MISSION Our mission is to make the world more beautiful. More than an ideal, it is also very practical. When it comes to sharing life and all that it holds, we are on the same team. The throwaway mentality of a fast-fashion culture is not sustainable. Nor is it desirable. Georgio Armani once said, “The difference between fashion and style is quality.” Good quality lasts and is therefore always in style, because it...
St Jerome Caravaggio Oil Painting
Beauty gives us enthusiasm for living. ____________________ New oil painting by my sister for Godfrey Law Offices lobby. (It’s a remake of Caravaggio’s St. Jerome.) ...
The Calling of the Artist
The best things in life uplift us. I am not talking about elevators when we need to get to the top floor, (although that is nice). Rather I am talking about lifting our spirits as we go about our day-to-day activities. This is the role of the artist, who “give us enthusiasm to do our work” as St. John Paul II said in his famous Letter to Artists. Beauty speaks...
Wedding Season in the Anagrassia Studio
It’s busy wedding season in the studio! Here are some Anagrassia updates: ~ Please order by mid June if you need dresses for an August wedding. I’m taking about 3 weeks off from tulle skirts and leotards in July. I’ll be working on my fall designs and tailoring projects. ~If you’re interested in ordering an Anagrassia dress from me, please look at the FAQ’s on the new Anagrassia website. ~Remember to contact me...
Fashion Tips & Tricks For This Season August 2014
Another Anagrassia article in the August 2014 issue of Sassy Magazine! Read the article on Sassy’s website here...
Beauty Begins When You Embrace Your Flaws ‑Chanel
Since I can remember, I’ve always had freckles. Growing up, adults always commented on how “cute” my freckles were. And because of those comments (and probably the fact that my mom didn’t have lots of facial freckles), I’ve had a love/hate relationship with my freckles. My mom swore that my freckles would fade as I grew older, but they never did. And since high school, I’ve worn foundation to cover my freckles...