BOB.

FASHION WEEK FAVES PT. 1

She Sells Sea Shells...

LOVED Wildfox Couture's mermaid-inspired Summer 2012 collection.  Even more in love with the painted pink conch shell they used as a simple prop in the shoot.  Such an easy DIY, it was as good as mine. It looks even better next to the glitter skull on my nightstand. 

Unintended Knock-off

Last month I had the privilege of attending the Houston Ballet; naturally I needed to stress myself out and make a dress to wear.  I die a little on the inside when I go to events like this and I'm not able to bust out and emphatic "I made it myself!" when asked where I got my dress, outfit, etc.   

With one partially finished dress was declared a disaster, I had complete intention to make an altered version of this Wildfox Couture dress: 

I opted for a more springtime-friendly color choice to liven things up a bit, and the pattern-making and constriction began. 

Supplies

Final Patterns

Fit Muslin

Couldn't have been happier with how it turned out. It fit like a glove, which was tough considering the fabric had no stretch whatsoever. 

Heading to the ballet with Cam

It wasn't until a few days ago I was creeping around on StyleStalker's site and I saw this little treat:

Unbelievable! That's the same dress I just made!  Shame on me,because it was from their winter collection.  I should have already seen it but missed it somehow.  I guess that explains why the fabric store would have that exact color.  Loved my dress regardless. A few little things to fix on it still, but nothing obvious. 

Crazy.   

Hot Pink