So I finally am able to post the pics now, and give you a little insight to my thought process on this Romance Challenge from the Couture Doll Shops. The entries were published in the latest FDQ magazine-Romance edition- as well as a link from Couture Doll Shops to a voting page. Tomorrow we will find out who won the challenge by popular vote. So wish me luck!!
When we were given the instructions for this latest challenge, I knew I wanted to use my BJD’s rather than the 16″ fashion dolls. I needed to represent my Angel Rose shop (located in Couture Court in the Couture Doll Shops). I have done so many challenges using the fashion dolls that my BJD’s were getting neglected. I also knew I wanted to do something with historical inspiration, because I think the historical dress is so romantic.
First was going through my books on historical detail and fashion, and finding my fabric. I had quite a bit of off white silk dupioni that I really needed to start using and white/ivory is very romantic and bridal. But I didn’t want to do a bridal look per-say. Also, white and ivory seemed very in-fashion at the moment. I also knew I wanted to do a corset and a full skirt.
To top it off, a bonnet made of buckram and millinery wire, covered in the matching silk with a pleated under lining and flowers. (I didn’t get a chance to take many pictures while completing this ensemble-hubby was using my camera quite a bit for his stuff) I was actually sewing this hat during one of my daughters volleyball games hoping to get it finished in time. I’m always completing at the last minute.
I did get it completed on time and the pics taken in time for the magazine.
Along with the photos we needed to submit a paragraph explaining what our Romance depicted. Here’s my little romance story:
A tortured romantic soul-she wanders aimlessly, not knowing when the eras or time begins or ends, as her fashion shows in a mixture of historical styles.
A ghostlike figure forever searching for the one true love she lost….
each picture had a caption to it
At least it was finished for now. I needed to move on to another challenge that was presented to us on Couture Doll Shops for another magazine and it was a a big challenge. So of course that will be a post in the fall. Wish I could give some sneek peeks because I think it turned out great and there’s a bonus tutorial coming with it but you all will just have to wait…..
When that challenge was finished I was able to move on to finish the last component of this one- a jacket. Taking inspiration from the Regency era, a ruffled front, pouf sleeve jacket emerged to be worn over the corset. Also, new pictures needed to be taken since the other ones were done in haste.
I love how this photo shoot turned out
White Rose will be available on my website Angel Rose