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Understanding anxiety on the anniversary of the pandemic lockdown The other night a friend told me via ‘Zoom’ that she had been hearing about people being triggered and struggling with anxiety at the anniversary of the lockdown, and are questioning why they felt this way. Anecdotally I can tell you this renewed anxiety is real. […]
Some items are easier than others to dye. Some fabrics dye well, others do not. But, just because it’s easy to dye doesn’t mean I like it more. I love the challenge of a complex piece. I went through a lot of trial and error with the release of my first collection, but here are […]
Drop 1 of Pamela Wilson Designs, was released on November 1st and sold out within a few days. We also raised $200 for The Ottawa Food Bank and The Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue. Many of the dyes, and techniques and fabrics were entirely new territory for me, yet I still managed some successful outcomes. Here […]
One-of-a-Kind Lifestyle Fashion at shop.pdubxo.com Nov. 22/2020. I am very happy to announce that I have set up an online shop so you can purchase some of my hand-dyed creations. Backstory: I started by creating tie-dye pieces for fun during the initial pandemic lockdown, then started posting my creations on Instagram. After a few more […]
It has been 5 and a half years since I was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I wouldn’t have even thought about it, but someone on my social media reminded me. Because of this reminder, and being that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought I would give you an update as to where […]
This is my opinion. Fashion as we know it is gone forever and it’s not coming back. The industry was a giant bubble ready to explode, and the pandemic has just sped things up and popped it. But that doesn’t mean there still won’t be new clothes to wear, but what we wear and how […]
No person should be hungry and go without food. Yet our current economic and public health crises are leaving millions of people at risk of food insecurity. Food banks cannot keep up with the demand. They need help. People are finding themselves in situations they never believed possible, and having to line up at food […]
Here is a company that has everything to like about it. The clothing, their mission, the makers and the founders; are all things you will fall in love with. Lev is based out of my former hometown Madison, WI, started a few years ago by founder Krystle Marks. I met Krystle at my boutique iona, […]
I just finished dying a white tank into this teal and grey creation, and I do like it. The colours work well with my wardrobe. I wanted to show you that tie dye doesn’t have to just be for the beach or the house. I styled it with a very fancy blazer I have with […]
I posted this fuschia & tangerine tee-shirt that I created on Instagram and lots of people liked it. I was asked to share how I made it so I created this this step-by-step ‘how to’. If you want to add some life to a plain white tee, this is an easy way to do it. […]
WWD says so. Hypebae says so. Virgil Abloh (patron saint of streetwear, Off-White founder and creative director of men’s at Louis Vuitton) says so. And my super fashion forward friend Susanne in NYC says so too. So therefore it’s official: Whether you buy, resell, upcycle, rent, consign or swap; pre-loved clothing is cool. Pre-loved Cool factors: […]
From frumpy to pretty damn pretty for under $20 I have been keeping my eye out for a green cargo jacket. I wanted just a lightweight, dark green, easy to wear layering piece. I found this jacket at the thrift store for $3. It was okay, fairly pre-loved and missing the belt. But I liked […]
Here is what has been happening… The last time I updated all of you was over a year ago. Can you believe it? We survived 2019 only to be smacked in the face by 2020. The pandemic is affecting all of us. It is a difficult time at minimum for some of us, and a […]
This is a story about opening up your hearts and minds. It’s a true story. And it’s also a story about poker, and life. My life in particular. What do you do when you have had a particularly bad day? How do you cope with it? And what would you do if one day you […]
The unfortunate fact is that someone you know is likely going to be diagnosed with breast cancer in your lifetime. I am a survivor of stage 2 lobular invasive breast cancer. I underwent a modified radical mastectomy, radiation and take long term hormone suppressor drugs. I am 18 months since diagnosis and 6 months since […]
Note: I refer to ‘iona’ many times in this post. Iona was the designer fashion boutique I opened and ran in Madison, WI from 2013-2015. Let’s get started. The questions I am most commonly asked today are: 1. Do you miss ‘iona’? 2. Would you open ‘iona’ again? 3. How did you start your own […]
I feel like such a lady carrying my red tote from Strathberry. Their products are handcrafted in Spain, taking up to 20 hours of workmanship for each bag. Strathberry is known for their clean lines and signature bar closure with their beautiful products ranging in shapes and sizes. From totes to the MC series based […]
I have been wearing a lot more dresses lately. They are easy, comfortable, and feminine. I like to style mine with just a little edge to be in keeping with my personal style. I love the nature inspired print and bold colors of this dress. I’m looking forward to transitioning it into fall with some […]
“Your sole mission is to articulate your suffering so that it emancipates you and empowers other women” I wish I authored that quote. I didn’t. This quote is by Carole Radziwill from the #RHONY on the 5/11/16 episode . And for those of you who do not admit to occasionally watching Bravo, #RHONY = […]
I am happy to introduce my first guest contributor to PdubXO: LA Costume Designer & Stylist Danielle King. Danielle’s work has included editorial styling for major magazines, personal styling for the LA celebrity community, and a long resume of costume design in the film & TV industry. Her Costume Design work earned her a 2013 Emmy […]
