Modcloth vs Me-- Raspberry 50's Frock

My way:

Dress: Made by me
Sweater: borrowed from Mom
Pink Heels: Ross

Modcloth:

(outfit no longer available)

I wore this outfit for my piano recital. The retro skirt is so full....plus, I got the fabric for this dress so much on sale, that the total cost for this dress was about $8!!!!

More here, on my sewing blog (iradessadressdiary.blogspot.com).

Unending Love--a Southern Romance

Ruche's new lookbook is out! It's entitled "Unending Love", and reminds me so much of those lovely summer evenings.

I love the vintage inspired dresses and skirts, the hair and make up, and the adorable bicycle and umbrella they used for props. Sweetness :)

Open publication - Free publishing - More catalog

Unending Love--Ruche Summer Lookbook '11 (Shop here)

Celine

The 50's

Ah, the 50's.... I've loved this era ever since I saw my first episode of I Love Lucy. The rest is history.

Fashion-wise, I think it's my fave decade of the 20th century. Particularly, I love the circle skirts!

Most skirts nowadays are gathered at the waist to be full at the hem. I like circle skirts because there's no bulk at the waist, but it's very "swingy" at the hem.

Poodle skirts (you know, like that pink felt skirt with a poodle applique that your grandma made you in 2nd grade?) are almost always circle skirts.

I was very pleased to see Louis Vutton's Fall/Winter collection so 50's inspired.Yay!!! (reviewed here on Bramblewood Fashion).

Anyways, I'm thinking of making a plaid circle skirt some time... any thoughts?

Well, have a lovely evening :)

Celine

Here's a tutorial on how to draft a circle skirt based on measurements, if you sew. In fact, the whole web page is fascinating!

Merry Christmas!!!!!

Or Christmas Eve, anyway. :)

I love this dress!!! So excited about how it turned out! Very vintage-y. Inspired by this.

What I'm Wearing:
green taffeta dress: made by me!
big black ring: Forever 21, posting soon!
black wedges: TJMaxx

I'm dreaming of a...

WHITE CHRISTMAS!

My favorite Christmas movie ever. My family's favorite Christmas movie ever.

And this is my favorite scene:


My sisters and I watch it about three times a year, and not always at Christmas time! We've watched it in August!

Although there's not a real "lesson" (as seen in, say, "It's a Wonderful Life") and, sadly, the true reason for the season is not displayed, it's one of those feel-good movies. And some lovely 50's gowns. *grin*

What's your favorite Christmas movie?

Celine :)