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Défilés Haute-Couture Automne Hiver 2011/3

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Photos Vogue Dior

Défilés Couture Paris Automne Hiver 2011

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Photos Vogue Chanel

Défilés COUTURE Couture Hiver 2011-2012

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Photos Vogue Alexandre Vauthier :

Burda 02-2011-139 : "Frumpy to funky"

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" Frumpy to funky" I am not the author but this comment says it all. This dress was saved thanks to the very useful hints and suggestions of The Sticher's Guild members and I am very grateful to all of them. I had a lot of work to save this dress from the wadder pile. My version has nothing to do with Burda's pattern used but it works on me and no longer looks like a house dress. Many amendments were necessary to to achieve the final look. I had to shorten the finished length by 15 centimeters and added large band of the same orangy red at the hem line.  With this fabric I also made sleeve cuffs to replace the original ones. I completed the look with the tank top and the obi belt that were already dealt with in a previous post . To finish with all the alterations, I also addded shoulder pads and accessorized with higher heels sandals and a turquish blue necklace. Je sais que tout le monde ne parle pas anglais et je ferai donc un bref résumé de mes péripéti

A predictable knock-off

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Guess what's on the cover of just newly issued Simplicity catalogue : Yes, a boring knock-off of the Issa 's dress Catherine, the now Duchess of Cambridge wore to announce her engagement to Prince William. I've seen nothing for me in this early autumn collection. To tell you the truth, I found the Jacky O "vintage" suit quite appaling. I don't know who could look sexy in such a matronly boxy jacket. Never mind, it's not like I am waiting for Simplicity new releases to find something to sew. My sewing wish list is ever growing and the preview of the next issue of Burda Style Magazine or whatever it is called now is quite tempting. What do you think of that sassy LBD ? I have at least two silk chiffons in my fabric collection that I could use to make this top. Last but not least, the plus size pattern are the best part of this issue as far as I am concerned and I have nothing to complain about that. I know these are quite dressy numbers but al