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    <subtitle>sustainable fashion designs from studio524</subtitle>  
    
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        <title>Fleur di Peace: Spring 08</title>   
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<div>A casual and classic A-line. Pull it on. Top it with a snazzy tee. Roll or belt the waist and you&#39;re good to go. <br />
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This skirt was created from a recycled tee shirt. It measures 30&quot; at
the waist, 34&quot; at the hip, and is 21&quot; long. It fits a 4-6 quite
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        <title>Bringing Up Dolly Convertible Skirt</title>   
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<p>This skirt was created from 2 recycled tee shirts and can be worn 3 ways:<br />
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<ul><li>As a drop waist style that falls to about the knee 
</li><li>As a strapless tunic 
</li><li>As a classic roll top mini</li></ul>It measures 32 inches at the waist, 
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<p>Another comfy poly-morphic design, created from 2 recyceld tee
shirts,&#160; that can be worn 3 ways: As a dress, as a drop-waist
style, and as a classic roll top. Shown here in a Mauve color palette.
This skirt was created from 2 vintage tees. It fits a size 6-8 very
well.
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 <div><strong>::: Bringing Up Dolly Convertible Skirt :::</strong><br />
This skirt was created from 2 
recycled tee shirts and can be worn 3 ways:<br />
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<blockquote><p>- As a drop waist style that 
falls to about the knee<br />
- As a strapless tunic<br />
- As a classic roll top 
mini<br />
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It measures 30 inches at the waist, 36&quot; at the hip, and has an overall 
length of 22&quot;.<br />
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This skirt has been donated to the WARMarts fundraiser 
being held in Kent, Ohio, March 1st 2008. Please email WARMarts@aol.com for more 
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        <title>Retro-Floral Designs</title>   
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        <p>This comfy, drawstring skirt is being created to spec for Michaela of <a href="http://www.glamgalboutique.com/">Glam Gals by AC Valor, LLC</a>. The skirt measures 19&quot; in length and will&#160; fall to mid knee. This skirt will be sewn from 2 vintage tees.
    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    
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This design was inspired by my original painting, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6754173">Cultured Coral</a>, and previews are now available in the <a href="http://skirtingtheissue.vox.com/available-artwork/">Catalog of Artwork</a>
    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    
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<strong>This skirt, created from a vintage tee, was fit for Diana from Hackettstown, New Jersey, at my studio.</strong>
    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    
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 The a-line design is flattering to most figures and the flirty side vents allow for ease of movement. <br />
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When I spoke with Diana about the fit and wearability of her skirt, she
told me that all of her friends were loving it and that she felt very
comfortable in it. She also noted that the colors were perfect for this
fall season and that she was very much looking forward to the cooler
weather so she could pair her skirt with a sweater, tights, and boots. <br />
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<p>


This comfy a-line skirt, roll top skirt was created for Peggy from 2
vintage tees. The design features a hidden drawstring that will allow <a href="http://madtwinsis.vox.com/">Peggy</a>
to adjust the fit as she likes. The length of the skirt itself measures
23 inches. The roll top design will allow up to 4 inches of aditional
length if she desires.</p>
<div>I&#39;m going to heat-set the design and then take it down for
wash-testing. Not one design has failed me yet and I sincerely doubt
there will be any issues with this one. <br /><br />Once the wash test has
been completed it will be on its way to Belgium in tomorrow&#39;s post.
I&#39;ll be shipping USPS International Priority Mail and expect delivery
in about 10 days.<br /><br /></div>
<div><br />&#160;</div>
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<div>&#160;</div>
<div><strong>Now with added hearts...</strong>

    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    

    
    
    
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<p>&#160;</p>
<p>I added two hearts, strung from under the waistband. As Peggy and I
discussed, this adds more visual length and creates more focus on the
character. The fear before was that it would be too much red. It&#39;s
actually not too red so we&#39;re good.&#160;&#160;</p>
<p>She&#39;ll be going down for wash testing later this evening and will ship tomorrow. </p>
<p>Remember: You will want to hand wash the skirt in cold water.
Machine drying is fine on low heat. It will actually help to maintain
the fit and durability of the design. Iron only on the reverse and on
as low of a heat setting as possible. Just don&#39;t forget to protect your
ironing board by placing a piece of parchment paper between the skirt
and the board.<br />
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<div><strong>Tuesday: October 2, 2007</strong><br />
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Serial Monogamy has left the building and is on her way to <a href="http://madtwinsis.vox.com">Peggy</a>
in Belgium. The Postal Worker reports that it will take 5 days to
arrive in Belgium. The actual delivery time depends on the processes of
that country.<br />
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<strong>Tuesday: October 9, 2007<br />
</strong>This style is also available in Junior sizes and can be sewn to spec.<br />
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        <title>Serial Monogamy: Comfy a-line skirt for Peggy</title>   
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<div>Both styles are designed to slim the hips
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tones, I&#39;m considering a light army/ khaki green with a warm gray toned
accent color or the&#160; light charcoal / dark charcoal combination. <br />
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Both designs are effective in acheiving the desired look so it becomes
more a matter of personal preference. However the design on the left
will detract more from the width and is a bit sleeker.<br />
<br /><strong>Sketches: 2</strong><br />

    
    
    

    
    
    
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</div><div>Peggy indicated that she really liked the charcoal and I
have to agree with her. Too: She liked the idea of the cityscape but
wanted a design that would feel completely cohesive. And so, rather
than the flat panel style, we&#39;re now working on an inset design that
would mirror the shape of the dress worn by the central character. To
this end, I like the sketch on the right. I does exactly as she
requested and adds a flirty touch with the inset that open and close as
she walks. The city scape would be painted, almost as a shadow, around
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Both styles are designed to slim the appearance of 
the hips and add balance to the torso. Personally, I like sketch 2. It 
accomplishes the task of slimming and lengthening most efficiently. Too: it 
coordinates enough with <a href="http://skirtingtheissue.vox.com/library/photo/6a00cd973621204cd500d414443c873c7f.html">Margaux&#39;s</a> but they won&#39;t look like twins. <br />
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You can see a 
longer length, drawstring version of this design on my site. 
<a href="http://www.studio524.com/skirting_the_issue/gallery2/aline.jpg">http://www.studio524.com/skirting_the_issue/gallery2/aline.jpg <br />
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Note to Mia:<br />
Please let me 
know your feelings on this design, ASAP<br />
*** I&#39;m so anxious to get this started. 
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    <entry>
        <title>How to Order: Painted Designs</title>   
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        <published>2007-07-05T12:54:19Z</published>
        <updated>2007-07-17T14:21:44Z</updated>
    
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Hand-painted and/or 
embellished designs, created as one-of-a-kind pieces especially for 
you.</strong></span></p>

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<td style="width: 25%" valign="center"><span style="font-size: small; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><a href="http://www.skirtingtheissue.net/graphics/style_guide.jpg" target="_blank">Choose Your Style</a> </strong></span></td>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: small; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><a href="http://www.skirtingtheissue.net/graphics/how_to_measure.jpg" target="_blank">Choose Your 
Fit</a></strong></span></div></td>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: small; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Choose Your Colors</strong></span></div></td>
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<div style="text-align: right"><span style="font-size: small; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><a href="http://www.skirtingtheissue.net/artwork.htm" target="_blank">Select Your 
Art</a></strong></span></div></td></tr></tbody>
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<blockquote>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br />
<strong>The first step in 
the design process is quite easy. </strong></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Gather your contact 
information.</strong><br />Please don&#39;t forget to include your phone number.<br />If 
I have any questions or issues during development I will call you to discuss the 
issues in person.</span> 
</li><li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Take your 
measurements</strong><br />Waist - Hip - Preferred Length - Average Height<br />If 
you don&#39;t know how to measure or are unsure, I have posted <a href="http://www.skirtingtheissue.net/graphics/how_to_measure.jpg">a handy guide</a> to help you.</span> 
</li><li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Define your 
issues.</strong> <br />Yes. We all have issues with our shape.<br />My ultimate goal 
is to create a skirt for you that will down play the areas of your body that 
make you feel uncomfortable. <br />- Do you want your waist to appear 
smaller?<br />- Do you want to distract attention from ample hips?<br />- Do you 
want to add balance and proportion to your figure?<br />This information will help 
me to design a skirt that you will surely love and aid me in fitting a skirt 
that will flatter your figure.</span> 
</li><li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Define your 
preferences</strong><br />Choose your style: <a href="http://www.skirtingtheissue.net/graphics/style_guide.jpg">Roll Top or Drawstring</a><br />Choose your fit: Loose &amp; Comfy or 
Fitted &amp; Butt-Hugging<br />Choose your colors<br /><a href="http://www.skirtingtheissue.net/artwork.htm" target="_blank">Select your art</a></span> 
</li><li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Email your 
information, </strong>along with<strong> </strong>any notes of consideration 
that you might wish to include, to <a href="mailto:skirting_the_issue@yahoo.com?Subject=Contact%20Information%20and%20Specs">skirting_the_issue@yahoo.com</a>. 
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</li><li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>You will receive 
confirmation within 24 hours</strong> of your request and I will schedule a best 
time to call you to discuss your request, first hand.</span></li></ul></blockquote>
<div style="text-align: center">Please visit <a href="http://www.skirtingtheissue.net/order.htm">http://www.skirtingtheissue.net/order.htm</a> for more information on price and specifics<br />
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    <entry>
        <title>About the Artist behind &quot;Skirting the Issue&quot;</title>   
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        <published>2007-06-28T13:47:50Z</published>
        <updated>2007-06-28T13:47:50Z</updated>
    
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      <p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Haze McElhenny is a freelance artist, illustrator, designer</strong> and the 
principal of studio524. Comfortable in developing design across diverse media 
Haze spends most of her time working in the fashion industry. She derives her 
unique style from her organic work that blends elements of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubism" target="_blank">Cubism</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fauvism" target="_blank">Fauvism</a> and 
contemporary illustrator <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Steadman" target="_blank">Ralph Steadman</a>.</span></p>

      <p><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Haze’s work is both 
quirky and memorable, </span></strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">with a fun dark side that pushes the viewer&#39;s imagination to the outer 
edges. Popular subjects include women&#39;s issues, human rights, globalization, 
communication, and the complexities of human relationships. </span></p>

      <p><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Mirroring the 
diversity in her subjects </span></strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">she leverages a wide palette of media 
to achieve her goals, including; digital graphics, acrylics and oils, conte 
crayon, oil and dry pastels, charcoal and 
chalk.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Recently Haze was 
interviewed </span></strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">by 
freelance writer <a href="http://www.daddawg.com/" target="_blank">Austin 
Edgington</a> who was interested in where her creativity and drive comes from… (read the entire interview --- <a href="http://www.skirtingtheissue.net/about.htm">here</a>) 
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    <entry>
        <title>The Conga Line: Clients and Reviews</title>   
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        <published>2007-06-15T15:08:21Z</published>
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<p>&#160;</p>
<p><a href="http://moxiemargs.vox.com/"><strong><span style="color: #966300">Margaux</span></strong></a> was the first to receive her skirt, a prototype of what would further develop into my new line of sustainable fashions, custom designed and hand-painted to order.</p>
<p>Her intital reaction and review of the skirt is what originally led me to launch a marketing test, of sorts. That&#160;test being&#160;the <a href="http://studio524.vox.com/library/post/skirting-the-issue.html"><span style="color: #966300">Skirting the Issue Contest</span></a>.</p>
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<p>&#160;</p>
<p><a href="http://sandybot.vox.com/"><strong><span style="color: #966300">Sandy</span></strong></a>&#160;was the winner of <a href="http://studio524.vox.com/library/post/skirting-the-issue.html"><span style="color: #966300">the contest</span></a>&#160;and a skirt was sewn and painted to her specifications. </p>
<p>Further encouraged by all of your comments and reactions to <a href="http://studio524.vox.com/library/post/skirting-the-issue-prize-development-stage-4.html"><span style="color: #966300">the design and its processes</span></a>, I launched the <a href="http://studio524.vox.com/library/posts/tags/conga+line/"><span style="color: #966300">Conga Line experiment</span></a>&#160;and a kind of product testing.</p>
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<p><a href="http://gollykim.vox.com/"><strong><span style="color: #966300">Kim</span></strong></a> was the first in the Conga Line to receive her skirt, followed closely by <a href="http://cupcate.vox.com/"><strong><span style="color: #966300">Cate</span></strong></a>. Kim&#39;s review can be found <a href="http://gollykim.vox.com/library/post/beautiful-skirt-by-haze.html">here</a>&#160;</p>
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<p><a href="http://rouma.vox.com/"><strong><span style="color: #966300">Denise</span></strong></a>&#39;s skirt was the first of the Curv-a-licious designs to be completed. I really enjoyed seeing this design come to life and more - to see it work in real life as it did in the sketches, adding length to her torso and effectively drawing attention away from the hip line. You can read what Denise had to say about her skirt <a href="http://rouma.vox.com/library/post/jumps-up-and-down.html">here</a>.</p>
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