On Thursday I had a few free moments and decided to take my little boy to the Museum of Mountain Flying at the Missoula International Airport. While I do NOT recommend this place for a wild two year old nicknamed "monster baby", "Hurricane Nugget", etc., I do recommend this place to anyone interested in aviation history, classic cars and all things vintage and antique.
The museum is packed with aircraft from the 1940's-present, classic cars of an era gone by and interesting information regarding the aviation history of Missoula, and the men and women who've bravely fought wildfires in the area. Sadly, they don't get many visitors on a regular basis. I'm not certain if this is because not many people know of it's existence or because it's opening months happen to be in the summer where most people are going to opt for the river with an inner tube and can of beer. However, Missoula has had enough cool and rainy days this season that the museum offers a nice alternative.
To me, this place is so beautiful and fascinating, I'm considering holding a small fashion show in September to help promote the museum's existence. Please stay tuned for more details, coming soon :)
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
And don't forget the SALE!
Ladies, don't forget the sale going on in my Etsy Store! visit www.etsy.com/shop/nicolekatherine
When in Missoula...
Since I'm splitting my time between Missoua and LA for the year I've decided to involve my business in the Missoula community as much as possible and bring various things to the area. Today, I want to bring up photographer Jason Holmes who shoots for Stop Staring, Retrodolls and Vintage Suits by Mary. He would like to come to Missoula in September. This is the perfect opportunity for aspiring models interested in mainstream modeling or pin-up modeling to add professional photos to their portfolios for agency and industry use. Plus, it makes getting these images more affordable so that you don't have to travel to Seattle or Los Angeles for your portfolio shoots. If you want more info, please send an email to my company at info@nicolekatherine.com OR visit Jason Holmes Website for more details. And if you're not interested in modeling but just want to be a glamour kitten for the day or have a surprise for the man in your life, there are packages available for you as well!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Featured Item!
Hey ladies, have you had a look at the Bar NK Overalls? They're super comfy and the perfect alternative to sweats :) On days like today where I'm just not feeling it, but don't wanna look as horrendous as I feel, I throw these on with a super cute western blouse!
Not only do these overalls look cute and feel ultra-comfortable, but they're rugged too. It's unthinkable for a glamour-puss, such as myself, to wear raggedy clothes for gritty work, dirty mommy jobs, or playing outside. These are a fantastic alternative to grubbies, so you can get down and dirty without compromising your style. The denim is ultra tough, USA made cotton. It's unlike the trendy, stretchy denim that most brands have on the market. You know, the kind that loses it's shape and gets saggy on the bottoms in less than a year of wear? No, no! These are durable and tough, yet feminine, like Rosie the Riveter. We have sizes in stock for immediate shipping :) You can purchase these directly from Nicole Katherine , Cats Like Us in New York, or Get Go Retro.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Another week flying past...
Hello everyone,
I'm happy to report that business is still going strong! Unfortunately, we're still very backed up in production... *sigh* The best things in life...
Anyway, nothing new to report since yesterday. But, I do want to mention that we had a fantastic time at the Operation Recuperation benefit show on Saturday. The turn-out wasn't what we'd hoped. I guess the cover was a little too much for Missoula people, which I had no idea since I did ask for local opinions before determining the price. I deeply apologize for this. Live and learn :) I would welcome feedback for future events, as I would like to bring more bands to Montana.
But, back to Operation Recuperation... The plan is this: The money collected and donated will go to the people that run the non-profit in California. This will help them get needed items for the VA Hospitals, create needed promotional materials (as I'm sure you all noticed we didn't have any at the benefit, which was sort of an inconvenience), and also the money will be saved for future events and plans of spreading their wings. The DVD's and CD's that we collected will be kept for Montana based VA hospitals. I know that some of you want to set up donation boxes at your places of work, and also set up chapters in your area. This is GREATLY appreciated. Please feel free to email me at info@nicolekatherine.com OR email Op.Recup. directly at operationrecuperation@hotmail.com
There's no deadline for CD and DVD donations! Please be aware of this. The donations are ongoing and we can coordinate days and times to send these to the VA Hospitals. Also, if you'd like to visit the VA Hospital in your area to personally show wounded soldiers your gratitude, email Operation Recuperation directly to find out what you need to do to coordinate the visits. Thank you so much for your support everyone! And the soldiers thank you too :)
I'm happy to report that business is still going strong! Unfortunately, we're still very backed up in production... *sigh* The best things in life...
Anyway, nothing new to report since yesterday. But, I do want to mention that we had a fantastic time at the Operation Recuperation benefit show on Saturday. The turn-out wasn't what we'd hoped. I guess the cover was a little too much for Missoula people, which I had no idea since I did ask for local opinions before determining the price. I deeply apologize for this. Live and learn :) I would welcome feedback for future events, as I would like to bring more bands to Montana.
But, back to Operation Recuperation... The plan is this: The money collected and donated will go to the people that run the non-profit in California. This will help them get needed items for the VA Hospitals, create needed promotional materials (as I'm sure you all noticed we didn't have any at the benefit, which was sort of an inconvenience), and also the money will be saved for future events and plans of spreading their wings. The DVD's and CD's that we collected will be kept for Montana based VA hospitals. I know that some of you want to set up donation boxes at your places of work, and also set up chapters in your area. This is GREATLY appreciated. Please feel free to email me at info@nicolekatherine.com OR email Op.Recup. directly at operationrecuperation@hotmail.com
There's no deadline for CD and DVD donations! Please be aware of this. The donations are ongoing and we can coordinate days and times to send these to the VA Hospitals. Also, if you'd like to visit the VA Hospital in your area to personally show wounded soldiers your gratitude, email Operation Recuperation directly to find out what you need to do to coordinate the visits. Thank you so much for your support everyone! And the soldiers thank you too :)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
It's been a while...
2010 has been an extremely busy year for Nicole Katherine Designs, and it's been a while since many of you have been updated on the rapid growth of this fabulous clothing line.
Although life has been quite a whirlwind since the first of the year, April is when things became really busy after the debut of the Autumn/Winter 2010 line at the Viva Las Vegas Fashion show. The new line received quite a positive response and the following week our inbox was filling up with both retail and wholesale requests. We've added a few new stores under our belt since then, located in New York, Sweden, and England.
Since April, we've been tied up with a lot of sales. We do apologize about the length of time to get orders complete (currently about 2-4 weeks for individuals and 2 months for wholesale) but promise that the wait is well worth it. We're working on speeding up the production process and holding more inventory for future sales. Things will definitely be smooth sailing by next season. And speaking of next season...
The 2011 Spring/Summer line will be released to stores in October 2010! We're very excited to present the new line, which you will agree, stands apart and above the rest! Included for Spring/Summer will be a bridal wear line, perfect for you ladies looking for something simple and under $1000... I've designed some elegant dresses that won't break the bank ranging between $250.00 and $800.00 :) Also, for Spring/Summer, a new evening wear line.
In the meantime, gear up for Autumn ladies, we've got dungarees, overalls, warm dresses, blouses, etc. And to make way for the new inventory, we're trying to get rid of the old by posting incredible sales on Etsy. Visit the Nicole Katherine Designs Etsy Shoppe for incredible savings... we're posting items between 50%-75% off.
That's all for now ~XOXO Nicole <3
Although life has been quite a whirlwind since the first of the year, April is when things became really busy after the debut of the Autumn/Winter 2010 line at the Viva Las Vegas Fashion show. The new line received quite a positive response and the following week our inbox was filling up with both retail and wholesale requests. We've added a few new stores under our belt since then, located in New York, Sweden, and England.
Since April, we've been tied up with a lot of sales. We do apologize about the length of time to get orders complete (currently about 2-4 weeks for individuals and 2 months for wholesale) but promise that the wait is well worth it. We're working on speeding up the production process and holding more inventory for future sales. Things will definitely be smooth sailing by next season. And speaking of next season...
The 2011 Spring/Summer line will be released to stores in October 2010! We're very excited to present the new line, which you will agree, stands apart and above the rest! Included for Spring/Summer will be a bridal wear line, perfect for you ladies looking for something simple and under $1000... I've designed some elegant dresses that won't break the bank ranging between $250.00 and $800.00 :) Also, for Spring/Summer, a new evening wear line.
In the meantime, gear up for Autumn ladies, we've got dungarees, overalls, warm dresses, blouses, etc. And to make way for the new inventory, we're trying to get rid of the old by posting incredible sales on Etsy. Visit the Nicole Katherine Designs Etsy Shoppe for incredible savings... we're posting items between 50%-75% off.
That's all for now ~XOXO Nicole <3
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