Prepping for a Big Year

Christmas was a blast, great time spent with friends and family! The Wii is bananas, I am having crazy fun in between plotting how Laidback will take over the world next year, lol.
In the spirit of preparation for all of the big things ahead for Laidback check out this video on the so called dotcom bubble, definitely an inspiring take on technology.
Look out next week for how we will be celebrating the New Year as we prepare for a new site launch, new collection of designs and some great new collaborations for the upcoming year. Till then keep it Laidback and Happy New Years.

Bust Craftacular Follow-up

The Bust Craftacular is almost a week gone by, but I couldn't let it go with out giving you an update and some flicks. The event was jam-packed all day, a constant flow of folk. There was never a dull moment. I got to meet a lot of great new people and customers and chill with some great crafters and designers. It was great.

Me and Laidback throwin up "L's" all day Big Fun






New and Old Friends

My friend Dawn that always has my back came down to spend a few hours and help out.


Joi from Stereoette


Donna from Resurface


Stephanie for Swigg with her graphic designer boyfriend Lee


My neighbors at the show from Sarah Apple. They were even cool enough to school me on gnomes. People were loving their gnomes.



Hella Packed all day!!!

Give Thanks

Mad praise and thanks for today God. I hope everyone is taking the time to revel and enjoy their families. I welcomed a brand new nephew in on Monday and have been reveling in family time ever since. Laidback is thankful for nearly a year in the biz, a lot has happened this year and we still have to make it even better. I am thankful for you too for checking out the blog.

Shop N Mingle 2007, Bigger and Better

Well it's that time again. Shopping, drinking, eating, and merriment uptown. The Shop N Mingle is where Laidback made it's debut last year Come check us out again this year. It's gonna be a blast.
Harriet’s Alter Ego for the 4th time is taking their campaign
on the road (well across the bridge anyway) and headed to Harlem
for the 2007 edition of their successful holiday shopping mixer,
‘Shop-n-Mingle’.
One of a kind fashion finds, Open Bar, Music & Cool Swag is more than a few reasons why Shop N. Mingle 2007 is a must attend event.



Harriet’s Alter Ego presents…
Shop N. Mingle 2007
Uptown’s Premier Shopping Event

Hosted By Celebrity Styleaholic Najwa Moses

Music Provided By DJ Lynnee Denise

Sunday, December 2, 2007
1pm to 7pm
National Black Theatre
2031-33 Fifth Avenue b/w 125th & 126th

Emerging Designers * Beauty Makeovers * Complimentary Cocktails & Desserts * Free Goodies * Live DJ

JUST ADDED...

MENSWEAR LOUNGE CURATED BY JAHREAM

FEATURING YUME & OTHERS



Sponsored By: Going.com, Vitalicious, Miss Jessies, NUVO, Eclectic Soul, Larabar, Function Drinks, Glaceau Water, Caranda Fine Foods, The Sweet Spot, Taitu's Botanicals, FashionIndie, Styleaholics and Experience: Harlem

The Lifestyle: 2008 and on!!!

For those of you who didn't know and though Laidback was simply a pillow company. Get a life! The laidback lifestyle that is. See how it is all going to come together.

Take a peek at what I am working on for the new year. (The pink is off in the Fly Bd, no matter how much I tweak for web)

Throught The Wire

My heart goes out to Kanye West and his family for the loss of his mom Dr. West. I always related to their relationship, it somehow reflected my son and I and our bond. Laidback grieves all loss, but it really hurts to loose a mom.

Working Feverishly

The holiday season has got me working hard and pretty short on posts. However you can check out my latest Homestylin post over at Honey.
I am also busy working on preparation to expand the line to include duvet sets for next year. That entails running to the Cotton Library (pictured above)which is really a cool place. I am also working on setting up a temporary office/showroom for the upcoming market in January and setting goals for the Laidback, so yeah I am a busy bee.

Holidays are Here, Work to Do

Well the Holidays are quickly coming up on us. Laidback stockings are getting cut and sewn like crazy. A lot to do these coming weeks. Laidback will be a part of the Bust Craftacular and Harriets Alter Ego Shop N Mingle both in Decemer. So much to do, so little time and I hope to see you guys there. So we can all eat, drink, and be merry. More details will be coming soon.

Unforgivable

Well you guys understand the Laidack hustle. I forgot to tell you that I did not survive editing on the Big Idea Oh well.

The Big Idea.. Unforgivable

For any one that hasn't been following this blog. I love "The Big Idea" That is my must see tv. Today I had the pleasure of checking out the show. The guest on the show was none other than Mr. Unforgivable himself, Diddy. He was a good interview and seemed extremely modest and maybe even a little nervous. I like that side of Diddy, it was real. It will air in a week or so and we can see if I survived the editing table, because yours truly begged her way into asking a question, pillow in hand. We also left with a gift bottle of Unforgivable.

Holiday Postcard

I am in the midst of finalizing the holiday postcard for the mass mailing to introduce the stocking collection. What do you think?

New Colors

I decided to switch up the Ol' Play denim color. I am in search of the right blue denim. I am liking this vintage wash right here. The vintage denim is now replacing the lt denim color. Any thoughts?

Also look out for the upcoming Luxe line of micro suedes. This is a lime suede pillow from a set that I created for an exclusive client that wanted the records printed on micro suede. They provided the fabric, it is absolutely fab.

New from laidback/ Holiday Stockings

I have been playing around with the idea since last year of doing a new take on the traditional Christmas stocking. So I did it the way only Laidback can rock it. It's 100% denim in one of your favorite styles "Headline" and yeah I did it.. I took it to the bling. However overused a term, the style is still hot. Check out the monnograms. Tell me what you think? These styles are limited editions and limited quality. Pre-orders will be accepted online starting 10/19.

New Model Condo's up in the BK

Anyone that has been living or been to NY knows that developers are building in every inch of land available. One of the newest developments to go up is a condo building in the heart of the BK, very Mondrian in feel from the outside. The developers are our latest fans having brought Laidback to help style the apartments to make them more attractive to the younger funkier set. Big up to Jillian for having great taste and being a pleasure to work with.

Apartment Therapy Design Meetup

The Apartment Therapy design meetup is tonight in the Design Within Reach in Soho. Great time to network with fellow product designers and get introduced to new designers and ideas. Come on down at 7pm.

The Next Generation

Anyone who has been down with the blog or who knows the Laidback chick personally knows that my must see tv is the Big Idea. I missed this episode but Ephraim represents to me the possibilities of this generation. We are the future. Keep entrepreneurship alive. Get your hustle on!

Harlem does Project Runway

I cant even begin to say how hype I am about the next season of Project Runway. While Liadback does not endorse the majority of reality tv, I absolutely love PR. It encourages me and makes me step up my design game every time I watch it. Now I have known people from past seasons, but nobody quite as fab as Carmen of Sistahs of Harlem.
I actually met Carmen earlier this year when she spoke on a panel about Harlem and fashion. We immediately vibed and talked about the state of our youth and our responsibility to them. She is very smart and innovative and quite a talent. I look forward to this season and the exposure that this will bring her and Carmia, her business partner.

Laidback X Clutch Magazine

A few weeks ago I posted about one of my favorite magazines, Clutch. Lo and behold I am in the new October issue. Check it out here

Missing 1 Star

I love this new Macy's commercial that represents the brands and stars of the store. The only star missing is Laidback..soon and very soon coming to a department store near you.

Workin

I know I have been MIA for a minute but I am still here. I am steady working on the new collection. Stay tuned for the new collection and site redesign. Big Things Poppin.