Tea Party

     I mentioned a few posts back that I was working on a couple designs for a shoot.  We had the shoot two weekends ago and couldn't have asked for nicer weather.  The photos were taken by my sister, Patti.  The silk was dyed by Dee. The dresses designed and made by moi!  And last but not least, the dresses were modelled by the lovely Athenaïs.   She was such a trooper with the chilly weather.  Thank you so much to everyone involved (and to my parents who let us use their yard).  We wanted to have a French tea party theme which turned into an Alice in Wonderland based idea using the small tables and "eat me" sign.  We wanted it to look whimsical and enchanting with a fashionable twist.  i.e. the fashion books on the table and our dress design.   I even made up a cheesy little story to go with it ;)

Once upon a time...

There was a girl named Athenaïs.  She was getting bored with every day fashion so decided to venture out into the world, seeking the answers to being chic...

Macaroons from ChessPiece Cafe! Mmmm

     Dressed in her ADRARA design, she found herself in a near by forest where she stumbled upon what appeared to be a tea party.   With a sign that said 'Eat me', she could not resist taking a bite of the most delicious macaroon.   

Délicieux!!!! 

     On the corner of the tiny table was a stack of books.  Did they have the answer to her questions????  She poured herself some tea and began to read. Chanel and Dior are the epitome of chic.  Surely they have all the guidance she seeks. 

Tea Cups are Dee's Grandmothers.

Finally, the answers she was looking for!  She realized that she had them all along;  She is chic!!!  Thrilled by her discovery she decided to make her way home until she saw another sign.....

    

  She is now on her way to the land of fabulous things...stay tuned for more of her story. 



Fashionbly yours,

Adrienne:)

And The Award Goes To....

I know, I'm a little late with this but I need to talk about the Oscars.  I've learned that being a mom means I'm not always on time in most situations  lol and this is one of them.  I liked so many of the gowns but will just give my top five.

My favourite thing to design and create, is dresses.  From a young age I was always fascinated by beautiful gowns making their way down red carpets and runways.  Princess Diana was one of my favourite style icons and I wanted to dress just as beautifully as her when I grew up...and maybe be a princess ;) .  It is possible that's where my love of dresses came from; the wanting to be a princess.

So, let's start.....

Olivia Munn in Stella McCartney
     I love the asymmetrical look and a sleek basic design.  This to me, was just gorgeous and it fit her so well.  Another thing I love about dresses is how it accentuates the female body.  How it can hug every curve and celebrate a woman shape.  This dress did just that.  It was stunning.

Charlize Theron in Dior Haute Couture
     That plunging neckline was gorgeous!  She is so statuesque and that dress couldn't have been more perfect for her.  The colour...the silhouette.... the amazing long necklace that hung into the deep "V"....Beautiful!

Saoirse Ronan  in Calvin Klein Collection
       I was surprised to see her in this dress and doubly surprised at how much I liked it!  She usually wears something with a little more...coverage.  This looked amazing on her.  The emerald green was  gorgeous against her skin fair skin tone and  bright eyes.  The cut of the dress, sexy yet sophisticated.  And to see the work put into it (there is something on Vogue about it)...wow.

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture
  I knew that she would be in Dior but I was surprised with the style and colour she chose.  I think I liked this dress for that very fact.  She surprised me!  It, as usual, looked amazing on her.  I loved the feather detail and felt that it had a bit of a vintage vibe.  I've also got a special place in my heart for lace.  Lovely!

Olivia Wilde in Valentino Haute Couture
Hands down, my favourite look of the night.  A lot of people were on the fence about it but when I saw it, it took my breath away!  I knew right away it was Valentino.  That's important to me, to be able to distinguish designers based on their designs.  It really means they have a look people can identify.  Plus, Valentino is one of my favourites!   This dress just reminded me of a Roman goddess.  Her jewellery and her hair were a perfect with this dress.  She was flawless.

     I know I said I would give my top five and I did...however....I have to mention Lady Gaga wearing Brandon Maxwell.  I totally loved it.  It wasn't really a dress, nor simply a pantsuit.  It was an amazing combo of both!  I loved the tailoring of the entire piece and how it represented her style without going over board.  It was a simplified version of her over the top looks from the past...and I liked it...most likely because it was closer to my own taste.  

Hope you enjoyed my picks!!!  All photos via www.vogue.com.

Fashionably yours,

Adrienne :)