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It’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…
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A 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….
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Incredibly labor intensive but kind of worth it, I think. This texture is gorgeous in a silver silk crepe-back satin.
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Have you guys seen TLC’s “Something Borrowed, Something New?” Please say yes. It’s amazing, and by amazing, I mean terrible, like everything else on TLC, but extremely enjoyable. For the uninitiated, the basic premise is that a woman has to…
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My paternal grandmother, Florence, died when I was a toddler, so most of my knowledge of her is from photographs and anecdotes. One thing is indisputable- she was a total babe and an overall fly lady. I believe she and…
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Well, I nearly missed it due to poor planning and a Google Maps mishap, but my wonderful friend Milei is married! The wedding was amazing- the barn setting was seriously stunning, with the gorgeous rolling hills of Wisconsin farmland all around…
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My mom has always been really great about displaying old family photographs. For as long as I can remember, the wedding photos of my parents, grandparents, and two sets of great-grandparents have hung in the dining room- consequently, I know…
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Rocking the fancy dress and baseball cap YEARS before J Crew started doing it… I was in second grade, and all I wanted for Christmas was the black velvet dress with white chiffon sleeves. Ok, that’s not true, I probably…
Read moreThis is a sequel to Duct and Cover- to find out more about why I’m making a duct tape mannequin, read the first post here. Ok, so hopefully you’ve mentally prepared yourself. You’ve tricked a friend/boyfriend/parent/sister/partner into helping you. You’re…
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