Just a little Fun pt.2

Sometimes your greatest critic is yourself. At least in my case. I mentioned in part 1 of this post that I can be a bit of an over thinker. Part of that is second guessing myself and disregarding my own ideas. As part of the Miss Bahamas and B.T.V.I. collaboration, designers were asked to design and create 2 looks for the contestants. The first look was a straight dress for the motorcade (discussed in the last post) and the second was an avant-garde piece. I was both excited and apprehensive about creating the second look. However, before I could even find out any details, I started to second guess myself. I had never created an avant-garde look before! Do I even have what it takes?

Just a little fun pt. 1

Sometimes I surprise myself. Last year, I was invited to be a part of a collaboration between the Miss Bahamas Organization and The Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (B.T.V.I). When I got invited to be a part of this event, I decided even before hearing anything about it that I was just going to have fun. I tend to sometimes take myself a bit too seriously (no surprise for the people who know me). I have a tendency to check rules/regulations or overthink a situation until I stress myself out. This time, I decided to just have fun and to ask no questions.

Challenge accepted!

Last year I was challenged to design a birthday outfit for a client. Although I do create one of a kind outfits regularly, this one was a challenge. Lia wanted to be a mermaid for her birthday. I must admit I was both very excited and terrified at the prospect. I have a slight and maybe even unhealthy fascination with the mythical creature; but that’s another topic altogether. After overcoming the initial feelings of anxiety, I presented Lia with a few sketches and once she chose the one she liked I started the process. Mind you, those fears once again arose during the construction process. I had to make the tail in a way that she would be able to walk without removing it. I sometimes felt out of my element but I pressed on and created what I had designed.

Let me introduce myself

My name is Myrlande Julien and I am a shy, sarcastic, socially awkward ambivert who loves to create bold and beautiful designs. My love for fashion started a very long time ago as a young girl in primary school. What started out as an obsession with making doll clothes- that lasted way too long as far as my family was concerned- turned into what I am today: a fashion designer.

For many years, I struggled with owning who I am and my place in the fashion industry; so much so that I had contemplated leaving it for a good.

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