Friday Flowers

Happy Friday ladies and gents!

I've been in serious prom-dress-mode, but took a break to make this little number for an event I have on Saturday (which I'm not sure is a surprise or not so I will not be specific as to what it is).

Here's the sketch:

Here's the terribly-lit instagram:

I'll try to get a pic snapped tomorrow of yours truly wearing it.

Have a great weekend!

Magazine Monday

I'm thinking of starting a weekly themed sketch every Monday.  Let's see how long this one sticks...

This weeks look is brought to you today by Céline (I figured out how to type that accented 'e'), via Marie Claire.  I loved the bright tomato-red skirt paired with a sleek black turtleneck.  Chic.

Prom Progress

Happy Monday ladies and gentlemen.

It was a very productive weekend over at the Munzing house.  All sorts of excitement happening!  We got some new windows, Lady's litterbox is officially in the basement, and Caroline's prom dress is halfway done!

As a little reminder, here's the sketch:

Cutting out the lace / basting it to the silk:

This is always a very time-consuming task but always well worth it.

Draping the one-shoulder detail:

Loving the way the trim on the lace works for this part...

Looks almost done?:

Well its only about halfway finished.  I still need to construct all the support boning on the interior, cut & sew the lining and insert the zipper (always a hoot, especially with beaded fabric).

Hopefully we'll have a fitting next weekend :)

Saturday Sketching

Here are some sketches for a project I have coming up over the next year.  I'll keep it mum for now, but  its going to be pretty darn awesome.

Some doodling...

So I've been doodling on the train... this is what I wore yesterday.  I've been working on my faces, what do you think?  I think I'm happy with them.  I think I'm also happy it is friday.

Bridesmaids

Boy, do I have wedding fever.

I'm doing another wedding!  I'm so very excited for it.  I am creating the wedding gown, and then two bridesmaids dresses as well - and this is not your average wedding dress.  The bride is one of the most unique, most stylish people I've had the pleasure to meet, and I'm honored that she chose me to design and create her gown. But more on that at a later time...

I'm also doing a bridesmaid dress for a gal whose bride is doing one of those muted pastel themed bridal parties - no nominated dress, just pick a little frock in a different shade:

(image via Pinterest)

Here are my first sketches for Emily (she chose a very light grey in a gorgeous crinkle-chiffon):

I'll keep you posted on what she choses!

Watercolor Therapy

This weekend called for a lot of relaxing - It has been a very stressful few weeks.   Even though we had a bunch to do this weekend, I was able to sit for an hour or two on sunday, throw on some relaxing classical tunes (WQXR if you're in the NY area), and dig into my little $10 set of watercolor supplies.  I find I sometimes waste money on my new 'ideas' before I really decide if I like them or not, so $10 seemed like enough for the first try.  Here are the results...

I love the texture of watercolor paper - gives the sketch a little life.

Practicing faces...

Some ideas for an upcoming event...

I think I like this watercolor thing.  I hope you all find a relaxing outlet to help you unwind.