While busy pattern making, toiling and construing our graduating range we start a new subject, that requires us to make a business plan. Starting the business plan i don't really know were to start, my mind is so busy thinking of all the things I've got to do! ahhhhhhhh!

So i open the learning guide and start to read thorough, it asks all these questions about where am i going and how do i plan to get there? I think that's a pretty good question, but where do i start? i thought how about starting at the beginning?

What made me what to study fashion design?

It's not so much clothing fashion that got me into fashion as it was lingerie. I love lingerie, i love the way it makes you feel, the confidence it gives you and that nothing can stand in your way. I will always coordinate my outfits around the lingerie i was wanting to wear on the day. And i have been know to spend alot more on my lingerie then clothes i wear on the outside. let's not forget the shoes you need to match. I'm obsessed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I applied for Tafe in 2008 and got in! yay! From day one I knew and let everyone know that i wanted to design lingerie. 1st year we learnt the basics on designing, pattern making and constructing skirt's, pants and dresses. 2ed year we had a bit more freedom as we knew a little more about what we were doing. we designed, pattern made and constructed more advanced garments including two outfits that wear displayed in a parade for the spring carnival at morphetteville in 2009. We did have to produce outer wear but in my own time with help from my lectures I made my first matching set! Later in the year we did a production run wear every student designed an outfit and we worked in teams to produce all the garments in size runs to sell at Gillies street Markets. Again the assignment was for outer wear but after some negotiation with my lecturers we put into production a cute little bloomer set that I'd designed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it was a sell out :)

3ed year has been even more freedom with trying to do as many assignments as i can on lingerie, including my graduating range!

My range i wanted to keep it very close to my signature style. I love old Hollywood movies and musicals i love the way the women looked sexy without being provocative. I love 1950's pin up girls and anything vintage be it furniture, wallpaper, accessories or fashion. My designs are classy, elegant and aims to make the wearer feel glamours.

When designing i kept this in mind. When I one day have my own label i would like my designs to be individual but easily identifiable as a Lani de Beer piece. I imagine my lingerie in theatre, movie's and music productions but also for the women who likes to feel special and indulge.   

These are all the little bit's and pieces that wear the hardest to find but a necessity to construct lingerie.

My Prints, the one on the left is my favorite fabric i bought this one first and made everything else match it.

Tulle to make ruffles and flowers for my Blossom outfit

These are my trims I'm in love with them! The delicate lace, and the dainty little flower trim.

Silk and Polyester Satins and Chiffon.

Finding, deciding and purchasing the fabric's, trims and other bits and pieces I'd have to say has been one of the hardest things I've had to do. At time's i wanted to scream but instead thought this is what the real world is going to be like and I'm going to learn from these situations and problem solve.
1. Orders do get lost!!!!!! So make sure you always follow things up. 
2. Orders can take longer then promised. Be organized and try to place orders ASAP so you have more time up your sleeve if things don't go as planned.
3. Orders can come in the wrong colour, shape or size! If you need the product urgently you need to learn to compromise and find a medium that you and your suppler are happy :)  
4. Suppliers to run out of stock. So be Accurate and order the right amount the first time.

Overall I'm extremely happy with the fabrics, trims and other product's I've purchased and can't wait to see all the bits and pieces turn into a show stopping garment!

The models wearing the pumps will be wearing these socking in the nude with suspenders. ooh la la

I couldn't find full lace stay up stocking in the right colour for the parade so i bought panty hose's in a cream lace and made them into a stay up! perfect! The models wearing the lace up shoes will be wearing these.

Grandma's pearls of wisdom! My oma gave me this fresh water pearl necklace that I'm going to wear on the night of the parade. Thanks oma ;)

Accessories !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tea cups that i'm going to make into head pieces for two of the models!

Fan's for two of the models

Lace Parasol's for two of the models

 My Shoes for the models!

Accessories Accessories Accessories!!!!!!!! I'm a big fan accessories. To me they make the outfit complete. You need the perfect shoes to go with the delicate stockings to make the legs look long and elegant. Pearls draped from her neck, little tea cup head pieces, Swirling lace parasols and floral print fan to peek curios eyes over.