About the Designer:

 Skylier A. Blanchard.......

 is the owner and designer for the Skylier Wear Collection,

 an Oakland - base fashion label.  She has shown a passion

 for promoting the economic growth of Oakland for the past 20

 years and has worked with many city officials and business developers

 to generate innovative ideas for the community.

 As an employee at the Lilli Ann Corporation 1991-93,

 Skylier made her decision to become a fashion designer and produced her

 first women’s collection and fashion show in 1992.  Not

 knowing the work or responsibilities ahead of her, Skylier began to

 pursue her career in the dynamic industry of fashion. She sharpened

 her merchandising and business skills while working with

 companies such as Blanc Noir, Macy’s at Union Square, Sears and

 other major retailers and refined her design skills in Europe.

 Skylier enjoys multi tasking, working with colors, perfecting details,

 and continually testing and reviewing her products in size,

 weight, color and textiles.  She is continuously developing

 and creating new product ideas. To date, The Skylier Wear Collection has

 developed 95 percent of its designs in house – from choosing

 fabrics, selecting raw material, developing the patterns and producing the

 first sample.  After approval of the garments they then go

 into production.

 She obtained a Fashion Design Certificate (2004) at Alameda

 College in Alameda, CA

 Passion, Patience and Education are the keys to building a

 successful business. Skylier seeks to utilize her

 talents to make a difference in one person, a community,  and even the

 next Generation.

 Handbags Description:

 Skylier's faux fur handbags, Because you are not a wall

 flower, Luscious Candy is not You Average Handbags.

 As seen in the "Swap in the City"

 2008 Fashion Show and clothing swap benefiting San

 Francisco women's shelters.

 Whether you're feeling

 "Red Delicious" or "Berry Sexy,"

 Luscious Candy is as spontaneous and flirtatious

Submitted by Norman A.