<![CDATA[Kristin Michelle Parker - Blog]]>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:47:56 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[New from Allalong...]]>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:56:51 -0800http://www.kristinmichelleparker.com/1/post/2012/07/new-from-allalong.html
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Swirly Playsuit
perfect for a sunny day :)

Interested in buying this item?
Please contact kristin@allalongapparel.com or visit my shop at Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles
]]><![CDATA[Allalong at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles]]>Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:37:46 -0800http://www.kristinmichelleparker.com/1/post/2012/07/allalong-at-crafted-at-the-port-of-los-angeles.htmlMy first weekend selling my creations at CRAFTED at the Port of L.A. in my best friend's shop, Make Shop Live.  It was such an amazing weekend!  We had a really great turnout and it was so exciting to see people interested in the things I've created - like a dream come true!
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]]><![CDATA[treasures from the past]]>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:10:21 -0800http://www.kristinmichelleparker.com/1/post/2011/07/treasures-from-the-past.html
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My big sister, Lana made this little number for me when I was about 10 years old!  Although it's a little short for me now, it will always be my fave :)
She has always been such an inspiration and sparked my love for fashion design at a very young age <3
]]><![CDATA[Style Watch at SHPONGLE]]>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:49:35 -0800http://www.kristinmichelleparker.com/1/post/2011/06/style-watch-at-shpongle.html
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I went to see SHPONGLE at the Wiltern this past Saturday - not only was it an amazing show, but I also got to scope out some really great fashion while I was there!  This girl had it all from head to toe!  So boho-chic with the perfect mix of funky accessories.  Love it!


And speaking of boho-chic, embrace your inner Earth Goddess in some of the styles below:
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]]><![CDATA[SmiLe in StYLe! :)]]>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0800http://www.kristinmichelleparker.com/1/post/2011/06/smile-in-style.html
Looks like we all have something to SmiLe about.  I made my smile shirt on a day when I had not been feeling well for an entire week and needed something to cheer myself up.  I thought I was being kinda cheesy, but it looks like we can all say "cheese!" and SMILE in STYLE!
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It feels like everyone's been asking me, "why don't you start a blog?"  So here it is :)

My fashion obsessions began very early on.  Playing "dress-up" was my favorite pastime as a kid.  Before I could even talk, my mom knew I disapproved of an outfit because I cried until she picked the right dress.  I suppose it was then and there that I decided to become a fashion designer.  

100% obsessed with fashion, I am on a constant quest for the perfect ensemble.  What I wear will first portray my mood, whether I'm feeling funky, sophisticated, quirky, or refined.  Comfort is also of utmost importance - if it's not comfortable, I probably won't wear it (or I might change later, LoL) - unless of course, I am dressing for an event so grand that it would be a shame to be comfortable.  I mean, take a look at Victoria Beckham - willing to "suffer for fashion", she once wore a breathtaking Cavalli dress that was so body-hugging that she couldn't sit down during the entire duration of Elton John's Tiara Ball in London [InStyle, June 2010, page 106].  Sometimes comfort must be sacrificed when it's worth it and I'd say Cavalli is well worth it.

Fashion is each individual's outer shell and a way of self-expression - the right clothes can portray your feelings and perspective no matter who you are or what you want to say to the world.  I'm saying, "Hello world!  Let's talk fashion!"
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