Nels was very proud of his ensemble and called it a “disguise”. Pheonix, though she adored the dress, said she did not want to smile for photos. With her looks, physicality, striking gaze, and postures of ennui I can often picture her as a fashion model.
As for the dress, I had a great deal of fun with it. The finished garment involves a wire “vine” that twists and turns as you like it, with flowers and leaves applied by hand. The dress itself has hand-applied leaves and roses on the bodice. I hope to take some more photos and describe some of the dress construction in detail, as it was a very fun and rewarding project, turning out exactly as I’d planned.
The Gala was a lovely event. I did not rest well yesterday and still have a cold, so I was not able to enjoy the show with as much vigor as I’d normally have. However, Ralph and I did manage to gift my mother with a wee website and business cards, which I’m hoping she will enjoy.
Time: to rest.
S-t-u-n-n-i-n-g outfits! (And would those be little Oxford saddle shoes Nels is wearing?)
@Medrie
Yes, those are saddle shoes. From the School Issue brand thru Zappos.
“With her looks, physicality, striking gaze, and postures of ennui I can often picture her as a fashion model.”
My thoughts exactly!
Awesome!!! I like the purple flowers against that dress fabric. Makes my mind kinda loopy. N’s hat is fabulous, as is the jacket. Much love on everything!