Dress #353 Louvre Fence

There is a fence at the Louvre that I've always loved. This dress is inspired by that fence however tenuous it might seem to the casual onlooker. Silk dupioni. gold bobbin work, and some trim to mimic the fleur de lis on the fence. Here's a link to a photo of the fence so you can see...

Dress #351 Red, Black and Gold

This is a sheer with metallic design over a bright red silk skirt and a black felt top. The gold trim on the skirt and the neckline is bobbin work---the little IKEA machine didn't even hiccup. I love the way this looks---put some sleeves on it, and send me to a party!

Dress #313 Gala Black and Gold

Gold lamé  and black velvet---I thought Yves St. Laurent had done a dress very much like this but I couldn't find an image on-line. I like the combination. Simple and elegant. Recycled fabric from a gold top that I loved to wear with gray flannel trousers, and a piece of double faced black velveteen ribbon.

Dress #312 Sparkling Taupe

The photo doesn't show it well, but this fabric has a definite sparkle. I love the drab color with the sparkle, and a touch of gold and black polka dots. Simple, sophisticated and very wearable.

Dress #310 A Simple Cocktail Dress

I suspect that simple + lamé don't go together, but this is really a simple dress with a mesh and chiffon overlay on the lamé. I love the oversized bow belt. Lamé, mesh, chiffon, and a piece of trim. 

Dress #291 Solar Eclipse

There was a solar eclipse today in the southern hemisphere, providing the inspiration for today's dress. Gold foil paper, cotton, and a velvet ribbon as if the sun were hugging the moon.

Dress #283 Experimental Influence

I love the fabric and I felt like trying something new today. However, the fabric was not printed on the true grain, and it made it difficult to use. Fabric and a couple of scrapbooking brads.

Dress #281 Navy and Camel

Another silk print from an old tie. The tie silks are so lovely, and the scale is appropriate for these dresses. This one is a favorite color combination as well.

Dress #280 Lace Bib

I'm surprised at how different a lace motif looks when it is isolated and turned upside down. Almost like an Aztec sun god. Cotton, lace and ribbon.

Dress #279 Corduroy Jumper

Corduroy, color blocking, and some autumn colors. Paper and ribbon.

Dress #266 Vintage Style

This fabric is from a handkerchief found at flea market. I liked the colors and the design. The necklace is an earring of white, yellow and rose gold that I had forever, too. So vintage all around today.

Dress #262 Back to Work

This looks to me like a casual work dress---so back to work it is! Cotton, from the Hometown collection by Sweetwater and some scrapbooking brads.

Dress #258 Elegance

A damask white top, heavy black skirt and a contrasting belt. I love the combination. Actually, every belt color I tried with this looked great, but I chose to go with the autumn gold this time. Paper, fabric and ribbon.

Dress #250 Over the Top

I wanted to use this fabric, and the bead on the belt matches so perfectly. But what else can I say? Cotton fabric with gold veining, recycled packaging belt, and a bead.

Dress #249 Gold Quilted Jacket

Here's a dressy outfit---perhaps for the grandmother of the groom? Gold "quilted" paper, and cotton from the stash.

Dress #238 Twist Front

The twist front dresses must be so flattering---I haven't tried one---and I've not quite figured out how they do the twist. This one come close. A jungle print mesh fabric that has only been in the stash for a couple of years. 

Dress #236 Golden Tie

This silk is from a man's tie at Goodwill. I love the fabric and the motif, as it is just another shade of yellow and gray. A perfect dress for dinner out in Paris---with a black cashmere cardigan to stave off the chill of the autumn breeze today.