To the best Dad in the world...Happy Fathers day!

I can not even begin to explain how blessed I am to have the best Dad in the world... bias opinion or not, he is not just my dad but my friend, my advisor, my prayer warrior, my go to guy, all these things teamed with the biggest smile and most generous heart! Oh and how can i forget how awesome my dads hugs are! As i write this tears are swelling in my eyes...because the coolest thing about my dad is that regardless of his circumstance he is always smiling. Many will not know my brothers story or my families circumstance but one thing my Dad has always taught us is that, no matter what life throws at you, is to always be joyful & trust that God is in control and is good. As I end this post I glance at my handsome brother sitting in a hospital bed, I see that same smile, the same joy, peace & contentment gleaming in his eyes regardless of his situation. (Michael has Cystic Fibrosis and is undergoing his second annual 'tune up' in hospital.) So Dad this is to you..I am so blessed and honored not only to be your daughter but for the life lessons you have taught me, for teaching me that ultimately this life is for God and for guiding & advising me through it all. I thank God everyday for you! Happy Fathers day! I love you daddy! <3

Goodbye Winter...Hello Spring!

What an awesome way to end the week...Goodbye Winter...Hello Spring!
My week consisted of adding the final lace detail to the silk print Maggie Dress, Ruth Fattal Haute Couture flyers off the press, coffee-ing it up with my awesome bro Joshie at Three Ropes cafe at Parramatta & digging into the word of God! Totally blessed <3 Ruth

Dreams do come true...Ruth Fattal Haute Couture Boutique

Ruth Fattal - Fashion Designer 

Before shot of my awesome brother ripping out the carpet.

Ruth Fattal Haute Couture

All i can say is...Woah!  The last couple of months have been so incredible...I got the keys to the Ruth Fattal Haute Couture Boutique / Studio thanks to Pop Up Parramatta and renovated  like mad, which was so much fun! I had the most amazing help...so here is a corny thanks to my family & friends. But a special shout out ...   Dad: who would come past everyday and just pray for me & my shop.

Bro Joshy: who literally did all the ripping, pulling, painting and all the in betweens (like emailing me every morning whilst he was on a holiday with a huge list of things i had to do lol). 

<3 Steve: who lifted, pushed, prayed, 'ummed & ahhed' on paint colours, carpet, hangers, couches and everything else but especially for his beaming smile & enthusiasm. 

This whole process has been a literal dream come true, but it wouldn't be anything without God... My ultimate thanks goes to Him :) <3 RuthRuth Fattal Haute Couture

My awesome 'To do list'...

So here is my 'to do list' for this week....

Firstly,  life is way too short....Everyday is a blessing form God so I AM going to enjoy it! 

Secondly, live the life you have imagined...Do I need to say more?

Thirdly, do something you love...(for me it is designing , daydreaming & creating.)

Lastly...eat a cupcake! It makes the day more pretty 

:) hehe <3 Ruth

Girl With a Satchel: Artisan: Ruth Fattal, fashion designer

Girl With a Satchel: Artisan: Ruth Fattal, fashion designer: Artisan: Ruth Fattal, fashion designer

Ruth Fattal playing with French lace and silks.

A journal is lost and a courier sent to retrieve it – Ruth Fattal's fashion sketches are within it and it has been left on the east coast of America and she is heading west. Thank heavens for the postal express!  

When the leather-bound book is expediently returned, Ruth's relief is palpable. She can now return to her creative enterprise, squirreling sketching sessions in between trips to the shops and cafes and cultural landmarks on our American expedition.

Three of her favourite things? Coffee, ice-cream and her sketch pad.
"I rarely look at trends when I design," she says. "I think trends come and go. I rather focus on things that are inspiring like books, quotes, my Christian beliefs and God's beautiful creation."

Ruth is my "roomie", a fabulously frenzied mess of shoes, tops, jackets and journals exploding from her suitcase onto the floor at every hotel stop. Trivial preferences about the order of one's room or an appropriate bedtime matter little in Ruth's company: such is her sweet demeanour that a t-shirt to wear to bed and cosmetics are immediately offered up when I lose my luggage, no qualms.

We speak of Biblical things at night. She is a sister within seconds. A true girl's girl and exquisite travel companion who delights in everything and everyone she sees, stopping only momentarily to snap an Instagram.

Like her luggage, Ruth, 22, is a spirit that's hard to contain, which bodes well for her creativity. Her all-the-world's-a-stage vivacity is contagious. A moment in her presence and it's hard not to get swept up in the wonder of her world. Her Facebook page is a living testimony to her love for life, her family, her faith and fashion, people flocking to respond to whatever she posts (she *blushes* frequently).

"I love just seeing people rushing about or just exploring historical landmarks and beautiful scenery," she says of her frequent travels (dad, George, and brothers Michael and Josh are in the business.

"On the America trip, I fell in love with their thrift shops. I went into Goodwill in Washington DC and stumbled across the most amazing antique jewellery box, which actually plays an old love song! I got it for only $1.50 and I lugged it all around America from DC to NY to Buffalo, to LA then finally home."

This quirk of personality that sees her wandering and exploring and taking a genuine interest in all people and all things, not unlike the Little Mermaid Ariel, is helpful given Ruth's line of work, which calls for a sustained amount of creativity that mere mortals can only fleetingly entertain.

"God has opened so many doors," she says. "Since graduating I started of working as a Fashion Design Assistant and still am, on my day off I work at a high school were I run a Master Class tutorial for the Year 12 Textiles class, and I just recently opened up a small boutique studio in Parramatta were I am working on my label, Ruth Fattal Haute Couture."

Her fashion illustrations, which she frequently shares, are simply magical, reflecting her eclectic tastes and preference for strong colour. Before joining Silva Guanta in Sydney, where she has honed her craft with the Italian-born designer, Ruth gained a Bachelor of Design at the Whitehouse Institute of Design where she learned that in the fickle world of fashion the best thing a designer can do is "be true to yourself and make and do what you love with all your heart".

It was her father who encouraged her to pursue her interest in fashion beyond her Visual Art and Textile Design studies at school, though the interest was first sparked by an aunt.

"I grew up admiring my auntie who would sew and make me pretty dresses to wear to church," she says. "The credit goes to my Dad, though. He really saw that I had a talent and really pushed me to study Fashion Design. It wasn't until I first got into the degree that I really fell in love with designing. I think the moment when I knew was seeing my sketches and designs come to life."

Credit also goes to the Year 12 Drama teacher who told her that through God all things were possible, to pursue her passion and go for it. The simple truth of staying true and working hard has helped her along in what can be an unforgiving industry.

"God has totally guided me through this whole journey and I am so blessed that he has opened so many doors and opportunities," she says. "My favourite verse, Proverbs 3:5-6 has been a wonderful life lesson: 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight'."

See also:
RuthFattal.com.au 
SilvaGuanta.com
RuthFattal.blogspot.com
Planet Blue Tours
GWAS Goes to America with Planet Blue

Girl With a Satchel

Good times !

Whilst doing the usual thing...wandering around & sipping coffee i stumbled across this sign! Which i think is seriously the coolest thing I have seen in awhile :) It speaks so much truth,... to share your life... and what is life without Jesus!

FEAST!!!! With who else???
Thanks to my awesome bro for an awesome dinner, you're just awesome !! ♥ ya Michael!

I love my Duckies Belle & Fluffy they are the cuttteessssstttttttt!!!!!

        I love this verse It is my life motto :) Proverbs 3:5,6 I literally have it written everywhere!

          This week has been a blessing (Thank You God) I have really enjoyed hanging out with my bro, hanging out with my duckies & have been blown away by how amazing God is! So a thought to ponder on for the week is.... to appreciate the blessings God has given you, like family & friends, a roof over your head, a job,  & to SHARE YOUR STORY! Love Ruth X

Today...Just Smile!

Post-it-Note Quote - Ruthy

Today's Post-it-Note quote is simple....Just Smile :)

I think that smiling is a beautiful thing and is something we don't do often enough.

So today... smile, it just might brighten up someone's day! 

<3 Ruth

Life is too short...

Post it Note quote <3

I've been given the amazing opportunity to work every Friday morning at Bass High School as a Fashion Design Tutor for the year 12 Textiles Class. Something I am trying to encourage the class is with this....
Life is too short to be 'umming' and 'ahhing'.... Find something you love and are passionate about and
JUST DO IT! <3 Ruth

Something Beautiful

Ruth Fattal Haute Couture Revelation Dress
Silk Rosettes / Red Velvet. POA

Ruth Fattal Signature Collection at the Whitehouse Institute of Design
Wedding Dress is available Made to Measure POA

Ruth Fattal Haute Couture Illustration Journal

Here are just a couple of beautiful images that were taken at the Whitehouse Institute of Design Fashion Show were I showcased my signature collection. The drawing is a very quick sketch that is taken out of my Design Journal. I love what I do and can not wait to up load the most recent creations... Watch this space ! <3 Ruth 

Ruth Fattal Haute Couture Photoshoot

Recently I had the Ruth Fattal Haute Couture collection photographed. It was an amazing day, we shot at the beautiful Oran Park. It was such a ball being able to spend the whole day shooting and seeing the designs come to life <3 Ruth
Fashion Designer: Ruth Fattal
Photo shoot Director : Stephanie Barreca
Photographer: Rebecca Ding
Photographer Assistant: Toni Hutchison
Film Production (Behind Scenes): Doug Turner
Florist: Adrianna Simone 
Hair Stylist: Billie Gee Inc
Makeup Artist: Julie Kei/Natalie Bushett

Post it note reminder... Make a DIFFERENCE!

My life in post-it notes...every day I have a post it note with a reminder / quote / or something sweet... Today's reminder is to make a DIFFERENCE! .. Life is too short to waste, our lives are ultimately for God so make it count! Hope you can make a difference today. <3 Ruth

3 of my favourite things... coffee, ice cream & my sketch pad

My favourite days consist of  me sipping away at my mocha, eating ice cream and sketching away! <3 Ruth

Word for the day... on a post it note! Everyday is a gift from God! So, make today count!

I love post it notes , i scribble little notes everyday reminding me of the important things in life...Today's reminder... Everyday is a gift from God! So, make today count!
Thank You God for giving me a new day. Today is for You. Love Ruth x

Sketching Away!

This is a sketch that i did on the weekend, I spent my Saturday night in at home doing what I love best... Drawing!!!!! Sitting back, sipping a yummy cup of tea! Best Saturday night ever!!! Love Ruth

A Drawing a day keeps the doctor away.

Here is an illustrations titled "Shade of Green"  Ruth Fattal Haute Couture , watercolour on canvas. Enjoy! Ruth X

'Never Ever After' Collection by Ruth Fattal Haute Couture

Never Ever After , was a collection I designed and made. I was inspired by the essence of beauty through fabrics and drape. The specialty of this collection is the specifics of drape around the bustiers, which create a soft feminine touch.

The above designs are available as a made to measure service.
Love Ruth X

When in doubt...Draw

When in doubt... Draw!
One thing i love to do is draw, i love being able to express my self through images.
This is an illustration i did, the mediums are watercolour pencils, watercolour paint & markers.
Enjoy!