The lines designed by Kelly Temple border on whimsical but that fun makes them
welcome additions to your everyday wardrobe. Each line has come from
historical or literary inspiration such as Lewis Carrol's Alice In Wonderland, Anne
Rice's Vampires or the Pin-Ups of the 1920s-1950s. All lines are based in traditional
design with hint of emphasis whether it is the hand-made floral additions or
vibrant fabric prints.

2007 - Inspired by the Characters of Lewis Carroll and Alice's Adventures entitled
'Down the Rabbit Hole'
2008 - Inspired by a Floral Abstract fabric entitled 'Flowerful Romance'
2009 - Inspired by Bohemian Sheek fabric and entitled 'Plum Crazy'
2010 - Inspired by Gothic Architecture/French Fashion entitled 'Le Femme
Sophisticat'
2011 - Inspired by Pin-Up Art from the 1920s-50s entitled 'Modern Pin-ups'
2012 - Evening wear inspired by Legendary Rockers and Princesses entitled 'Punk
Rock Princess'
All fashions are available in standard Misses and Womens Sizes. Custom fitting
available at an additional cost, which will be discussed at time of order, travel
throughout California and Northwest for clients is normal.
How could you not love the pin-ups of the 1920s to the 1950s. Our father's
playboys were these mild cartoon-ish hourglass women. Kelly Temple has
taken these classic pictures to inspire the SGD 2011 line. While actual
clothing pictures and rough sketches are not yet available, here are the
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Inspired by the free nature of a 'Lovesick' girl. This romantic inspiration
created comfortable clothing with flowing lines mustard in the inspiration
print were matched by dusty rose, ivory, pinks and mauves. The entire line
uses stretch cotton poplins, shiny polyester satins and soft poly-cotton
blends. Throw a simple jacket over......(
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This line was inspired by a abstract floral named 'Vegas Floral'. The deep hues
of chocolate, teal, aqua, sky blue and yellow lent our designer to bring in
fabulous and luxurious coordinating fabrics. Shown at the 2007 Fashion On
the Square' Fashion Show in San Francisco's historic Union Square in July was a
truly wonderful experience for our designer and staff....
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A favorite character of Ms. Temple's since she was small was Alice. And
while Alice herself is somewhat mundane and boring, the characters that
she encounters on her journey through Lewis Carroll's imagination are
extraordinary. These pieces are constantly transitioning past the one shown
in the actual pictures which were taken at the 2006 FDAT WVC Student
Fashion Show in May 2006, Saratoga, California. (
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Inspired by the original 'Secretary', French sexiness and Gothic
architecture. The line was show at the 2009 VSP Media Party in Los Angeles,
California. Using basic neutral with hints of red has become sexy again. Bias
cut dresses and blouses, long pencil skirts and slim slacks, sexy
asymmetrical lines and flirty thick bow pleats. A great....
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