If it hasn't been said already (and I think it has), I have a great love for all things vintage. And, clothes are no exception. When I slide into them, they just feel right. I just think there's something fabulous about taking an idea from the past and updating it for today.
I love to gather ideas from practically anywhere I can lay my hands on. My inspiration for this dress came from this fantastic photo of Gina Lollobrigida (who happens to play in one of my favorite movies). It was so cute to me... I just couldn't get it out of my head.
This week's Going Through the Era's Fashionable Friday just happened to be 1950s, so it was the perfect excuse to finish this dress up! I am over-the-moon happy with the results, and am just itching to "officially" get to wear it!! I also have a pair of bright satin blue flats that match perfectly with the bright blue in the peacock feathers so I'm excited to match those up with this dress. (Of course, I used this fabric!)
hugs~ xox Achaia Victoria
Achaia, for Pete's sake - I thought you were going to offer it as a new pattern! Did you use an existing pattern, or did you mix up patterns together? 'Cuz I think you've got something really nice here!
Posted by: Lisa G. | March 23, 2012 at 05:28 AM
Super cute! But how did you do your hair? It is such a lovely updo, and knowing that you have some length of hair, I'd be curious to know how you got it all up! :)
Posted by: Cheri | March 23, 2012 at 06:41 AM
That is the prettiest dress I've seen this Spring! I love both the style and the fabric. I am curious also as to whether you used a pattern or drafted your own. Either way you did a fantastic job!
~Alison
Posted by: Alison | March 23, 2012 at 07:00 AM
Great job! It suits you perfectly. Those blue flats are going to be the icing on the cake.
Happy Friday and a great weekend to you all!
Posted by: Melissa P | March 23, 2012 at 07:15 AM
Aah, this dress is supremely pretty! I would love to hear more about its pattern and construction. And your hair-- that updo is lovely!
1950's charm at its best, for sure!
Posted by: Rachel W. | March 23, 2012 at 06:19 PM
Absolutely lovely!
I love this dress and the pictures...and I LOVE Never So Few!!!
Frank and Steve - you really can't go wrong, now can you? ;)
~Tasha~
Posted by: Natasha Marie | March 23, 2012 at 07:06 PM
Your up-do is really gorgeous in these pictures...could you do a tutorial?? please... The dress is beautiful too, great job!
Posted by: Bethany | March 26, 2012 at 11:22 AM
I think y'all need to be on Pinterest so I can follow you :)
Posted by: Renee Rogers | March 28, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Havn't checked things out for a few days so this is the first look at this fabulous new dress. It of course is not quite as fabulous as the girl wearing it! Much Love, NAN
Posted by: Nanny | March 28, 2012 at 02:39 PM
This dress is perfection. I absolutely love the feather patterned fabric.
Posted by: Rebecca Sousie | March 29, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Completely adorable! It would be such a great addition to your lovely patterns! ;) Now I'll just HAVE to see the movie!
Posted by: Gertrude95 | March 29, 2012 at 11:40 PM