If you’ve ever owned a sewing machine, taken in a seam or adjusted a hem, or even just eyed the pattern selection at your local fabric store, you may have some idea of what it takes to make a single article of clothing. But what about producing 100 or more [...]
Do you believe in the saying, "New Year, New You"? If you want to gain confidence and indulge in a little self-care in 2022, one place to start is your personal wardrobe. The most flattering clothes are those that take into account your unique shape as well as the latest [...]
At Balodana, we love and celebrate ALL bodies! And anyone of any shape can look beautiful and confident in their clothes, it’s just a matter of thinking about architecture and style. Today we celebrate the apple bodies out there! If your body is round-ish and you have a difficult [...]
When it comes to shopping, we’re all guilty of a few bad habits. Maybe we give in to the occasional sale, or splurge on the handbag that we know will only be trendy this season. However, there are some shopping habits that can do greater harm to our environment and [...]
You may have noticed the word “viscose” on a garment label and wondered what it is. Is it sustainable? Is it natural? Does it harm the environment? Is it durable? There are a lot of reasons to love viscose -- for starters, the flowing skirts and soft, elegant blouses. From [...]
We’re so thrilled to have talked to our Designer of the Month Anastasia Chatzka about her brand and her story this past week! Midwest fashion designer Anastasia Chatzka was born and raised in Detroit and now calls Chicago home. Vibrant colors, prints, and textures are what characterize Anastasia’s designs; her [...]
