Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Behind the scenes at LamanBlu's spring photoshoot
I love photoshoots - I actually find them exhausting, but the kids are so much fun that I look back on each shoot fondly (after a day of recovery!)
Setting Up
Going over the plan
Let's Play!
Going over the plan (again)
More playing
Silly Time
More Action!
Aren't they cute!
More play
Going over the plan AGAIN (what did we forget?)
Ice Cream Payment
And more ice cream
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Spring Ramblings
Wow - it's been crazy busy, photoshoots for LamanBlu and Hang Ten Gold, Memorial Day Weekend, the end of school, the start of a strange summer break for the kids (feels more like November with blustery winds and periodic snow than summer dawning).
I'm faced feeling a bit blustery myself actually. We're moving our offices today to downtown Denver, next to Ralph's Industrial Sewing. We've used the DDI studio there for quite some time for various activities, but now we'll have our very own spot. We'll still keep our mountain design studio - too much solitude and inspiration generating to walk away from entirely, but we've simply outgrown our space. I'm excited and a little sad in all honesty. But I guess the only constant in life is change.
My kids are changing too. My daughter, going into second grade is truly becoming independent. My son, just entering his teenage years is a whole different story. He's in the midst of wavering back and forth from wanting to be dropped off somewhere just to explore his independence (away from parents) and then still wanting to hold my hand during an intense part of an action movie we're watching together. It's sweet, but makes me a little wistful. When did he grow up so much? I can't believe how the past 13 years have flown by.
And it's spring, and I miss my mom. She passed away suddenly just over 6 months ago. Sometimes it seems like much longer and sometimes it still seems like yesterday. Memorial Day was a big reminder of her loss. It's always been a big holiday for my family growing up - the first weekend we splash the boats in the water and head to the lake for 3 days. Most families have standard meals which become traditions for Christmas or Easter - our meal tradition was Memorial Day. Smoked baby back ribs, tabouli, baked beans dressed with bacon and homemade peach ice cream. Even though we now live too far to partake in the boat and lake festivities, we still celebrate with the same meal. It was sad making it this year knowing she wasn't around.
But it is spring, the season of new beginnings, a season of hope. Things are good. I'm thankful for family and friends and a great job. Let's remember to stop and small ALL the spring flowers - not just the roses. It really is a beautiful life.
Salu,
Holli
I'm faced feeling a bit blustery myself actually. We're moving our offices today to downtown Denver, next to Ralph's Industrial Sewing. We've used the DDI studio there for quite some time for various activities, but now we'll have our very own spot. We'll still keep our mountain design studio - too much solitude and inspiration generating to walk away from entirely, but we've simply outgrown our space. I'm excited and a little sad in all honesty. But I guess the only constant in life is change.
My kids are changing too. My daughter, going into second grade is truly becoming independent. My son, just entering his teenage years is a whole different story. He's in the midst of wavering back and forth from wanting to be dropped off somewhere just to explore his independence (away from parents) and then still wanting to hold my hand during an intense part of an action movie we're watching together. It's sweet, but makes me a little wistful. When did he grow up so much? I can't believe how the past 13 years have flown by.
And it's spring, and I miss my mom. She passed away suddenly just over 6 months ago. Sometimes it seems like much longer and sometimes it still seems like yesterday. Memorial Day was a big reminder of her loss. It's always been a big holiday for my family growing up - the first weekend we splash the boats in the water and head to the lake for 3 days. Most families have standard meals which become traditions for Christmas or Easter - our meal tradition was Memorial Day. Smoked baby back ribs, tabouli, baked beans dressed with bacon and homemade peach ice cream. Even though we now live too far to partake in the boat and lake festivities, we still celebrate with the same meal. It was sad making it this year knowing she wasn't around.
But it is spring, the season of new beginnings, a season of hope. Things are good. I'm thankful for family and friends and a great job. Let's remember to stop and small ALL the spring flowers - not just the roses. It really is a beautiful life.
Salu,
Holli
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Hang Ten Gold - Surfing Adventure
Just wanted to update you on the Hang Ten front.....
Our samples are coming along nicely for the debut of the girls collection - and we're headed to San Diego in a few weeks for an authentic So Cal beach photo shoot.
Lots of excitement out there in the marketplace in anticipation of the launch. We will be showing at the major wholesale shows in New York and Vegas as well as regional shows in LA, Dallas and Atlanta. Retailers - make sure you add us to your must see list at market!
Ouch Magazine took a look at the latest styles for Hang Ten men's and we thought you might like to take a peek. Shhh - we'll tell you a secret - see the graphic t third from the left on the top row? The one with the surfer surfing a rainbow? You'll see that graphic redone for the girls spring collection - in bright colors - and that surfer - she'll be a girl, of course!
Happy Surfing!
LamanBlu
Our samples are coming along nicely for the debut of the girls collection - and we're headed to San Diego in a few weeks for an authentic So Cal beach photo shoot.
Lots of excitement out there in the marketplace in anticipation of the launch. We will be showing at the major wholesale shows in New York and Vegas as well as regional shows in LA, Dallas and Atlanta. Retailers - make sure you add us to your must see list at market!
Ouch Magazine took a look at the latest styles for Hang Ten men's and we thought you might like to take a peek. Shhh - we'll tell you a secret - see the graphic t third from the left on the top row? The one with the surfer surfing a rainbow? You'll see that graphic redone for the girls spring collection - in bright colors - and that surfer - she'll be a girl, of course!
Happy Surfing!
LamanBlu
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Happy Spring! Or is it Winter?
Well, I know most of you are enjoying spring right now but here's what it looks like at my place:
The deck is reporting about 2 feet of snow! Since it doesn't feel like spring here - I thought I'd talk about fall and winter. Denim is a huge trend for the upcoming fall. And everyone keeps talking about which denim finishes and trims are going to be huge. According to Women's Wear Daily: "It’s been a decade since denim has seen this much action!"
Here's a rundown of what's hot:
Mix it with lace and velvet ribbons:
Everything is softer in chambray with a shine:
Reversible Cross - Dyed? Bring it on!
Who doesn't love the look of denim? We've even honored it in our washable silk ombre dyed set:
Here's a rundown of what's hot:
- Velvet Trim
- Studs
- Shredded
- Printed
- Cross Dyed
Mix it with lace and velvet ribbons:
Bring on the prints!
Everything is softer in chambray with a shine:
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Hang Ten Gold News!
News, news and more news! Everyone is starting to talk about the much anticipated Hang Ten Gold brand, which is bringing back an iconic brand in multiple categories including apparel, surf and skate gear, sun care and more (and we're really excited to be doing the girls collection here at LamanBlu).
Thought you might like to see what folks are saying and join in the excitement!
Hang Ten Surfs Into US Stores
Hang Ten Signs Action Sports Partner
Kid Style Source
Esquire
Hang Ten Marks 50 Year History With New Categories, Partnerships in US
Children's Retail Today
Earnshaw's Magazine
Thought you might like to see what folks are saying and join in the excitement!
Hang Ten Surfs Into US Stores
Hang Ten Signs Action Sports Partner
Kid Style Source
Esquire
Hang Ten Marks 50 Year History With New Categories, Partnerships in US
Children's Retail Today
Earnshaw's Magazine
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