So, I made my own outfit for Tim and Kelly’s wedding too, of course! I’m posting about this outfit before the wedding dress, partly because I’m waiting for the professional photos … a social media blackout was imposed for the…
Tag: ballgown
the Zora Queen Rutela
OK, I’ve done some pretty involved and intensive projects in my time, in fact more often than not, lately! and this one definitely ticks that box too. Quite a few months ago, Cassie mentioned that she wanted us to go to ComicCon…
Cassie’s dark moss-green ball gown
I thought it might be a good idea to take a few pictures of Cassie wearing one of her own self-made ball gowns, since she has pretty much abandoned her own sewing blog years ago… I’m sure she’ll appreciate that…
A good hair day
A very special and super fantastic night; we went to the Amanda Young Foundation Ball. I wore my Grecian-style ballgown, made in 2004. An oldie now but still a goodie. I had my hair put up professionally, which always makes me feel…
Old things…
… this will be the very last of my “old things” posts. I promise. I’ve done a mammoth sort-through of the photos and I think this is it! (heaves a sigh of relief…) Firstly, since this is the only garment…
LBD, and a giveaway
It’s my blog-iversary! It has been two years since I started up this funny lil ol’ blog, and I’m marking the (sorta) occasion with a giveaway. About six months ago, the lovely Gail sent me this pattern and I don’t…
Red Emperor, or Catch of the Day
The theme for this year’s Amanda Young Foundation Ball was “Nautical, but Nice” (If you have time, click on the link and view the information video on meningococcal disease. Having this knowledge could save a life…) As usual I…
Grecian ball dress
I made this ball dress in 2004, for a conference function we were attending in the Louvre in Paris, where I couldn’t look underdressed. It was an important event in our calendar and I needed to dress to impress. Thankfully…
