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New Orleans fashion
Official Photos
The Official Photos from the Mardi Gras shoot are in! Just in time for the season, as Fat Tuesday is almost upon us (one week from tomorrow!).
All items are now available (ready to ship or made to order) in my shop.
Photography by Underexposed Photography.
Hair & Make Up by Amanda Bravender
Models: Yuri Sisson & Nancy Jane
Clothing & Accessories by Trapped In Time Designs
Just a sampling–the light was so perfect and the sky so blue this day!
Mardi Gras Shoot
After a long (looooooooong) and unintentional blog-hiatus, I’m back!
Really, that was a long time to be away.
Blame instagram–it’s so much easier to post a picture with a one-liner, and go about my merry way.
Also: business has been pretty kick ass since before Halloween, and I’ve been busy sewing (and upgrading my studio).
I figured some images from a Mardi Gras themed shoot I did this week would be in order for my first post back in this cob-web-filled space.
These are just images that I took–I’m anxiously (yet patiently) waiting for the final edits from Underexposed Photography, whom you’ll recognize from past shoots.
Hair & Makeup by AHB Hair & Makeup
Models: Yuri Sisson & Nancy Jane
Clothing & Accessories: Trapped In Time Designs
This Week
It’s been a good week–still a little slow on the orders-front, but that’s normal for June. A few come in here and there, and so I get those done immediately, and then back to new items, new styles, new adventures.
A pair of ruffle leggings was made and shipped off to Canada:
A capelet found a new home:
A new style of dress was created (and I’m in LOVE)–it’s a lovely lightweight black gauze over a black cotton lining, and I CANNOT WAIT to get it onto a model for fit and better pictures:
Another stack of crop tops for the upcoming lakefront shoot:
The second of three shirts for a friend’s order:
A new tattered lace collar:
And a tattered fabric boa:
(also a couple of new shirts for myself snuck their way in)
As I sewed away, I listened to:
–“Doctor Sleep” by Stephen King–this is a follow-up to “The Shining”, one of my all-time favs of King’s. You find out what happened to Danny, and it’s a fabulous story. Lives up to the original, and satisfies all those “I wonder what happened to…” questions from the first. I really enjoyed it–having a good book on cd to listen to makes ALL the difference when sewing. Makes me more anxious to get back into the studio every morning!
–“Edwin of the Iron Shoes” by Marcia Muller–I had no idea that this book was from 1977, until the lead character put on a “tailored denim pantsuit” to go to an interview. That had me wondering, but what REALLY got me was when another character was described to be wearing a leisure suit. Good story, kept my interest. Not on the same level as “Doctor Sleep”, but interesting nonetheless.
Where I’ve Been
Or, rather, what I’ve been up to, since where I’ve been (the studio and the garden) hasn’t really changed.
I’ve been sewing up a few shirts for a friend’s order (that blue jersey is one of my FAVORITE fabrics of all-time. I made myself a shirt with it, and it’s just sooooooo comfy and soft!):
Turning a big ol’ stack:
Into a bunch of these:
And sewing up a pair of shorts (WHAAAAT? I never sew shorts!):
The shirts and the shorts are being made for a soon (I hope) shoot I have in the works with one of my amazingly talented model-friends. Just a low-key shoot, probably along the lakefront. I’m in love with the shirts, and want to have a whole slew of them up in the shops soon–but they just look so lackluster on the dress forms! They change dramatically when on a human form. Also–a great excuse to get out of the studio and go have some FUN!
I have a number of shoots in the works right now–can’t wait to get going on them all!
Happy Monday–I know it’s not the norm to enjoy a Monday, but I always kind of do (don’t smack me). It always feels a little like a fresh start, and I have an extra bounce in my step as I go about planning the week.
Circus Shoot
The final images from the recent Circus Shoot were released!
(which, if you follow me on facebook, you would TOTALLY know by now, seeing as I repeatedly posted the pictures over the weekend)
I’m happy with how they turned out. Each shoot is a learning experience, and each one is more fun than the last, somehow.
Models: Amberleighhh (http://www.modelmayhem.com/2598688) & Erica Boss (https://www.facebook.com/ericabossmoran)
Hair: Peggy West
Make Up: Laurin E Hart
Photographer: Underexposed Photography ( https://www.facebook.com/#!/brittsmithphoto )
Clothes & Accessories: Trapped In Time Designs (duh)
Behind The Scenes
Yesterday was a BLAST!
New friends were made, old friends were enjoyed, and so much laughter ensued that my cheeks STILL hurt today.
I feel so happy with how it all came together–my vision feels realized!
I even remembered to snap behind the scenes photos throughout the day–no small feat for me.
It all came together so well, and while I was exhausted by the end, it was so worth it.
Now comes the hardest part–the waiting for the final images!
But I’ll be patient, I promise.
Until I see what is sure to be amazing photography by Underexposed Photography, I’ll flip through the bits I snapped and remember how much FUN was had.
I’m already itching for the next shoot!
Models: Erica Boss & Amber Carollo
Make Up: Laurin Edmonson Hart
Hair: Peggy West
Clothing & Accessories: Trapped In Time Designs
This Week
As mentioned, I’ve been sewing like a mad-woman, getting ready for Sunday’s (SUNDAY!!!) shoot.
I’ve not snapped too many photos.
Well, I have, but I can’t share them all. I’m hell-bent on creating a video of the process of putting this shoot together, so I’m hoarding images I’ve been taking. It’ll be more of a slideshow set to music….but I’m calling it a video. I might even call it a MOVIE. A FILM. I’ll be a Filmmaker, and pick up smoking again.
Or I’ll just make a slideshow to music and call it a day.
Probably the latter. I’m tired.
So, anyway. Sewing! This:
Turned into This:
And This is technically from last week, but it was in my pictures folder so HERE:
Also: the giraffe dress has shipped off to its new home!
I’ll miss it. *sniffle*
Shhhhh
It’s been awfully quiet around here lately. I wish I could say it was because I’ve been doing exciting and fabulous things….but, really, it’s just been a lot of sewing and painting.
I did manage to sew up a few things for myself that have been in constant rotation. These oversize t-shirt style tops are pretty much my go-to for the summer (and, MAN, summer is here in the South!):
I also ordered a ton of jewelry, both on etsy and forever21 online, so I’ve been playing with new necklaces and earrings.
I rarely buy anything new for myself, and it’s even MORE rare for me to sew anything for myself.
Of course, I was WILDLY optimistic in my cutting out of things for myself and still have 3 entire skirts that need to be sewn–but those will have to wait for evening and weekend work. Orders and photo shoots come first. 😉
Speaking of shoots–I finished up the second painting for the upcoming shoot:
AND I found a good deal on the PERFECT SHOES for the models:
Luckily the model who will be in the red pair has the same size foot as I….so those will most likely end up in my closet.
Off to package the weekend orders, hit USPS and then SEW-SEW-SEW! Have a fabulous Monday, my friends!
TnT Tuesday
It’s sunny and warm today, making me think of tunic dresses and summer.
This giraffe print is one of my favorite finds–though I only found enough of the fabric (it was a remnant) for one dress.
Tunic dresses are great for spring and summer. Worn with or without a belt. With or without a pair of capri leggings.
Perfect for long beach walks, summer festivals & backyard BBQs.
This one can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/126929190/tunic-tunic-dress-tunic-pink-dress-pink?ref=shop_home_active_14
Model: Nancyjane ( http://www.modelmayhem.com/2403245 )
Trapped In Time Designs 