Behind the scenes fun at our H.C. shoot.

Shoot for the website

On the weekend I had the pleasure of working with some of the most talented and professional people in the business. Not only was it fun, but they were all very easy to get along with. Jen Rossiter has worked on most of my shoots, Jen does all the hair and make up. I met Jen years ago at Anifex in Adelaide just before she opened her shop Polkadot in Croydon. Jen works on pretty much every film made here in S.A. and is the top of her game, she is also the face behind Paper Doll Pin Up's and like me has a love of vintage styling. Sven was our very handsome and extremely easy to get along with photographer, how he shot 40 garments in one day to me is astounding, I kept saying I would take some out but Sven insisted and he was right we managed to get through them all. I had a look at the shots last night and they are stunning. William Lazootin who I met through my daughter Gypsy is another great talent, he has been making most of the new patterns here at H.C.H.Q and we are very happy to have him. The most important part of any collection is to have the patterns right and he has nailed it. We thought Willy was only going to stay for a few weeks but he seems to have made Hot Couture his home for a while for which I am eternally grateful. Not only is he the best pattern maker I've ever come across but he has a wicked sense of humour and working with him all day is a breeze. Ginger Taylor is our beautiful model and also my very lovely daughter, we were so proud of how she worked those heels all day and didn't complain once.
AJ from Xstrashiny insisted on one model for continuity and I have to say it turned out pretty darn nice. Cat Fanto helped Jen out and was a pleasure to have on hand all day.
It was a very long day for me and I couldn't have possibly done it without everyones help. We had a great day at Silverback studio's and the professionalism of everyone involved really shows in the photo's. A lot of the frocks have been inspired by clothes I wore myself that were old 50's original's. The wedding frock is my favourite, Ginger thought I would cry when she dressed up as a bride but I think I will save that for the real deal. AJ and Natalie have assured me the website won't take long once they have the photo's so watch this space. Thanks again to the A Team for all your wonderful work on the weekend. XXX Joy

Hot Couture Shoot

I'm leaving on a jet plane....................!

William, Izi and I have all been working too hard of late. We've been getting all the garments ready for the new website and we haven't had time to scratch ourselves, no really we haven't. We love Hot Couture but it's time for a break, so I'm off to Sydney to spend some time with my kids Gypsy, Eddy and Ginger. I can't wait my brain has been completely about getting everything perfect and making sure we have covered all bases with our clothing line. We have a few surprises in store that we can't wait to share. William is holding the fort while I'm away so don't worry your orders will still be on time. Izi is taking a well deserved break when I get back. Then we will all be fresh and happy for the onslaught ( positive thinking ) when the website is launched at the end of the month. The shoot is on the 9th and we have the very fabulous Sven Kovak taking the photographs this time round. Jen Rossiter from Paper Doll Pinup fame is doing make up and hair. Adam J and Natalie at Xtra Shiny have been wonderful working with us on the concept and design of the new website. Have a look at one of their creations  www.suitco.com.au it is spectacular. That's why we're a bit excited, the first time round we thought we had a good idea of what you want and now with a few years behind us were pretty sure we have nailed it. I can't wait to have dinner at Porteno's on Sat night and catch up with family and friends. I'm meeting up with our girl Stav on Monday and Lucy Topp to boot, Yay! Have a lovely weekend. XXX Joy

Two Bit Villian opening party.

A new Rockabilly shop opened last night with Sass and Liam cutting the ribbon and announcing the shop was open for business. You couldn't meet a nicer couple, they have worked so hard getting the shop ready and the turn out last night was spectacular. They have so much stock and are particularly interested in stocking Australian labels which pleases us here at Hot Couture no end. So as well as Hot Couture there are other wonderful labels like Peta Pledger, Miss Hussy and Susie Homemaker. If your into decorating there are loads of pillows made by Sophia Hopgood and Ginger Taylor (Day of the Bed). Jewellery and bows and trinkets by Hana Breckeni and Caz rice these are just a few. So if your looking for gifts, LP's, or clothing that is hot and a great price then head on down to Adelaide Arcade right off Rundle Mall. Sass and Liam even have a fridge full of soda so you can hang out with them. Good Luck guys we think you rock.

Tania, Evie and Ginger at the opening party

Two Bit Villian opening party.

Silly Willy

We had such a funny day today in Hot Couture Land. If you don't know already William Lazootin is working with us, he makes me laugh so hard. Today he came in and threw his coat and scarf on the desk and I immediately knew he was pretending to be Anne Hathaway from "The Devil Wears Prada." It took me a while and then I yelled out "Your Meryl NOT Anne. Duh! We fell about and our day pretty much went downhill from there. I just couldn't concentrate, first of all Willy was doing some Russian Polka to The Squirrel Nut Zipppers and then he was doing the Charleston and telling me he should have on his spats. Of course he owns a pair of spats just for dancing, why wouldn't you.

Next he called me an ARMHOLE because his pattern wouldn't fit, like it was my fault. As usual we ate wayyyyyy too much at lunch and it was even harder to get into it when we got back. I managed to completely sew a garment back to front inside out roundabout. Who can sew under these conditions it's like working with a gay Joan Rivers. Somehow Willy managed to do his job but I just could not get my head around stuff today. I love that when he made Tania Poropat's velvet coat he decided because she was such a  good customer he was going to add a bow to the inside and a place for her glasses. One thing about Hot Couture it is always made with love. I haven't had much of a chance to write the blog lately as we are madly getting everything organised for our new website. We have some fabulous new things going on it, just have to make them all for the shoot. I have said it a million times so one more time won't matter. DO WHAT YOU LOVE and the rest will fall into place. I love every day at Hot Couture, I love all the people who work with me and I don't want to be doing anything else EVER. XXX Joy

Shoot me now!

The shoot yesterday was so much fun, we have been wanting to do a shoot with Harmony Nicholas for the longest time and finally the stars aligned. The owners of Louis Bond Markus and Cain were incredible. Not only were they easy going about us moving furniture and paintings they even helped us out. It's a beautiful shop and cafe, if your in Adelaide you have to pop by. The staff in the cafe Aaron, Alisha and Leah were wonderful, we all sat in the courtyard and had the best lunch ever. Molly Bellman worked her magic on Ginger and Libie Jeans hair, they both looked so beautiful. Evie Sebben and Arabeer also did a stunning job with make up. The girls were amazing helping with moving furniture and whatever they could do to make the day easier they were all so easy to get along with I couldn't have been happier.  All up I think we have some stunning shots I can't wait for Harmony to edit them. It was the easiest shoot I have ever been on, I wish they were all that easy. Thanks girls it really was a pleasure to work with you all. We have some amazing new Hot Couture garments coming very soon. XXX Joy

Shoot at Louis Bond