I Want To Be... A Lingerie Designer!
[ 21 October 2008 ]
Tell us about what you do.
I run my own Lingerie and Accessories company called Loulou Loves You! The site has a lingerie range currently consisting of knickers and boudoir jackets then an accessories range with my own ‘bow emporium’ featuring bows in all sizes as headbands and brooches. Everything is designed and handmade by me using only 100% silks and cottons. I’m just completing my Winter 08/09 range that will be expanding on all the current items and bringing in loads of new ones, I’m super excited!
How long ago did you start on this path?
Loulou Loves You has been open for business for just over a year now. It’s been quite an adventure to get to this point. After school I moved to London to study Fine Art. I completed two years of studying and when I was 21 I very suddenly became horribly ill with a chronic pain condition called Fibromyalgia and was unable to finish my degree and had to move back home. The condition rendered me unable to do almost anything at all but when the worst was over I started to rebuild my life about two years later, my college was happy to let me come back to complete my last two years I felt like I had changed so much whilst being away that my idea of my life was different too. I had this urge to learn something more skill based to do with on of my main interests, fashion. I moved to Brighton (the seaside – best for recovery!) and decided to take dressmaking and pattern cutting classes just once a week, the rest of my time I babysat and rested to get back my health. During this time my love affair with lingerie really began and my friend and I used to talk about having a ‘pant empire’ because we were always buying all sorts of cute knickers and obsessing over them. When my courses were finished I knew that it was time to move back to London and really rebuild my life. I started researching into what I might want to do and it was Lingerie design that just grabbed me. I found a year long C&G course at Kensington and Chelsea college and ta daaaa!
How long were you doing it before you made it into your career or primary form of income?
Whilst I was on my Lingerie course I became so enthusiastic about it due to firstly it just ‘clicking’ and also being so inspired by my tutor who was a successful designer herself. I knew that when I finished I wanted to aim high and start my own business! Why not go for it when I felt like my life had been in limbo for so long? It was also only in about 2006 that I actually was almost healthy again and I really noticed very suddenly ‘Oh my god, I feel ok!’ and it was that which made me the most ready to get going.
I thought that If I was going to set up my own business then I wanted to be able to focus on it 100%. I was very lucky to have savings behind me that meant I could just work on the company. As a small business owner in the early stages it’s still very new and I’m not at the point where I can lay back and let the money roll in just yet! I have a two days a week other job that keeps me on my toes and helps me out when pennies are low!
Did anything significant happen to get you to that point, or was it a series of small steps?
Really like I said above it was just me deciding to take the plunge. Having been sick I really felt like I was behind on my life and although of course I’m far from it I was feeling ‘old’ and really just wanted to dive in. I could have carried on with some more courses etc but I just felt like I was ready, also it coincidentally tied in with the fact that the job I was doing part time (working as a nanny) came to an end at the exact point that I wanted to go it alone so it felt like a sign and I grabbed it!
Do you think official qualifications are important for someone entering your industry?
Yes and no, I don’t think you need to have a qualification from the best lingerie school or fashion course but you do need to have the skills. I of course came into this at a different angle, using my Pattern cutting / Dressmaking / Art and Design and then lingerie skills but I never took a Fashion design degree. Do I think I might be better if I had? Often yes but can I be successful without? Of course! I just spend time when I can teaching myself skills and practising what I know. If I’m having trouble then I ask friends or look to books for advice. At the moment I do everything myself from designing to making the patterns to hand making each item and I definitely like the idea of one day being able to put a team together!
What do you think is the best thing about working for yourself?
Setting your own schedule! I try and keep to an average work day, I am always in my studio by 9.30am and then work till probably 7pm but very often till midnight depending on how busy I am. It’s nice to be able to switch time around too, like spend an afternoon with a friend and then work extra on the weekends or nights, a luxury that you don’t get to do with an office job for instance. It’s also really awesome to know that it’s all mine and so when everything is going well I know that it’s because of the hard work I have put it and I deserve it!
What’s the worst thing?
Setting your own schedule! Yep the pros and cons come together. It took me a good six months to actually get into a schedule, it’s very easy to be all ‘Ooh I work for myself so I can lay in till 2pm’. Also my studio is in my house which means I have about a million ways to procrastinate if I want to. The other thing which takes getting used to is that I spend most of my time on my own so I have to enjoy my own company, I combat this by having people come to my house for lunch etc. so I don’t feel like such a hermit… in my knicker prison as I like to say!
Rate how happy you are with what you do out of 100 (100 being the best, 0 being devastatingly awful) on an average day.
I would say about 85 on average…This week it’s been about 50 because I’ve been having a fight with a camisole pattern!... But when I have it worked out then I will probably feel about 120! I do have a good sense of perspective though because if I am not feeling so great about everything I just look back at 6 years ago and know that I’m in an amazing place right now.
Would you call yourself a workaholic, & if so, are you alright with that? Do you think that’s normal for your industry?
Yes and no, I’m not naturally, naturally I am a gigantic daydreamer who could easily spend an entire day doodling on a bit of paper but right now I would say yes because I am really focused on completing all my jobs. I think if you are running a business yourself then you have to try and be a workaholic as it’s essentially only you that’s going to get things done. If I stop then everything stops. I think it’s just important to try and set goals for yourself and work through them.
What would your number one suggestion be for someone who wants to do what you do?
Do it! But do it with a good business plan and consideration first! When I started out, being a creative person my head was filled with all these fanciful dreams, you know a studio filled with bunnies and kittens and photo booths and an ice cream parlour and a giant cloud above my head filled with ideas while they magically were sewn around me… but luckily my sister is a bit of a business genius and she brought me down to earth by insisting on helping me do a business plan. One point became 80, each with an expansion of about ten. You need a plan because there are so many things that can go wrong and if you think of them all first then you are ahead of the game!
...How about number two?
Don’t be afraid to follow your dreams, even if it seems impossible, if you have an idea then why not look at how it can work? You can’t lose anything by research. Maybe think of a friend who you could start out with, share the ideas and the responsibility, look into ways to get grants and loans. There are always ways to work towards your ambitions.
What do you wish you had known when you first started out?
Probably how hard it is to do everything myself. I never wanted to start up with a bunch of people but I really understand now why people need assistants and PR people etc., because it’s amazing how time consuming everything is. Essentially I want to be designing and creating and so I get frustrated when I have to spend all day doing paper work or something. I’ve just taken on an amazing friend to be my PR girl and I’m already feeling how much better it is. I can’t wait to be able to afford to have a lovely assistant! I remember your friend Ana Steele saying she wished she had a twin to help her out and I totally agree, it would be perfect, a Loulou clone to do everything that’s boring!
Are there any major misconceptions about your job or industry?
Well it’s not quite as glamorous as it sounds. When I say I have a lingerie business I think most people (especially guys) think I’m laying around bathing in silk all day haha!
What is the best thing that’s happened to you as a consequence of the work you do?
I don’t think I’ve got to the stage yet where I can say oooh I’m invited to all these amazing events/parties etc. (Anyone want my address?!) For me the continuous best thing is getting messages from people about my designs and work, when someone emails me to ask advice or say they loved their item when it arrived. Getting good feedback from people and magazines that I admire makes me so excited. I’m being featured in the fashion supplement of the December issue of VOGUE which is so ‘wow’ that I EEK every time I think of it because I never imagined that VOGUE would be contacting moi!
What motivates you to keep doing what you’re doing?
I usually work best if I have something to look forward to, so often making fun evening plans makes me determined to work more in the day. Quick deadlines usually help me too, a bit of pressure occasionally! and then of course my ideas! If I have things in my head that I want to create then I’m always happy to keep going, and also having dreams of success makes me want to work harder to achieve those goals. Sometimes I sit and stress out about not having enough money etc. but I also know that I won’t ever quit until I feel like I’ve put everything into what I love doing and right now I feel like I’m very much at the start.
Do you think you’ll continue doing this for the rest of your life?
Yes and no. I believe that everything that happens in my life is always synchronised with what happens before. If I look at the steps that have brought me here then I have no doubt things will continue and take me to different work areas too. I think I will be in this industry hopefully for a long time, but I’m also not going to put away my future dreams to be a zookeeper either ;)
What are your next big steps?
Right now my main focus is completing my Winter collection and getting it into my shop and then spreading the word to everyone. I am also hoping to redesign my website. I also am really keen to move to NYC but right now I’m not in the place to be able to pick up and move the whole business so it’s something that I keep in mind as a big in the near future dream and so I’m making small steps to make that possible!
Who do you look up to within your industry & why?
In the fashion world I really love Betsey Johnson, it’s easy to see why of course, but I love that she always sticks with creating what she loves and you can see it’s very much an extension of her personality rather than being built to please other people or the industry and I love that you can rent out her home in Mexico. She’s a great example of a success who has taken what she is good at and spread it.
Mainly though the people I look up to are people I know who are making steps to fulfil their goals and ideas and working so hard to get there. Whenever I feel a bit bummed out I usually look to my best friends work and websites and see what they are up to which makes me suddenly inspired again. I feel so lucky to be around such amazing talents and also to be in London where everyone is just having a go at creating something.
BONUS!
Design a magnificent outfit with Polyvore using one of Loulou’s bows & you can win it — & a pair of knickers to match!
You have one week to style something fabulous! Comment below with a link to your creation, & the winner will be announced next Monday, the 27th of October 2008!
You can find all her items here — enjoy & go nuts!
Super-love & cupcakes,
Gala
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GO LOULOU!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOO!!!!
composes herself
I mean, really interesting interview, thanks!
xxx
Aww I love the outfits that you made!
Thank-you!
This was the best “I Want To Be…” yet! I’ve had my eye on Loulou’s Cambridge blue bow for a while now, so I’ll definitely be entering the competition! Yay!
What an inspiring interview! I’m just beginning my own journey in becoming an eyewear designer so this couldn’t have come at a better time. My life has been on hold because of illness for a couple of years now and I’m only just starting to improve, I’m really looking forward to my own ‘Oh my God, I feel ok!’ moment. It just goes to show that with a bit of belief and effort you can overcome anything!
Congrats on being featured in Vogue Loulou! Your knickers are quite a unique and lovely signature to have =D
Oh, I forgot to say, I love your glasses Loulou! Who are they by?
(Yes, I am a little bit obsessed with the whole glasses thing…)
@ Halia – Thanks for your sweet comments! good luck with your designs, I am obsessed with all my glasses! These ones are actually just supercheap ones I got in the market near my house! funny as everyone loves them and they are my favourite pair. My favourite eyewear though is ‘Francis Klein’, I’m still mourning the loss of my pair, sigh. xo
Oo she lives/d near me (Brighton):D.
I looove her stuff, so nice. Plus she is so pretty.
Love it!
Great interview Lou!
Here are two real life outfits I wore with my Lou Lou bows –
www.polyvore.com/10
www.polyvore.com/08/set?id=344…
And here was one I have yet to wear –
www.polyvore.com/brown_blue_pl…
Can you tell I love my bow and the colors???
Luv
Poochie
Marvelous story! Very inspiring.
And a polyvore outfit… from my risquee` side…
www.polyvore.com/chick_with_st…
@Loulou What a great find! They’re very cute. I hadn’t heard of Francis Klein before, I love the look of them! Legacie design a range for Betsey Johnson, I haven’t come across the full range online but here’s the official page: www.legacie.com/brands_BJ.htm They’re OTT and delightful.
xx
@Halia – These farm1.static.flickr.com/66/201… are the ones I snapped…so lovely but too pricey for me to rebuy right now! Ill look out for the Betsey ones, cute!
Lovely, lovely, lovely!
Do you know Gala, when you try to search your name on Google, it recognizes your name more than Gala DALI. Isn’t that cool!? :)
really good interview. i love her. :)
I’m a Fine Art student, so it’s good to know where my path may lead..
Can you enter more than once like in previous competitions?
This was a wonderful interview. Thank you LouLou for sharing your story about all the hardships it took for you to make it where you are.
Now I must spend obsessive amounts of time on Polyvore creating outfits . . .
love these interviews! Love bows! Love lou lou, here is my polyvore! www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Caramel — Haha! Well, I’m sure if the internet was around when she was, it would be a different story ;>
FearTheNumbers — Yes, of course!
I’ve been feeling like I need a fun bow to add to my small accessories collection. :D Loulou’s story is inspiring and I love the colours she uses.
Here’s my polyvore set! www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
That was a fabulous interview, and LouLou’s stuff is gorgeous! I must play with Polyvore for a while now!
I couldn’t resist creating a red and black set, I’d love to wear myself!
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Here’s my set: www.polyvore.com/gray_day/set?...
I’d never used polyvore before, so this was fun!
Yay!
Well, here’s my first:
www.polyvore.com/loulou_compet…
aww… i love loulou… her bows are just wonderful. i’m glad she’s getting the coverage.
Holy moly, what an amazing and inspiring story Miss Loulou has. Talk about overcoming obstacles! She’s got strength to spare, that one.
I love Loulou!!!!
Second.
Yay, this is fun.
www.polyvore.com/loulou_compet…
Great post! What an awesome job. Here’s my Polyvore set! Purples and teals!
www.polyvore.com/loulou_bow_co…
so cute! i have a huge bow like those from H&M! i love these alot more though.
my outfit- girly, yet edgy.
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
What an incredibly inspring story! I love how she said the experience has given her perspective on her bad days rather than bitterness. I love that.
Anyway, here’s my outfit!
www.polyvore.com/paint_it_red/...
Third:
www.polyvore.com/loulou_compet…
LouLou’s stuff is so cute! Great interview!
www.polyvore.com/bows/set?id=4…
i love your stuff loulou and i love this interview! i find it so inspirational. xo
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
Horraayyy!
_Sammy xx
I get so easily excited by these interviews. XD Here is my first entry. Enjoy!
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=53…
this is sooo inspiring! i am at the moment very interested in designing lingerie and corsets, so this article came like a sign. loulou, your stuff is stunning! and your history is as well. i wish you all the best.
Here’s my set! www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
And another! :))
_Sammy xx
Hey Gala! Love LouLou she’s so sweet and cute and awesome.
So inspirational…
Also, I saw you asked someone on twitter to translate this for you:
Seducimos valiendonos de mentiras y pretendemos ser amados por nosotros mismos
I’m from Spain, it means:
We seduce using lies and we pretend to love ourselves. (literally, more like “being loved by ourselves”)
·kisses·
♥
This interview is really great. I love getting to hear from people that have started their own businesses. :)
Here is my entry:
www.polyvore.com/lou_loves_you…
The main idea of this outfit is similar to what I’ll be wearing to a wedding in a few weeks. The black tights go under the argyle socks, because I don’t wear dresses enough to really know how to keep myself totally covered, also it’s cold in November. :)
The special effects dye is Atomic Pink which is the color of my hair right now. I think I may need a big black bow for my hair now…
Let me give it a try…
http://img.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmNNZG8tTnFlM1JHYzZkTzhXQ3BpbGcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg
Yay! I love Loulou too :) Great piece!
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Annndddd my last one for today! heh
_Sammy xx
yay for bows!
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Fantastic interview!
Here are my first few entries:
1) www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
2) www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Annnd another one:
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Annnd another one:
www.polyvore.com/happiness/set…
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
You should pick this one : )
I might do a blue bow too:)
www.polyvore.com/rock_bow/set?...
Entries are looking super cute girls! and thank-you for the lovely comments, I’m feeling rather touched
Love this!
This is my set…
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Loulou is so inspiring! It’s fantastic to hear how you got into designing :)
Wow your story is amazing… Go girl!!!!! I needed only 20 minutes to fall in love with what you do…
And here is my first shot in an iCing competition, so inspired I am!
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
i adore loulou ! ... & proudly own a LLLY giant bow that gets loads of compliments whenever i wear it <3
www.polyvore.com/loulou_bow_co…
here’s my first attempt…lol :)
Something to celebrate Halloween!!!!!!
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
this was such a sweet interview, and I love her bows! so adorable
www.polyvore.com/school_girl_c…
www.polyvore.com/lou_bow/set?i…
one more before work!
hey gala!
very inspiring article
www.polyvore.com/untitled/set?...
here’s my set this is the first one i ever did on polyvore!
Oh, oh, oh, I believe it would be absolutely amazing to pursue a career in designing lingerie, thank you!!
Loulou’s lingerie and accessories are stupendous.
www.polyvore.com/lolita/set?id…
Ooh, I love Loulou Loves You. I made a few outfits on polyvore for the first time… that site is addicting!
Anyway,
www.polyvore.com/flailing_rock…
www.polyvore.com/hearts_stars_…
www.polyvore.com/loulou_librar…
I adore LouLou’s bows.
Here’s my set
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
i agree with amanda, this is adicting..
www.polyvore.com/lil_green_dre…
www.polyvore.com/playtime/set?...
www.polyvore.com/sophi/set?id=...
www.polyvore.com/misfit/set?id…
www.polyvore.com/rink_time/set…
i hope we weren’t just suppost to pick one ;)
I’ve never participated in one of these before! But i was drawn to her cute lingerie – an the fact that she needs glasses, too :P
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Ooooh a giant red bow! One step closer to my goal of becoming Blair Waldorf, hooray!
Gala you don’t know any film critics do you? It would be quite snazzy if you managed to get an ‘I Want To Be… A Film Critic’.
www.polyvore.com/lou_loves_you…
A purple and black outfit with one of Lou Lou’s bows. I have been obsessed with this shade of purple for a few months now.
I figured out my inspiration almost IMMEDIATELY! Here’s my outfit— Celine, Proenza Schouler, Louboutin, and LLLY... just in time for me, during Halloween, to play my dream role:
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
Hope you like!
www.polyvore.com/lou/set?id=42…
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
www.polyvore.com/feathers/set?...
Purple and white and feathers
My LouLou LovesLoves!
The purple is the most perfect shade I’ve ever seen – just gorgeous.
My first ever Polyvore set:
www.polyvore.com/loulou_lovesl…
hmmm … i seem to be on some sort of a cerise kick … plus i just wanted to pretend that i could afford the vuitton gloves. i swear, this is the last one!
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Here’s mine! www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Ooh lovelovelove! What an inspiring article! This is my favorite of the “I want to be“s so far!
And here are my outfits, as of now:
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=73…
www.polyvore.com/lou_lous_nipp…
Don’t forget to read the descriptions, kay?
www.polyvore.com/bow_barack/se…
This was fun.
wonderful!
my set.
www.polyvore.com/lou_loves_you…
She is fabbity fab fab! Her underwear is just too, too cute! Annd I’m sure my boyfriend would like it ;) ;)
Here are my Polyvore sets :D!
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
Is it obvious I love dresses? I’m so excited for this!
ahh, chelsea college of art and design? THAT’S WHERE I STUDY :D mmm, i really want to get in to expensive, pretty lingerie… i just never seem to have the money~ very interesting interview, thank you!
awesome interview! i love this ‘i want to be…’ series – keep up the great work. here’s my set:
www.polyvore.com/untitled/set?...
no title, no description – all left up to interpretation. enjoy!
carpe diem,
-gia
I was looking at those bows the other day and wishing I had one!!!
Here’s my polyvore:
www.polyvore.com/loulou/set?id…
xo!
Hmm.. not really an outfit per se, but this is what Loulou made me think of..
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
Liebe,
Bea
@ Sophie – It was Chelsea C of A and D that I was studying Fine Art at originally before I got ill, such a great school, I hope you’re enjoying it! xo
www.polyvore.com/cgi/app#foo
cute bows and underthings! This excites me :) I had to make a polyvore.
Pretty, Professional, and Polished.
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Okay, here’s my propper outfit!
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
petticoats, heels, cocktails and bows, oh my..
Liebe,
Bea
Ooh love this challenge!
www.polyvore.com/ooh_loulou/se…
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
yeah that was definitely the best interview yet. loved it.
so inspiring xx
my try: www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
I was just admiring some of those knickers the other day (ooh, that sounded a little naughty….). Anyway, fantastic interview! I gave polyvore a whirl….
www.polyvore.com/loulou_starle…
www.polyvore.com/loulou/set?id…
I hope my set embodies the everyday or special occasion use of the bows.
There are many sets in that one, and if you dont like anything…just wear the bow and go ; )
Ohh my
I do believe I’m drooling
I love bows. jsdljt,dflgbdljkv
Polyvore: www.polyvore.com/loulou_bow/se…
Voila, ici mon ensemble!
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
http://www.polyvore.com/untitled/set?id=4212946
Not intentional, but I think it has a “Snow White” feel to it.
loulou bows are the next big thing ! here’s my polyvore set !
www.polyvore.com/plumage/set?i…
Here’s my submission! Can we do more than one? I’m going to assume so and do a few more later. : )
www.polyvore.com/loulou_love_y…
Here’s my set:
www.polyvore.com/we_saw_ghosts…
:]
I put together yet another set. :)
www.polyvore.com/geek_girl/set…
Gah! There’s already so much I want to do, and every time you do one of these great interviews, I discover one more! So definitely keep ‘em coming!
I made another x)
For a flirtacious first date with a cute motorbike-riding lawyer..
mmm.
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Liebe,
Bea
MORE!
www.polyvore.com/loulou_in_cit…
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
my other two. i love this girl.
www.polyvore.com/geek_chic/set…
www.polyvore.com/hello_kitty/s…
This chicky is pretty fantastic, and an inspiration to anyone thinking that the universe is conspiring against them!
Here is one way I’ve played with the bows – check it oooouuuuuut =D
www.polyvore.com/lou_loves_you…
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=4214619
Hello! I’ve really been enjoying your interviews! Hope this link works!
Here are my creations, i love polyvore!
School Girl Eccentric:
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
and
Porcelain doll prom:
www.polyvore.com/porcelain_dol…
http://www.polyvore.com/icing_contest/set
Maybe this link is better? Peace, love and sprinkles!
These interviews have been really inspiring and I just love Loulou Loves you!
Here are my sets:
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=4214629
&
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=4214455
I Have never used Polyvore before, and I agree with all the other people who posted this comment, it is just so addictive!
xx
Exciting!
I really love Loulou’s bow.
Or any bow for that matter, I wear them whenever I can!
Here is my contest entry :
www.polyvore.com/ill_be_fine_a…
Great to see all those pretty sets of others.
wowie!!
i am designing a pair of uindies write away!!
what an incredible person.
so, without further ado . . .
www.polyvore.com/cgi/app#foo
Fantastic article!
Loulou’s bows have so many possibilities, aww so pretty!
Here’s my entry:
www.polyvore.com/loulous_bow/s…
xoxo
That interview was awesome, I love loulou!
Well here is my attempt, matching a pretty outfit with a touch pair of heels is my thing right now.
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
another inspiring woman :)
Mine: www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
Im mentally ill, and too feel old and beyond courses for help. Im so glad loulou managed to turn this into a positive
my second set.in blue:)..wow the competition is impressive!eveybody wants the bows.)
www.polyvore.com/theres_no_suc…What a great interview! (and such cute bows!)
polyvore is so addictive!! hehe
here’s my set:
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
xxx
Aiyah.. i got a bit carried away! Hehe..
I really enjoyed reading the interview and I love bows!!!
Here are my sets:
1. www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
2. www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
3. www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
squeal! I’m so excited!
1. Loulou, I love you!
2. Dear Diary…
Wow I cant beleive how good everyones outfits look!!!
This is something that I would looooooove to wear to my 19th birthday thats coming up in a few weeks….
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
I love tutus n i think it would add that little bit of extra kookiness worn under the dress…
coz thats what i am… a closet kook….
Awww th epoor dear,
I have fibromayalgia also, so i can relate. :(
Here is my Polyvore put togethor. I LOVE the velvet skirt with the leopard.
www.polyvore.com/loulou/set?id…
Awesome idea… I love using Polyvore :)
I call it Nerdy Chic: www.polyvore.com/nerdy_chic/se…
Here is my set girly goth inspired.
:)
www.polyvore.com/lou_loves_you…
Fourth:
www.polyvore.com/loulou_compet…
www.polyvore.com/loulou_bow/se…
oh i love this challenge so so much!
i can imagine this to be the perfect job! how feminine and fun!
here’s my attempt:
http://www.polyvore.com/bow/set?id=4217443
My link got messed up…here we go again.
www.polyvore.com/lou/set?id=42…
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Sot of channeling a sexy flapper-girl vibe with these looks I think.
Here is my second entry. :)
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Here are some more:
4) www.polyvore.com/bows_black_la…
5) www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
6) www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Great interview =) Loulous bows are so cute! Here is my suggestion of a great outfit to wear one of her bows with: www.polyvore.com/conservative_…
Cheers!
www.polyvore.com/gothic_hallow… — a chic gothic halloween.
www.polyvore.com/its_not_even_… — hearts, pink, and black
www.polyvore.com/inspired_minn… — what can i say; its minnie mouse for the chic woman
www.polyvore.com/the_cute_grad… — i really love this one. its a sexy colligate who loves army/navy pins and classical brooches.
this is really fun! i love all the outfits!
www.polyvore.com/cupcake_girl/...
— dress like a cupucake would feel! love ya gala!
I loved this!! It was so inspiring. I swear everytime I read one of these interviews I become interested in yet another field of work. hehe. Thankyou Gala!
I hope you like my set!
www.polyvore.com/loulou_love_y…
Lovage,
Martha
Wow! I always wondered if lingerie designers scampered around in silk all day. :D Her story is very inspiring.
Here’s my polyvore set:
www.polyvore.com/fuschia_blue/...
I was in a comic book mood. XD
<3 treeson
these bows are totally adorable! the 27th is the day after my birthday :D
www.polyvore.com/loulous_bows/...
www.polyvore.com/loulou_bows/s…
www.polyvore.com/rock_chic/set… — rock chic
this is so inspiring. i love it. thanks gala and loulou loves you.
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
It seems like red & black has been a bit over done now, but oh well. Probably because that red bow is bloody GORGEOUS!
www.polyvore.com/nature_walk/s… – A Nature Walk
How many entries can we have?
These are my entries.
1- www.polyvore.com/lovee/set?id=...
2- www.polyvore.com/loulou_lovee/...
3- www.polyvore.com/purple_loulou…
4- www.polyvore.com/blue_lou/set?...
second try!: www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
I should really be studying but this is just too much fun!
My entries:
www.polyvore.com/loulous_bow_p… : A little bit country
www.polyvore.com/loulous_bow_b… : A little bit rock and roll
www.polyvore.com/loulous_bow_p… : There’s no song line to quote for this one.. I was channeling Desperately Seeking Susan and a bird-keeper! :P
Such a great interview, I found it really inspiring! :)
I made a polyvore set with the pretty blue bow:
www.polyvore.com/ticking_the_b…
This is mine, a burlesque-meet-cutesy outfit:
www.polyvore.com/loulou_loves_…
=)
I should really be studying but this is just too much fun!
Sorry the links didn’t work before.
My entries:
www.polyvore.com/loulous_bow_p… : A little bit country
www.polyvore.com/loulous_bow_b… : A little bit rock and roll
www.polyvore.com/loulous_bow_p… : There’s no song line to quote for this one.. I was channeling Desperately Seeking Susan and a bird-keeper! :P
Wonderful interview! You are inspiring Lou Lou! your bows and lingerie are adorable!
here are my sets, hope you like them:
androgynous burlesque MC:
www.polyvore.com/job_mc_at_bur…
Party like you’re a five year old:
www.polyvore.com/party_like_yo…
hmm corally orange and grey:
www.polyvore.com/cheated_mysel…
Graphic designer hits the town:
www.polyvore.com/save_me_from_…
So much inspiration – the bows and the interview were both fantastic! This is my friest post and my first polyvore – I just think this competition is awesome =) So, thank you!
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=42…
Wee!
www.polyvore.com/loulou_set/se…
www.polyvore.com/loulou_set/se…
www.polyvore.com/loulou_set/se…
www.polyvore.com/loulou_set/se…
And my absolute fave! Inspired by some of my favorite colors and affinity for vintage:
www.polyvore.com/loulou_set/se…
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