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Last weekend I packed up my watercolor pencils and brushes and snacks and kayaked with the fam down Narragansett River to this beautiful beach. I love this beach so much and I have no photos actually (due to kayaking to get there) - just a couple watercolors This summer is one of the best yet. #summertime #kayaking #kayaktrip #narragansett #narragansettriver #narragansettbeach #rhodeisland #fam #beach #merlife #watercolor #painting #watercolorme #mariekheffernandesign

Such a fun jam last night with @matorinmusic and @lelestern_ and a bunch of super cool artists !! Emily you have to drum for me longer next time #music #jam #artists #creative #sketch #indiaink #illustration #art #sketchesbyme #mariekheffernandesign

Check out the robe I designed for @kentwoman AW2018 ! Just updated my website with more of these photos, at mariekheffernan.com. Kent collections are created with organic silk, low impact dyes, and a fair and transparent supply chain. Stay tuned for more loungewear by me in Resort 2019. Message me for freelance collaboration. #freelancedesigner #ethicalfashion #ecofashion #organic #organicsilk #kent #intimateapparel #loungewear #sleepwear #fashiondesign #intimateappareldesigner #fairfashion #whomademyclothes #mariekheffernandesign

The #metgala has me thinking about that time in 2013 that I designed a loungewear collection based on ornately decorated catacomb saints. Inspired by the book “Heavenly Bodies”. I love this theme more than anything. #extravagance #luxe #loungewear #fashionart #throwback #fashion #FIT #fashionillustration #mariekheffernandesign #fbf #flashbackfriday #metheavenlybodies #metgala2018 #skeletons #catacombs #saints #catholic #fashiondesign #inspiration #metropolitanmuseumofart

Working on some sketches of Lady Justice on this beautiful #internationalwomensday !! Logo development with @nycfairtrade #mariekheffernandesign #sustainable #eco #ethical #designer #logodevelopment #ethicalfashion #fairtrade #fairtradefashion #newyorkcityfairtradecoalition #nycftc #happyinternationalwomensday #whathaveyoudoneforsocialjusticetoday #ladyjustice #impartiality #justice

It’s a bit snug but hopefully this will protect my laptop and it’s new motherboard during travel…after not having it for two months while it was being repaired, I am taking precautions. Used cotton (a static neutral fiber) as a lining too so hopefully static will not happen, apparently that’s bad for computers so no more laptops on my lap in bed (counter intuitive if you ask me) #laptop #case #ecofashion #sustainablefashion #upcycle #fabrics #mariekheffernandesign #reducewaste #reuse

In the spirit of #zerowaste , trying to make use of some old fabrics… #reduce #reuse #upcycle #textiles #cotton #neoprene #floral #print #mariekheffernandesign #sewing #creative #projects #ecofashion #sustainablefashion

This dress is the definition of #slowfashion ….Designed & draped in 2014, patterns made in 2015, and finally in 2017 picking it up again, refitting and sewing. #oldprojects #unfinishedbusiness #wip #workinprogress #design #fashion #mariekheffernandesign #silk #georgette #chantilly #lace

And of course…by the end of the process the flowers have completely changed shape…design visions, always evolving. #mariekheffernandesign #design #process #alwaysevolving #creative #babygirl & #babydoll #dresses #custom #childrenswear

Visions of sugar plums danced in their heads… It’s a Tchaikovsky day as I finish up some petite flowers for some petite dresses… #nutcracker #favoritechristmasmusic #sugarplums #tchaikovsky #childrenswear #dresses #couture #handsewing #techniques #fashion #design #mariekheffernandesign

Love this photo of gorgeous @mauraevelyn in my “Timeless Elegance” shapewear lingerie !! Regram @mauraevelyn | photography @jeffcohenphoto | #timelesselegance #mariekheffernandesign #shapewear #intimateapparel #lingerie #design #beauty #flawless #throwback

Inspired to do some #upcycling this weekend and contribute in a small way to the #slowfashion movement. And it doesn’t get much slower than hand beading!! #mendit #makeitbetter #embellishit #donttrashit #getcreative #newandimproved #zerowaste #renewal #upcycle #fashion #ecofashion #design #mariekheffernandesign #handbeading #embellishment