A few people spotted the pink velvet shoes in my last post
and asked if I made them . . . I wish I could make my own shoes, but have never had the nerve to try - a large part of the problem is my aversion to to projects that require glue! The shoes in question are actually crushed velvet, where the dress fabric is a patterned
velvet. They just happen to be the same
color pink. Working with the fabric reminded me of their existence as it has been a few years since they were last worn.
In my mind, December is the perfect time to work with and
wear velvet.
Last year, I managed to save some red velvet from a horrible fate, and this year I finally got around to working with this textured velvet for yet
another winter themed dress. It does not scream Christmas, but it feels rather festive.
The fabric is perhaps more drapey than the pattern calls for
– the lower front bodice section is folded on the bias and would probably look
more like the sketch in a crisper fabric.
I do, however, like the draping, although the finished look is different than what I expected.
And it is certainly a relief to finally finish a project, even if there are already quite a few more in progress!
Dress: Made by me,
Burda 7176
Shoes: Colin Stuart
Coat: Harve Benard
Purse: Harveys Seatbelt Bag
Earrings: Banana
Republic
I think it turned out beautifully, I actually really like the softer draping! And it suits you so well, and looks lovely with your complexion and hair colour. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou look so elegant! The dress turned out so beautifully, and I'm really liking soft pinks now. The color is fantastic on you!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always!
ReplyDeleteOh, so very glamorous. And the match with the shoes is outrageous!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic silhouette on you!! Of course, all your projects are done to the nth degree, but the sleek lines really take your styling to the next level!! Thank you for your blog and all I have learned from you selfless sharing. Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteI think velvet is always festive, in any color, and I really love the pink. Such a glamorous dress - beautiful! Your seatbelt bag is too cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an enchanting, deeply gorgeous ensemble. It's the absolute picture of ladylike elegance and fashionable femininity.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica