I have been working on a collection of outfits for my
2020 Fall Fashion Fiesta
The collection will highlight the theme of the Roaring 20's with a a bit of Art Deco included. I am pretty excited about what I have already been able to work on, since spending so much more time "en casa" these days...
My closet "stash" of outfits ready and waiting is slowly growing. About a week ago, I went and looked through all of the hangers... and there were actually things I already had forgotten that I had made!
Today I thought I would share a post about how I re-design an outfit.
"Follow-Along-While-I-Work"
I found this beaded silk top on Ebay. Ordered it.
When it arrived it was even more beautiful than I had expected.
However, the neckline was way too high.
Besides looking dated and "old" I imagine it would also be uncomfortable and scratchy, too.
I decided to remove the high neck first.
I remembered that recently
I received a donation of some fantastic pieces
of jewelry. I sorted through what
I had over at my studio,
and came back with a few
that may work.
Then, started messing around with the necklaces.
Not bad.
Then I tried this one and I think this is it!
Perhaps it is too "blingy" bright, tho.
I turned it wrong side out and the gold is muted a bit.
Yes. This is what I want...
and, it will look great with the colors in some of my other designs!
A few hours of hand-sewing later,
an almost finished top.
The next step will be designing the skirt which is being created from a set of drapes that also were a donation from one of my clients. She thought the fabric was too interesting to just throw away when she replaced her window coverings.
I agree. . . And, I LOVE it when people think of me!
Tomorrow I will tackle the skirt.
Hmmm. Maybe I will add sleeves.
Stay tuned to get more details about the Fall Fashion Fiesta.
November 2020 / Rocky Point, Mexico
P.S.
Will you be in town? Interested in modeling?
Well, when you return to RP this fall, bring a pair of shoes that have a vintage flair to them... 1920s style or any "Mary Jane" style shoes.
See you soon!