I a Dior You!

Check out this hot bustier and peplum skirt from the 2012 Garrott collection. It's called "I a Dior You" and it's a classic. Now available for wholesale and retail contact garrott@garrottdesigns.com

A Girl Called Ana Teaches Kittens How to Draw

I'd like to take a moment to feature one of the most influential, creative geniuses I know. Mr. Bob Pendarvis, is a friend and former professor of mine from the sequential department at the

Dominique Deco is One Hot Look

The first look from the new Garrott collection is a hot little number called "Dominique Deco". It's bamboo viscose jersey with leather accents make this an easy breezy little rocking thing to

Happy Halloween!

It's Halloween Garrott style! Failing to ever actually HAVE a Halloween costume at the ready, I managed to pull from my closet of Garrott couture.

Photo Shoot- Garrott 2012

My posts have been sparse for the last 2 months, and I am so very sorry about that. You see, I was completely absorbed in the studio with the Garrott 2012 collection and multiple freelance projects.

Watercolor Life Drawing- A Fetish

Yes, it's true, nothing gets me more excited then Tuesday or Thursday night drawing sessions. Seriously, it has all my favorite things; wine, music, artsy people, and most importantly

Cat Got Your Eye?

I'm no make-up heathen, in fact I don't really know how to put it on. My mid-western mother never really showed me. Much to her credit though, she was freaking gorgeous anyway

Pajama Party- Garrott Look #18

So, it would seem Nickki at Wild as a Mink but Sweet as Soda Pop has been sleeping on the job. 30 looks in 30 weeks has tuckered out this poor fashionista.

Savage Beauty: Alexander McQueen at the MET

Alexander McQueen is the single most significant designer and influence in my life and career as a fashion designer and artist. McQueen's rise coincided with my education from 1997-2004

The Outsiders-Garrott Look # 17

OK, who out there hasn't dreamed of starting or joining a "girl gang"? When I was a little kiddie I use to watch "The Outsiders" over and over again. Granted, those hot boys are no girls but hey

Bil Donovan Fashion Illustration Demo

In case you didn't know, fashion illustration rocks my freaking world. I tend to choose consumer products based on artwork. Illustration communicates a mood the product is

Life Drawing- Breaking New Ground

I love life drawing even though it's a rather masochistic thing to do to oneself. I mean, a vast majority of the time I can't eeek out a single sketch I like and then when I do, good luck doing it again.

Just Venting- Garrott DIY Look #16

If you remember Nickki's do-it-yourself Garrott Tee look from #9 and #12 you'll be inspired with the updated look Ms. Wild as a Mink but Sweet as Soda Pop threw together for the summer heat.

A Whiter Shade of Pale Garrott Look #15

OK, so NYC refuses to admit it's spring. We planted flowers and started throwing block parties but the sky just won't open up and shine down on us.

Street Meet

While roaming the streets of Manhattan in constant pursuit of fashion, Mimosas and chocolate covered espresso beans, my companion and I spotted this man. What a fabulous look!