No drawings today

Sorry if you were looking forward to it. I have both preliminary sketches and a finished piece that I really want to show every one, but my scanner is out of commission at the moment. Hopefully next week will yield better results. So until then here's the next inspiration board to hopefully appeal to the senses:

This one I'm really excited about, and the reason for this excitement is that it's a bit of a military influence. It might not seem that way since it consists of Empress Elisabeth of Austria's coronation dress and costumes from the ballet Stars and Stripes, but the reality is that both were already influenced by military dress to begin with. Also, the whole sword thing going on down in the right hand corner - I know that there are talks about a mock battle during the ceremony. What can I say, my friends have a flair for the dramatic!

Hope everyone has a good coming week!

I'm not dead?

I thought I was, Lord only knows my life is monotonous enough to make my a zombie. But then the clouds parted and the sun came out in the form of my friend getting engaged and then coming to see me. Ladies and gentle men, boys and girls, if you are ever in a depressive funk go hang out with friends and take a mini vacation and suddenly the world becomes a little brighter.

Because I saw my friend and asked her about her wedding I have been inspired enough to do something. You see, she knows nothing and told me to come up with ideas for her... for  her wedding. So, yeah. For the next couple of posts how ever many they may be will be full of ideas, inspiration boards and dress sketches for my friend for her wedding.

So without further ado, here is the first concept: Starry Night

This board was actually created by Snippet & Ink with the inspiration of a Constellation Wedding fueling it. Once I saw it, it made me think of my friend's love of architecture and cathedrals that have star covered ceilings, so I came up with this:

By next week I hope to show everyone at least one dress design using this board as inspiration. Wish me luck!

Neglect

It's an ugly word, but it's the truth.I have been neglecting my blog. On the other hand, I can happily say though that the bachlorette went of without too many problems (stupid alarm system...), my sister's wedding was AMAZING (she was so happy she was vibrating. No, really, she did a happy dance on the alter), and now I have two - yes TWO - new part time jobs.

If you remember, for the bachlorette we went for a Kate Spade inspired theme. So there was Kelley green, black and white, polka-dots, and details that had "utility, wit and playful sophistication" written all over them. My favorite part was the balloon chandelier I created.

this would be me laughing too hard while blowing up the balloons...

The wedding was amazing, but I'm afraid I don't have any photos to share. It's what happens when you're one of the maids of honor, and therefore have no camera all night.

Speaking of Kate Spade, it's one of my new employers. Epic, right?! So I now get to drool over awesome bags while trying to sell them to people. Sometimes I think I do a better job of selling them to myself, but whatever. The other job is at Talbots. This is a little entertaining in my family because my grandmother retired from the company not too long ago. It's a small world after all... Also, my managers are freakin' AWESOME! Just thought you should all know.

Oscars

It means I cry over my inability to own the beautiful fashions. But don't take my word for it, see for yourself...

Ellie Kemper in Armani Prive. She looked amazing in the copper. It complimented her hair without looking matchy-matchy.

Bérénice Bejo in Elie Saab. There was just something off about this dress, it looked like she was slouching the whole time.

 Brad Pit and Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace. The dress was stunning, but it seemed to swamp her. Either she needs to add some meat to her bones, or a more fitted dress. 

Cameron Diaz in Gucci. She always looks fresh, flirty and statuesque. It's rather unfair really.

Colin Firth looked good but his wife, Livia, needed to loose the sleeves or change the bodice of her custom Valentino dress.

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli. I know everyone was thinking Nicole Kidman circa 2007, but at the same time she made it her own, and made it fresh and new. Not to mention she looked amazing.

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler. He is one of those guys that get better with age. She looks like a million bucks in her Marchasa gown.

Gary Oldman - handsome man and he has a polka-dot pocket square.

My favorite of the night - Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford

Giuliana Rancic in Tony Ward. I couldn't take my eyes off those sleeves, they were amazing.

Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen. This was my other favorite of the night. She looked like a fairy tale queen.

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad. Some didn't like it, but I gotta say, I think she is one of the few who can pull a dress like this off. And man, oh man, did she look hot on stage.

Kristen Wiig in J. Mendel. I have to agree with most, she needed more with her hair. I also wish she had a little extra sparkle, preferably in belt form.

Mia Jovovich in Elie Saab. She looks like a star, in all senses of the word.

Meryl Streep in Lanvin. She looked like the award winner she was. When I grow up, I wanna be as elegant as her mommy.

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton. I'm not a big fan of the peplum, but she makes this coral version look amazing. 

Natalie Portman in Dior. It was POLKA-DOT!!!

Viola Davis in Vera Wang. Her skin tone and that intense green was solid gold.

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji. She makes curves look like the new black dress: the most desirable of staples.

Penelope Cruz in Giorgio Armani. She walked on stage and my jaw dropped.

Rooney Mara in Givenchy. She will be sitting with Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton forever in the "she could wear that dress, and it didn't wear her" category. I can't wait!

Sandra Bullock in Marchesa. Loved the dress, but it did look best from back.

And lastly, Tina Fey. The only woman wearing Carolina Herrera. She looked amazing! 

P.S. My hair has done the messy form of her's, and I gotta say it just looks good. Try it, you'll probably love it.

Here's to the winner's and to next year's award season get ups!