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Not sold….STOLEN.

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Have you seen this jacket?  If you do, please let me know and/or please share this post and help spread the word of what I am about to share.

 

This unique and special piece was not sold…..it was STOLEN.  It was taken from my booth at a recent show sometime between the time I left for the day after my show set up on April 4th and the morning of the first day of the show on April 5th.  I started the first day of my show by coming in to find the empty hanger on my garment rack and the jacket gone.

I am heartbroken and saddened that this could happen.  I truly hope that it was not a fellow artist who would cause such hurt to another.  I will probably never know who the culprit was….or why.

I can only hope that – even though it will be achieved in the wrong way and they do not deserve it – that my work brings them joy.  It is after all why I create my pieces and what I hope to give each person who wears them.  I guess I can also feel good about the fact that it was so amazing that someone just had to have it at all costs.

It still smarts though…..

 

 

Wistful

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Can’t you just see a southern belle lounging on the porch, fan in one hand, mint julep in the other while wearing this dress?

This upcycled beauty was created by combining a lace top and floral print georgette skirt with an asymmetrical hemline.  The lace top had some holes and tears in it that were repaired by the placement of vintage doilies and other lace trims.  The elastic waist and top yoke of the skirt were removed and the skirt was then blended with the top to create a dress from the two pieces.  Leftover pieces of the skirt were used to fashion new fluttery cap sleeves for the dress and remnants of polka dot chiffon were formed into bows for further texture and pattern.

Mother of pearls buttons, pearls and Swarovski crystals further accent and embellish the romantic and feminine design of this dress.

It is so satisfying and inspiring to take two tired garments and give them a second chance to make someone feel beautiful and special!

Romantic Slip Style Tunics

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These tunic style tops (or dresses for those more daring) were created by upcycling slips, lingerie camisoles and chemises.  Fabric overlays, trims, ribbons, crystals and other embellishments were added to take attire normally reserved for the bedroom to the street.  Layer over a tank, skinny jeans and jewelled sandals for a feminine and unique look this spring/summer.