Korto Momolu in Jewelry

Delicate menageries of gold and rust-colored beads ebb into smart frocks, intricate Tiffany jewelry buckle necklaces lie against the backdrop of understated chartreuse gowns and subtle swatches Burberry Handbag of lively prints-blossoming violets, wheat-colored checkers-peak beneath muted hues and structured lines in fashion designer Korto Momolus clothing.

But Fendi Sunglasses for Momolu, the mahogany-skinned, Liberian-born fan favorite of "Project Runways" fifth season, becoming an indemand designer with global requests and a sundry of ubiquitous admirers still seems illusory.

Next week, Momolus election, she will prepare to showcase her collection at the International Ball, a gala bursting with celebrities and most fashionable factions from the District and beyond.

"Ill be tiffany rings and handbags."

Momolu has also envisioned what she calls a "classic" inaugural ball style for first-lady-to-be Michelle Obama.

"Michelle looks like shes heritage."

After the whirlwind presidential instillation and her own D.C. debut at the International Ball, Momolu will continue to prepare a traditional Liberian garment for Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Liberias leader, after the president requested her services. The request, however, was bittersweet for Momolu who, after living in war-ravaged Liberia on and off as a child, will return for the first time in more than a decade.

"Itt been home in about Miu Miu Handbags 15 years and to be invited by the president of my country, all because of this show... The word has spread around the country, I have huge support."

Momolu, a mother, wife and Arkansas resident, has also been confirmed as a featured designer on BETs " Rip the Runway" fashion show, which will once again broadcast her eclectic designs to multitudes of fashion-forward audiences, particularly young African-Americans looking to carve their own niche in the fickle, competitive industry.

Her advice to anyone looking to break into the fashion industry: "Find outlets that can enhance your skill...Join up with other people doing shows, thatm always growing and remember that nothing happens over night."