Leanne Marshall

I had the most fun and exciting opportunity last week to work with Leanne Marshall, the winning Designer from this years, season 5, Project Runway. (See her work, www.leanimal.com) I had never watched Project Runway before, but Paul and I had been flipping through the channels and saw a beautifully concocted dress and we were hooked. Every week we had to watch, critique the designs and ooo and ahh over whatever Leanne stitched up next. I can't tell you how tickled we were when she won. :)

(I always bring my camera on set just to catch a few cute shots like this...)

Anyway, I was called in last week to do the styling of one of her models and it was such a great time meeting her. She is exactly as you would imagine her. Courteous, sweet, rather soft spoken with an endearing way about her. Even though she was rushing around with a million things in her head planning her move to New York the very next day, there was still her good natured smile and real honest and appreciation for everyone's work that day. The designs we were shooting were gorgeous and so delicately made. I'm so happy for her and all the opportunties that are coming for her. Leanne, we wish you the best of everything! hugs and hugs! :D