Spring 2015 Couture: Giambattista Valli
So, I just want to say I’m feeling a lot better. Based on the number of people who who have told me to keep my spirits up this week, I have more people reading this blog than I thought, which…
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So, I just want to say I’m feeling a lot better. Based on the number of people who who have told me to keep my spirits up this week, I have more people reading this blog than I thought, which…
Read moreIt wasn’t long after Nick and I first started dating that he discovered one of my most annoying habits- the bead bowl. See, whenever I undertake a beading project, I like to use ramekins, bowls, cups- really, any type of…
Read moreIt’s that time of year again- when the new bridal gowns hit the runway with the sole purpose of making you feel bad about the dress you already bought. JK, obviously. If you like wedding dresses, but are maybe not…
Read moreOnly, like, 4 months after I started, I finally finished the duct tape mannequin. Kind of. See, my original intention was to stuff the mannequin (which I accomplished using balls of brown packing material and scraps of pattern paper), then create…
Read moreBias cut organza in shades of petal pink make a dramatic skirt.
Read moreA variation on the shibori pleating I shared a couple weeks ago- this one is chiffon. The sequin/bead/rhinestone melange serves two purposes- it looks pretty, and holds the pleating to the foundation. This dress is currently hanging in my closet….
Read moreFor as long as I remember, whenever my mom has talked about her wedding, she always has one piece of advice: “Don’t cheap out on the shoes.” She wore a pair of white sandals that were the right height and…
Read moreIncredibly labor intensive but kind of worth it, I think. This texture is gorgeous in a silver silk crepe-back satin.
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