took a drive over to san fran on sunday morning to say hello to my good friend, and wonderfully talented artist, *Charmaine Olivia*. she (along with fellow artist/musician and dearest friend, *Morgan*) is one of my most inspiring muses when it comes to making dresses. I draw sooo many ideas from their personal styles, from Charmaine's mindblowing artwork, and Whiteflower's lovely/enchanting sounds. and the story gets even more precious! we all went to high school together and are long time friends. (aww/lovefest).
Charmaine has a solo show at Vessel, SF next wednesday (eeee!! <3) and I'm honored to be making a custom dress for her. I don't want to give too much away...come to the show to see the finished dress and some totally gorgeous art! yes?
going for a nautical/aquatic look. and working with epaulettes (and of course, chain. my favorite). funnn!
this epaulette is made entirely from found or thrifted/recycled/repurposed objects. felt/studs from an old shirt, $2 thrifted black and silver chains (necklaces, in another life), rhinestones leftover from a previous project...and bunches of old/vintage buttons. some found recently, some I've been given by my aunt or grandmother...some I've been hanging onto for years. oh! and just a few jewels of course!
wanting to add a couple more delicate silver chains.....
pretty pretty pretty <3
clearly our first fitting was a success. I'm excited to finish this one!!
......sunday was also Picture Machine Tattoo's $25 valentine's tattoo special...and who can resist a treat like that?? (well, clearly we can't......)
big thank you to Picture Machine's *Derick Montez*! if anybody in the bay is aching for ink, go see this guy! excellent artist, and definitely a homie. http://sftattoo.com/artists/derick-montez/
<3
PS. see some of my inspiration in the virtual flesh-and support my sweeties!
Charmaine Olivia <3 http://blog.charmaineolivia.com/
Morgan Hughes Beckett <3 http://soundcloud.com/white_flowers
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