Let them eat cake

Our High Tea evening was so lovely, but silly me I forgot to take photos while the event was actually happening, so here are some of before the event!

 

 

 

Back in Time

 Still getting things ready for tomorrow night!

 Had the dress finished for a client

Wore my hair in pin curls!

Double Indemnity

When it comes to my fashion design I can draw inspiration from any number of things but mostly they come from movies.

I'm a huge fan of film and in particular movies of the forties and fifties.

Double Indemnity was both the first film noir and the first film starring Barbara Stanwyck that I ever saw and I loved it so much that it inspired me to create a dress after it.

 While the dress may seem simple, it's actually what I wanted to achieve. It's about light, dark, contrast and drama being created through the strong feminine silhouette and the wearer making a strong visual impact.

Dress available here.

Preparation

Still preparing for our High Tea night this Friday, transforming our workroom into a relaxing cafe-style area!

Today I

 

Prepared someones order to be sent

 

Was distracted and started procrastinating with nearby magazines

 

Tried out my new peplum top

 

 

Wore eyeliner in a 1940s style

 

Admired our new website signage!

In Charge

Today I'm in charge of the boutique, it's always fun to play while others are away!

 Later on I'll be taking outfit photographs of myself, meanwhile my face is puffy from a steroid I've been put on this week!

 Spot the birdies in our chandelier!

Laying out jewelry on the counters

Making lists while staying refreshed!

Rings are scattered among strawberry props and vintage china

Petticoats for sale

In the changing room

Our stiletto sellotape holder!

Note to self: keep away from fluffy carpeting when barefoot in stockings

Sorting a dress for a client

Adornment

This week we've been preparing for our high tea night next Friday, and are currently up to our elbows in decorations and dessert inspiration!

 

 

Anatomy of a dress

I thought I would share a few snapshots of my design making process and the end result. xx

 

Dresses available here at By Design