I made this storage bag in Green for a customer. I've only ever made it in Pink although i can do it in any colour or fabric.
I think it looks really eye catching in green
What do you think?
Monday, 10 May 2010
Vintage Opulence
Whilst trawling the site of Etsy i came across this seller. I was drawn to her by this wonderful Vintage reworked dress.
j'adore...
I love this.....
As those of you that know me will know that i absolutely love Vintage! I think it's a tragic event to throw away something that has a history or even cut it up but when it's done in a constructive and artistic way and brought back to life it's ok and i'll forgive the artist. Just like Vintage Opulence does with her pieces. Being British born but living in the USA she has taken her art across the water.
A little about Sarah at 'creator' at Vintage Opulence:
My name is Sarah and I am a British lady (originally from the beautiful north coast of Cornwall) now living in the sunny southern United States I live, eat , breathe and dream about clothing and clothing design, having enjoyed playing dress up from as young as I can possibly remember, I also love to create, I just, "have" to, combine the urge to create with a fascination with vintage clothing in particular and a bent for transformation (it's a butterfly/phoenix/cinderella thing) here then is "Vintage Opulence" I recycle, hand dye, deconstruct and rework vintage and vintage inspired clothing and lingerie, whilst also selling vintage clothing in its unaltered form, so there is a little of both here. In my "spare time" I enjoy walks in the countryside, burlesque performances, visiting places of historical significance , cocktails and fine dining, 20th century history , growing my own vegetables, belly dance, yoga, world travel, kayaking and meeting new people.
Her work is beautifully constructed. She takes the like's of a slip that possibly wouldn't be worn today with our garments but creates a wonderful structure for delights of us Vintage Lovers but does this in a tasteful and beautiful way. I only wish i had somewhere to wear one.
Fabulous Alternative Prom Dress....anyone care to invite me to one?
Take a look at Sarah's shop on etsy it's delightful, it's like a modern day 'old curiosity shop' with Vintage Inspirations! I want to walk in and have a cup of tea and gaze through all garments then be taken off to some imaginative cloud somewhere.... except i can't it's virtual.
Vintage Opulence certainly has my vote and i'm definately a fan!
Thank you Sarah for sharing your Art with us!!
You can visit Sarah at Vintage Opulence at
Sunday, 9 May 2010
Custom Made Cushion
I made this for a friend to give her friend who's just had a baby. The brief she gave me was pink, pink and pink!! Where did i go other than Pink!!
I sketched on canvas then sketched some more and basically made it up as i went along! 'eyes roll'. I then did some hand sewing and some very delicate machine stitching.
I'm quite pleased with it
I do hope she like's it!
Monday, 3 May 2010
Swedish Hasbeens
If you forgive my awful photograph below of these fabulous Hasbeen Lookalikes you will see they are a perfect answer to your 'MUST HAVE' this Spring Summer! NO girl should be without a pair of these in her wardrobe and for all you Men if it take's your fancy...
I was on the trawl of the internet for the very stylish, very on trend pair of Swedish Hasbeen's when i came across a website called Lotta From Stockholm. Lotta From Stockholm have the very fabulous Clogs made for them that have a very Swedish Hasbeen look about them. They have a few styles of Clogs but these braided version really caught my eye due to the likeness of the Braid Hasbeen.
After seeing the price of £45.00 and the only difference being the shape of the under sole (the hasbeen is more right angle cut) i purchased a pair. When i received them i wasn't disappointed either!
Yes the Hasbeen is much more expensive and beautifully finished but for a 1/3 of the cost you can still have your very funky, very fashionable and very on trend version! The only thing i would say is they're a little on the large side not like the Hasbeen which are on the small side.
I must also add that these Clogs are not replicated in anyway and the company that have made them have been making them this way for years! They brought this style back from the 70s due to the popularity in Fashion.
Go check the site out
If you have any queries give them a ring. A very friendly man named Jon will help you decide.
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