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Babykakes
by Kimberly Souliere
I learned to sew
when I was 11 with
the help of both of
my grandmothers
and my mom.
I always spent time
reconstructing
clothes I bought
from the thrift store,
experimenting with
fabrics and outfits
along the way. I
was a dancer for 20
years, designing a
few of my costumes,
my graduation
dress, and my prom
dress. I was a Cos-
tume Designer all
through college and
worked in Theatres
and Opera houses.
My designs are
definitely influenced
from both of those
times in my life.
My dresses always
Babykakes have a bit of fun
movement to them,
as well as attention-
grabbing colors and
prints.

I received a BFA in
Costume Design in San Diego
Massachusetts and Woman
an MBA in Califor-
nia, while always
continuing to make
clothing just for 41
myself. I would
go shopping with
something very specific in mind, but was frustrated that I could never find it. So, whenever I had an event to go to that would require a
new outfit, I would just end up making it for myself. Family and friends started noticing and making their own requests for a dress or
top for their events. It has slowly grown, and when I started working at a boutique in Santa Monica, the owner instantly wanted more of
what I was wearing. This really propelled me into designing and sewing full time.

I have designed a small collection of specialty items; dresses ,
skirts, tops, sweaters. I hand make all of the dresses using small
quantities of fabric that I select based on how soft, colorful, and
appealing they are. Fabric colors and patterns are always chang-
ing, depending on what catches my eye and it is rare to find
more than 6-12 of any dress. There is a spot in every store for
my look. My customer is the woman that is looking for a dress
that stands out for an upcoming party, wedding, cruise, honey-
moon, vacation, or trip to Vegas. She doesn't want to walk in and
see someone with the same thing on as her. She can be confi-
dent that while wearing my dress that scenario will not happen.
Most pieces are versatile and can easily go from day to night by
changing from flip-flops to high-heels.
Please log on to babykakesinla.com to find current stores that
carry Babykakes by Kimberly Souliere.

Models: Alexis Coons & Georgie Santos
Makeup & Hair Cydney Hernandez
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