Belasse Collection at the Americas Mart- Atlanta!

Belasse Collection will be showcasing Spring 2012/ Resort line at the Atlanta's Mart October 13-16th! Please come in a give us a visit and remember to LIVE, LOVE  AND RELAX IN BELASSE!

Today is a beach day...

Getting to be that time when the sun, sand and the surf craves home! White sand, fresh fish, clear, clear water, eclectic music, and an ambiance of revitalization- what more can you ask for? How can you not find an inspiration with that setting...We have a new intern this summer learning about the Belasse way and working well with us. Some of her favorites from the Belasse collection are below.. Enjoy!

Live, Love, Relax in Belasse!

Starting the Summer

Hey all! Sorry for the absence, but so excited to say that this summer has been busy with great days already! The only compaint I have is the heat. We are very excited about Alabama Fashion Week on July 15-16. We have been working with numerous clients and always streaming in new ideas that you will see and love.
So what's in for this summer? Who doesn't love to roll out of bed in the morning and only change one outfit for the day? You're in luck! Trends for the summer include: PAJAMA DRESSING, extreme colors, brights, lace, prints, prints, prints and of course, a great pair of pumps!

Enjoy your day and always remember: Live, Love, Relax in Belasse!

Friday team Belasse meeting

We met on Friday, discussed the boutique list, fitted some of the samples and discussed the hang tag. Everyone agreed to put my silhouette  on the hang tag I thought that would make the collection more personal.  We had fun taking my photos. I am a bit tired and will check in towards the end of the day.

IT WAS A GREAT EVENING

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to report that the Belasse Women's Wear Summer Collection Launch was a great great success! Everyone loved the collection, the diversity, the fabrics, the colors, the classy, sophisticated and flirtyness of the collection. It was standing room only.  Lots of important people attended; The Honorable Council General of Barbados Dr. Edward Lane and his wife,  Honorable Judge Glenda Hatchett was the host for the evening. Lots of Media, Stylist, Bloggers, Boutique Owners.

Thanks to Carl Nelson he was behind the scene man, through out the whole production planning. Celebrity Hair Stylist Dwight Eubanks of the Purple Door Salon, for hair and Make-up,  celebrity Fashion Stylist Erica Benoit and Courtney Hammonds  for styling the collection, Anna Maria for her fine Jewelry,  Jasem, Stanson and Jeannett, Lauren my fit model, and all my other production team. Thanks to all, I could not of done this without you guys.

OH!!! I actually picked up the mic and spoke to my guests! I was so proud of myself and everyone was too! Confidence comes from having a good support team.

The website will be Launched April 29th. so get ready to Shop and  Live, Love, Relax in Belasse.

Watch my very first interview, tell me what you think.

Thanks to Team Belasse, working so hard to make this a successful event

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had the BELASSE photo shoot yesterday! What a wonderful time we had.  It was supposed to be a 3 hour shoot,  it went way way beyond that, my photographer is absolutely wonderful.  Thanks  James Young at http://www.myyoungphoto.com/ for doing such an excellent job, with so much patience and charm, thanks for being part of  THE BELASSE TEAM.

I would love to show some pics, but I can't. It is just too close to the launch date. In the group picture we have,  James Young the Photographer, Stanson ,  Jeanette, Alexandria, Ayasia, Anna Maria, Lauren, Alexandra, Janice, Aneesah and me, Belasse. The amazing thing is, at the end of  our 8hrs photo shoot, everyone was still smiling as you can see. I am so blessed to be surrounded by such  wonderful and beautiful energy.  Love you all.

BELASSE.

Everything is falling In Place.

Thanks to Anna Maria, I now have a great selection on fine Jewelry. Everything is looking good. I received the Second sample of my shoes from the  new manufacturer on Thursday. It looks good, just minor changes.
Our photo shoot is scheduled for Sunday April 3rd. Can't wait! James L. Young is our official Photographer for our Collection and the Fashion Launch.  Thanks James, love your work.

Well, Anna and Pete hung out with me tonight for a few hours at the studio, she brought me some more jewelry. She is just so creative! We started sending the invitations out Friday and responses are great.  Lots more to do, everything is looking good!

CRUNCH CRUNCH TIME

Jeanette and Stanson - TEAM BELASSE  came in today and helped.  Jeanette confirmed 40 stores, great job Jeanette! Stanson tried to sew a mock-up for http://www.asapsewingservice.com/  great effort Stan! You need lots, lots more training. LOL!  

We are only serving WINE at the Fashion Launch, you know just trying to keep it upscale, LOL LOL again.  Everyone is so excited about the Collection. Thanks guys, greatly appreciated.

We created our check list today and I thank God for surrounding me with great people that have love, passion and drive. My big sister, Everlyn Coleman, who is an outstanding writer. She is an author of over 20 books and she has helped me so much; thanks sis. Jeanette, my Assistant, Stanson, my Stylist, Jasem, who is my right hand man, and master tailor; I really can't stop thanking my dear friend Carl,  for what he has done. He keeps shocking the life out of me! The lists gets longer...

Oh did I tell you guys that I found a new shoe manufacturer?? Yes I did. New sample coming next week and I can't wait to see.. Sorry for all this writing, I will add some pics next time.   

A WEEK OF UPDATES

Today I confirmed that  Karyn Greer and Evelyn Mims of WXIA-TV 11 Alive is going to host my fashion launch! How exciting!!  I am preparing for my photo shoot  this Saturday,  March 19th. Exciting!! Hang tags and back drop are shipping next week.

My dear friend Carl Nelson is going above and beyond to make this a great event. Carl I love and appreciate everything, so- THANKS! Just a few more pieces to finish. I can't wait for you guys to see the collection. Remember LIVE, LOVE, RELAX IN BELASSE.  That's my tag line.  Do you like?

Everyone love the image that I have on my business and hang tag, 

I am happy to report, that www.asapsewingservice.com is doing well, we have gotten very busy in the last few weeks.

Ok, it's almost 2:30 AM.... I need to go to bed.

I will try to update before the shoot, and share a little more info.

Counting the Days

Well everything is going well. All patterns are completed and all fabrics are in-house.  Photo shoot is scheduled for March 19th. That means everything should be completed. Our Photographer is Paul Hu and I'm excited that he is part of the BELASSE TEAM.  Great work Paul, looking forward to working with you.  www.paulhuphoto.com   Our make-up artist is Marissa Kaye and I love your work, really looking forward to working with you!

Don't forget the launch date is April14th 2011.    In-need of a shoe designer for the Launch.  Help!!!!!!

CATCHING UP

THIS IS NOT THE LOOK I AM GOING FOR

WANTED THE BOW TO BE WIDER, COLOR SHOULD HAVE BEEN FUCHSIA,  LIGHTER FUCHSIA LINING, AND YELLOW SOLE

It's been a while,  well we are almost finish with the collection, about 6 more pieces to go. I am really happy with the collection! I let some of my friends have a preview and everyone loved it.  Oh did I say that the venue was confirmed about one week ago? I am very excited about that.
Some Media, Stylist, and Photographers are confirmed.  OMG!!!!! The shoes were done and some pictures were sent before they were shipped. Very disappointed the colors that I choose were not the colors used, so unfortunately I will have to put that on hold and concentrate on the actual collection.

Received my business cards today, LOVELY!!!!!  Hang Tags next week. 

Great day at the studio

Today I reserved the venue of the event. Changed the date to the 14th of April. I want to write more tonight, I am a bit tired, talk to you guys tomorrow.

another classic BELASSE MENSWEAR PIECE.

CUSTOM MADE CLASSIC MEN'S PIN STRIP SHIRT  for brother -in- law  Laurence Nunes. Found this on his facebook page. Laurence told me I will get rid of  everything in my closet, but not  my BELASSE. Thanks Hon, next season I will do a men's shirt collection. Look out!!

I will talk to you guys later

BELASSE.

Today was a great day at the studio! We completed 2 new designs. They look great. Team member Jeanette called with some exciting news with our boutique contact. Everyone is excited and can't wait to get our line sheets, which is going out 3rd week in March. Met with some new clients, seeking product development services. You know that's my main business; www.asapsewingservice.com . Go to www.4laces.com, one of my clients. We assisted her with designs, pattern making and salesman's samples of her full collection.."Games Day Wear"

My Dear Friend Patrick Riley Wearing A vintage Belasse Coat

I was happy to see my dear friend Patrick Riley wearing one of my  BELASSE  menswear  vintage collection piece. You are wearing it well!  Is that a BELASSE tee that you were wearing under?  Looks great!!

hang tags

Got my hang tags today. I love it, but I need some feed back. Let me know what you guys think. I am trying to attach it, but unable to figure it out. Iwill try tomorrow night. LOL!!

BELASSE.

Prada - Women's - Handbags - Spring Runway Collection - Neiman Marcus

Prada - Women's - Handbags - Spring Runway Collection - Neiman Marcus

Hi  fans! Sorry I've been  MIA for a while. I'm just busy getting things together. You know you can't have a launch without the product! Everything is looking good and we've got 18 pieces completed. I am so excited.  I am thinking to show about 25pcs at the launch just to make a great presentation.  I am a bit nervous because I haven't confirmed the location yet, but I do have a few venues to choose from. I promise I will have that confirmed by Friday!

Started calling some boutiques, great and exciting response from them. All I can say, is that GOD is great. I promise as soon as I receive the first samples of  the shoes, I will let you guys see them.  Oh I will show a copy of the hang tag next post, my graphic artist is working on them. Talk to you all soon

BELASSE.

More pics from the shoot

BELASSE

STANSON/ JEANETTE

So I am here going through about 300 pics from our photo shoot Sunday.  Great job Corey! I mean a really great job! Here are some pics of me and some of the Team Members.  Don't forget collection launch date is April 21st. I will confirm the venue by Friday. By the end of this week,  we should have 20 pieces (GARMENTS) completed! Everything is going great.  I love my TEAM BELASSE and appreciate everyone. Love you guys

BELASSE WOMEN'S COLLECTION MINI PHOTO SHOOT

We had a mini photo shoot today. Everything went well and the pics look beautiful. Core, my official photographer, Stanson my Stylist, Jeanette my Assistant, and my two models,  Devon and Luren: Thank you for making this possible. These are just some pics I took with my own camera, I will post the photographer's soon. I also took some fun shots of myself, can't wait to see to see them.  I felt like a movie star today!!

 Everything is going well all samples on track.   Here are the pics   

great day today

Finalized my shoe samples today! Colors are yellow, fushia, white, black and turquoise. They are awesomely beautiful. Can't waite to see them. We finished one of the classic sexy pcs in muslin. Trying to keep my deadline for the end of February. Those girls are 5" high.

A beautiful Group Shot

Oh I looked at a venue in downtown Atlanta on Saturday. Looks good! I want the Launch to be very intimate and personal; not a fashion show, but more like a collection presentation. To be viewed by  boutique owners, media, stylists, and people who are in the industry.

Team Belasse at our Friday up-date meeting

from left to right, Jeanette, Belasse (designer) Meleissa and Jasem

lisa wu Hartwell formally of the Real Housewives of Atlanta wearing a Belasse

This is not from my collection, but it was made for Lisa Wu Hartwell From the Real housewives of Atlanta at the Sister2Sister Red carpet event

As promised I am back!!  I had a very interesting day. My Dear friend Carl Nelson, whom I love so much, has become a team Belasse! I am so excited because there are lots of things in the works. I am so blessed to have such great friends. Thanks to my friend Patrick Rile; I do appreciate your support through the years. Patrick  is wearing a BELASSE coat!

Some things I like

Dolce Vita Purple Pumps

Woo LA LA!!!!!!  Hot Red.

First Lady Wears Alexander McQueen - Fashion and Design News and Trends - WWD.com

First Lady Wears Alexander McQueen - Fashion and Design News and Trends - WWD.com

Not a good Wednesday

Good Morning all, first, I can't find my bling bling watch, I feel naked with out it! Just in case you want to know, it is expensive and lets pray that I find it. Well we don't want to go off track here, back to BELASSE.
We had a beautiful pc completed yesterday, so sexy, so flirty, so elegant! Yes, we have a store list of about 150. Great start I would say! Have my team working on the list of stylists.  Need to get a PR on board to work on this project. Prompto.

Just spoke to Dwight Eubanks from the Real Housewives of Atlanta and we are to finalize location tomorrow! City Hall is looking like the place. How Official!!!  If anyone here in the ATL have any suggestions please let me know. Our goal is to have everything in place by the end of January.

Off to work now, got some new clients for http://www.asapsewingservice.com/ . As I said before, there are lots of talented designers here in the ATL, and I am so blessed to be a part of their dreams.

I think I need to do a mini photo shoot. For marketing, guys I am so excited about this collection.

Hope everyone has a great and productive day. I will give an update  later and have some behind the scenes  footage. Love BELASSE

Another great and productive day at the Belasse Collection Design Studio

I finalized the shoe designs today with my shoe manufacturer. Should be receiving the first samples in four weeks  and I can't wait :-). My Head Pattern-maker Jasem and I finalized and finish two patterns, and have both samples ready to sew for tomorrow. By the end of the week, we should have 15 samples completed. Things are really looking great! I can't wait to show you guys the shoes and clutches because they are awesome!! Awesome!! Oh I forgot, belts too! I need to find another soft floral print for the collection.
I got to get on it ASAP!! HAHA! Just a reminder (that's my other business)www.asapsewingservice.com. Take a look!

I am meeting with Dwight Eubanks of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" on Thursday to see two   venues for the fashion Launch. Love Dwight, he is great.  Having a great support team is very important. Talk to you guys soon, it's 3 a.m and I am still up. Time for some ZZZZZZ....

Happy Martin Luther King Day

Good Morning all! It's another day at the Belasse Design Studio. Had to come in today, so much to do, 
along with my BELASSE COLLECTION!! Still have to work with my other business Atlanta Sewing and Pattern-making Service LLC. Our web site is http://www.asapsewingservice.com/ . Visit us and see what we do. If you are a designer, we can help you. Off to work, talk to you soon!

Team Belasse

Team BELASSE just had a meeting...Discussing our new shoes & clutches to hit the industry! Perfect for our BELASSE Collection 2011.

BELASSE Women's Collection 2011, launch date April 21st 2011.

The face behind BELASSE. Myriam Belasse head designer and CEO of BELASSE Collection 2011.