yomono is back!

wow, it's been a while, huh?

so after the whirlwind first quarter with 2 amazing runway shows, and a short break thereafter, i'm back in the saddle!

i have a lookbook in works with the talented folks at studio ROCKET SCIENCE and, not to brag, but guys & gals, it's going to slap you in the face with awesomeness. look for it here in the coming weeks!

also look for bag and accessory restocks at Indie Genius, which are coming soon. AND i'll get my fw13 garb up on etsy for custom orders shortly, so watch for that, too.

see you soon....

yomono holiday events

i've got quite the holiday schedule this year! so look for my products at Indie Genius and Art is Art any time, or grab some goods at this holiday event:

jingle bells on bishop
bishop arts district
dec 8
11am-8pm

also remember to check out my etsy store for holiday goodies. i always carry a wider variety at the events, so be sure to come out.

new products @ IndieGenius!!

i've just added a ton of new bags, pouches, and color chart cuffs to my booth @ IndieGenius! here's a sampling:

new cuffs and pouches!

hipster pouches (great for cyclists) and more pouches

new convertible foldover messenger bags



new products @ h2o music festival

so it's shaping up to be a long, gloriously sweaty day here at h2o. but yes, there are misting stations, a beer garden, and ample water vendors.

i'm set up in the vendor village to the left of the festival village stage (see map below).

i'm right next to some other fantabulous artisans, including mistura, who makes the most amazing hand crafted wooden watches i've ever seen. i've got my eye on a turquoise strapped one with real flower petals on the face...so beautiful ....

and 2 tents down is kitchen beautician, an urban street bazaar veteran for many years running! she makes soap, lotion, candles, all kinds of paraben-free goodies! it's going to be a hot one out here today, so grab some of her lip balm!

also there is a live screenprinting station from one eye open, loyal k*n*g, IndieGenius favorite meg morgan, and more! as if you didn't have enough reasons to come already...

here's a sampling of my new product, made specially for the festival:

fashion Cited, Pin Show Grant, D Magazine, and more!

well, yomono's momentum this year has been as unstoppable as the tenacious texas armadillo! enjoy the visual. you're welcome.

so Fashion Cited was a big success! pictures to follow. the venue was amazing, complete with an airplane suspended above the stage, and i networked with a lot of other unbelievably talented local designers. not to mention the gorgeous models who breathed life into my collection on the runway. thanks, ladies!

in other news, i've been awarded a grant from The Pin Show! i'm giddy with excitement, and i can't wait to drop my ready-to-wear collection for FW12. stay tuned for more custom corset and dress listings on my etsy shop, and some great summer garb at IndieGenius.

also, make sure you watch for my feature in the may issue of D Magazine! yet another honor by which i am extremely humbled.

and the Urban Bazaar is coming up next month at IndieGenius, so don't miss that! trust me, you will regret it if you don't stop by. i'm there as a seller and i still can't walk away without buying something.

last but not least, please check out my work at Art is Art Consignments, where i am the artist of the month for march!

new product @ indiegenius!

you saw them at the pin show pop-up boutique, now get yours at IndieGenius! second-hand wool and organic cotton lining make these bracers (aka gauntlets) a great sustainable accessory. (not to mention unexpected and fashion forward) these are steel boned but not rigid, so they are very comfortable to wear. they close with adjustable slide buckles, and i have them in medium (8" at widest point) and large (9.5" at widest point). these are sold as singles, but contact me for a price break on a pair, or for a custom order.

designed to be unisex, these look great on both men and women. top picture is truer to actual color.

40% off sale!

i'm currently running a 40% off sale on my entire booth at IndieGenius! that includes corsets and clothing, so if you've been eying any of these, now's your chance to save some major cash. discounts are taken at the register. i'm here until 5pm today, so swing by.

additional 40% off the sale suitcase

40% off organic cotton fashion

40% off apparel rack

40% off corsets

40% off entire booth

holiday crafting adventures - part I

if you're like me (and untold numbers of other local handmade business owners), you've got quite a bit on your plate in the next 2 weeks. so how do you keep it all straight without ending up dry heaving into a paper bag in the fetal position? well, i swear by list-making. i have a limited number of hours per week to run my business, as i still work a 9-to-5 day job to pay for boring stuff like rent and food. planning out my time is critical so, for starters, let me impart to you my personal to-do list:

+ sew for Gift Fest encore trunk show at ArtisArt
+ buy craft supplies for xmas gifts
+ assemble & wrap gifts
+ determine fabric needs for best-sellers
+ sew restocks for my booth at IndieGenius
+ print business cards (yes, i print my own)
+ restocks for IndieGenius
+ new photos for etsy listings



it's only overwhelming if you let it be. since i started writing this post, i've already accomplished one thing on my list, which i've marked through. the biggest mistake that i've learned from has been overbuying of materials whose end product doesn't sell as well as i expect. it's not hard to figure it out, it just takes time (or at least it did for me). so now before i purchase any expensive organic fabrics, i very carefully consider supply cost versus sales history. i've been lucky enough to find a product that sells well for me, so i am pretty confident in restocking that particular fabric. judging by my sales at my booth and a recent trunk show, i know what to expect this holiday shopping season.

so first on my list is sewing product for an encore trunk show at ArtisArt. the first show was on the 4th, and we did so well that they invited me back for a second show! (lucky you, shoppers, because the weather was wet and dreary that weekend, and i'm sure a lot of you stayed home because of it.) i've got 3 days left to sew a dozen gloves and 6-8 purses, so i've planned out my time accordingly. tonight i'm sewing exclusively gloves, tomorrow i'm finishing them, and friday night i'll work into the wee hours finishing all the purses i've cut. did i mention saturday morning i have a shift at IndieGenius immediately before the show? so if you see me tagging purses behind the counter, you know what's up. ;)

updates to come as i work down my list... trust me, if i can do it, you can do it.

saturday, december 17  |  2-5pm  |  ArtisArt on henderson

new products @ indiegenius!

there are a bunch of new bags and an ample supply of striped gloves on sale at indiegenius now! check out my etsy store for new listings, too. i've also added a new version of the whitechapel cape in red & brown plaid. pictures below...

Shop & Sip party at IndieGenius!

the rumors are true...IndieGenius is turning 1 year old this week! come join us for the Shop & Sip anniversary celebration tomorrow (thursday) from 5:30 to 8:30pm. rsvp via facebook, or just show up! drink a little, shop a little, mingle with the artists, and see what everyone's talking about. everything in the store is handmade, vintage, locally made, or supplies so come support a socially responsible local business!

and please remember that i'm donating 20% of my profits from november to occupy dallas, so let's make this event huge!

#occupydallas donations EXTENDED

i will be extending my promotion for occupy dallas through the month of november. 20% of my profits during the entire month + the recent bazaar will be donated directly to occupy dallas.

support local independent business by shopping yomono @ IndieGenius, plus the growing international OCCUPY movement all with one swipe of your debit card! (not to mention you'll walk away with some sweet garb.)

look at you, multitasking like a social warrior!

we are the 99%.

weekend recap & new products

it was a great weekend at yomono! the bazaar was a blast, and i added some new product / restocks to the booth at indiegenius. not to mention one of my sargent jinbei crop vests was featured in luri & wilma's fashion show! pics below of a new style for this season - the whitechapel cape, so named for the notorious london stomping ground of jack the ripper. spooky, yes? and yet so cute! lined in forest green thermal for added warmth. grab this while you can, because i only had enough of this vintage fabric for one piece. on sale now at indie!

p.s. there are a couple handbags out of this same fabric, so snag them before they're gone!

sargent jinbei crop vest on the runway!
hair & makeup | lure salon
stylist | molly mcbride
photography | zora ellison writing company

donating to #occupydallas

in an effort to support the protesters at city hall park, i will be donating 20% of profits made during the indie bazaar this weekend to occupy dallas. they are willing to sacrifice their time, health, and face the possibility of arrest for speaking up on our behalf. they are our voice, and we need to stand by them.

so please join us at indiegenius in bishop arts this weekend! not only will you be supporting local businesses run by real people (not a board of shareholders concerned only with quarterly profits), but also know that 20% of profits from yomono will go DIRECTLY to occupydallas.org.

to donate directly, offer your services, or participate in the protest, follow occupy dallas on facebook. or visit occupydallas.org. they need a slew of services and items (listed on their website), so if you are in the area and can drop anything off, they would vastly appreciate it.

shop local. question authority. we are the 99%.

bazaar this weekend!

don't forget about the bazaar this weekend at indiegenius! look for cute gloves and new bags at my booth. i'm just to the right when you walk in the front door. see you there!

indiegenius
409 n. zang  (right behind BEE)
saturday 12-6
sunday 12-4

new product now in-store!

i've just brought these products in to indiegenius today. they are all made from fabulous vintage fabric, so you can rest assured that they are eco-friendly and low-impact (as always at yomono!). remember, my 20% off everything sale is still going on, but will end soon! this includes items that are already marked down - discount will be taken at the register. snag them before the bazaar on the 22nd-23rd...

ascot made from vintage fabric

handbags made from vintage polyester

fall bags for indiegenius

here's a sneak peak of what's in the works for indiegenius. most of my items are short-run due to the limited availability of the vintage fabrics, so stop by the boutique or like us on facebook to stay on the cutting edge of dallas handmade style. i'll be on-site at indiegenius saturday (11-5pm) if you'd like to meet the designer or discuss a custom order. see you soon!

winter wonder land

so along with some fingerless gloves, scarves, and hats, i've decided to venture into cape territory this winter. i'll be stocking my booth in anticipation of the indiegenius bazaar on october 22-23 with all kinds of sherlock-holmery. follow this blog to get a sneak peak of styles before they hit the boutique! if you see something you like, i might even let you snag it before the bazaar. ;)

and remember, i do custom orders! winter is the best time for corsets....

glove time!

with fall right around the corner, it's winter accessory time at yomono. organic cotton and vintage knits are the focus for these fingerless gloves. they fit almost every hand size and at make great gifts. they're the perfect cure for every crafter's cold-hand blues. snag your pair early, because these are in high demand during the holiday shopping season!

organic cotton fingerless glove with vintage buttons

yoga mat bags made from vintage fabric

got a yoga mat? need a cute bag? stop by indiegenius today and pick one up - only $18.00 and made from vintage fabric.