Diane on Whidbey Island: February 2012

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

“Imitation of Life” Cream Wool Coat Ensemble

This is the second time I have made this outfit.

It is inspired by the Lana Turner 1959 film, “Imitation of Life”.

My “Shadow Song” Gene was having a hard time standing on her own, so the chair came in handy. Thank goodness it matches the outfit.

Next time she wears this outfit, she is going to wear her white pearls.

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Winter White Suit

This outfit was inspired by a paper doll fashion.

I don’t even remember when or where I found this picture, but I knew right away that I had the perfect leopard fabric to trim the collar.

I have had this leopard print velour for years and have made many different outfits out of it.

When I decided to make the collar detachable, I was immediately flooded with ideas for other accessories.

I ended up making a hat, collar, and cuffs out of black fur for a very different look.

All of these suits have been sold.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

This outfit started with the brown and cream houndstooth fabric. I bought a small amount of it (wish I had bought more!) in Portland, Oregon back on 2007 or 2008. I didn’t have anything in mind, I just liked the fabric.

Then I found this Dior creation in a 1953 L’ Officiel magazine. It was love at first sight.

I finished my huge batch of cream outfits (more pictures coming soon!) the same day a huge batch of backdrops from RaiHing arrived. I had a great time playing around with my new outfits, new camera, and new backdrops. I still have a lot to learn, but I am happy with the results of my first fashion shoot with my new camera.

I love this street backdrop, but Ivy looked too large, the close-up isn’t too bad though.

I “heart” this backdrop. I may have to buy more of the old wall backdrops. They are so versatile.

The hat started out like the one in the original photo, but then it wouldn’t stay tight on her head. I added the bows so I could hide pins behind them and pin the hat into her hair.

I had to guess how the dress looked under the jacket.