Fashion Slow Lane!

In the past year, we have seen fashion go from minimalist to crazy busy.   What was popular in 2015 was a plain tote handbag with zero hardware.  Today all the fashion magazines are showing handbags and accessories with crazy patterns that do not match and embellishments everywhere.  It is the opposite of the minimalism of 2015.   What is going on? I decided to jump on the bandwagon by designing a fun pop art collection of girlish accessories for my vegan-friendly customers that demand fashion bags and accessories that are fun and affordable. Check out my sneak peek here! From emoji coin purses to fun handbags we have got you covered! Love the lips and eyes! XO Tara www.tarasauvage.com Love Emoji's?  We can design those too! Just send us what you want and we can design it for you!   Want to see more?  Email us today to find out how to order or make your own designs:  To order contact us at roccodant...

If you want to be interesting.. If you are a good listener people will find you interesting just because you listened to them.   In general I am not a good listener.  I have selective hearing.  I got that from my dad.  He could tune us all out and read the newspaper.  It was an art.  Children also have selective hearing.   Anyone who is a parent knows what I am talking about.   In business it is important to be a good listener, often you will find the answer just by listening.  It could be the tone of voice or even what is not said in the conversation that is the clue to what you are listening for. In business, especially as a freelance consultant, I have learned to listen and then know when to put up boundaries.  People often want to tell me their life story when they are working with me on a project.  That is nice, but we are here to get work done.   I listen, but I know when to listen and when not to listen.  ...

Greetings from Thailand.  From a creative viewpoint Thailand has brilliant colors and textures that are amazing for design inspiration!  I love red and orange together which is seen in many temples around Thailand.   To learn more about my design and consulting services go to www.tarasauvage.com or email me at roccodante@gmail.com A few snapshots from my recent trip to Thailand! (Click photo to enlarge) Photos by Tara Sauvage copyright 2014 Sauvage Private Label LLC Golden Buddha-Wat Po 150 feet long Gnome on River in Ayuttaya-Thai girl. Monk Sweeping Around the Temple Grounds, North Thailand.  Love This. Roosters at a Temple in North Thailand..not sure why? Ayutthaya, Thailand ruins of temple Family at Ayutthaya, Thailand Wat Po, Bangkok Rural Wat in North East Thailand Dried Fish at Night Market Ayutthaya, Thailand Kop Khun Ka! Hua Hin Beach Ayutthaya Ayutthaya Baby Elephant in Hua Hin, ...

Tara Sauvage Sr. Designer/Product Development Handbags, belts, Small leather goods and fashion accessories. Phone: 206.295.5863 — E-mail: tarasauvage@comcast.net Online portfolio: www.coroflot.com/roccodante/portfolio Professional Experience Rocco e Dante LLC, Seattle, WA:   Creative Director/Entreprenuer                         2008 – 2012 v   Design, sketch, and source handbags, small leather goods, belts, and fashion accessories for brand Rocco e Dante. v   Manage collections from concept to final prototypes and production. v   Work includes: sketching, technical specs, sourcing, product development, and collection editing and review. v   Travel to Italy and Hong Kong to oversee sample and design process, source new materials, and meet with factories. v   Manage sales reps, attend trade sh...