The Origins of Hot Mess

I'm often asked, after the giggling stops, where and why did I choose "Hot Mess" as a name for my business.
The answer is simple- if you cant make fun of yourself and have fun in your business- then what's the point? I admit freely to being a "Hot Mess", (decidedly more of a 'mess' than 'hot'),  but I take great pride just hearing the giggles and seeing the smiles and smirks when I say - .." this is 'Hot Mess calling" or my that business name is spelt "H-o-t M-e-s-s".
So with this all in mind and keeping with the energy of the name I have decided to make this blog informative of our events, updates and new products and to share my successes and abysmal failures but also a place to share a laugh, a link, or  a funny story. From the ideas I have running around in my head  to the pure absurd things I hear or stumble upon and have shared with me.
So enjoy and take pride in being every little bit of the 'Hot Mess' you are ( and trust me - you are !)

Here's todays funnie :

Deep Ellum Outdoor Market

As Hot Mess begins it's journey from a twinkle in our eye to an entity all it's own, we have found lessons, friends and surprises at every turn.
Last weekend we partipated in an outdoor market in Dallas' 'Deep Ellum' (a great neighborhood full of amazing restaurants and bars, tatoo parlors and shops)it was a blast!
We joined local artists and businesses and had a spectacular turnout despite the hundred degree Texas heat. Local musicians lit up the stage, artists displayed their wares and we of course came laden with t-shirts including our tie-dye "Deep Ellum" shirt.
We met many a new friend and through the miracles of social networking like Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/HotMessTshirts) we were able to display our photos and banter with friends and family- those present and those unable to be there.
We celebrated the t-shirts that brought a giggle and shared in how much joy our business has given us.
In addition to our blog and the online store, we have our Facebook page to share with you and our newly developed online photo gallery and web albums. We hope to see you there!

"Tweet Me Right"

Hot Mess just couldn't bear the words "Tweet me." Let me add that by NO means are we 'techies,' -- there were more than a couple of select phrases and many tears at the thought of learning what "tweeting" was -- and since blogging seems to be all the rage, we decided to give it a shot, Hot Mess Style! That no canaries would be harmed in any way, was just an added bonus.

What we DO know is t-shirts. We love everything about them, from the funny phrase we just 'have to see on a tee' to the thrill of watching a passerby strain to read the deliberately small writing on the one we're wearing, to the joy of getting one as a gift. WE LOVE t-shirts!

Hot Mess is always trying to improve our ideas and much of that comes from you, that's why we started carrying a 'Juniors' tee - cut just for the girls, with a tunic length and shorter sleeves (Mess's sister would have it no other way and frankly she's usually right!) and it's also why we chose to use ringspun cotton and a lighter weight t-shirt. We've gotten great reviews on how soft the tees are, that they breathe and aren't boxy like many of the 'concert style' t-shirts out there.

We hope that this blog is a great tool for keeping you up to date on what we're up to, new styles and new ideas, as well as a place for you to let us know your thoughts and share with us. So look for postings as we begin this journey into blogging and into the world of t-shirts. We're glad you're with us and never forget that it's okay to 'wear your art on your sleeve' and if you say something funny and our little ears perk up, you can bet that it's gonna be on a t-shirt soon, and remember if your gonnna be a mess -be a HOT MESS!