Fashion Slow Lane!

For anyone that knows me well, they might have heard me talk about my penpal in The Philippines.  I have a penpal in Southern Davao, The Philippines since I was 12 years old.   We started writing letters back and forth before the Internet when we were young teens.  She lived in a village in Mindanao and I was growing up on a farm in Washington, USA.  Over the next 25 years I went to visit her in the village and meet her family on many occasions.  My last visit was in November 2014, just over a year ago.  It was wonderful to see the family and meet the new grandkid. Last night I was checking my facebook page.   I had a couple of messages which is unusual since I don't normally talk to people that way via facebook. It was an urgent message telling me that my penpals husband, Zaldy had died suddenly.  He died of cardiac arrest and was only in his late 40's.  I have known him since he was a young man.  He married my friend when she was 16 ...

Do you have a bag idea and want to create a sample?  There is much more to it then that-read on to learn more!  When you hire a freelance designer to design your collection and to take it to a manufacturer, a good designer needs to get in your head.  We need to learn about the brand, the target audience, the price point and the DNA of the brand. Your Brand Considerations  -Target Audience demographics - Price points - Competition in the market - Brand DNA - Distribution Channels - Name and logo design   For example if you are designing a collection of travel bags for mature professional women that can be sold at Nordstrom then your colors, materials and factory will be different than someone who is designing a kids handbag collection with matching charms that will be sold at Kids R Us.  The materials, factory and themes are completely different.  The trims and metal fittings on the bag designs will be completely different. DESIGN...

Bloody Mary's and The Beach  I have been living in La Jolla for 2.7 years. It has been an interesting journey.  When I first moved here I was worried that I would not fit in such an affluent and small town.   I have had some ups and downs but overall it has been divine! Some of the not so great things;  In the past few months I have had a PTA mom tell me that she was sorry I had to work in Los Angeles and that I could not be there for my child and basically that I should just drop my kid off at her mansion because she had a private nanny and tutor.  How could I not trust her?  After all, she was rich and probably beautiful? The thing is that I am also amazing, rich (in my own way) and awesome and I don't take crap from people like her.  I just blocked her number.  (:  It is an easy way to get rid of La Jolla PTA moms that are sure God put them on the earth just to bake the perfect cookies and tell the working moms they feel sorry for th...

In the past several years I have helped dozens of start up and potential start-up fashion brands. I have met them when they are just tossing an idea around or after they have already got their brand idea off the ground and need help with the design or sourcing stage. At Sauvage Private Label LLC, our specialty is start-up consulting for fashion brands.  Whether you are just figuring out what your name brand will be or if you are at the point where you need seed money to take your business to the next level, we can help! We can also be the designer behind your brand.  Who said anyone has to know you are not the designer of your products?  We have designed several collections for brands that refer to themselves as the "designer."  That is fine.  Our goal is to help your brand succeed. Need help?  Let's talk money.  Many start-up brand consultants put the money talk off for the last minute.  We prefer to be up front. The first ...

Today is my Grandma's 104th birthday.     It certainly is interesting how some people live to be 104 and some live to be 40 or even 4 months.   Life is certainly not fair across the board.   "Life is like a train, you get on and you get off at different stops."   So true.  My grandmother has certainly had a long life.  I don't know how interesting it has been for her personally.  She had a childhood with a lot of siblings and it was not boring, they moved around a lot.   Then she married a really nice guy and they had 5 children.  She did not really have a career but she got to live a little and enjoy life.  I think the reason she has lived so long is because she is super social.  She loves people and laughter.  I think that is the key to a long life.  She loved to entertain and play cards and games with other people.  She smiles more than most people.  It is crazy how time flies.  I have had a bu...

Do you normally carry everything but the kitchen sink in your handbag?  We have the solution for you.   Meet Karmen. Karmen is a new bag design by Vertigo handbags.  It features a large roomy compartment for all your essentials and more!   Size:  Width 11.5" x H 7" x 6.5" depth.   It has a shoulder strap and a removable cross body strap.  Body Material:  High quality Faux Leather Available at the Vertigo Beverly Hills boutique located at 469 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.    We love the fun square modern shape!  Check out the photos here below.  To order go to www.vertigousa.com or email tara@vertigousa.com.   Design by Tara Sauvage www.tarasauvage.com   Ciao!  Karmen front view Karmen in gold PU leather with model

Check out one of our best sellers!  The Dani mini bag!  Comes in a wide variety of fun colors..just in time for winter!  This bag features a fun side zipper trim with contrast Vegan leather.  Gold tone hardware and a removable adjustable shoulder strap complete the look.   This is a must have for the days when you want to carry just the essentials!   To order go to www.vertigousa.com or email tara@vertigousa.com Have a great day! Ciao!  Rocco