Mom Muses

Mom Muse | Tabitha Sillin

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Tabitha Sillin was born to be a fashion designer. She started sewing in kindergarten and by age 19 had graduated with her Associate of Arts degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (aka FIDM), then immediately went to work for GUESS in Los Angeles. Following her stint at GUESS, Tabitha went on to work at Lucky Brand Jeans, Modern Amusement, and the oh-so-popular brand, Quiksilver/Roxy. A combination of her talent and strong work ethic propelled her up the ladder quickly. At age 26, Tabitha was in place as the senior youth patternmaker for the Roxy girls division. While at ...Read more.

Mom Muse | Lela Rose

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Lela Rose is as lovely as the elegant, feminine frocks she is renowned for designing. At MSL, we have long been fans of her work. Her love of embellishments and special details, plus her use of rich fabrics, is what first drew us to her clothing. Put on one of her dresses and you are instantly in the mood to go to or host a party. Which perhaps explains Lela’s love of entertaining. She even has a regular post on her blog – “Nothing says chic like matching your drink to your dress.” Love it! Food and entertaining are great sources of inspiration for the designer. Hence, her foray into writing and the ...Read more.

Mom Muse | Marcy Simmons

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Mother of four and self-described “professional volunteer” Marcy Simmons just took supporting a cause she believes in to a whole new level. Enter the Penelope House Project, an initiative she recently launched to raise awareness and funding for a family shelter in her hometown of Mobile, Alabama. Did you know that in the U.S., according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a staggering 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been physically abused by an intimate partner? And every 9 seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten? Utterly shocking when you stop to think about it. Penelope House not only ...Read more.