StyleBakery.com On The Rise Awards Winners
2007 "On the Rise" Awards

honoring today's most exciting emerging designers -
nominated by
YOU, our readers


handbags | jewelry | clothing |
beauty | accessories | baby products


winners: baby and kids

Readers' Choice Editors' Choice
ZenMomma Gigi Favela

designer: Jessica Wolfe of ZenMomma

design description: Natural & Organic products for hair and skin formulated for easily irritated skin or the allergy prone.

standout pieces: No-Fly Zone, Bye Bye Boo Boo and Mane-Event.

inspired by: Jessica is inspired by her children. Her son was so allergic to products and a search for products he could use led her to create a line for him. New products that get added are based on needs within Jessica's own family.

backstory: Jessica has a background in cosmetology and enjoys research. She looks into each issue to find what ingredients will work best together to make the most effective products. She worked with a family member who works within the skin care industry and a cosmetic biologist to finalize formulations.    

celebrity fans and acknowledgements: Bye Bye Boo Boo, Rear Repair and Over There Cream & No-Fly Zone Bug Away Spray have won iParenting media awards. Jessica Wolfe showed off the Baby Cakes by ZenMomma line at the Night of 100 Stars Oscar Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel Oscar night 2007. ZenMomma was also selected by Glamour Guru Jayneoni Moore to be part of the exclusive Spring Hollywood Baby Breakfast Club Gift Basket.

find her designs at: zenmomma.com


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designer: Vanessa Kee of LillaBoo

design aesthetic: Modern baby essentials for the contemporary parent who seeks a fresh alternative to the market of baby gear. LillaBoo offers practical products thoughtfully designed for parents who seek practicality, function, style and affordability without compromising quality.

standout pieces: Tutti Frutti Modern Patchwork Blankets and the best selling Bag-A-Diaper featuring vibrant colors inspired by fruit.

inspired by: Her children and being a mom. They make Vanessa want to be a better human being and to accomplish her goals of being a designer. She wants them to see their mother as a strong, determined woman who isn't afraid to follow her dreams. Their childhood inspires her as well as the trials, tribulations and abdundant joy of parenthood are truly what inspires Vanessa.

what sets them apart: Vibrant colors and decision to focus on solid colors. The market is saturated with prints and Vanessa chose to stand out by offering her customers a unique alternative.

find her designs at: lillaboo.com


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About the contest: Voting was open to the public and held on StyleBakery.com from June 1 through July 31, 2007. Voters were able to nominate one designer per category. Readers' choice winners received the most votes in their category; Editors' choice winners were selected by the StyleBakery.com editors from all reader nominated designers.




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