There's no better way to express one's self than through fashion. Not getting-dressed-in-the-morning fashion - but rather DIY (draw-it-yourself) personal designs! Color Me Couture allows anyone to tap into their inner fashionista by turning blank sketches into hip head-to-toe looks. Glamorous gowns, fierce shoes, gorgeous bags and sparkling accessories - it has never been easier to create a trendsetting, one-of-a-kind collection. The book offers an entertaining crash course in fashion history, combining fascinating fashion facts with the chance to draw, doodle and color a whole new design. Learn how to draw everything from 1920's drop-waist dresses, oversized sunglasses and extravagant heels to eye-catching jewelry, luxurious handbags and stunning hats, turning each runway sketch into an innovative masterpiece.

Author Biography

Gloria Collazo graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology. She is a freelance illustrator specializing in editorial illustration, concept art, and fashion illustration, among other areas. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. Catherine Mong graduated from the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences in Baruch College. She is a freelance writer with a fond hobby in cosplay. She previously worked in the garment industry. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.