One Proud Mama

This girl....

this sensitive

emotional

big-hearted

kind

beautiful

brilliant...oh so very brilliant...

compassionate

a tad on the high strung side

feisty

full of never.ending.energy

girl...

graduated pre-kindergarten today!!!!

since the day she graced me with her arrival she has showered me with sunshine, love, tears, laughter, and so many beautiful moments.

one after another.

she made my world bigger, brighter, better, and so much more sweeter.

i love you my wildflower...

I made this Paris inspired dress as a sample piece and she just HAD TO wear it....everyday this sweet girl would ask me if she could wear it to school....I made excuses for her not to wear it time and time again....finally I told her she could wear it to graduation....and wear it she did! She rocked this dress!!!

This dress has been a HUGE hit! It has an over the shoulder designed bodice with a full skirt...there is an attached pettiskirt underneath that has attached tulle to give it a fuller (or as Adilyn likes to say poofier) look...

The back is stunning and is something that is very unique. Two slender straps connect from the top of the bodice to the back of the elastic bodice..

And that belt, who doesn't love a contrasting belt that ties in a big bow in the back?

This dress screams girly, modern, trendy, princess, diva, fashion, and unique all in one! This Paris Inspired dress is a must have! It is perfect for weddings (both of my girls will be wearing this design for my baby brothers wedding in October), church, fancy dinners or any other event you can possibly think of! 

This dress can be made in so many different prints....big floral prints, retro prints, single color with a contrasting waist band....the possibilities are endless.....

This is a limited edition dress. Interested in placing an order for this dress or a dress of this style but different prints please leave a comment or you can always email me at avalynapparel@yahoo.com. This dress can be made in sizes 2T to 8.

And since I have introduced you to my pre-K graduate....I want to brag just a little bit...

Before her graduation this morning her teacher pulled me aside and informed me that my baby girl is going into the K-1 class instead of a mainstream kindergarten class....out of all incoming kindergarten students my baby gets to be 1 out of the 15 chosen students to participate in this new program.

The K-1 class is an accelerated program geared towards gifted students so that they can advance at a more rapid pace....this class will be tested throughout the year and be placed in different gifted programs the school offers.....ideally the students in this class will finish at a 2nd grade level and advance to the second grade at the end of the year instead of going to first grade.... 

I'm just so proud...I have to be honest...I was a little worried with this girl...I have always known she was a thinker....my God she didn't speak a word until she was almost 3 years old...ok...she said mama...but that.was.it!!!! And let me tell you, it was BEYOND frustrating...this child who potty trained herself at the age of 17 months (true story) would not speak!!!

She has blossomed so much this year...made friends, accelerated far beyond my dreams educationally, and I am just in awe at watching her learn and grow and experience!!!

So...I am a proud mamma....I always have been...but today...well today I'm just a tad bit more proud....and what's more important that that...she's proud...she's proud of herself!!!!

This girl is our heart....her sister loves her like only a big sister can.....we are both so proud of our Adilyn!!!!

I apologize for the heavy images and the ramblings about my baby.... but this dress just has to be one of my favorites and well...if I haven't said it yet...we are pretty darn proud of that girl!!!  

Happy "TheWeekendIsAlmosHereAndICan'tHardlyStandIt!!!"

xoxoxo

~Rebecca~

The French Sisters

Happy Hump Day!!!

Tonight I am going to be previewing a delicious little number. One of the things that I strive for when choosing patterns is the versatility of the piece. You will find this pinafore style top is nothing short of that....

I would like to introduce you to the French sisters....they are both wearing the exact same piece....one sister is a size 7 and one sister is a size 4...imagine how much wear you will be able to get out of this little number! Brace yourself for this one!!!!

This is Little Sister French. Dontcha just LOVE LOVE LOVE those pig tails?!?!!? (eek to die for!!!) She is wearing my Perfect Pinafore as a dress. 

Now on to Big Sis French who wears a size 7. Remember, this is the EXACT same dress. No alterations were made. This piece fit both girls perfectly and gives two different looks! 

Can you see how scrumptious the Perfect Pinafore is? It can be worn for years....worn through several different seasons....can be passed down from one sister to the next! Not only will you get plenty of wear out of this, it can be made reversible!!! WHAT!!!??? Two different looks, can be worn all year round, and can be worn through several different sizes!!! What more could you ask for?

I want to thank the French's for coming to the photo shoot at Studio Audrey! These sisters were so much fun to work with and had such different personalities! They were troopers and bared the slightly windy and chilly weather and had a crazy lady (me) trying to get them to do crazy poses...not sure what I am talking about...please scroll up and check out the second picture....photography has never been my forte and I don't see that it ever will....that's why I leave that to the professionals!

Interested in ordering the Perfect Pinafore? If you are wanting the exact piece that is shown in the pictures above it is a One Of A Kind...that means it will NEVER be duplicated. It was made in a size 7 but as explained above it can be worn by a child that is as small as a size 4 as well. The Perfect Pinafore can be made in sizes 2T up to a size 8. Please feel free to comment on this blog post or you can email me at avalynapparel@yahoo.com

If you love the style I can make this in any print you can imagine, simply contact me for details!

I hope that you have had a wonderful Wednesday...it's been a barmy kind of day here....hopefully your hump day was no where near as crazy and misdirected as mine was!!!

xoxoxoxo

~Rebecca~

Little Miss Wood

Over the next few weeks I will be preveiwing here on the blog a very modest portion of some of the pieces that I have been designing and creating recently....these previews are just a very small reflection of the pieces that will be available at the trunk show hosted by Studio Audrey on June 22nd. (*Please note* due to extenuating circumstances the date for the trunk show has been rescheduled....it is no longer on May 18th) 

If you just can't contain your excitement and you would like to place an order for something you see either on the blog or something you are secretly designing in your head, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to make it happen!

So without further ado, Little Miss Wood is going to kick off Avalyn Apparel's preview!

Here she is...this little ball of pizzazz! I had never met this sweet girl (only saw her photo submission for the casting call) before the photo shoot, but this dress fits.her.to.a.T!

This dress has a navy and light blue chevron print (chevron's all the rave right now!) bodice with a pink scroll like print waist band. The waist sits slightly higher than the natural waist giving it more of an empire waist feel. The skirt of the dress is made out of a super soft and airy lime green and white striped knit fabric that gives this dress a fresh and summery feel.

The straps cross over the shoulders and tie at the back of the bodice and are made out of the same print as the waist band. Because of the way that the bodice and the straps are constructed this dress will truly last for more than just a season or two.....wear it now as a dress, next year as a tunic and the following year as a top....you can even pair it with tights or leggings and a long sleeve shirt underneath for cooler days....

And for that extra special girly girl fun touch I have added a shabby chic flower with a bright yellow button at the waist band....

And this picture just sums it up! This is such a lively little number for your lively little girl! This is a unique dress that is just so fun and full of life, much like one of my favorite little models, Miss Wood!!!

Much of what I will be creating will either be One Of A Kind (OOAK) or it will be Limited Edition. OOAK means that I will not make another one like it. If you purchase a OOAK item I will never recreate that item again. Limited edition means that I will only make a very limited number of that particular design. I will also be creating a Luxe line and that will be introduced at a later date.

This dress is a limited edition. I will only sell a handful of this exact same dress.

If you are interested in purchasing one of these (or maybe two or three) you can make a comment on this blog post or you can email me at avalynapparel@yahoo.com  

Later in the week I will blog about why Avalyn Apparel will not be mass producing items and sticking with OOAK and Limited Edition pieces!!! I promise...there is a method to my madness even if most people think I'm just plain mad (hee hee)!!!

I hope you have had a smashing Tuesday as I know I have! And I just want to thank the Wood's again for coming to the photo shoot. It was a pleasure to meet you both and a joy to see my creation come to life! A better model could not have been picked for this dress!!!

xoxoxo

~Rebecca~

Are you ready?!?!?!?

Avalyn Apparel is here!!! I am so excited to be teaming up with Studio Audrey to host the first EVER Trunk Show! Here is just a very small taste of the types of items that you can get your hands on!!

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I would like to formally invite you to my first ever trunk show! The show will be held on May 18th at Studio Audrey in Lousiville, KY. The address is 1860 Mellwood Ave and the trunk show will be held from 11am until about 2pm. During the trunk show you will be able to see apparel that is avaiable to purchase. You will also be able to place orders if you are needing something in a size that I do not have with me. Are you looking for a one of a kind or a custom piece designed specifically for the special little lady in your life? I've got that covered! I offer a one on one service with my clients to create exactly what they are looking for!

So what are you waiting for? Join us for this wonderful event!!! Click on the button below and fill out the form! Spots are limited so reserve yours today!!!

In addition to spending the afternoon browsing through designs I offer, we will have snacks and beverages and....GIVEAWAYS!!!! Studio Audrey and Avalyn Apparel will be offering AMAZING giveaways the day of the trunk show! You do not want to miss out on this! (details coming soon!)

Spread the word about the first ever Avalyn Apparel Trunk Show! On the form linked above there is a spot for "referred by". Refer all of your friends and family. The guest with the MOST "referred by's" is going to win a a piece from the first ever Avalyn Apparel collection!!!! (to qualify, the people who were referred by you must be in attendence at the trunk show)

I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know all of you! Check back often for updates and if you can not make the trunk show hosted by Studio Audrey but are interested in hosting your own you can find information out here!!!!

I hope that you are as excited about this as I am!!!

Rebecca

xoxoxox