Reader's Choice 2

Monday, January 10, 2011

Good Evening, mah dears!

Sometimes I wonder what in the world I'm doin' over here. My taste is too kitchy to have a very good fashion blog. And my organization is about nil, so it's not a very good tutorial blog, either.
I'm constantly in limbo, wondering at my place in the blogosphere,
but this--the sewing--this I can do.

I'm smack dab in the middle of building some pieces with a black & white theme and
since getting my clothes into the hands of the general public (that being you) is the main idea around here, I wanted you to be able to vote on a look for one of the pieces.
I don't plan on directly recreating a dress, but I will use the dress with the most votes as inspiration for my own version, and hopefully, in the end, it will be obvious that I did.

If any of these dresses melt your heart, go ahead and have your say in the vote box on the sidebar, 'cuz ya just never know which pieces I'll end up offering your way!


1. Color Block

2. Satin Cutout

3. Fabric Origami

4. Feminine Military

5. Tuxedo

This is just a little teaser for the prettiness already completed. I'm going to wait to showcase all the pieces at once (as much as it's killin' me), but I promise to give you little hints every once in a while! =)

41 comments:

  1. Girl, you are SO talented! I'd give anything to be able to make my own stuff. Wow! I especially love dresses 2 & 3.

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  2. Oh Kristina, they're all gorgeous! How am I supposed to pick just one that I like the best?! I think, if you're absolutely forcing me, I'd pick the first as a favorite. It's so sweet and elegant (especially with the floral detail on the shoulder) and I can see you syling it in so many different ways!

    xoxo
    ArrayofANTHRO.blogspot.com

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  3. 4, too! Love the feminine take on a military dress. Actually, there isn't a piece that wouldn't wear.

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  4. I love #3!! I'm sure whatever you will be fab!!

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  5. Love #2 and #4 - I'd snatch both up in a heartbeat!

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  6. I love dress #3 for everyday and dress #2 for a night out! I would love to see dress #2 with a prettier contract fabric though, maybe a blue/gray tulle instead of the nude/blush.

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  7. #3 is my favorite with #1 tying as a very close second. On option 1 I would switch the balck and white coloring so that the entire dress is black white white as an accent. :)

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  8. I love 1# 3# and 4#!! :)

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  9. I love 2 and 3! You are so talented!

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  10. I think I like the fabric oragami the best its black so it will be skimming and strait not to poofy and it has a bow on the shoulder that's just sooooo cute.

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  11. Oops suppose to slimming not skimming....lol Sorry

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  12. Like the satin cutout. Very 'Gwen Stefani' I think. You've been busy! :)

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  13. These are just soooo gorgeous! I'm falling in love with black and white again...so classic and classy! I am especially smitten with numbers 1 and 2!

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  14. *Completing the second book now. I'm almost finished and I'll send them to Starbucks with Derek. I'll let you know in advance.

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  15. I love the Military and Tuxedo one :)

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  16. I'm all about the tuxedo dress. Its cute and flirty! But that was a hard choice! Theyre all super cute!!

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  17. 3 or 5. Both fabulous retro,yet modern. I wish I could sew!

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  18. Beautiful dresses. I vote for 3 & 4.

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  19. #2 or #4. They are all so pretty though!

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  20. that satin cutout... girrrrl. that is just lovely. such an interesting twist on a classic shape! i just love it!

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  21. I adore dress number 2 but I also like the delicate bottom detailing on dress number one!

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  22. I like the military style dress. I like that it is an unusual combination- a typically structured style but in a flowy fabric. I'm sure whatever you come up with will be fabulous!

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  23. It was hard to pick one, but I chose the Color Block dress...for my own selfish reasons. You see, I bought a similar chiffon dress is these gorgeous peachy tones from LOFT a few months ago. But for reasons beyond understanding, I returned it -- even though it was a steal at $20.99. I think I thought it was too short. And it was...but it could have been remedied with a frilly slip. So, I'm on the lookout for something similar, and this dress is even prettier than the LOFT version!

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  24. The anticipation is killing me!!! I can't wait to see more of your designs. I love the new blog header btw!

    Love and Rockets,
    Lisa

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  25. I'm for #3 and #4. they intrigue me so. And quite versatile. I CAN'T WAIT to see what you've been slaving over. I'm sure it will be nothing short of fabulousness. hang in there. You're so talented.

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  26. I can't believe i missed this post! I love #3 (Fabric Origami). It's gorgeous!
    PS - Noticed your new header - did you do that illustration...it's fantastic! I love it!

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  27. I love your new header! It's gorgeous and so unique.

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  28. Wow, they are all so beautiful. I especially love the fabric cut out one :)

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  29. I voted for the one I thought would look best on ME. hehe Is that wrong?

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  30. I love them all!! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

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  31. My vote is #1 and by the way, I JUST LOVE YOUR NEW HEADER!!!! :) So cute. Hope you are doing well.

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  32. Thanks for the comment on my blog! I love yours. So many cute things!! I am now a proud follower. You can follow mine too, although I'm sure it's a lot less exciting ;] I can't wait to read more!

    Brittany

    houseofsorensens.blogspot.com

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  33. Oh my! Wow those are adorable!!
    I'm in LOVE with #3! I love the Bows..so mE.
    Great Job!


    Pearl

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  34. My favorite is #1 - I think it is the most universally flattering. It is simple enough to dress down for day, and has enough details & creativity to dress it up. This dress says - don't just look at my dress :)

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  35. Satin cutout. Universal..can wear w/ jean jacket for day or wrap & Chanel like pearl in the evening. The perfect LBD. Summer w/flip flops, winter in tights & boots?

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