WHAT'S NEXT & JUST RELEASED!

Here it is!  I have just finished the next GOBLINS' BEND inspired, costume and it's now available!

Sign in to receive my newsletter and learn all about the  INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL OFFER for the costume which includes the capes, tops, skirt, pants,boots AND headpiece AND... Part1 of GOBLINS' BEND, the book!   If you are NOT on my Newsletter list yet, please sign in right here!  You can read all about special offers, the goblin costumes, details of their construction  and lots of goodies on what's ahead.

BJD Costumes, Hats and Stories that go Bump in the Night!...

This week I will be leaving to go up to Silent Valley for the summer, where I will be starting new BJD projects.  First up?  I am currently finishing three new GOBLIN costumes and creating their headpieces.  They will be listed in my etsy store very soon.  If you are going to be at the August Doll and Teddy Bear Show, in Clairemont Ca., or the BJD Convention in November in Mission Bay, San Diego, Ca.  I will be there in person to help you customize and select each piece of your costume!  Each costume comes with 5-7 pieces and includes a unique, OOAK headpiece.   If you are on my mailing list, this week you read about RASPINA RASPBURI'S costume and a little bit about who she is and the designing of her headpiece and costume.  If you would like to received my newsletter, please fill out the mailing list sign up section right here on my blog!

The aesthetic approach I have taken to these particular designs, is very natural and raw in concept and construction.  Each costume is layered with several different pieces and the headpieces all include the hair, which is sewn into the crown.  Each one is different and unique in the shape, color and size.  As you read the book, you will be able to collect costumes that were inspired by this adventure. The entire first book adventure will be available later this year.  In the meantime, start with book #1 in order to meet each character and start the journey!  You can download the story right here on my blog on e-books or you can purchase the hard copy in my etsy store.

Into summer fashion?  There are a few whimsical summer designs still available in my esty

store so come see what you'd like!  Below is a large chocolate brown straw design, just in time for summer. Look for it in the store!

HATS, BOOKS and COSTUMES!

Hello!

Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope you will enjoy all the updates and posts by signing up on my mailing list.  As we begin the summer season, I wanted to share with you the NEW  look of my next Newsletter!  If you are currently on my mailing list, you will be seeing my newsletter in a whole new format.   Please free to contact me and let me know what you think and I invite you to ad your name to the group. Just fill out the  "signup" section to the right of my blog!

What's new?  First I would like to invite you to visit my etsy store, where you will be able to view and purchase the hats from both the "Pastry" and "Paris" collection.  There are still some hats available and they are in the perfect seasonal colors.  You will also see that I have included my "over sized" pink petticoats.  These are so much fun!  They are for the SD13 size dolls, and could also fit a slightly shorter doll.  They make a great skirt for steampunk, punk and a variety of unique looks.  I also have two available in black, so contact , if you are interested.  I have a limited amount of WONDERFUL matching black and pink stretch tops and tights as well.

Now on Sale!...I am so excited that Part 1 of GOBLINS' BEND is now available for you right here on my blog!  Just download it from e-books!  If you would prefer to have the hard copy, you can purchase it from my etsy

store while supplies last.

This months' newsletter is on its' way and in it I have talked about RASPINA RASPBURI. Many of you have asked about who she is, how did I decide on her costume, and...her magic hat!  In the newsletter this month, I begin to tell you about her and have included her description from the book.

I have had many questions about her and her costume and yes....you can order a costume for your doll and it does include the headpiece!  As a head wear designer, and costume creator, I am thrilled to make this, the first costume from the story available to you!  If you have questions about sizing and, or ordering, please feel free to contact me. In the meantime...please enjoy the introduction  to the characters and adventure in GOBLINS' BEND!

GOBLINS' BEND...The Story.

I have just returned from Orlando, Florida, where I was at the IDEX doll Expo. This is an International doll event, attended by doll artists from around the world.  It was a very unique platform at which I decided to preview my GOBLINS book and clothing line.

 After spending much of my career in the performing arts, I decided to combine my love of fantasy and design and bring to life my first story.  I wanted to write a story about a land where make believe characters lived out a drama that we all could relate to, and to design clothing inspired by the characters from the book.  In doing so, the reader could start to collect the costume in her/his dolls size, as well as the six magic hats!

The book is filled with all kinds of creatures, including witches, goblins, trolls, fairies and even the Goblitch!  It is a story that even the non-doll collector could enjoy!   The first costume, is that of RASPINA RASPBURI,  who made her debut at IDEX.  Along with Raspina, was a character from a place called Morwedd, filled with witches!  This is no ordinary witch and she reminds you of that, by the way she allows the dragon bird to sit upon her wrist! The costumes are created using couture techniques and detailed adornments that includes elaborate headpieces with hair sewn into the crown!

Part 1, is an introduction to the story and the characters and even contains a glossary of people and places in the story. What is it about?
                        Magic and adventure await in Goblins' Bend...
A struggle for control over the power of dark and light rages between two brothers.  the winter solstice is near, and the Criers are growing in numbers and strength.  There is much at stake, and Zarzameeza, the ruler of the sky, creates six magic hats that will play a part in determining the outcome of a great future battle on earth.  The balance of dark and light now lies with the keepers of the hats -  one of whom carries the burden of her destiny.

You can now order your hard cover of book 1, in my etsy store, OR!  You will be able to purchase it  here, on my blog, on E-Books starting next week!  The entire story is scheduled to be released later this year and will keep you updated as we go!

I am very excited about sharing this project with you, and hope you will enjoy reading it.

I would love to hearing from you!

New Designs, Books and GOBLINS coming to IDEX!

In a week from today I will be traveling to Orlando, Florida, to attend and present my designs at IDEX.  I am going to be premiering my GOBLINS' BEND, chapter one of my book and two of the first costume designs from the story, Raspina Raspburi and the Witch.  These are the first two of a OOAK , limited edition of these two costumes that I will make.  I am also going to be showing my Paris Collection of BJD hats and a wonderful three piece High Fashion design that includes the top, skirt with tulle under skirt and large matching hat.  I will show the Pastry Collection and the wonderful Over sized Pink and Black tulle petticoats which I just love!  They are matched with  black and pink tights, soft jersey tops and of course....a Hat!

All these items, plus chapter one of GOBLINS' BEND, the book, will be available in my etsy  store after April 18, and all the designs from GOBLINS BEND come with COA, and personal notes concerning styling, costume design and care.

Please be sure to come see me at both #117 and let me show you my girls and their costumes!

The Paris Collection at IDEX!

In just a few short weeks I will be attending IDEX, in Orlando, Florida.  This will be my first time there as a vendor and I hope that if you are planning on attending, you will come visit me at booth #117.

Not only will I be premiering my GOBLINS' BEND book and costumes, but also showing off my beautiful new hats in the Paris Collection!  Also, I will be showing a three piece "Day at the Races", high fashion clothing design as well.  This is a wonderful ensemble, constructed with couture techniques of sewing and current styling.  It comes in a beautiful brocade material and consists of a fitted top,with floral design detail, a wonderful full skirt with detail and attached tulle petticoat. It also is "topped off"  with a glamorous oversized, brown straw hat to match!  This design will become available in my ETSY store, as a limited edition, one of a kind, collection piece. Today I wanted to give you a look at the hats from the Paris collection.  

cigarette pants and an over sized straw hat to match!  This outfit will become available in my

GOBLINS BEND...

The past few months I have been focusing on completing the first part of my book, GOBLINS BEND and the costumes from chapter one.

I have had the wonderful opportunity to write a story that has inspired a line of costumes that I have created and will be making available in limited edition, one of a kind availability.  The first two costumes are Raspina Raspburi and The Witch!  You can order the book and the costumes starting in April 2013, and create the fantasy on YOUR favorite doll.

I will be presenting  the book and costumes in April, at IDEX and if you are planning on attending, PLEASE come over, I would love to meet you!

The books SOLD OUT  at our reception on Sunday, (very exciting!).   Pictures and more news will be coming and please feel free to visit my website and facebook page for updates.  You can link into my etsy store and facebook page from my website, at:

www.susanlakedesigns.com