Danielle: A Formal Halter Dress…

… inspired by Greta. When I saw Greta Garbo in all her Old Hollywood Glam glory, I had to make a dress! Danielle is a halter dress with a sweetheart neckline and jeweled buttons as the closure. She’s a floor length dress with a very long front slit to show some leg. This is a [...]

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Old Hollywood Glam – Finished!

Here are some photos of the finished 1930s gown I made for Erin: Of course, my mannequin, Belinda, doesn’t quite do it justice. But I’m hopeful that Erin will send me photos of her in it

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Old Hollywood Glam – The Bodice

Here’s Phase Two on the 1930s gown: The images show the lined bodice without sleeves, the yoked sash, the circular flutter sleeve, and finally the completed bodice.

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Old Hollywood Glam – In the Making…

Vintage and retro styles have been on the way back for some time now and I think it’s great! There are so many feminine silhouettes from 20th century fashions that celebrate the female form. Currently, I’m working on a project that takes its creative breath from Old Hollywood Glam. I just want to show you [...]

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