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Dame Judi Dench.

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I hope you know of her.

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Because she’s amazing.

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I was lucky enough to see her live in London, on stage in “Amy’s View”. *swoon*

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I remember it was towards the end of my trip, it was January, and I had a bad cough.

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She walked on stage, and the breath literally caught at the back of my throat.

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I don’t know if I really paid attention to anything other than “OMG–THAT’S JUDI DENCH! If I was completely insane, I could rush the stage and TOUCH JUDI DENCH!!!”.

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Well, that’s not true. That only lasted for a few minutes. Then the amazing show and her performance took over, and I was enthralled.

Except for that one minute where I started the involuntary cough–you know the one. When you really, really don’t want to cough, but there is literally NOTHING YOU CAN DO to make it stop? When, you try your hardest, but it just won’t stop? I had my trusty roll of Halls with me, but I couldn’t get to it quickly enough.

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I remember a gentlemen in front of me in the audience turning around with that look on his face. The “Really?? Dame Judi Dench is on stage and YOU’RE going to sit there COUGHING????” look. As if I had a choice. It was terrible.

Gladly, it only lasted a minute or less.

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I wish I had waited at the stage entrance after the show. I really do. I’ve heard she is exceptionally sweet and signs autographs and is just a truly wonderful person to her fans.

I just think she’s beautiful and amazing and fabulous.

Judi Dench As Ophelia

One of those women who, in my opinion, has actually gotten lovelier with the passing of time.

I’m not ashamed to say that I envy her hair cut, as well. Oh, how I would LOVE to have those cheekbones and pull off that gorgeous short, short cut!

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I believe I’ve loved everything I’ve ever seen her in (barring “Behaving Badly”, which I just cannot get into, no matter how many times I try). I’ve read her follow up autobiography “And Furthermore”, which was extremely enjoyable.

“As Time Goes By” is, by far, my favorite television series of all time. I have all the episodes on dvd, and re-watch the series at least twice a year. I never tire of it.

Short and Sweet

Just a few images to share from a recent photo shoot.

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Busy week–still adjusting to the 4am wake up call….

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I’m so tired.  So very, very tired.

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But these pictures are pretty!  Very, very pretty!

All images by Zoom Photo Studio:  https://www.facebook.com/#!/zoomphotostudio?fref=ts

Hair/Make up/Styling by Hellianna:  https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hellianna/148152491924882?fref=ts

All clothing by me:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/TrappedInTimeDesigns

Models:

–Ashley Darbonne

–Marcella Moss

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I’m not generally a Vogue kind of girl, but I make an exception for Vogue overseas–especially Vogue Korea.

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Every image I have ever seen from Vogue Korea is beautiful.

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Beautifully posed, beautiful sets, beautiful fashion, put together in new and gorgeous ways.

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So, sit back, scroll through, and enjoy your pretty on this lovely Monday.

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Friday Favorite

Today I’m sharing something that you’ll either love or hate.

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I hope this doesn’t ruin our friendship.

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See, I have a small collection of Bradley poseable dolls from the 60s and 70s.  You know the ones–cloth, poseable arms, big eyes, flourescent make up, crazily coiffed hair.

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I do regular searches on etsy for them.  Sometimes nabbing a really great deal, sometimes crying a little inside because the doll I want is beyond my price range.

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One day, I ran across DolliPop Vintage’s shop and I was hooked.

DolliPop Vintage isn’t just selling your grandma’s Bradley doll.  Nosirree.  DolliPop Vintage is selling unique, one of a kind creations MADE FROM Bradley dolls.

I have a love of all things circus, and slightly creepy….yet lovely.  And, when I saw these beauties?

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I had to have them immediately.

I ordered them that day, and anxiously awaited their arrival.

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Meanwhile, I told everyone I could think of about them.  That was when I realized not everyone shared my love of these two little girls.  Not everyone wanted them in their own home, above their computer screen day in and day out.  Not everyone would stare lovingly at them, speak sweet nothings to them, create stories and outings for them.

To each his own, as they say.

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I just cannot imagine a world without these babies of mine.  They’re simply exquisite in person–beautifully painted and seamlessly merged.

DolliPop Vintage has a a number of other beauties in the shop right now–I’m just trying to decide which one will be my next sweetheart to join the gang…..  Daisy, here, is calling my name:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/102893263/daisy-vintage-upcycled-bradley-glamour?ref=shop_home_active

But maybe I should go with Flora and Fauna…they could be the older sisters of my little sailor girls:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/151774511/flora-fauna-vintage-upcycled-bradley?ref=shop_home_active

Check out the shop–I mean, if you’re not hiding under a table already.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/DolliPopVintage

This Week

I received a surprising influx of hours at my part time gig this week (going from the normal10 hours to 21 hours), so I’ve been running around like a crazy person this week, trying to stay on top of it all.  The fact that my shift starts at 5am hasn’t been helping.  A 4am wake up call isn’t my idea of a good time.

Now that the week is coming to a close, I feel like I’m getting a little more sure-footed.  Next week looks to be just as challenging, so I’m thinking of ways to streamline my week days.

Still, I managed to finish up a few projects and start work on others.

Sneak peek behind the scense from a shoot that features my clothing:

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A new shipment of striped fabric (for leggings) arrived.  I ordered some narrower stripes along with the ol’ stand-bys this time around–excited to see how those work for the leggings.

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Found some irresistable notecards.

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Got word back on that Kahlan costume–the bustier looks SO AMAZING!!  Happy customer and happy designer!

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Finished up the burlesque bustier and ruffled shorts.  The bustier has a seperating zipper front for the closure.  I do believe I’ll be offering this option in the shop soon!  It turned out really well.  Hope I get final pictures from my client….

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A snake poked it’s head out to say hello at my husband’s office.  I wanted to pick it up, but figured it was best for both the snake and myself if I didn’t.

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The sky driving across the 24 mile Causeway bridge this past Saturday.

There was more, but I’m still getting used to remembering to snap pictures.  I’ll get it someday!

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I’m branching out into the male side of things today.

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Buster Keaton–my all-time favorite comedian and actor.

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I didn’t discover Keaton until college–hell, I waited until my senior year in college to discover Keaton.

It was in film class.  He was briefly mentioned in a lecture, and we saw a short clip.

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I was transfixed.  I laughed so hard at just that little clip.

It helped that I found (and still find) him to be quite a good looking chap.

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Too bad he was so short…..and long dead by the time I came along.

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I did my final project on Keaton as a director for that class.  It didn’t even seem like work, sitting down and watching his fims.  Reading every single thing I could get my hands on that even briefly mentioned him.

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I’ve heard you’re either a Keaton fan or a Chaplin fan.

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I’m as far into Keaton territory as you can get.  Don’t get me wrong, Charlie Chaplin was a phenomenal talent, and had a by FAR greater business sense than Keaton (sadly) ever did.  Chaplin enjoyed much more success than Keaton, though there are some schools of thought that Keaton’s work is becomming more popular as time goes on.

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Something I find with Keaton–he translates surprisingly well to now.  I don’t feel that with Chaplin.

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He did all his own stunts.  Starting his career on stage in vaudeville with his parents, he learned pratfalls as a toddler.  The man had no fear.  No way would studios today allow big stars to take the risks he took.

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Oh, and he’s so, so, so very funny. If you have yet to watch a Keaton film, I strongly suggest starting out with what many consider to be his masterpiece, “The General”.  Though, “Steamboat Bill, Jr” remains my favorite.

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TnT Tuesday

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I know I featured a bustier in the last couple of weeks, but I have to tell you–

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this is my second favorite bustier of all time.

Repurposed from a t-shirt.  Fully lined in heavy cotton twill.  Grommeted back.

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I won’t lie–it’s been in the shop for awhile.  A few years, actually.

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I always wonder WHY.  I just think it’s so cool.

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If it fit me, trust me, I’d keep it.

I really love that image, the color, the texture of a well-worn t-shirt….

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You can find it here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/26095757/bustier-top-t-shirt-bustier-purple?ref=shop_home_active

Images featuring a model:

Photographer:  Underexposed Photography  http://www.facebook.com/brittsmithart
Model:  Hillary Nelson  http://www.modelmayhem.com/2560745

Darker Side of Things

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Some pretty for your Monday.

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I initially started out looking for Dark Victorian inspired images, but that quickly devolved into “Ooooo!  That’s pretty!” territory.

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So, you take what you get. 😉

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I’m off to work on some orders, as usual.

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A peplum, a tunic, and some ruffled leggings are all in my near future.

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In talks with a potential customer regarding a pretty cool costume…..

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Also:  totally rearranged three rooms of my house yesterday, after proclaiming I would rest and relax all day.

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It’s still not done to my liking, but it’ll do for the week at least.

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Was your weekend productive?

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I hope so.  I hoe you have a lovely day, too–filled with random fashion images!  Oh, wait–MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!  Well, there, you can strike one thing off your to-do list for the day.

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Friday Favorite

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Amazing “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” print from Castlepop (ordered online).  Find it here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/83639116/clementines-heart-art-print-8×10?ref=shop_home_active

I love the movie.  LOVE.  Kate Winslet is always a win in my book, but I actually think the movie features Jim Carey’s best performance to date.  I really prefer him when he’s tapping into that darker side of his persona.

I actually bought this originally for my sister, then turned around and ordered one for myself, too.  Like less than 10 minutes later I think.

I just had to have it.

Castlepop’s shop on etsy has a couple other pretty amazing finds–that Gob print from “Arrested Development” is calling my name….  Check the shop out here:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/castlepop

This Week

This week started out with finishing up a couple projects–a pair of ruffled boy shorts (I’m extremely smitten with these, btw and I’ll be offering these in the shop as soon as I can get a photo shoot set up):

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My final Kahlan Mother Confessor bustier replica!  I’m really happy with this.  It took a lot longer than I expected it to, but I took extensive notes and wrote out and drafted my pattern immediately after completing, so that I can (hopefully) make it in MUCH less time the next time around (and I already got an order for another full Kahlan costume, so we’ll find out in a few weeks):

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Then on to a dress for a photo shoot.  The dress started out as just the base, and looked like this pre-fitting:

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After the fitting, the dress became just a tad bit shorter (ha!  I have SHIRTS longer than this thing):

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And then the draping began!  I didn’t snap pictures of every single version (trust me, you should thank me for that), but I have a couple.  Here’s one version that I liked an awful lot, but ended up being too bulky for what the client is going for:

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A little less bulky, but still too much fabric:

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Though I really liked the back of this one–I’m a fiend for a bustle (even if it’s not REALLY a bustle):

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And, the final result (pre-hand sewing):

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I’m currently trying madly to finish that baby up so that I can make a head piece and another pair of ruffled bloomers to go with it by SUNDAY.  *gulp*

Wish me luck.

And send chocolate.  And caffeine.