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2/14/2012... Living Jamerican

As the sponsor of Mrs. Jamaica 2011-12, the winner of the Mrs. Ethnic World International 2012, Laurie Elyse Collection was featured in the upcoming docu-reality show, Living Jamerican. For more information visit: www.LivingJamerican.com or www.DaisiPollard.com.

2/14/2012... 2012 Grammy & MusiCares Person of the Year Award Ceremony Guidebook

2/08/2012... Drum Magazine

10/31/2011... AP Magazine Holiday Gift Guide

9/16/2011... Mrs. Daisi Pollard Sepulveda Wins!

2/11/2011... 2011 Grammy & MusiCares Person of the Year Award Ceremony Guidebook

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12/10/2010... This Sunday Don't Miss the BUST Magazine Craftacular Holiday 2010

It's almost time! Can you hear the drum rolls? We can! The much-awaited BUST Magazine Craftacular Holdiay 2010 is THIS SUNDAY at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City! We've expanded this year, with nearly 300 vendors selling their unique handmade crafts throughout two floors of D.I.Y. craze!

There are plenty of opportunities to win kick-ass gifts all day long! You can sign up for the one and only BUST Magazine Craftacular Raffle for free and be entered to win a gigantic goodie basket including a Singer Sewing machine, duvet sets from Sin In Linen, a set of how-to books from STC Craft/ Melanie Falick Books, and exclusive donations from our fabulous vendors! And, upon donating a gently used coat to New York Cares Coat Drive, you will automatically be entered to win a $100 gift certificate to the BUST Boobtique.

In addition to all the great crafts you'll be seeing all day, we have two amazing authors signing and selling copies of their new books: Amy Sedaris with her spankin' Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People and Erin Bried with her hands-on How to Build a Fire: And Other Handy Things Your Grandfather Knew. Psyched yet?

Worry not- we have all cravings covered, with Two Boots Pizza at our cafe, the MUD Coffee Truck, the Treats Truck, and the NY Frites 'n' Meats Truck, not to mention numerous vendors selling yummy things to munch on all day long!

Get your dancing groove on with by DJ ShowPony, Shirley Braha of New York Noise, and DJ DirtyFinger! And you can't leave without visiting the King's County General Store Pop-Up Shop on the 2nd floor.

Starting at 10am, the first 500 visitors get a an amazing goodie bag filled with exciting surprises. Come by later and join us at the bar, in the northern end of the pavilion, starting at 4pm.

R.S.V.P. on Facebook and be sure to check out our vendors and learn more about their products here.

And if you want more or can't make it out on Sunday, be sure to check out our First-Ever BUST Magazine Craftacular Pop-Up Shop every night next week! An exclusive, intimate, and lively shopping experience with some of our best vendors. Monday- Saturday, December 13th-18th, 4-9pm. 350 Bowery, NYC. Opening night will have free drinks!

Special thanks to our sponsors: Blue Q, Burdastyle, Popchips, Laurie Elyse Designs, Sin in Linen, Babeland, Quirk Books, Sassy Psychic, 3 Piece Online, STC Craft/Melanie Falick Books, Izze, New York Cares, Lower Eastside Girls Club, Latherati, and Tiger Candy Arts.

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5/10/2010... Laurie Elyse in Alternative Press Magazine this month

4/16/2010... Alternative Press Magazine and Laurie Elyse sponsored VIP Party at Terrace 59 for SXSW

12/18/09... National MS Society

Twenty-four year old, Laurie Elyse's creative spirit emerged at a young age. Always interested in the arts and mixed media, Laurie graduated from The School of Visual Arts in New York City after also attending the Corcoran College of Art in Washington, DC, majoring in 3D design and construction. It was during this time that she developed a reputation for creating functional furniture from used, broken and new musical instrument parts. Such pieces, including a chandelier made from drumsticks, were designed and then sold to benefit The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF). (Composer for the film Mr. Holland's Opus founded MHOF to further his commitment to the future of music education.)

Laurie also found early success designing charms and bracelets made from guitar picks, worn by many in the music business. Finding fashion design fulfilling, Laurie then decided to branch into clothing design, centering on rock & roll inspired swim wear. Her first collection premiered at New York Fashion Week Spring 2009, held in September 2008, receiving positive reviews, including one reviewer who noted, "[Elyse's designs] will no doubt make a splash with the rock fashion circle."

In the midst of all her creative endeavors and expansions, however, Laurie began to experience tingling and a loss of sensation in her right hand and arm starting in October 2007.

"At first I thought I had slept funny and if that was the case I was never going to sleep again! When the feelings persisted, I knew something more serious was wrong and my dad drove me to the hospital," relates Laurie.

Several days later, Laurie's symptoms progressed. She had tingling up and down the right side of her body. In addition, she felt sensations in her mouth, gums, nose and face. Her vision was affected. Just four days after her symptoms began, Laurie was diagnosed in the hospital with multiple sclerosis.

"Initially, I felt that my life was ruined. It was so easy to feel truly depressed. Then, I realized it wasn't as grim as I thought. Things happen for a reason and there has to be a reason I got this."

Despite the life changing MS diagnosis, Laurie has not slowed down. She's close with her family, particularly her father, is an animal lover and spends her free time learning languages, collecting classic Barbie outfits (circa 1959) and watching old movies. She also continues to design her swimwear line.

Laurie recognizes the importance of MS education and research so to further the MS movement and help move us closer to a world free of multiple sclerosis, Laurie has designated four swimsuits from her 2010 line whose sale will support the work of the National MS Society. Laurie explains that her MS-inspired collection is full of bright and shimmery colors, which radiate her positive attitude.

"As a MS patient myself I created these looks as a reflection of hope while carrying the image of a brighter tomorrow, a world without MS."

For more information about Laurie Elyse, her youthful and sometimes edgy fashion designs, and the MS swim suit line visit www.laurieelysecollection.com. Click on any picture and this will take you to the order page which features the MS bikini line. Laurie will be donating 20% of each purchase to support the work of the Society.

Since some of the models featured in Laurie's line worked for Vidal Sasson, Laurie’s collection including the MS line will be featured in a calendar that will be displayed at their salons in both Los Angeles and New York.

View the article here.

5/13/09... July 2009 Alternative Press Magazine

5/13/09... June 2009 Alternative Press Magazine

11/30/08... January 2009 REVOLVER Magazine

11/17/08... New York Fashion Week Couture Show Reviews

PR and reviews from the New York Fashion Week Couture Show are starting to leak out...

"Designer Laurie Elyse previewed her grunge glam swimsuit collection for '09. She effectively mixes lace spandex, visqueen and new cuts to add pizzazz to her beachwear. Her self proclaimed "rock & roll design company" is based in Washington, DC and specialized in both wearable designs and furniture.

Her use of lace to create a spider web effect on swimsuit bottoms and checkered visqueen skirt cover will no doubt make a splash with the rock fashion circle. Her designs are carried in music stores throughout the U.S."

http://www.mark541.com/2008runwayfashion.html

9/15/08... New York Fashion Week

9/10/08... Couture Fashion Week Delivered Brilliant Arrogance

Pull Out Your Labels...
Couture Fashion Week New York was delivered with an air of brilliant arrogance that only red hot fashion couldsustain.

Friday's events showcased several fantastic designers, most notably, Nedret Taciroglu (Turkey). Her thirty piece collection infusing delicate fabrics from ivory to chocolate with splashes of ruby and coral took us through the decadent ages of times past. The entire weekend sustained this momentum including a silent auction to benefit the Worldwide Children's Foundation of New York and intricate art displays organized by art Director Nanati Taylor.

The sophomoric collection from Katerina Bocci (Albania/USA) featuring a stable of Michigan based models wearing goddess inspired hair and stomping the runway in ruffled collar gowns of gleaming green, silvery taupe, and graduating shades of navy with pops of yellow about the neckline. The designer also featured diamond white pieces with lattice detailing and rhinestone embellishment at hemline.

The evening wrapped with a collection entitled Muses and Nymphs from the esteemed publisher and producer himself, Mr. Andres Aquino (USA). Muses and Nymphs was populated with prints and African themed music. Models adorned with earthy hair wearing nature inspired colors, transformed into whimsical patterns punctuated with colored sequins and pastel colored garments were juxtaposed for ultimate muse impact.

Laurie Elyse (USA) delivered a spin on Vivian Westwood-esque attire using uber-slim to full figured models with tousled updos and gathered fabrics of chambray and denim.

Sushma Patel (India/USA) followed with a take off the traditional saris using gossamer fabrics of cream and ivory with rhinestone detailing about the bust line, mid section and hem.

Cristina Nitopi (Australia) used urban music as the backdrop to a twenty-six piece evening collection celebrating leather pieces for men and vibrant hued dresses for women coupled with muted detailed fabrics.

Romanitza (Romania) delighted the crowd with shimmering fabrics that skimmed the contours of the body effortlessly and had the same brilliance of moonlight on water.

The collections concluded with Indashio (USA). The designer used lightly hued paper-mache clad models with bed head hair and colorful chapeaus to display his vision of the urban jungle and take us full throttle in Spring 2009. Among the models was America's Next Top Model winner cycle eight Jaslene Gonzalez, who closed the show with a constellation style smile and supermodel swagger.

Tough and elegant, chic and charming, heartfelt and playful are only a few of the terms that sum up Couture Fashion Week New York.