Hi Darlings! Registrations for PHILLY and NEW YORK  are now open and seats are very limited for both of these events. The info for each is below and we are doing a back to back tour in October so register below for the city you wish to attend. Saturday, October 10th – Philadelphia 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Philadelphia Airport Marriott One Arrivals Road, Terminal B Philadelphia, PA 19153 Sunday, October 11th – New York 3:00 – 6:00 pm Marriott Marquis 1531 Broadway New York, NY 10036 *If you registered for NY in September you should have received an email letting you know that we had to push the date to October for reasons beyond dour control so check your email for info on how to transfer your ticket* PASSION TO PROFIT! If you’ve ever wondered how to take your passion, idea or hobby and turn it into a profitable business this seminar is for you! You won’t want to miss all the invaluable information Mimi G will be sharing. Starting a creative business takes a special approach and strategy. Join Mimi G as she shares how she turned her “passion and hobby” into a 12 million a year readership blog and full-time, sought after consulting business working with top level brands. Learn what to do, when to do it and how to do it while avoiding all the mistakes that come from not having a path to follow or guidance from someone who learned it by trial and error. Real life experiences! Special Guest Speaker Tieko Nejon Wilson will be sharing her expertise on branding your business! Here are a few of the topics Mimi G will be covering: Pushing Past Your Circumstances: Understanding that your current situation, past relationships and struggles do not dictate your future. Is Your Craft Bankable? Find out how and what aspects of your idea, passion or hobby are worth monetizing and why passive income is key. Do you need a Blog? Why all businesses do! ABC’s of Starting Your Creative Business: First steps, how to plan, set up and successfully launch your idea. Creating a Following and Brand Loyalty: How to build your audience and keep them. Making Social Media Work For You: The proper way to use social media and how to avoid the pitfalls. Financial Aspects of a Creative Business: How to avoid mistakes made by most small businesses in the first year. Marketing + Branding Yourself: The most important part of your business is YOU. Learn how to market yourself and create a brand that is true to who you are. Working W/Clients or Followers: Do’s and Don’ts Sample Business Models: Why they work and how to apply them to your business. Open Floor Discussion + Q&A PHILLY!! Here we go…REGISTER HERE NEW YORK! Here we go…REGISTER HERE

Hi Darlings! Happy Tuesday. I wish I could say I made this jumpsuit but truth is I didn’t… I actually bought it last minute before heading to DC earlier this month because I forgot to pack something for that days events. I went to ZARA the day before my flight out of NY and saw this as I was walking out in disappointment from not having found anything. As soon as I saw it I prayed to the fitting fairies for mercy and off to the dressing room I went…Thank you fairies! it was like magic. I added a nude belt from Target because I needed to break up the red in the mid section a bit. I can tell you now that I purchased it knowing that i was going to take it home, inspect it and kick it off, LOL! The fabric is a gorgeous stretch crepe that drapes beautifully so I will need to find something very similar when I remake it. I wore simple nude platform pumps since you couldn’t see them anyway. THE JUMPSUIT can be found HERE / DVF Ring / Coach Sunnies / MK Watch #Crepe #jumpsuit #VNeck #zara

Hi Darlings! I know some of you are wondering where I was last week…I took an unexpected blogging break. Life has been a little crazy for me and although I am full of positive outlooks and always try to keep negativity far from my inner circle sometimes it just takes a toll on me. I don’t always share my personal life on the blog because some things are truly meant to be handled within your home… and making things public can sometimes make things more difficult. I just needed a personal mental break from all things and so I decided that I just wasn’t going to post and instead focus on getting other work related things done. I missed you guys! I always do when I am away for more than a day but I am back and loving my #OOTD…Okay, okay I may be a bit bias since it is my SIMPLICITY 1019 PATTERN (at your local, Joann, Walmart, Hobby Lobby and more) lol! The SEW-ALONG VIDEOS are now online, so if you had been waiting to make it along with me CLICK HERE. I used THIS striped ponte knit from Michael Levine Fabrics and a “denim look” stretchy knit for the pants. I have linked some more fabric options HERE for the Tunic and a few options for the pants HERE. *Make sure to use my online code “mimi10” for 10% off your fabric purchase* #Simplicity #MimiGPattern #DIY #stripes #tunic

Hi Darlings! This is one of my favorite #DIY #Throwbacks that I have ever made. It is such a classy, fresh looking dress. I used a white pique fabric found HERE and they have a ton of colors! The dress pattern is a Maggy London for Butterick Pattern Review and Links below… Pattern Description: Butterick 6053 Lined dress has bias neck and sleeve binding, princess seams, fitted bodice, midriff, side pockets, hem band (cut on crosswise grain), cap sleeves and exposed back zipper. Top stitching. Separate pattern pieces included for A/B, C, D cup sizes. Fabric Used: I used a White Bermuda Pique HERE Pattern Sizing: I cut the size 8 and graded down the entire bodice. I also used the pieces for Cup A/B Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes, I think it does. Were the instructions easy to follow? They are easy and clear. There are a lot of pieces to cut (19 total) and it is a bit time consuming but well worth it. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the shape of the dress and the style. Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I did not make any changes aside from the fitting of the bodice but I did skip the top stitching because my fabric is textured and the top stitching was lost in the texture. If I make it again it will be with a fabric that will highlight the top stitching. Would you sew it again? Yes, I plan to make another. Would you recommend it to others? YES, it is a more intermediate pattern only because of the lining, bias binding, etc. but other than the time it takes, it is very clear.

Hi Darlings, I hope you had a great start to your week. I am posting pics that I fell behind on so my hair is still black in these, lol even though it’s currently red (I need a change sometimes) This dress is from the clearance rack at the GAP and I LOVE it! I have a tutorial next week that you can use to get a similar look so stay tuned. The heels are Steve Madden and can be found HERE. The sunnies are Celine and can be found HERE. I also wanted to mention that for the next 24hours all my TUTORIAL are on SALE! so CLICK HERE to save 😉 #Dress #gap #stevemadden

Hi Darlings! I am back from NY and DC and I had an amazing time. I cant talk about NY just yet, although I did of course stop in to the Simplicity offices to work on the next season of patterns, I had the chance to speak at an empowerment conference in DC and that was really amazing. I have requested pics from the event so I can share so I am hoping that I can get them soon. So this week I am posting about the new project that we are developing and asking for all of your amazing feedback. I am so excited about it and want you guys to be involved. Todays #OOTD is an old jumpsuit from Forever 21 that I loved so much and have kept in y closet. I hope you all have an amazing week and I will see you tomorrow. xoxo CLICK IMAGE TO REGISTER #forever21 #jumpsuit

Hi Darlings!! I have had the most amazing week and it’s only Wednesday lol! I am still in NY and then I am off to DC, but after that I get to go home and sit still (travel wise) for a whole month and I cant wait. I have been so inspired that I am ready to get home and do some sewing, create new projects and launch that new “thing” I mentioned last week. I am not ready to get your feedback yet so I am going to wait until I get back home to share and get you guys involved. Okay….This is the outfit I wore to my Passion to Profit Seminar in Houston (NYC REGISTRATION OPEN) and everyone loved it. I got it on clearance at ZARA but you may still be able to find it in stores. The jeans are from GAP and these heels were a clearance find a few years ago at Steve Madden, I got them for $15! Alright darlings, I will see you tomorrow xoxo #gap #zara

Hi Darlings, as you know I am in NYC this week but I had to post this! I was so excited to finally be able to share one of my new fall patterns for Simplicity. This coat and cape are amazing!! and I was dying to show you guys. I wanted to design something I could make out of a wool fabric for the winter and wear it with the cape but also wanted to have a modern trench that I could wear during spring without the cape since it can be made from several fabrics. I lined my cape in lace which I love! I saw it on a designer coat last year and thought that was really a great idea (pic below) My new fall patterns have already begun shipping to stores and of course will be available on the Mimi G Simplicity page HERE Here are some of the details during construction. The lace lining is my favorite detail!

Hi Darlings, I am so excited to post this tutorial! I have had so many requests for a DIY TUTORIAL of a dress very similar to this that made the rounds online so HERE IT IS. It’s PERFECT for beginners and can be done in an hour!! LEVEL: Beginner SIZES: My step-by-step video tutorials are designed to be made to your measurements by drafting and creating the pattern (super easy) TOOLS & FABRIC: All tools and fabric suggestions are found in the tutorial video. HOW IT WORKS: You will get an email from Mimi G Style after purchase containing a link. The link will take you to a download bale PDF. The PDF contains your password and video links. You can also sign in to your Mimi G Style account and access your purchases. The tutorials do not expire but the link to access your PDF will expire after 3 days so make sure to SAVE your PDF. You can save your PDF to your iPad by opening it with iBooks. PURCHASE TUTORIAL HERE

Hi Darlings, Happy Wednesday. I am prepping for my trip to NY on Saturday so I have been keeping everything very easy and casual this week while running around the city. I also have my office/studio in shambles since the move to my LA office so I have been unable to do much of anything…good news is that this move and new schedule change is going to allow me to get back to sewing!!!! WoooHoooo. I know you guys miss the constant DIY posts as much as I miss sewing them and with the extremely fast growth of the blog it got really hard to keep up. Now that I have an amazing staff and a wonderful new space I can get back to sewing some awesome stuff to share with you guys. I also have an announcement next week that I am super excited about and will be asking for your input on it. Thank you so much for the patience and on going love you guys always give me, I promise to give you a lot more pattern reviews and DIY postings very soon. Also, Some of you have been asking about my daughter Lexi (who had the accident) she is doing really great so thank you for your concern. xoxo THIS SKIRT is from the same awesome shop where I got that Neon Yellow Pleated Maxi. This one is so gorgeous and the stripes and color make it so fun to wear. It has pockets which is always great and an elastic back with a faux leather front band. You can get the skirt HERE and my tank is from Target. SKIRT HERE / TANK @ TARGET / NECKLACE @ FOREVER 21 #Maxi #stripes

Hi Darlings, It’s that time again for Michael Levine’s Monthly Sew-Along. I made this uber cute fringe kimono using a new look pattern and as usual the video, links and discount for fabric are int he Michael Levine BLOG…but before you go….Houston was a HUGE success and NYC is next…REGISTRATION for New York IS OPEN NOW. Here are some of the amazing things some of the previous attendees had to say about Passion to Profit. Now here is the awesome fringe kimono from THIS months sew-along. I love this lace fabric so much and of course there is a coupon code on the BLOG…

Hi Darlings, I am actually on the road headed to LA but just before leaving I made these pants that I have been wanting to make for weeks. I LOVE THEM and will be making them at least three more times, lol. I need some in denim so those are probably next. These are from Burda Style Vintage 6966. The pattern itself is not difficult at all but picking the right fabric is crucial because you want something that will drape well with the flare if you do View A like I did. *Pattern Review Below* The top is an old buy from Forever 21 I think, I love how loose and flowing the whole look is but still really classic. Pattern Description: Misses Bell Bottom Pants Burda 6966 Pattern Sizing: I cut the 8 ( pattern has a lot of ease) Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, these pants are very simple, front and back darts, waistband with center back zipper. They sew up quickly once you get the fit you want. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love flares so you know I had to make these. Fabric Used: I used a stretch twill I had in my stash but any of THESE, THESE OR THESE  will work great. (Use my code MIMI10 for 10% off, online on;y) Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Just some basic fit adjustments and I added 2″ in length so I could wear the, with my highest heels. (I am only 5′ 4″ tall so I like the height)