Tara to the T

So much to do...so little time!

2009-11-09T20:38:00.000-08:00

We have 5 events this weekend! Hope to see you out and about this weekend!

Saturday

White Rock Lake's Local Market
8am-1pm
www.whiterocklocalmarket.com

Pistons & Paint
noon-6pm
www.pistonsandpaint.com

Dallas Rocks 2009: The Diamond Dinner
www.dallasrocks.org

Fetish Ball- 10th anniversary
8pm-2am
www.thechurchdallas.com

Sunday

Cliff Fest
11am-6pm
www.clifffest.org

Pink!

2009-11-02T06:07:00.000-08:00

We have pink on the brain! Why...you ask? Because this Friday & Saturday is the Girlie show!!! We've been preparing for quite some time now and we're ready to rock it out at the 2009 Girlie show. Our brand has sky rocketed since last years show. We now have our 1960's stewardess inspired Sky Girls line, our Steampunk jewelry line called Penny Darling and awesome new hat and hair accessory designs.

Take a trip to OKC this weekend, stop by the Girlie Show, drink pink yumminess and shop your heart out!

www.thegirlieshow.net

2009-10-31T09:56:00.000-07:00

Seems link Uncle Karl likes feathers and antique keys as much as we do. Chanel built a version of a Marie Antoinette’s barnyard in the Grand Palais to present his Spring Summer 2010 collection. Katy Perry was decked out in feathers and Uncle Karl wore an amazing key and chain around his neck.

Want the look? We have designed a new necklace four our Penny Darling line. We have pulled inspiration from the Chanel feather embellished outfit worn by Katy and the chains worn by Uncle Karl. Even better, it's on sale this week for $26.00

Check out our two new designs for sale on our Etsy shop.

Tim Walker shoot of Lily Donaldson for Vogue UK March 09

2009-10-29T21:05:00.001-07:00

Airplanes and girls in Retro Clothes?

2009-10-29T09:06:00.001-07:00

Where in!

Check out the new post from: Alex Pragers Retro World of Images.
http://cyanatrendland.com/2009/10/27/alex-pragers-retro-world-of-images/

Austin Fashion

2009-10-15T09:20:00.001-07:00

Austin City Limits music festival was a blast! I shared the Austin Craft Mafia booth with three amazing and supper tallented ladies: Naughty Secretary Club, Sweet Tooth Bags, and All Dressed up and Shy.

It was a muddy weekend full of great music and new friends. Check out more pictures at www.flickr.com/taratothet.

While driving down South Congress I spotted my designs in the window at Hovercraft! If your interested in one of my summer Sky Girls dresses, there are a few left at Hovercraft. But not to fear, we have new fall merchandise on it's way.

*Photo: High Art Studio www.nadyia.net, Model: Melissa Meow, Hair/ MU: Sarah D, Designer/Stylist: Tara Tonini

Our Fall accessories line is up for sale. Here is a sneak peek of our fall feather fedoras. Be sure to check in on our Etsy shop to see all the other projects we have been up to. www.taratothet.etsy.com

Tyler street Block Party!

2009-10-09T07:50:00.000-07:00

As part of the 10 day bicycle festival, Cyclesomatic, the Cube Creative and Oak Cliff Bicycle Company present the Tyler Street Block Party. It will be a fun filled evening of music from Boom Boom Box, and the Happy Bullets, DJ's, a photography opening by Photopol.us, an art-bike show held by the Cube Creative. BikeDenton and the OCBC will hold several competitions including Track Stands, a Slow Bike Race, and more. The evening will be partially sponsored by Ben E. Keith. Be there, and be square! Art Bike Parade starts at 6pm sharp!

Feel like just shopping? Head down to Studio Four Eleven from 1-11pm. We will have drinks and newly designed items including Tara's feather jewelry line and much, much more!

411 N. Tyler st.
Dallas, TX 75208

This Saturday!

2009-10-08T07:30:00.000-07:00

This Saturday start out your day with the Cyclesomatic bike ride at noon and come by for the Tyler street block party from 7-11pm.

Studio Four Eleven will be open from 7-11pm with drinks and lots of shopping! We have lots of new feather accessories including feather necklaces and supper cute earrings! Can't make it to the show? No worries, they will be on our Etsy store on Monday. www.taratothet.etsy.com

Austin Pecan Festival!

2009-09-22T07:20:00.000-07:00

This weekend we will be at the Pecan Street Festival on 6th street in Austin, Texas. This is the 28th year of the festival and each year there are more activities to participate in. Come spend your Saturday and Sunday with us doing free family activities and shopping from all types of handmade vendors and artists. Stop by our booth #124 to check out our Sky Girls collection and see what we have been up to this month!

Also make sure to stop by Harrilu's booth and stock up on some awesome shirts for the fall. Booth #256
For more information visit: http://www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com/

Saturday's Fashion Show

2009-09-18T21:14:00.000-07:00

Check out our Sky Girls line in the fashion show at the We Make Stuff show at the Scoot Inn!

South bound to Austin

2009-09-16T16:55:00.000-07:00

We're back from Chicago and now we're heading down to Austin for a Month full of awesome events. This Thursday make sure to check out our trunk show at Hovercraft Boutique on S. Congress. There will be shopping, drinks from Sake2me and fun 1960's records played by DJ Scotty Upton.

Then Saturday head to the Scoot Inn for the We Make Stuff event. It will be a night of Artists, Music and fashion show featuring our Sky Girls collection.

NBC News!

2009-09-03T13:47:00.001-07:00

This is a re-post from: http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/93-Guided-Tours-of-awesomeville-56901652.html

Studio 411 Open House & Trunk Show

2009-08-30T08:34:00.000-07:00

The Dang boys and I have put a lot of work into Studio Four Eleven and now we want to open our doors to you! We will be having an Open House and Trunk Show event on Thursday Sept. 3rd from 5-10pm at 411 N. Tyler st. Dallas, TX 75208. You will be able to shop from our spring/summer collections and preview our Fall 2009 lines.

Drinks sponsored by:saké2me
saké2me is made from lightly sparkling Japanese junmai saké infused with all-natural Asian flavors: Asian Pear, Ginger Mango, Yuzu Citrus and Green Tea. Available in single-serve bottles, it is served chilled as a refreshing alternative to beer, wine and cocktails

Tax Free weekend!

2009-08-22T13:20:00.000-07:00

There will be shopping, message and make-up today at move studio. Come by and get unique one of a kind clothing, accessories and gifts!

Saturday 3-7pm
Move Studio
17062 Preston, ste 108
Dallas, Tx 75248

Fall Fashion Photo Shoot with High Art Studio

2009-08-11T23:05:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Nadyia from High Art Studio and her team of awesome models and hair and make-up artists I have some amazing new photos of my fall collection. I just received them and I couldn't wait any longer to share them with the world!

Photo: High Art Studio www.nadyia.net
Model: Melissa Meow
Hair/ MU: Sarah D
Stylist: Tara Tonini

Photo: High Art Studio www.nadyia.net
Model: Ruca
Hair/ MU: Sarah D
Stylist: Tara Tonini

*All of these designs will soon be available at www.taratothet.etsy.com

New color in the Air

2009-08-10T21:27:00.001-07:00

TCH Curated In-Flight Experience
July 28 2009 *Repost from www.thecoolhunter.com

Strangely, airlines and airplanes and air travel continue to still look pretty much the same, no matter which airline you fly. In fact, most of us would say that the in-flight experience is getting worse each day. Premium-class prices warrant a slightly more tolerable experience, but it is still tough to really tell one experience from the other.

An airplane is of course transportation, and not a hotel, spa or restaurant, but we have been waiting for a long time for the first airline that is willing to embark on true differentiation. Taking cues from cool architecture, leading-edge design and the vibes we see ahead of, and outside of, trends, The Coolhunter is now working on creating truly cool airline experiences, giving premium-class passengers a real reason to select one airline over another.

Absolutely everything— from the on-board entertainment, furnishings and decor, to exclusive on-board shopping — will be curated by TCH. Rather than being mundane, boring and almost same as all other airlines, the TCH-curated in-flight experience will be really something worth talking about. Each flight will be different, each experience more surprising and exquisite. Airliners who want to ad value to their inflight experience, can contact catherine@thecoolhunter.net or bill@thecoolhunter.net

Virgin Atlantic exterior designed by TCH Design Studio

Etsy Dallas is Talking!

2009-07-28T22:09:00.001-07:00

I sat down with an interview with the Etsy Dallas Street team and chatted about House of Dang moving in and our goals for the new year. Check it out!

http://www.etsydallas.blogspot.com/

Do you love a car show?

2009-07-23T08:23:00.000-07:00

We just got back to Texas, so we are heading out to the Billetproof Car show in Giddings Tx. We've got lots of new merchandise including Johnny Cash T-shirts, new hats and pretty hair accessories. Come by the booth and say hello!

A very special headband

2009-07-14T21:21:00.000-07:00

While vending at the LA Renegade I ran into Jamila Tazewell the Owner/ Designer of 11:11 enterprises. We first met at the Austin Maker Faire, where she purchased a white feather fascinator headband with a vintage blue embelishment from me. She shared a very special story with me about that headband.

"It was great seeing you again! Here is a picture of me in your gorgeous creation from my wedding day.... As I told you, your headpiece saved me! I am a real girly girl and so I never in a million years thought I would get married in sweatpants! They were white, but still....anyhow, we wanted to elope and we really didnt have much time at all to plan it, in secret, so I had to make do...wearing your feather creation made me feel truly special on that day. This pic I attached was taken on a walk we took in the woods that afternoon after we did it. It was a beautiful, very private time I will treasure forever. Thank you again for making beautiful things, and thank you for that gorgeous piece!!! I am so glad I met you at that show in Austin!"

Watch the video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoUEZ6jD7RM

Check out Jamila's designs at:
www.eleveneleven.net

Rock & Roll Brides

2009-07-12T17:21:00.000-07:00

*This is a repost from Rock and Roll Bride. www.rocknrollbride.com

Featured designer on Modish Blog

2009-07-12T17:13:00.000-07:00

I was featured as a designer on Modish Blog. All readers will receive a discount when you purchase a Sky Girls dress. Check it out and become a reader of Modish Blog.

www.modishblog.com

NWA flight attendants want to wear red dress

2009-07-11T21:56:00.000-07:00

This read treated taffeta wrap dress from the Delta collection of flight attendant uniforms by Richard Tyler, is modeled on the first day of Fashion Week in New York The union that represents flight attendants who worked for Northwest Airlines before it was bought by Delta Air Lines is crying foul over Delta's failure to offer bigger sizes for its signature red dress uniform designed by Richard Tyler.

Northwest flight attendants want Delta to offer bigger sizes of signature red dress uniform

By Harry R. Weber, AP Airlines Writer
On Friday July 10, 2009, 7:05 pm EDT

Companies: Delta air lines inc.
ATLANTA (AP) -- The union that represents flight attendants who worked for Northwest Airlines before it was bought by Delta Air Lines is crying foul over Delta's failure to offer bigger sizes for its signature red dress uniform designed by Richard Tyler.

When he was hired to create his uniform collection, Tyler said he wanted them to "look sexy and great."

The Northwest chapter of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA has filed a grievance with the world's largest airline operator, asking it to offer the red dress up to size 28. The union hopes the grievance will go to mediation in August.

The red dress currently is only offered up to size 18, though a Delta spokeswoman said the airline offers a range of outfits in other colors and styles up to size 28 that flight attendants can wear.

Patricia Reller, who handles grievances for the union's executive committee, said Friday that even if there was only one flight attendant who wore a size over 18, that person should be able to wear the stylish red dress.

"I think red is an eye-popping color and it's not subtle, and to me by not offering it in a size over 18, Delta is saying, 'We don't want you wearing that if you are over size 18,'" Reller said. "But the job isn't about being sexy. It's about safety."

Reller said she did not know how many pre-merger Northwest flight attendants want to wear the red dress but need a size bigger than 18.

"If the dress wasn't a tiny size 18, there would be less," Reller said. "It's a very small size 18, so that makes the numbers a lot larger."

Delta spokeswoman Gina Laughlin could not immediately say why the red dress is not available in bigger sizes while other uniform options are. But she said there have been few complaints.

"The majority of pre-merger Northwest flight attendants have given us very positive feedback about the Richard Tyler Collection," Laughlin said.

Delta hired Tyler in 2004 to do a makeover of its gray employee uniforms. Tyler, whose dresses have been worn by stars such as Julia Roberts, Heather Locklear and Jamie Lee Curtis, promised a classier -- and in some cases, sexier -- look for flight attendants, airport agents and other workers.

"I want them to look sexy and great, but you have to keep that classic look as well," Tyler told The Associated Press at the time.

The uniforms -- including white blouses and navy dresses besides the red dress -- debuted in 2006. Atlanta-based Delta acquired Northwest in October 2008. Pre-merger Northwest employees began wearing the Delta uniforms on March 30.

Delta said at the time it announced its plans for the new uniforms that the decision was a "wise investment" that would boost morale among employees and increase the airline's bottom line in the long run.

According to Delta, flight attendants must be able to perform the safety and security functions of their job, including being able to reach and close overhead bins, reach and close any of the aircraft doors and be able to sit on the aircraft jumpseat and fasten the flight attendants seatbelt.

Reller said a flight attendant who wears above a size 18 can do all of those functions well.

"The sizing of our red dress has not been an issue with Delta flight attendants since the program's inception three years ago. This is AFA hype leading up to the election," Laughlin said.

There are roughly 21,000 flight attendants at the combined airline, 14,000 from pre-merger Delta and 7,000 from pre-merger Northwest.

The Northwest workers are represented by a union, while the Delta workers are not. At some point there will be a representation election at which the combined workforce will decide whether it wants to be represented by a union or not. The two groups also must decide on how to integrate their seniority lists.

Brides with PINK shoes rock!

2009-07-10T23:09:00.000-07:00

Miss Maria from Squaresville studios ran a contest for brides to be and their pink shoes. Sally, the bride with pink shoes won a free bridal session with Squaresville Studios. Stay updated with other promotions they are running by reading her blog.

Photography by Maria of Squaresville Studios
Make up was done by the the incredible Holly S. Evans,
Hair was done by the ever so fabulous Marlena Isbell,
Birdcage Veil was made by me, Tara Tonini

NBC News? O my!

2009-07-09T08:01:00.000-07:00

Today I was featured on NBC DFW news on-line. Click the link below to check out the supper sweet post!

Original article from: http://tinyurl.com/lj9fq7

The Dang Boys are moving in!

2009-07-06T22:29:00.000-07:00

Doug AKA "Handy Dandy"

Texie helping us move the adjustable wall.

Andrew mapp'en it out with a fresh coat of paint on the floor.

Tara & Doug

For those of you who don't already know...House of Dang is closing its retail space on July 24, 2009 and moving its design headquarters and operations into a shared studio space with me in the Oak Cliff's thriving Bishop Arts District. The new studio collaborative, named Studio 411, is 2,000 square feet, and will serve as The House of Dang and Tara to the T's design studio and showroom.

Today was a day of mapping it out! We slapped a fresh coat of slate gray paint on the floor, moved the adjustable walls in the studio...and forgot about the Texas heat with the help of Wendy's and a few adult drinkies.

Make sure to stay up to date with all our new projects and events. Check out our new blog at studiofoureleven.blogspot.com