showcase the collection at a boutique. The photos do not do the dresses justice, so I can't wait to show them in person.

I am working on recovering my antique chairs and settee with white leather and refinishing the wood to an antique walnut glossy finish. I should have them done this weekend, which is exciting. The next post I will post pictures of before and after. I am totally in a home improvement mood. :) I guess that is what spring does.

I am starting to design and sketch my Spring 2011 collection. New York is inspiring, especially in the summer.

PHOTOSHOOT, PRESS KITS, TRUNK SHOW

I have another photoshoot this weekend and I can't wait. I have new gowns and am rephotographing some other gowns. I get to work with a great model and photographer. I am looking for a make-up artist and hairstylist, so I hope I find one asap.

As I have been writing I am sending out lookbooks and press kits as soon as my new books are printed after the shoot this weekend. I took pictures of my press kits. They include items that represent me as a designer: Earl Grey Tea=British schooling/Influence, Local Connecticut Honey= I support local vendors and manufacturers (no outsourcing), Antique milk glass tea cup and saucer=vintage/antique styling, Godiva White Chocolate Pearls=I only use the finest materials (ie: south sea pearls, Italian silk), and all of my info (about the designer, brand, lookbook, etc) will have a hand made garter around it. I hope it gets the attention of an editor.

I am hoping to contact boutiques next week to set up a time for a trunk show. Check back soon with an update of when and where I'll be.

I am pushing to get new orders as much as I can. I have started Google ad words and I have a Facebook ad. I am getting clicks, so I hope I get some orders coming in soon!

It is spring in New York and it is just beautiful outside. Everyone is looking much happier. Winter here is brutal, so when a hint of summer comes the city lights up. I feel blessed to live in such an amazing city. I can't wait for the true summer. Summer in NYC is like nothing else!