I was born on a warm august 5th of 1981.

The setting was a spectacular tropical island called Dominican Republic , and the sun Shone brighter than it ever had.

Ever since I could remember I breathed, tasted, heard, saw, touched, dreamt and thought Fashion. It was "Passion for Fashion" as I called it. Life is a form of expression and mine is projecting and image, Being creative and expressing myself through this unique image. The way you look directly describes the way you feel, and the way you feel documents your thoughts, insecurities and strengths, it's all part of a chain. All this has always intrigued me, and these intrigues and curiosities have driven me to where and who I am today.

Born and raised in a third world country has its limitations, but to the contrary I always saw them in a different light, these limitations were opportunities in disguises and brought out inventiveness in me. I grew up surrounded by art in all its forms, images, written word, textiles, textures and all these elements helped fuel my creative unconscious. My father was a prominent photographer, and he taught me how to find beauty in the most unexpected places. Abuelita (grandma) taught me the delights of verbal expression, being a journalist and music teacher. I was exposed to the media, and all of father's friends quickly became my own. All of them professionals in their distinctive fields, decorators, caterers, dancers, singers, fashion designers, stylists, journalists, graphic artists, fine artists, and each one of them have been key at a certain point of my life. It's funny how things come together so conveniently.

Once High School was finished I enrolled at Altos de Chavon School of Design in Dominican Republic, affiliated to Parsons School of Design in New York. When I finished at Chavon I still felt hungry for more, but I wanted to experiment something new, a challenge, unknown land. The decision was made; I moved to Italy and attended the intensive International Fashion Program at Istituto Marangoni in Milano.

School was over, and real life started. Life is completely different when you take on the responsibilities of an independent person.

I began working at a Shoe Manufacturing company in Dominican Republic as a Designer in product development. This experience exposed me to the real market, supply and demand, deadlines and even more important functionality. While I learned a great deal I felt limited, the company was not giving me the opportunity to expand and put to practice many of the things I knew.

So I quit. During that time there was an Economic crisis, jobs in the creative fields became difficult to find. School became my refuge. I enrolled once more in Design School, this time Digital Design. While taking these courses and working two part time jobs to pay for my schooling I enrolled in a competition. It was the first edition of Mercedes Benz and Spanish Vogue Latin American Fashion Award in Dominican Republic. I won the award, received free publicity and recognition. I was living and loving it! Finally I could show others what I had to offer. The economy was still bad. Regrettably I did not have the means to start my business then, and take advantage of the publicity. Through different freelance jobs I saved some money. Today I'm starting to live the dream. With some money saved I bought a couple of machines and rented a space to start a Fashion Studio called " Villa Moda" . Beginning processes are long and arduous. It is these processes that are the most difficult and challenging. I am enjoying every second of it.

Silk satin royal blue corset top with piping, draped with two layers of pink chiffon at the waist each mounted at right front side in opposing direction and ending at back seam where an invisible zipper is mounted as closing device, as well as hook and eyes for support on the inside lining. The cups are there only half way with piping and covered in Hematite rhinestones in 20 and 30 sizes in alternating random patterns giving just a bit of edge, leaving Triumph stylish sexy stretch tulle bra within visible range, flattering the figure in a sexy, edgy but not vulgar manner. The corset is covered with applications of black lace as well as a few scattered hematite crystals just framing the draped area as well as underneath the cups. At the sleeve area there are two trims of lace, a black trim super imposed on a gold lace trim. Trousers are created in black crepe in "fit" cut.

What I wanted to accomplish in this look, was not to boldly expose the briefs, but yes do something different and show aesthetic beauty, function ability and most importantly wearable apparel. Therefore I implemented crystals, showing the briefs sexy design outlining them in crystal over the pants, and not necessarily placing them on top. It seems foolish, and it is, as it is young, playful, sexy and innocent at the same time, it's like a twist. Briefs are outlined in jewels over pants in jet tone (brief black fabric), hematite tone(for transparency effect) and hot pink (bow).

Pants are cut a bit over half of the hip in a 3 inch thick ribbon or trim shape, creating the illusion of stalking on the pants in the same fabric, its basically just cut and sewed back on, a subtle division. Just about 4 inches below the knee there are black and gold lace insets in cascading shape, alternating gold and black. In order to soften the division of crepe and lace inserts I have sewed lace cut outs as applications just above the lace and taffeta seam. Pants are opened and closed with a zipper placed on the left side seam. All fabric for draping and lace trims are cut in bias, in order to get the ruffled shape desired for trims and insets. This model is worked first on basic pattern, and then transformed into the desired shape or design. After transformations on the pattern have been made, I cut out a sample in plain fabric (muslin) to see the shape of it on the mannequin, and make final adjustments to pattern before cutting the final fabric. The next step is to cut all the pattern pieces of the final fabric sew the piping and then assemble and sew rest of pieces, and finally the draping, applications such as crystals and lace cut outs, lining, zippers, hooks and eyes, and finishing touches.

Madame Pomp has entered the building…and she is not afraid to flaunt it!

This piece is funky and innovative. This is so because of the unexpected manner in which the brief is employed. This look is accomplished by 4 pieces cooperating together. It all starts at the shoulder with a sexy "mini top" placed over the shoulders, trough one of the arms and just above the bra. This would be the beautiful silky TRIUMPH brief. Just underneath the brief we find the gorgeous light pink Bra by Triumph with beautiful lace patterns. Underneath the bra, there is a corset, with the bra's cup shape "cut out", which means bra fits like a glove, sort of like a jigsaw puzzle. This corset top is closed and opened on the center of the left side. It has piping in pink crepe fabric and connected to light pink thin mesh, so piping in corset is crepe and rest of corset is in mesh. The corset is decorated with lace cut outs and tiny green bows covering the closing devices as well as decorating. Lace is in 2 colors, apple green as well as pink, complementary colors are always a hit.

The Skirt is in A-line. It is created by approximately 10 to 12 insets of white cotton semi transparent material. Each section is pleated in diagonal manner, and when placed together in a pattern skirt appears a zigzag motion. This is because fabric concentrates at pleated area, so naturally it will only be semi transparent at the un pleated sections. The reason for this is that I wanted to create some structured shape, sort of simulating the "crinoline", this would be the modern day version, only it is to be worn on the outside for everyone to see and enjoy, and does not have piping. On the edge of the right lower side of skirt is an arrangement of assorted color tulle flowers, in off white, tan, pink and green colors. These are fun, romantic, soft and funky. They are made in different sizes, by cutting out squares and triangles of tulle in different colors and sizes, gathering them all at the center and sewing them to give that specific flower shape. The corset is made by transforming the basic bodice pattern, cutting along the princess lines and cutting them out on muslin with seam margin. As always you cut the fabric along the pattern lines (muslin), sew them together with piping. The top edge of the corset does not have piping, because there is already piping on the bra, and it would be too much, so a hemline will do in "French style" seam. The piece is taken to the mannequin where we pin applications on such as lace cut outs and bows, and then sew them on.

For the skirt we take the pattern out in basic A line, then divide it into the appropriate sections (center, princess lines, sides). It is imperative to make a muslin model, where we will later pleat the strips of fabric and pin them to later sew them together. We cut fabric in bias as always in Haute Couture, drape desired pleats on mannequin and muslin with pins. Then we sew each section together observing pleat shapes and that they connect correctly. Flower applications are sewn on delicately, and zipper is sewn on left side seam and hem is finished. This skirt has no lining, but it does have a waist band for support, hooked together with broaches. Skirt is just about 3 inches above knee length.

This piece is a gown created in chiffon, crepe and mesh in assorted variations of colors and tones. The top is A-symmetrical one side covering a considerable part of the neckline and with a 3 quarter sleeve made in see-thru, tan tone thin mesh, with cascading light chiffon in white and off white tones with 2 layers at the elbows. The transition from mesh to chiffon at the end of the sleeve is accomplished with lace cut outs, decorating as well as concealing the seam line.