Monday, April 25, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
gerber daisies.
Friday, January 14, 2011
VOTE FOR BLAKELY
So-- Southern Wedding Magazine sponsored a competition where people could describe a getaway dress or rehearsal dinner dress and have a chance for this dream dress to be made. I entered, and ended up being one of the finalists! Amazing! This is my description, and please click VOTE and it will take you to the website.
I’m not engaged but couldn’t help imagining a getaway dress that would be inspired by Liesl’s dress from the hopelessly romantic scene of “Sixteen going on Seventeen” from the Sound of Music. Her dress is light, flowing, and romantic, perfect for a spring or summer evening. I would want my dress to hit right above the knee, made of chiffon, and very loose. The skirt would have two layers of the same length but would give it some extra swing. An empire waist would connect in the back of the dress with a thin long bow. On the front, at the waist, left side would be a beautiful chiffon fabric flower. It would set off a plain scoop neckline and a slight curve as the back neckline. The sleeves would have two layers of ruffles, the bottom longer than the top, that would drape softly over the shoulders, and the tips would attach in the front and back a bit below the empire waistline. Not stiff ruffles, but loose ones that would float while dancing, or simply making your grand exit. The color: soft, light. Ivory? Turquoise? Lavender? If you picture that dress on a woman whose hand is in her man’s as they run down the aisle of people holding sparklers, it just seems magical.
I’m not engaged but couldn’t help imagining a getaway dress that would be inspired by Liesl’s dress from the hopelessly romantic scene of “Sixteen going on Seventeen” from the Sound of Music. Her dress is light, flowing, and romantic, perfect for a spring or summer evening. I would want my dress to hit right above the knee, made of chiffon, and very loose. The skirt would have two layers of the same length but would give it some extra swing. An empire waist would connect in the back of the dress with a thin long bow. On the front, at the waist, left side would be a beautiful chiffon fabric flower. It would set off a plain scoop neckline and a slight curve as the back neckline. The sleeves would have two layers of ruffles, the bottom longer than the top, that would drape softly over the shoulders, and the tips would attach in the front and back a bit below the empire waistline. Not stiff ruffles, but loose ones that would float while dancing, or simply making your grand exit. The color: soft, light. Ivory? Turquoise? Lavender? If you picture that dress on a woman whose hand is in her man’s as they run down the aisle of people holding sparklers, it just seems magical.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
oil pastels & trains
how european does that sound! this past weekend i took the train to richmond for my brother's performance of a chorus line. trains are my favorite. i don't have any particular reason why i love trains, but i just feel cool riding on them.
then i broke out my art history book and flipped to page 871 and read about monet. again. for about the sixth time. needless to say, i was inspired.
and finally i pulled out my oil pastels. they are my newest challenge. i'm trying to figure out how i like to use them.
the best part was we pulled up to the station and i spotted my smiling dad out the window waiting for me! im a lucky girl.
then i broke out my art history book and flipped to page 871 and read about monet. again. for about the sixth time. needless to say, i was inspired.
and finally i pulled out my oil pastels. they are my newest challenge. i'm trying to figure out how i like to use them.the best part was we pulled up to the station and i spotted my smiling dad out the window waiting for me! im a lucky girl.
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