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06.12

ruffles + cream couture frocks

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My project post from the sytyc finale. Season wrap-up coming tomorrow!

………..
…with a bustle in back! Since I had free reign this week as far as the theme goes, I made myself a dress with my favorite things: ruffles and cream!  
I tea-tinted some stark white poplin for a slightly vintage white color. Underneath are layers of ruffled up lace. Layers of poplin bustle in the back, revealing a ruffled underlayer, creating a historic bustle with updated charm. Front and back darts make the bodice slightly fitted, with a big comfy skirt below. Oh, and don’t forget POCKETS! (I LOVE pockets!)  And a matchy headband to top it off.  
A few more details include vintage style lace ruffles, a peter pan collar, a fully lined interior, cap sleeves, intricate stitching and original patternwork. My model tripped and cut her lip the day before our photo shoot, so I used her best friend instead, who is a little smaller.
It’s not a knockoff but definitely inspired by the 1800s, the 2011s and my love of ruffles! (And maybe a little peter pan and alice in wonderland, too!)
The perfect dress for summer daydreams. Full of balloons and lollipops and bare feet.
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9 Comments

  1. emily k

    06/12 at 8:59 PM

    I voted for you!

  2. Mom2MemphisAndRuby

    06/12 at 9:06 PM

    Love.

  3. angelina_lover

    06/12 at 9:16 PM

    I voted for you!!!! The dresses are so adorable as are the models :-)

  4. Studio Gypsies

    06/12 at 10:00 PM

    These dresses are adorable! Awesome!

  5. Anna

    06/12 at 11:18 PM

    *such* an adorable dress Kate!

  6. Jessica @ jessicaNdesigns

    06/13 at 12:08 AM

    I love that dress so much it is ridiculous! Amazing job!!

  7. Tammy @ she wears flowers

    06/13 at 1:00 AM

    Oh my goodness girl!! I missed sytyc :( but this is seriously AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL! You are so, so talented!

  8. Rachel

    06/13 at 3:20 AM

    LOVE it! I voted for you . . . the dresses are amazing, and I love the photos, too! Great job!

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

  9. Kristi Jansen

    06/13 at 4:20 AM

    sooooo pretty Kate! love this- esp. that you two are matching. adorable!!!! xo

    ;)Kristi @ Lolly Jane

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